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The Navy desires to equip P-3s and similar future aircraft with UAVs that can be launched from a standard A-size sonobouy tube and return real-time information including video images from remote locations for further analysis and action. Lite Machines has developed an electric-powered rotary-wing UAV having a cylindrical body and a counter-rotating, coaxial, rotor system, that fits within these ti ...

As the military undergoes significant changes including smaller, more deployable dispersed forces the need to find new methods to analyze and assess team behavior including SA has increased significantly. In this new modernized military, if warfighters are to function in a distributed fashion they will need high degree of shared understanding and SA to function effectively. Current methods of a ...

This proposal describes an innovative approach for creating a battle-space data model; an approach that will allow military experts to directly compose the model rapidly and efficiently. Specifically, we propose to build on our Phase 1 effort that integrated CommandLink, an active forms technology, with an associative memory capable of learning about a data model by observing the interactions use ...

This proposal describes the impetus towards the development of low cost and high performance SiGe (Silicon Germanium) based millimeter wave power amplifier ICs for phased array transmit applications. We have developed innovative millimeter wave power amplifiers designs in Phase I for Q-band and in Phase II, we will fabricate, test, and productize these designs in a low cost commercial SiGe HBT (he ...

The objective of this program is to develop the necessary algorithms to determine the useful remaining life of Li-ion batteries after deep discharges below 2.0 volts/cell. This proposal presents the background and work necessary to develop and implement prototype remaining useful life models for JSF Li-ion batteries within the JSF Prognostic Health Maintenance (PHM) architecture under the sponsor ...

A key component of missile interceptor vehicles is the divert and attitude control system (DACS), which is responsible for maneuvering the interceptor vehicle to its target. A vital component to the DACS is the thruster, which provides effective control of vehicle divert. Solid propellant DACS thrusters employ an adjustable pintle for controlling the thrust level. Movement of the pintle for smo ...

76104S The development of self-cleanings windows and other surfaces could lead to significant energy savings. Unfortunately, current state-of-the-art solutions have a number of shortcomings: low clarity, poor abrasion resistance, and insufficient weatherability. This project will develop low cost, high perfomance, self-cleaning coatings based on the superhydrophobic nature of the lotus leaf. T ...

75320B New types of neutron detector technologies are required for the next generation of neutron sources in the United States, embodied at two extremes in size by the SNS national laboratory and the regional university-based LENS facility. For many neutron scattering instruments, detector specifications call for high rate capability, large area coverage, high spatial resolution, and low gamma s ...

This proposal outlines a comprehensive plan to apply the emerging technology of augmented reality (AR) to facilitate a reduction in runway incursions by supporting more natural and direct perception of airport traffic identification, status, and movement patterns. The proposed system will provide civilian and military air traffic controllers with the capability to rapidly and easily integrate inf ...

During this program, multifunctional (smart) piping system technology will be developed for used on the Airborne Laser (ABL). This system, which was demonstrated in phase I, has a multifunctional design with integrated containment and leak detection functionality. The smart piping system design uses lightweight materials in conjunction with integrated sensors to achieve an advanced lightweight pi ...