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Pavement Management Systems are not typically a priority in host nation day-to-day operations so the exact loads and pavement conditions are not known prior to deployment. Pavement Performance data can identify how well the current infrastructure on the host nation runways and roadways can serve the Military operations prior to a catastrophic event. There are five main pavement performance related ...

EPIR Inc. and Brimrose Corp. propose to design and fabricate an adjunct sensor consisting of four spectrometers to cover the wavelength range from ultraviolet (UV) to long-wave infrared (LWIR). Each spectrometer is an integration of an acousto-optic tunable filter (AOTF) with either Si- or HgCdTe (MCT)- based photo-detector (PD). The sensor will be used to aid the existing Missile Warning/Hostile ...

The next generation of Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS) must conceal assets against detection and surveillance from a wide range of current and emerging threat systems. These threats include LADAR, radar, and multi-spectral and hyper-spectral imaging sensors. While current camouflage systems provide concealment against most of these threats, they fail to protect against LADAR. Thro ...

Tactical requirements of unmanned air, ground and maritime vehicles, operating in clandestine environments for long periods of time, have dictated the need for the DoD to develop hybrid type propulsion systems. Advanced cycle engines which generate large amounts of electrical power either for weapons or electric propulsion, while retaining the capability to directly propel the vehicle are necessar ...

The proposed effort will result in a "universal" fan noise cancellation system for use with high performance fans used extensively in defense applications including auxiliary power unit (APU) applications.Fans are a critical noise source that impact the audible detection range of the platform.The importance of the fan noise for detection continues to increase as other technology improvements such ...

The goal of this program is to develop a conformal solid-state Li cell enabled by a flexible solid state laminated stack.The solid state electrolyte will be a polymer composite which will balance charge transport and mechanical properties.This approach will support scalable production and benefit cycle life through managing interfacial strain and impedance.In Phase I, a full Li solid cell (>0.25 A ...

This Phase I project seeks to establish the technical feasibility of developing a blended juice concentrate at a bench top level utilizing a novel hybrid membrane juice concentration technology. Antioxidant rich fruit juices are ideally suited for this concentration technology.The blended juice concentrate will be used as a base for food and beverage products developed with an emphasis on nutrient ...

Grid Logic proposes to develop a fieldable solid state welding process that can join and repair 2000 and 7000 series aluminum alloy components. This solution will be based on a new magnetic pulse welding technology from Grid Logic that permits the cold welding of these alloys without the material degradation problems common in arc fusion welding processes. The efforts primary objective will be to ...

Navitas proposes a novel approach to produce high energy, high power lithium batteries.Our innovative approach will implement multilayer electrodes with gradient pore structure throughout the thickness of the electrode. The graded electrode structure will enhance lithium ion transport by transitioning from a smaller, narrower pore size distribution at the separator interface to a larger, broader p ...

The objective of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project is to develop a comprehensive modeling environment for the accurate study of propagation channels and consequent development of communication systems with particular emphasis on the HF/VHF frequency bands. The proposed software will provide accurate solutions based on full-wave modeling of the scene as well as a high degree of ...