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Attollo Engineering proposes to address the need for a quick-draw, pouch-storable laser rangefinder for day and night urban use. This self-contained unit will weigh less than 18 ounces and have a total volume less than 64 cubic inches. The system will provide post-fire target assurance, showing the operator where the laser landed on the target. In Phase I Attollo will survey and evaluate all relev ...

The military is interested in new CO2 scrubber materials for diving closed-circuit rebreathers. In particular, it is desired to replace the existing usage of loosely packed soda lime or soda lime cartridges with a new material enabling it to be regenerated for subsequent diving operations. Furthermore, higher CO2 adsorption is needed than the conventional soda lime materials to enable longer dive ...

The military is interested in new high density handheld radio batteries to meet evolving radio systems that require additional power. In particular, it is desired to produce a battery that has a capacity greater than 500 W-hr/kg delivering 12 volts and 16 amp-hours in a package weighing less than 0.84 pounds. This battery shall also maintain greater than 70% of its nominal capacity after 300 full ...

To increase the energy capacity, reduce the weight, improve the cyclic lifetime, and shorten the recharging time for batteries for use in future handheld radio applications, we need advanced energy storage technologies that perform better than current Li-ion batteries. TDA proposes to develop batteries based on Lithium-ion/Sulfur (Li-S) battery chemistry. To increase the energy density, rate capab ...

We propose a high-impact innovation for weather forecasting that integrates global ensemble weather forecasts with an AI-driven post-processing model of extreme weather indices. This innovation will provide the basis for skillful probabilistic forecasts of compound extreme weather events at extended lead times. Extreme weather/climate events of relevance to electric utilities focused on in Phase I ...

New technologies like digital simulators (avatar) and augmented reality (AR) show promise in enhancing training for combat medics and advancing the treatment of time critical, traumatic injuries. Initial development efforts have focused on marrying synthetic content with a real-world view within the augmented reality environment. Great strides have been made to make this new viewing environment ub ...

Dizziness is a common complaint, with about one third of the population experiencing dizziness at some point in their life. Vestibular rehabilitation targets vestibular adaptation and substitution for patients with vertigo and dizziness of vestibular origin. Unfortunately, vestibular rehabilitation requires specialized physical therapists who may not be accessible to service members or the general ...

The goal of this project is to produce a prototype wireless solution for monitoring real-time core temperatures in humans during hot and cold exposure, to include water immersion, for up to 24 hours in resting and exercising individuals,providing early warning of heat stress, heat stroke and hypothermia. Such a device that can save military medical costs and increase duty time does not currently ...

Organophosphorus nerve agents are extremely toxic, and even small amounts can be rapidly fatal. Due to the manner in which nerve agents are used, the DOD must be prepared to respond to poisonings of multiple individuals at once. The current standard of care is to first deliver a drug cocktail of three compounds: atropine sulfate, 2-pyridine aldoxime chloride (2-PAM), and an anticonvulsant (typical ...

Blast-induced Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major threat to the health of military personnel serving in modern theaters. TBI incidence rates in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom approached 3% of all deployed personnel. Indeed, TBI has become known as the “signature” injury of these conflicts. Blast overpressure can also damage the lungs, eardrums, and eyes. Development ...