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The purpose of this effort is to develop a process for creating visualization models and AR/VR software tools for training and work instructions, which include 1) A hardware kit with a 3D scanner/computer with accessories for capturing colors and textures; 2) A Tablet and AR/VR headsets • A software package with tools for creating and decimating models from CAD files, 3D scanners, and photogramm ...

The purpose of this research and development project is to design and develop an innovative adaptive training solution. The resulting Intelligent Scenario Management Framework (ISMF) architecture will provide life cycle support for adaptive training that includes training content creation, training execution, performance measurement, After Action Review (AAR), and adaptive training content generat ...

IEM has developed a unique, patented torque measurement system. Early development and testing of this TMS has shown encouraging results suggesting this system may offer great benefits rotorcraft operation and maintenance. The focus of this Phase II effort is on improvements to the electronic hardware and software to provide improved accuracy under conditions expected during actual operation.

Materials and Technologies Corp. (MATECH) carried successfully its novel Disposable Aircrew Bladder Relief Device from conception to a functional prototype during Phase I of this program. The device has been tested in a limited fashion and found to perform admirably. Before the MATECH device there was no fully satisfactory approach for aircrew to relieve their bladder during flight, especially for ...

The primary objective of this Phase II proposal is to further develop and demonstrate a lightweight passive power factor compensation unit utilizing advanced high-temperature magnetic materials and design techniques to achieve power quality improvement for a 65 kVA, 115V, 400-Hz aircraft power system. Based on identified system problems in the F-18 Super Hornet platform, the compensation system mu ...

The objective of this effort is to construct and test a 40 kW UPS with at least 100ms of holdup time, integrated into a standard 19 inch rack mount enclosure with 4U (7 inch) height, and designed to meet electrical and mechanical/shock specifications required for naval shipboard application. Traditional UPS applications are typically not optimized for weight and volume, and utilize bulky lead-acid ...

The U.S. Navy has launched a comprehensive program to extend the service life of its fleet of aircraft, with the goal of having aircraft fly more than 50-percent longer than originally intended. Efficient utilization of maintenance resources is essential for aircraft service life extension. A current issue associated with the maintenance of aircraft platforms is the cost of single loop clamp cushi ...

Maritime Classification Aid (MCA) performance will be enhanced by maturing both the 3-D ISAR technology developed under the phase SBIR topic N141-081 and the integration of the enhanced capability with SEMS / Minotaur. Tuning and testing will be focused on transition to the MQ-4C Triton and P-8A Poseidon programs. 3D-ISAR work previously performed on topic N141-018 demonstrated that under favorabl ...

The lack of adequate fatigue life verification for rotorcraft airframe structures leads to costly in service repairs being required in order to maintain structural integrity. The current established methodology does not test the airframe to the synergistically harmful combination of high cycle fatigue (HCF) vibratory load cycles superimposed on low cycle fatigue (LCF) caused by “g” maneuvers a ...

The goal of the Phase II work is to develop a prototype COTS/Semi-COTS detector optimized for use with the Varex K15A Linatron X-ray source. In the conducted Phase I work, three candidate detector configurations were identified, with the second detector configuration as likely the most optimal, and the first detector configuration as the second choice. During the first part of the Phase II work, a ...