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A completely automatic, cost-effective, production of garments and other sewn items can be achieved. A novel approach that depends heavily on computing, high performance servo systems, and machine vision has been demonstrated. This proposal will lead to a the most critical element of such automation, a completely automatic sewing machine that will sew arbitrary but controlled paths in the two ...

Over the last decade, it has been noted that offshore wind energy resource development could prove extensively valuable in many areas of our nation’s growth, including continued diversification of our energy supply, more options for cost-competitive electricity in coastal and Great Lakes regions, and economical stimulation through new and lasting infrastructure development. The challenges associ ...

In Phase II, Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) proposes to complete the development of a real-time nowcast of ionospheric scintillation impacts on GPS users. Continuing its partnership with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, PRA will implement real-time production of a map of ionospheric scintillation parameters over the United States using real-time data streamed from the National Geo ...

The proposed research addresses Climate Adaptation and Mitigation: Probability Forecasts of Business Impact Variables from CFS2 Ensembles. Climate Forecast Applications Network (CFAN) develops innovative weather and climate forecast tools that support decision-oriented solutions for our clients. The focus of this proposal is on business-relevant subseasonal forecasts for the energy and agricultura ...

Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) proposes to redesign our existing Enhanced Tropospheric Effects Compensation ground-based radio occultation (RO) measurement system, which was developed, prototyped, and demonstrated under previous SBIR contracts, for the purpose of optimizing cost and performance. Assimilation of space-based RO measurements into numerical weather models is a proven met ...

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is interested in advanced technology demonstrations for affordability and advanced industrial practices to demonstrate the combination of improved part manufacturing and improved business cases. DLA is seeking to drastically lower unit cost of discrete parts through manufacturing innovations with commercial applicability. This innovation will greatly improve exis ...

Normal aircraft braking is achieved through a process of reverse thrust and a system of hydraulically activated brakes located on the main wheels of the aircraft. These friction based systems offer limited performance benefits including reduced braking capabilities due to brake fade, thermal loading issues, and generally higher operational, maintenance, repair and overhaul costs over the life cycl ...

Team Rose-A-Lee has extensive experience with the RE process, development of TDPs, fabrication, and manufacturing to enable the proposed solution. The overall goal of the Phase I effort is to demonstrate (to DLA Value Engineering (VE) and Engineering Support Activity (ESA)) through Rose-A-Lees proven process that the proposed SAR package is ready for Phase II development. Phase I will deliver a pr ...

This proposal provides a detailed account of the Teams work through Phase 1 of the Magnetic Braking and Electric Taxiing SBIR as well as provides a pathway for building and testing a brake system in Phase 2. Having competed the effort of designing the magnetic braking and electric taxiing system in Phase 1, the Team is able to look back and take account the Program goals, accomplishments, and nece ...

Since World War II, normal aircraft braking is achieved through a system of hydraulically activated carbon brakes located on the main wheels of the aircraft. These friction-based systems offer limited performance and reduced braking capabilities due to brake fade, overheating, thermal loading issues, and generally higher operational, maintenance, repair and overhaul costs over the life cycle of th ...