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In this work, we propose a heterogeneous computing system which can seamlessly integrate with the COTS part and provide design hardening against radiation without modifying the inherent design of the COTS part. In Phase I, we worked on the base design of proposed heterogeneous computing system using a digital COTS part as circuit under test (CUT). A machine learning based intelligent mathematical ...

Development of a reflection control and direction device (RCDD) is proposed. This innovative device will progress the state of the art for propulsion of solar sails used to fly space weather monitoring sensors to sub-LaGrange point orbits for earlier warning times of impending destructive space weather events. A reflection control device (RCD) utilizes polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) mater ...

Drought is responsible for $327.7B in economic loss since 1980 in the United States and typically precedes, cooccurs, or initiates other hazards like wildfires or prolonged periods of intense heat. The compounding or cascading of these hazards routinely threatens the wellbeing and stability of communities. The economic impact from drought can be especially harsh when the drought begins rapidly in ...

During previous Phase II and Phase II Enhancement contracts, FreEnt built upon earlier Phase I mathematical concepts for the State Vector Density Functional (SVDF) approach. Under These efforts the SVDF approach was developed into a rigorous mathematical formalism for performing Post Intercept Assessment (PIA). During the Phase II Enhancement the SVDF mathematical formalism was matured and the tec ...

In this Phase II SBIR project, we will optimize the design and develop the growth processes and equipment to routinely produce large (through 150mm), high-quality, single-crystal cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe or CZT) bulk material suitable for the production of CZT substrates for producing larger and highest-performing long-wave infrared (LWIR) detector arrays. We are addressing these issues by i ...

Complex software written by multiple developers and sometimes by multiple contributing companies, leads to difficulty ensuring all code complies with desired standards. As software complexity and size grows, the challenge to ensure compliance grows along with it. Modern computer software is a complex stack of interacting, related, but ultimately distinct code written by numerous developers at diff ...

Penta Research proposes to leverage its SME knowledge and successful experience in analysis, software development, and scenario design to develop an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capability that provides automated scenario designs at a significantly accelerated pace. Penta's prototype will automate the complex decision-making steps involved with designing scenarios and provide a hig ...

nSI proposes to streamline the engineering lifecycle by developing the data fabric for the engineering ecosystem, easily communicating between applications, linking disparate data sets, and tagging/tracing MDS data from intel through system requirement and system testing and analysis. By providing this automated traceability, the platform will enable MDA analysts and leadership to effectively trav ...

The DoD is looking for high temperature IR aperture materials to operate on high speed missile platforms including hypersonic vehicles. Current boost-glide vehicles require forward looking sensors in mounted flush on a doubly curved surface and placed in a forward-looking location on a high L/D body. Temperatures may reach or exceed 1800°C for limited portions over the course of flight. Aperture ...

Quadrus Advanced Manufacturing, LLC (QAM) presents this proposal for the continued development of a W-24Re pintle with an integral lattice that simultaneously exhibits low effective thermal conductivity while maintaining positive structural margins. Our pintle design, which we have shown to be entirely feasible during Phase I, exhibits reduced effective thermal conductivity compared to a solid pin ...