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Accurate Automation Corporation proposes a three-pronged effort to build on the Phase I program to develop technologies in support of the NASA Hyper-X program and the X-43 series of research vehicles (X-43A, X-43B, and X-43C). The data and technologies developed under the proposed Phase II program will also support the development and testing of future hypersonic vehicles and reusable launch vehic ...

The widespread use of communication devices and radar systems has made our society increasingly vulnerable to disruptive, high-power, short pulse electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high power microwaves (HPM). Significant advances in devices thatproduce these high-power, short pulses have been made in the US and abroad in the past few decades. As a result, the need for devices that can prote ...

A lidar laser transmitter useful for profiling of clouds, aerosols, and differential absorption measurements of atmospheric trace constituents such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and ozone is proposed. The proposed laser transmitter is based on a master tunable external cavity diode laser (ECDL) used to injection lock a series of free running laser diodes (FRLD's). The FRDL's amplify the injected ...

This proposal will present an innovative Phase I research and design plan for a reliable LOX pumping system for use in NASA vehicle loading. Due to seal problems with the current LOX loading pumps, the main focus of the Phase I effort will involve design and development of an innovative sealing solution that does not use a failure prone mechanical seal. The seal solution proposed is a combination ...

The Bioastronautical Systems Development Company (BSDC) proposes to develop habitat technologies for conducting long-term commercial research with mice in microgravity. Our research addresses solicitation section B4.02 Space Commercialization for the design/development of microgravity payloads for space station applications that lead to commercial products or services. In partnership with BioServe ...

Wind estimation is a large component in the error budget for LCAC line-charge deployment during mine clearing operations. Currently, the Navy has no viable capability for measuring range and cross winds onboard an LCAC. CTI proposes to develop a low-cost,compact, rugged, eyesafe laser wind sensor to meet the Navy LCAC measurement requirements. This sensor will significantly increase the efficacy ...

Ship defense requires 10kW-100kW near diffraction-limited lasers with optimal wavelength and temporal format, taking into account laser efficiency and beam quality, atmospheric transmission, thermal-blooming, and target interactions. Solid-state lasertechnology is most mature at 1mm wavelength, but 1.6mm lasers typically provide better atmospheric transmission in the marine environment. CW and h ...

Coherent Technologies, Inc. proposes to develop a transmitter for a surf-zone mine countermeasures (SZMC) system. The sensor will search for mines and surface targets in shallow water, beach and low vegetation areas. The SZMC sensor will use a multi-band,dual-polarization illuminator and produce range-resolved, multi-spectral images suitable for advanced-target-recognition (ATR) algorithm processi ...

Coherent Technologies, Inc. proposes to develop a transmitter for a surf-zone mine countermeasures (SZMC) system. The sensor will search for mines and surface targets in shallow water, beach and low vegetation areas. The SZMC sensor will use a multi-band,dual-polarization illuminator and produce range-resolved, multi-spectral images suitable for advanced-target-recognition (ATR) algorithm processi ...

The MIL-STD-1553B Bus is a widely supported data bus for avionics applications and compatible with most of the avionics equipment. However, its low data rate (1 Mbps) and command-response architecture are not suitable for many modern applications such as on-board autonomy. Therefore, the avionics industry recently has been interested in adopting the IEEE 1394A Bus as the next generation avionics b ...