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Stellar Science, in collaboration with the University of Maryland, proposes to develop algorithms to demonstrate the feasibility of constructing three-dimensional (3D) models of satellites using ground-based imagery on a standard PC in under 15 minutes. The Phase I effort will address the challenge of registering two-dimensional (2D) images of satellites where traditional feature matchers frequent ...

The design ofDeployable Reconfigurable Pixelated Antennas (DERPAs) that can operate at different frequencies,with different radiation patterns, and achieve polarization diversity is proposed.The solution proposed, based on optically pixelated silicon or GaAs surfaces, can be used as reflective surfaces for reconfigurable reflect arrays or as reconfigurable active and modular antennas. The optical ...

ATA proposes to develop an optical communications terminal with low SWaP-C that enables high data rate communications between GPS satellites. Our proposed Laser Communications Crosslink (LaserComXL) terminal integrates advanced ATA line-of-sight stabilization, tracking and pointing technologies with space-qualified laser and detector technologies into a compact package with multiple optical heads ...

The United States relies heavily on force multiplying, space-based navigation, communications, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites. Military space programs have begun a paradigm shift, from small constellations of large spacecraft, to large constellations of small spacecraft. These large constellations will require complex support requirements for the ground statio ...

Production of hydroxylamine nitrate (HAN) and hydroxyethyl hydrazine nitrate (HEHN) is of great concern for the manufacture of AF-315E. Current stockpiles of heritage ingredients held by AFRL are being depleted and those manufacturers are no longer in exi

This SBIR Phase 1 project seeks to develop a high performance, high data rate computing system that satisfies the VNX standard and can be integrated into the Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA). The proposed system will consist of a VNX compatible comp

Titanium and other metal industries would greatly benefit from a sensor that can classify crystallographic microtextures in air at high speeds and practical working distances. Expanding upon metallographic applications of polarized-light microscopy, this

Vibrant proposes the application of Process Compensated Resonance Testing (PCRT) as an alternative to magnetic particle testing (MT) and penetrant testing (PT) for in-service aircraft wheel and bolt inspection. PCRT collects and analyzes a parts resonance frequencies to perform PASS/FAIL NDI, population characterization, outlier screening and part-to-itself inspection for critical aerospace compon ...

We propose a low-cost, highly integratable, advanced metallization scheme that would maintain greater than 90% of the original performance of high-efficiency, multijunction solar cells in the presence of cell and metal line fractures.The engineering sol

The dynamic behavior of the Sun causes space weather storms, adversely interacting with satellites and producing operational anomalies. The storms include Energetic Charged Particles (ECP) comprised of electrons, protons, and ions that cause specific haza