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Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes to utilize an innovative LWIR hyperspectral technology coupled with advanced data processing algorithms for non-contact, standoff detection of liquid/solid contaminants on surfaces. The technology will address the US Army"s need for fast, on-the-move, non-contact detection of ground contamination during reconnaissance missions. The Phase I effort demonstrated ...

This system will provide smaller, higher power efficiency and lighter than current weather sensors. The system will weight no more than 90 grams and be able to measure temperature, dew point, pressure altitude, barometric pressure, density altitude, wind velocity, wind direction, cloud height, and visibility. The system will be as accurate as current larger fielded systems but packaged small enoug ...

An advanced sensor for proximal detection of contaminants on surfaces is proposed based on hyperspectral differential polarization reflection of LWIR radiation from an active IR source, blackbody lamp or wavelength agile laser and an advanced unmixing algorithm whose feasibility was demonstrated by field test data in the Phase I program. The high signal-to-noise ratios provided by the active irrad ...

Video Demonstration of the Phase I Prototype: http://youtu.be/P74Z5oNAo4c Purpose: This project will develop and test Kiko's Thinking Time, a series of game apps designed to strengthen children's cognitive skills related to executive functioning and reasoning. A principle objective of preschool is to prepare children for later success in school. Most programs focus on activities to support childr ...

Air management solutions capable of reducing heat and moisture burden are not suitable for integration in wearable respiratory protection systems due to excessive weight, volume, and power requirements of existing technologies. Vibrant Composites proposes applying its unique uMECS manufacturing technology towards development of an ultra-lightweight and power efficient miniature blower. Fundamental ...

Video Demonstration of the Phase I Prototype: http://youtu.be/AIGigEXn12Q Purpose: This project team will develop and test Zaption, a mobile and desktop platform designed to support educators in effectively and efficiently utilizing video (e.g., from YouTube, Vimeo, or their own desktop) as an interactive teaching and learning object. Personalized learning devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets) pop ...

A critical aspect of exoskeleton control that has to date introduced a performance limitation is the ability of the exoskeleton to recognize the intent of the operator so it can apply assistance to their desired motion. This intent recognition effort is typically solved using ad-hoc methods where subject matter experts make design decisions and tune transitions to identify intended maneuvers as re ...

SA Photonics is pleased to propose the development of the SENTRY hyperspectral situational awareness system for the detection of liquid chemical agents in the asymmetric terrorist warfare scenario. SA Photonics will be teaming with world renowned experts from its university partners for the development of the SENTRY system. Additionally, SA Photonics will be leveraging technology from numerous N ...

MICROCOSM PROPOSES TO CONSTRACTS PROTOTYPE VERSION OF A SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO WRITE COURSEWARE. A PROTOTYPE MATH MODELING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AND MATH MODEL EXECUTION PROGRAM WILL BE DEVELOPED. THIS WORK IS AN EXTENSION OF MICROSOSM R&D ON MATH MODELING SOFTWARE FOR SCIENCE AND ENG INEERING. WITH THIS SYSTEM THE NUMBER OF LINES OF CODE TO BEWRITTEN AND TESTED TO CREATE A FLEXIBLE, STUDENT-FRIENDLY, ...

BPA WILL INVESTIGATE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING A FULLMANAGEMENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SUPPORTED WORK PROGRAMS, AND TO ASSIST IN THE WIDESSPREADUSE OF THIS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TRAINING MODEL. WE WILL INDEN- TIFY THE KEY DIMENSION OF THE MODEL AND STUDY BEST PRACTICES. WE WILL TEST THE HYPOTHESIS THAT THE PROGRAM CAN BE OPERATED COST-EFFECTIVELY ENOUGH AND IN A WAY T ...