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Viable Gear will provide proof-of-concept for a seaweed-based bioplastic to be used in manufacturing a compostable biotwine for marine equipment, designed to replace petroleum-based plastics. This addresses NOM-SBIR research topic area 9.3, The Changing Ocean - specifically to "support increased protection and restoration of marine and coastal habitats to enhance vital ecosystems", by helping decr ...

Anuma Aerospace seeks to develop the conceptual design for, and determine the technical and economic feasibility of, a Persistently-Elevated, Gas-free, Aerostatic Sensor Utility System (PEGASUS), which will work like a data buoy in the sky, continuously collecting and transmitting weather data from the marine atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) with the data being made available via application progr ...

The COMBAT OXYGENATION DEVICE (COD) is a small, portable device that provides instant oxygenation and CO2 removal for warfighters with battle-compromised lungs on the battlefield, specifically from blast, chemical, and biological attacks, targeting the subsequent Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) which results. This device gently rejuvenates damaged lungs by spraying an oxygenated li ...

The major limitations for the use of ECLS in the far-forward environment are the difficulty of its initiation, the need to adjunctive imaging to avoid damage to the heart and great vessels, and difficulty confirming correct cannula placement both in the far-forward and the transport environments. Thus, our proposed study will design and test two highly innovative features that will directly addre ...

The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common cause of respiratory failure in critically ill patients and is characterized by failure of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) movement (gas exchange) across the alveolar-capillary membrane. Despite its high mortality rate of 30-50%, there are currently no definitive pharmacologic therapies for ARDS. Thus, there is a pressing requirement ...

ParaNano Wound Care (“ParaNano”) has developed the Nanosheet™ Biosensor, as a wearable bioactive membrane of radially cross-aligned nanofibers capable of continuously monitoring a wound to detect the presence of pathogens for 72 hours and beyond. This SBIR project proposes expanding qualitative detection capabilities of the current prototype Nanosheet™ Biosensor beyond bacterial strains pr ...

The marine microalgae Crypthecodinium cohnii (C. cohnii) contains high levels of DHA and DHA synthase enzyme (DSe) both of which may provide nutritional benefits to finfish for human consumption. Field Phyto-Nutrients LLC has developed a process for algae-based feed preparation where the algae is dried under low temperature (

We propose AI capabilities that improve modeling complex ocean dynamics and assist in the logistical management and planning of uncrewed deployment campaigns. Uncrewed sensor platforms sense and collect data for many interests, including tracking chemical and biological tracers, assimilating ocean dynamics observations into forecast models, and enhancing naval situational awareness. The recent eme ...

Demand for seaweed products has dramatically increased in the U.S.; however, only 1% is met with domestic production. Expansion of seaweed aquaculture is crucial to protect wild populations from extinction by overharvesting, which impacts entire marine ecosystems. Current kelp aquaculture methods rely on harvested reproductive tissue, which is not sustainable. In response to NOAA Topic 9.3, Health ...

Many municipalities in the United States have begun to use impermeability measurements to incentivize storm water retention as part of the architectural and landscaping design process. These measurements are performed through analysis of high-resolution aerial photography and updated on an annual or semi-annual basis. The practice of using high resolution aerial or even satellite photography is pr ...