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In this SBIR effort, COVEGA Corp. will design and demonstrate a more efficient technology to address challenges associated with bias voltage control of lithium niobate (LN) based modulators using a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) design. We herein present a solution for elimination of conventional feedback-loop-based bias control, providing three critical advantages for analog RF photonics: (i ...

We propose an innovative distributed multi-agent based mixed-initiative planning approach to facilitate true partnership among humans and robots useful in many application environments including "through-the-door" scenario. We plan to deploy our Multi Agent Robot Control System (MARCS) platform, to coordinate shoulder-to-shoulder team building and provide intelligent support for agile mission acco ...

We present an innovative solution: a shared intelligence framework targeting flexible human agent cooperative tasks employing both prior arts and the most updated research ideas in multi-agent systems and human agent interactions. By ‘flexible’, we mean that the level of human agent collaboration is not static; instead, it is realized through negotiated task decomposition and allocation among ...

Sensor nodes are an active area of research, but size, (development and integration) cost, versatility and especially energy consumption remains significant barriers to long-term deployment for many potential applications. One approach to address this issue is integration of the functionality of various subsystems in ways that improve these key metrics for the overall system. To adapt to dynamic ...

In this Phase I project Pharad proposes to create a family of thin, flexible conformal appliqué antennas that can adhere to the exterior skin of UAVs and aircraft. The flexible radiating assemblies will support FM, VHF TV, and UHF TV signal transmission/reception and be able to mount to a variety of airframes without requiring modification of the aircraft structure. We will analyze the flexible ...

TDI proposes to develop innovative cost-effective manufacturing technology for thick (>200 microns) low defect GaN and AlN epitaxial materials on large area substrates. Proposed technical approach is based on hydride vapor phase epitaxy (HVPE). The HVPE technology is known to produce GaN epitaxial layers with low defect density and high carrier mobility. Recently, TDI has demonstrated world first ...

Techno-Sciences, Inc. (TSi), in collaboration with ILC Dover, LP (ILC) and the US Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), proposes to develop an innovative adaptive munition technology featuring an Inflatable Wing Actuation System (IWAS. The IWAS wings provide the ability to affect the trajectory of the munition. This feature allows the user to control the munition, ...

We propose an engine concept, which we call a Cart-Engine, which embodies both a thermodynamic cycle innovation and a mechanical innovation that can achieve exceptional efficiency, low mechanical vibration, and can burn multiple fuels. In addition, the manner in which the Cart-Engine functions promises the potential for low emissions, high power to weight, and low manufacturing cost. We have alr ...