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To address the Army's need for the compact high resolution hemispherical imaging system, Distant Focus Corporation (DFC) proposes to develop Hemispherical Imaging Monocentric Optics System (HIMOS). The HIMOS architecture is based on innovative and recently developed “virtual” stop monocentric lens concept. This innovative architecture makes DFC HIMOS system extremely compact by having excellen ...

We propose the development of a near infrared/short wavelength infrared (NIR/SWIR) sensor based on molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) mercury cadmium telluride (HgCdTe) designed for room-temperature operation in the 0.4 to 1.3 micron spectral range for the next generation of night vision goggles (NVGs), weapon sights, and handheld or airborne systems. The sensor will compete as a low cost and high perfo ...

Santec Systems Inc. has invented a super high-resolution, large area ultrasound detector called an acousto-optical (AO) sensor. It can be used to inspect parts by forming instant images of parts/products, analogous to x-ray images, using ultrasound which is non-ionizing and safe. Using the AO sensor-based inspection system, ultrasonic evaluation of military, aerospace, aircraft and helicopter plat ...

The goal of this project is to develop a novel Surface Haptic feedback solution for geospatial 3D/4D visualization. Tangible Haptics LLC is proposing to apply a new technology that allows for control of both direction and magnitude of the in-plane forces felt by a users fingers while exploring a touch screen. Control over both the direction and magnitude of fingertip forces is important because it ...

Hyperspectral imaging at full short- and extended short-wavelength infrared spectral band (0.92.5 m) has important military applications. When used for imaging, a SWIR camera can operate at night using light reflected off the subject in the scene, generating high resolution images with details such as shadows and surface roughness. Compared to thermal infrared imaging, SWIR images look more like v ...

QuesTek Innovations LLC proposes to adapt its patented Ferrium M54 alloy for personal armor applications. The US Army Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment (SPIE) Program indicates the need for the development of Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPIs) and Side Ballistic Inserts (SBIs) that will be able to protect the Soldier from threats such as basic small arms, sniper threats, and armor pie ...

Recent research by the Army has indicated that silver-based alloys will serve as a superior replacement material for tantalum liners in EFPs.EFPs must have high ductility while experiencing very high strain rates (104-107 s-1) in order to form coherent jets.Strengthening Ag/Ag-based alloys will allow for complete replacement of tantalum for EFPs, providing for superior performance.Under this SBIR ...

Two-electron reduced-density-matrix (2-RDM) methods represent all of the electrons in any molecule or material with only two electrons by replacing the wave function by the 2-RDM as the basic variable for quantum many-electron theory. The 2-RDM methods, developed by David Mazziotti at The University of Chicago with support from the Army Research Office, have polynomial scaling with system size, al ...

Under SBIR Phase II Enhancement AMRDEC (M) Contract W31P4Q-10-C-0295, American Energy Technologies Co. (AETC) is focused on a primary battery with extended shelf-life targeted for Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System (LMAMS).Notable technical achievements include demonstration of an improved cylindrical cell Li/CFx-MnO2 chemistry with significant increase in power density and requisite low tempe ...

System-level electromagnetic modeling, which is necessary for electromagnetic interference (EMI) analysis and design for complex platforms housing numerous communication and computing electronics, is computationally formidable and often prohibitively complex. While such modeling is indispensable in guiding and assessing placement and integration of components and subsystems, the multiscale complex ...