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We will optimize the design of a monolithic, highly-integrated, active/passive, two-color infrared detector capable of S/MWIR avalanche photodetection, (S)MWIR passive photodetection, or LWIR passive photodetection. The structure is constructed usingback-to-back photodiodes (one designed for unity gain or avalanche operation) manufactured with well-established, band-engineered HgCdTe heterostructu ...

This program proposes to investigate and demonstrate novel composite material concepts and approaches for advanced solid propellant divert and attitude control (DACS) system components. Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) teamed with Aerojet propose to investigatethe feasibility and demonstrate the application of carbon fiber reinforced carbon silicon carbide (C-SiC) composite material technology to an AC ...

Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) teamed with Aerojet proposes to investigate and demonstrate novel composite material concepts and approaches for higher performance liquid/gel divert and attitude control (DACS) system components. This program will investigatethe feasibility and demonstrate the application of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide (C-SiC) composite material technology to the GMD EKV th ...

This program will demonstrate high-performance GaN microelectronic devices for X-band radar applications by using novel device designs and single crystal gallium nitride substrates. FETs for power amplifiers will benefit from lower defects resulting fromgrowth on a native GaN substrate, improved device design, including features such as gate recess and passivation layers, and device cooling. The m ...

Gallium nitride crystal growth has gained more attention as the need for a homoepitaxial substrate for GaN devices has increased. Kyma Technologies proposes to develop an advanced manufacturing process capable of growing single crystal GaN at growth ratesin excess of 1mm/hr. 50mm single crystal GaN substrates produced by Kyma Technologies will be used as the seed material to ensure thermal and l ...

The objective of proposed work is to demonstrate that AlN single crystals are suitable for nonlinear optical (NLO) and electro-optic (EO) applications in the visible and UV spectral ranges. AlN is a promising material for photonic applications that requireUV-compatibility, mechanical, chemical and optical robustness, as well as radiation hardness. As a non-centrosymmetric material, AlN has a 2nd o ...

Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) teamed with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC) proposes an engineering evaluation of airframe materials and composite constructions to analytically assess the anticipated fundamental natural frequency of co-processedinterceptor missile airframe structures, and to investigate the feasibility for improving airframe response to shock and vibration in a cost effe ...

Fiber Materials, Inc. teamed with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company proposes to demonstrate a composite material system, fabricated utilizing co-processing technology for an integrated structure that can serve as a kill vehicle airframe.Current composite airframe technology uses a three-part structure comprised of separately processed substrate and heatshield components with different matrix m ...

This proposal describes the development of a new technology for 60 Hz 120 VAC electric power generation in mobile applications. A proprietary design for special high frequency alternators featuring low core losses will be combined with a previouslydemonstrated technique of modulation and commutation to generate 60 hz AC power regardless of shaft speed. A special resonant circuit excitation techn ...

This proposal describes the development of a new technology for 60 Hz 120 VAC electric power generation in mobile applications. A proprietary design for special high frequency alternators featuring low core losses will be combined with a previouslydemonstrated technique of modulation and commutation to generate 60 hz AC power regardless of shaft speed. A special resonant circuit excitation techn ...