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A novel surface passivation technique is proposed for InAs/GaInSb-based strained layer superlattice focal plane arrays with a pitch of 15 µm or less. Buffered oxide and sulfur-based surface treatments prior to dielectric deposition are proposed as the most suitable and chemically stable surface treatments. Both processes result in the removal of elemental oxides, while the latter additionally pro ...

The US Military's might is in part based on the equipment it operates. It is important to the longevity of the equipment that the proper fuel additives are present to ensure proper operation when the time comes. We propose to develop a light weight, portable multi-parameter instrument for analysis of fuel additive concentrations. Photonic, electronic and MEMs technologies will be integrated in ...

We have developed a novel class of phosphatidylcholine (PC)-associated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat inflammation and pain with reduced GI side-effects. In Phase I studies using a number of in vitro systems monitoring the activity and threshold of nociceptive fibers under basal conditions and after exposure to inflammatory mediators, we demonstrated that a number of PC-NSAI ...

The FHIE/BHIE initiative links DoD AHLTA with VHA Vista. The existing architecture is based on HL7 V2.x. We propose a method for migrating this architecture to the HL7 V3 RIM and the HL7 V3 CDA (rel 2). The proposed approach retains the core components of the FHIE architecture while replacing only the messaging adapters that are needed to enable this migration. In addition, we propose to develop a ...

The same power-hungry electronics that give the United States’ forces an overwhelming advantage on the battlefield increasingly strain the logistical support system and put soldiers at risk by running fuel convoys to meet the resulting increased electrical demand placed by all of the command and control, intelligence, communications, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, weapons systems, comp ...

Alkaline fuel cell (AFC)-based power systems offer advantages over proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Superior electrochemical reaction thermodynamics for both oxygen reduction and fuel oxidation under alkaline environments make alkaline fuel cell technology a better candidate for sensors, portable and dismounted soldier applications. In addition, AFCs can utilize low-cost, non-preciou ...

The objective of the proposed effort is to design, develop, and deploy a goal-directed, automated asset employment and redeployment planning framework to provide commanders and their planning staff with tools to more rapidly and effectively (i) maintain situation awareness of world state conditions, constraints, and goals governing the planned use of manned platforms and robotic entities; (ii) rap ...

Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC) proposes a LADAR for 3D change detection, consisting of a SPEC miniature LADAR combined with two Hyper X64™, high speed, low power, processors, a GPS and IMU to give a miniature, light weight, low power system capable of detecting small, 50mm changes, while driving down a road at highway speeds. Use of 3D LADAR images eliminate lighting, field ...

Cancer, the second leading cause of death in the United States, is diagnosed in more than one million people per year. Radiation and chemotherapy are systemically toxic treatments that indiscriminately kill healthy cells and cancer cells alike. Chemotherapy could be significantly improved by selectively targeting cancer cells. Prodrugs, chemotherapeutic precursors that become active either over ...

Gun barrel bores have been traditionally plated with chromium to reduce erosion and increase service life. However, the chrome electro deposition process generates hazardous waste and the DoD has been moving to eliminating its use. Liners made from Tantalum – tungsten (Ta-W) alloys have been shown to be an acceptable substitute. These alloys have a high melting temperature, are more eros ...