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New computer-based modeling and data mining tools are continuously being developed to help assess and exploit targets uncovered in genomic research. Traditional computer-aided drug design software has several serious shortcomings. Cross-vendor incompatibilities induce users to use single software exclusively. The user's ability of `Mix & Match' software, unattainable with any current offering, h ...

Sequencing the human genome has uncovered numerous putative novel targets for which 3D structures are not available and which have no known inhibitors. We proposed a system to use computational methodologies to generate 3D molecular models of target proteins, and to use these models to design novel chemical inhibitors. Currently, the system is capable of accurately folding a target's amino acid se ...

The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized military operations by providing global access to high-quality position, navigation, and time (PNT) data. Along with the rise in GPS usage has been a parallel increase in threats to GPS data availability. GPS signals are easily jammed due to their low signal power and fixed frequency of operation. Spoofing attacks threaten military systems bei ...

The use of computer modeling in the area of design optimizing has become practical due to recent advances in hardware and software technology. Several sophistcated software tools are avialable for three dimensional modeling and dynamic visual and numeric anaylsis of complex surfaces. This proposal presents a practical and logical approach to utilizing state-of-the-art tools and techniques for ac ...

Active blast mitigation systems (ABMS) have been developed to improve soldier safety in armored vehicles by quickly responding to an underbody blast through deployment of a counter impulse on the vehicle; however, effective integration technologies are required to mount these systems to the vehicle without interfering with their performance. To address this need, Corvid Technologies will partner w ...

Successful brake system performance during long mountain descents is critical. Prior test events can fail to successfully replicate the severity of the extended down grade conditions, leading to recognition that definition of successful operational tests is required. Therefore the development of an updated test procedure and development of a Brake Fade Warning System, both of which rely on a numbe ...

Mountain descent test procedures that replicate conditions found in severe mountain environments are essential in identifying the limitations of current and future vehicle systems. Current tests have failed to reproduce these severe, realistic conditions resulting in deficiencies in overall vehicle performance. In Phase I a prototype Brake Fade Advance Warning System (BFAWS) and mountain descent r ...

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engine propulsion reliability is often dominated by failures associated with load bearing, sliding, or rotating components. These durability issues result in frequent overhauls, reducing system availability and increasing operating cost. Overcoming these is dramatically more difficult due to the operating conditions for military applications as well as the major empha ...

Bennett Advanced Research proposes to use advances in intelligent power control and management to balance loads and manage assets on a forward operating base or other tactical environment to ensure that the power provided is stable and consistent.