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The characterization of biologically relevant polymetric materials is a major focus of the bioinstrumentation industry. Of particular interest is the rapid, direct sequencing of DNA through a nanopore as well as the characterization of other biopolymers. Although progress has been made with nanopore sequencing, some fundamental instrumental and system issues have so far kept the method from realiz ...

ABSTRACT: As the data rates of satellite communication links increase due to inclusion of high resolution imagery and video, a high bandwidth backbone network is required to support all uses of the network. Free Space Optical (FSO) communication links have the ability to provide very high data rates over very long propagation distances, however, due to their narrow beam divergence, they require a ...

ABSTRACT: As vision systems are continuously increasing their quantity and capabilities for capturing aerial imagery, they have widely integrated in autonomous systems to determine the geo-location of objects. The vision-based geo-location systems have found their applications in many aspects, such as environment real time monitoring, search and rescue, reconnaissance missions, and situational aw ...

ABSTRACT: Reliable transmission and reception of messages to bomber, tanker and reconnaissance wing-command posts requires a high degree of robustness and redundancy in the event of a nuclear attack. One key feature of this transmission and reception capability is the VLF radio, capable of broadcasting worldwide by use of ground transmitters and propagating radio waves. Despite the challenges o ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies covering a broad range of technologies and processes have been under continuous and accelerating development since the 80s. While there are still fundamental hurdles such as low production rates and small sizes, AM holds tremendous promise in terms of revolutionizing manufacturing. Recent trends include direct-printing and incorporating sensors and electr ...

ABSTRACT: We present an innovative data compression technique adapted to the particular characteristics of OPIR sensors and missions. This allows optimal treatment of specific features including noise, non-uniformity, and geometry. We propose a bimodal technique designed to optimally estimate data statistics by separating static terrain from transient and dynamic content. BENEFIT: We will pur ...

This proposal is for a Phase I SBIR that, combined with a Phase II follow-on, will result in the design, manufacture, and demonstration of an adaptive optics (AO) prototype which can be deployed on 1 m class telescopes for the Space Surveillance Network (

ABSTRACT: This proposal addresses the problem with development of a system capable of creating a small size, light beacon on a distant, image-resolved target after laser beam propagation through turbulent medium. Novel solutions to this problem are required, since the conventional target-in-the-loop (TIL) adaptive optic concept is generally not effective in many practical operational environment ...

ABSTRACT: This proposal is for Phase II continuation of research and development for an Adaptive Trustworthiness Calibration Interface (ATCI) for Cyber Warfare and Supervisory Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Our Phase II proposal is based on a complete understanding of the problem to be solved, a solid record of achievement in Phase I, and a comprehensive and achievable Phase II Work Plan. ...

ABSTRACT: The SCRAMSIM computer code will be able to perform analysis for engineering design, stemming from a low order Reynolds Average Navier-Stokes (RANS) to high order (4th or higher) LES using accurate subgrid scale models (SGS). It will also solve thermal non-equilibrium mechanisms, conjugated heat transfer, general finite-rate chemistry using several databases for hydrocarbon/hydrogen-air ...