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DHP is seeking new image compression technologies that will retain diagnostic quality and reduce the burden of digital medical image transmission on the militarys tactical networks.ATA is proposing to tailor the latest state-of-the-art commercial image compression algorithm, the Main Still Picture Profile of the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard, for medical imagery.HEVC has been shown ...

A robust system level design process will be used to identify the design of transparent tapered resistive (TTR) elements, including the materials, fabrication processes, and lifecycle costs. The transparent tapered resistive film will be designed to provides a tapered resistive layer across the film while remaining transparent in the visual and near-infrared optical bands for use in radio-frequenc ...

Cornerstone Research Group Inc. (CRG) proposes to build on its successful Phase II demonstration of an engine-based, hybrid electric power system and integrated control architecture for SOCOM TALOS to develop and demonstrate an Integrated Battery Power Unit (IBPU) based solely on advanced battery technologies (LiPo, Li-Sulfur, Li-Air, etc.) and CRGs custom electronic control system CRGs IBPU will ...

Our proposal specifically addresses the stated requirements of the solicitation: we will develop and deploy tools, methods, and models for the research and design of a unique system referred to as BrainCool. The EDAptive BrainCool solution builds on previous ECI knowledge and technologyitself innovativeto solve the problem of Brain Temperature Management. Innovations required include measuring bra ...

Non-compressible Torso Hemorrhage (NCTH) is the leading cause of preventable battlefield death for many decades.In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in intravascular occlusive technologies as a solution for this persistent cause of death in both civilian and military sectors.The Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) device is the current state of the ...

CRAMMIT uses innovative combinations of lossy and lossless pre-processing and standard compressors to achieve 30:1 medical image compression and to speed image transmission over crowded networks.Pre-Processing automatically adapts the system to network conditions, user diagnostic or consultative image needs, and different medical image types.CRAMMIT is obsolescence-proof, and can use current pre-p ...

Techshot is pleased to provide this phase II proposal to continue our exciting scaffold development work in creating a Tissue Engineered Vascular Graft (TEVG).This off the shelf conduit will be capable of being combined with the patients own cells either at the time of surgery or by healing and remodeling in situ to provide a long term solution to revascularization due to traumatic injury.We inten ...

Vibrant Corporation and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) propose to apply Process Compensated Resonance Testing (PCRT) to the DLA's need for an NDI method to detect counterfeit, nonconforming and improperly processed materiel. PCRT collects and analyzes the resonance frequencies of a component to detect structural defects, characterize material, analyze population variation, monitor manufacturin ...

Single chirality of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) is critical for their superb mechanical, thermal, optical and electronic properties. All known methods for producing nanotubes give mixtures of tubes with different chiralities. Physical separation of SWCNT by chirality is thus an enabling step for many potential applications and fundamental studies. The existing anion exchange resins are ...

The applicant will develop a wave energy harvesting system for NOAA buoys. It will ve entirely self-contained (no protruding elements), modular, scalable, and easily deployed. The system employs a unique, inertial mechanism that responds to acceleration forces created by waves. This mechanism will be combined with (1) a proprietary generator that is sensitive to very low levels of torque and ha ...