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We propose to take our binaural OtoStat-HCP hearing-test system, which was designed for advanced hearing-conservation programs (HCPs), and ruggedize it for use in theater. OtoStat-HCP includes pure-tone audiometry, otoacoustic emission (OAE), and wideband immittance tests. Commercial-off-the-shelf OAE systems are unsuitable for HCPs, so we will: 1) implement next-generation OAE tests to enable qua ...

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 ...

American Energy Technologies Co. (a woman-owned small business concern of Arlington Heights, IL), will be joined by subcontractorAdvanced Technology Laboratories of Lockheed Martin Corp. (St. Paul, MN) in order to develop and fully furnish functional prototypes of two anti-corrosion technologies with the goal to deploy them in a variety of MDA-owned equipment platforms. The first technology is a t ...

There is a need for tactical IMUs with better accuracy than the state of the art. We at Digital Optics Technologies (DOT) have been developing the superluminal ring laser gyroscope (SRLG) and superluminal ring laser accelerometer (SRLA). During Phase I of this program, we developed a new design that serves both functions simultaneously, a superluminal ring laser gyroscope and accelerometer (SRLGA) ...

During Phase I work under MARCORSYSCOM Contract Number M67854-15-C-6512, HMC performed engineering design work, material selection, prototype fabrication, LS Dyna based Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and performance optimization of an innovative suspension helmet liner for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH). The proposed Vectored Force Suspension Helmet Liner (VFSHEL ...

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 ...

Absorber layers based on Type-II superlattices (T2SLs) composed of III-V compound semiconductors (e.g. InAs and InSb) are a promising sensor technology for infrared imaging; however, quantum efficiencies from as-grown T2SL material often falls short of the design target, particularly in high-Sb, LWIR T2SL designs that should provide high absorption efficiency.There is strong evidence that these sh ...