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Cloud Cap Technology is proposing to develop a stabilized pan tilt zoom camera gimbal system for the Coyote sonobuoy tube launched UAV. Cloud Cap is the maker of the Piccolo autopilot, which is used in many UAV systems, including the prototype of the Coyote. In the spring of 2006 Cloud Cap will introduce a new product, the TASE stabilized pan tilt zoom camera system for small UAVs. TASE is almo ...

The Phase I proposal for the Navy will be an assessment of commercial products and control needs relative to dynamic positioning and motion control (motion cancellation via a multi-degree of freedom platform). Phase I includes computer simulations to identify ship to ship wave and wake interactions, development of control equations for landing craft steering and propulsion system, and control equ ...

Microbial synthesis of phloroglucinol (1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene) from glucose is proposed as a green synthetic alternative to currently employed chemical synthetic routes. Phloroglucinol is a starting material used in the manufacture of the energetic material TATB (1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene). Key impediments in the microbial synthesis of phloroglucinol under fermentor-controlled condit ...

Based on direction from Dr. Amy Kru

While the need for effective millimeter wave (mmW) imaging systems is clear, there remains a significant gap in the technology needed to realize it, namely the ability to process and enhance mmW imagery in a real-time manner. This is particularly important because raw mmW images appear very fuzzy, are color mapped, and have regions of intensity that are not normally associated with visible and IR ...

GSE has developed a novel concept for a hybrid track system that greatly improves performance. Preliminary lab tests have demonstrated significant reduction of track-induced noise and vibration, which will lead to improved ride quality for troops and crew, improved reliability of on-board equipment, and reduced maintenance costs. In addition, the new hybrid track concept eliminates traditional tra ...

The proposed foveation-based video and infra-red broad-spectrum streaming technology will provide a novel all-time all-weather surveillance capability. This highly scalable technology will allow low cost object tracking and searching capabilities in compressed domain. The technology will be deployable over IP and wireless networks allowing wide coverage based on broad spectrum sensors.

Blade tip sensors are increasingly being used to monitor the behavior, diagnose problems and at times aid in predicting the remaining life of bladed disks in gas turbine engines and steam turbines. These sensors are commonly used with a Non-Intrusive Stress Measurement (NSMS) system in the laboratory and in test cells to measure blade resonance (High Cycle Fatigue), detect cracks in blades and di ...

The side looking camera of Sono-buoy launch UAV can be stabilized using a two axis system with limited travel, solid state gyros for feedback and torque motors. This technology is available on Hood Technology's existing AltiCam turrets. The new system would however fit in a 3x3 inch space, unlike the 7inch space for AltiCam. Two imagers, the Sony FCB-IX10 and the FLIR Omega are imagers that mee ...

We propose to develop a new class of turbomchinery sensors useful for detection and analysis of turbomachinery blade vibration.