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The Aeronix Phase I task will demonstrate the application of an innovative parallel processing computer architecture and parallel processing programing envirorment to a class of problems associated with the real time detection, recognition, acquisition and tracking of multLple objects in a high rate image sensor environment. The Phase I task will examine the problems associated with the multiplici ...

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Several objectives in this proposal include systematic study of innovative ways and means to improve survivability and safety of airborne platforms (C-130, C-17, Helicopter), flight crew, paratroops, cargo and equipment. High altitude deployment and glide operations, and airborne snatch and recovery of individuals or cargo from ground or water pick-up sites will also be studied. This proposal will ...

A novel plasma spray process allows for a highly metallic filled thermoplastic to be deposited on assorted cloth substrates, to create a flexible EMI construction material. Filler causing the EMI property to occur is dry-mixed into the thermoplastic, and the coating composition is created in situ on the cloth surface. Highly filled coatings are achievable, which previously have been denied due to ...

Applied Polymer Systems, Inc (APS) has developed a new plasma spray process capable of applying a polymetric resin binder with high filler levels in coating form over various substrates. The process can be robotically controlled and is environmentally friendly. A vacuum collection system captures vapors, and no solvents are used in the process. The filters can be functional and contribute to surfa ...

This proposal is directed to the preparation of high-surface-area (HSA) activated-carbon fibers that are suitable for the Army's lightweight chemical-protective combat uniforms. The overall goal of the proposed program is to develop a domestic source of activated-carbon fibers having surface areas greater than 1500 m2/g. Our approach begins with a novel method of preparing polymeric precursor fibe ...

The US Navy has identified a need to accurately attack ground targets with weapons delivered from advanced high-altitude aircraft. The high altitude bombing concept affords enhanced aircraft survivability since weapons can be released beyond the range of ground-based enemy air defenses even when operating near the target area. However, to ensure accurate guidance to the target area and ultimately ...

ADAPTATION OF STATE-OF-THE-ART GIGAHERTZ WAFER PROBE TECHNOLOGY (WPT) FOR USE IN DESIGN, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND PRODUCTION OF MULTICHIP MODULES (MCMS) IS PROPOSED. THESE PROBES ARE CURRENTLY CAPABLE OF TESTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES ON WAFERS AT FREQUENCIES UPTO 75 GHZ. PHASE I WILL SHOW THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FEASIBILITY OF PROBING MCMS AND SET DIRECTION FOR PHASE II. KEY TASKS INCLUDE ESTABL ...

THE OBJECTIVE OF OUR PHASE I EFFORT IS TO EXPLORE TECHNIQUES, AND DEVELOP APPROACHES TO PROVIDE SAFE REAL-TIME AUDIOVISUAL CUES FOR THE INBOUND AND IMPACT NOISES, CONCUSSION, DEBRIS, FLASH (NIGHT VISIBLE), SMOKE, AND DUST OF INDIRECT FIRE WEAPONS USED IN TRAINING AT THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (NTC). THE APPROACHES WILL PERMIT DIRECT INTERACTION OF FIRE SUPPORT TEAMS, BE COMPATIBLE WITH MILES, AN ...

THE AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF HAS DIRECTED PROGRAM OFFICES, OPERATING COMMANDS, AND TEST ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPLOY A DISCIPLINED TEST PROCESS THROUGHOUT ALL PHASES OF ELECTRONIC COMBAT (EC) SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND MODIFICATION. THE EC TEST PROCESS CONSISTS OF DISCIPLINED EARLY EVALUATION TO DETERMINE IF THE SYSTEM UNDER DEVELOPMENT WILL MEET USER NEEDS FOLLOWED BY RIGOROUS TESTING AND EVALUATION TO D ...