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We introduce a concept and a design for a high-speed, high-temperature infrared (IR) scene projector for midwave and longwave infrared application.Results from this study of carbon nanotube (CNT) material characteristics, along with field emission and electro-thermal modeling show that 2000K effectivemidwave infrared (MWIR) temperatures can be sustained and projected by this carbon nanotube pixel ...

Implementing multiple object payloads on a single boost vehicle is a force multiplier that has the potential to overcome countermeasure challenges. The LoadPath Multiple Object Deployment System (MODS) is an advanced mechanism that will enable reliable Multi-Object Payloadrestraint and deployment.MODS provides a compact integrated design that supports varying quantities of kill vehicles per booste ...

Current focal plane array (FPA) technologies for imaging in low-light conditions in the short wave infrared (SWIR) are limited by poor quantum efficiency and/or poor noise characteristics. To address this need, a new SWIR-sensitive linear-mode avalanche photodiode detector array, will be optimized for low-light imaging, fabricated, and demonstrated. Unlike existing SWIRavalanche photodiodes (APDs) ...

We propose to develop a non-destructive test method to identify and quantify the formation of red plague corrosion within an insulated silver-plated copper wire. Cross-linked ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (XL-ETFE)-insulated silver-plated copper wire demonstrates high performance and is commonly used in military and aerospace applications as hook-up and lead wire, but is prone to galvanic corrosion ...

This project is to develop low loss bi-directional fiber tap couplers for high power fiber laser weapon systems with long term power handling beyond 1kW per channel, which can be integrated with Ytterbium ~1064nm and Thulium ~2000nm fiber laser systems. In Phase I, we will design a kilowatt capable fiber optic tap coupler and packaging for large mode area double clad fiber as well as photonic crys ...

Modeling and simulation has long played a crucial role in the design and development of High Energy laser systems.Historically, two distinct types of optical performance models for HEL system models have been very important: wave optics models, and scaling law models.Wave optics models are both more accurate and more robust, yielding reliable performance predictions even for systems incorporating ...

"Alphacore proposes the development of a new digital readout integrated circuit (DROIC) that can be utilized for multiple applications through a unique digital programmability capability, includingdigitally programmable resolution. This programmability allows a single DROIC to be used for multiple applications, with each application having different resolution and speed requirements. In addition t ...

A 1280 x 1024, 12-micron-pitch format radiation-hardened dual-band digital infrared readout integrated circuit (ROIC) will be developed. The features of the reconfigurable adaptive detector integrated circuit (RadIC) include: low-noise in-pixel amplifiers, in-pixel analog-to-digital conversion (ADC), extended > 22-bit dynamic range with temporal-photon flux-rate encoding, high-rate readout, and as ...

The team of ATA and SNL is developing the Shock Hardened Inertial Measurement Unit (SHIMU) with robust MEMS inertial components that can survive severe shock and vibration loads and operate effectively during the launch sequence and high-G maneuvers typical of missile defense applications.Enabling technologies include very high aspect ratio proof mass suspensions that provide high out-of-plane mot ...

eSpin Technologies will develop a new advanced liquid electrolyte separator for Li ion batteries which has the potential of having a significantly higher volumetric efficiency for electrolyte storage capacity and kinetics to distribute electrolyte flow within nanoporous channel efficiently.This new separator will be based on an advanced nanofiber construct with increased porosity and smaller poros ...