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We propose to construct and test a prototype system capable of non-invasively probing the characteristics of material properties using acoustical waves through thermal conversion of a remote laser pulse. The advantages of proposed system as an inspection and identification technique are: 1) Non-contact: Sensor does not require contact with container 2) Stand-off: Sensor could be located many meter ...

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 ...

This proposal addresses the requirement to develop an ultra-compact, high-performance, passively Q-switched short pulse microchip laser that is appropriate for use in a military system environment. We plan to achieve the program goals through specific research paths and perform critical experiments that will demonstrate the effectiveness of the improvements in Phase I. In addition, to these design ...

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 ...

Our method of enabling cross-domain collaboration allows documents whose contents have a mixture of sensitivity levels to be viewed and edited by users with differing clearance levels, while maintaining the requisite security constraints. In particular, we've identified the following key technical requirements: *Multi-level documents: single documents may contain multiple sections of varying class ...

Galois proposes to develop a Cross-Domain RSS Processor and Router (CDRSS) that will serve as the junction between data sources and network clients at potentially different network sensitivity levels. RSS is one member of a growing family of standard protocols with a simple, fixed schema that enables automated processing. This type of capability will be increasingly important as Web Services ...

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.