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High speed fiber grating diagnostic systems may be used to measure the velocity, position and pressures associated propellant burning during a rocket motor firing. This Phase I SBIR is directed toward the demonstration of the feasibility of this type of system which may also be used to measure strain, pressure and moisture in the propellant region prior to firing.

A need exists to significantly improve the low temperature performance of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries presently being developed for U.S. Army field applications. State-of-the-art Li-ion battery performance rapidly declines as the temperature falls below -20°C; yet high rate capability with useful battery capacity at temperatures as low as -40°C is required to meet warfighter requirements on ...

FMW Composite Systems, Inc., in collaboration with Honeywell Aerospace (Engine Manufacturer) proposes to develop a nano dispersion reinforced titanium metal matrix composite (TiMMC) system that can operate at higher temperatures for impeller applications in advanced Army turboshaft engines. After determining the goal operating temperatures and pressures that will be experienced in advanced turbine ...

Hood Tech has for 8 years built and used passive eddy current sensors for measurement of blade tipclearance and blade tip-timing in turbomachinery. These sensors have delivered excellent data quality and long life. This project shall reevaluate the internal design of such passive eddy current sensors. A subcontract to Aerogage Corporation is planned, for purposes of this sensor reevaluation. We ex ...

The Phase II Rocket Motor-Dual Pulse program is planned to advance technologies associated with rocket motor case materials and manufacturing, propellant grain designs with burn rate augmentation, insensitive munitions compliance, thermal barrier propellant grain segregation devices, high volumetric propellant loaded case assemblies and non-eroding nozzle systems. The program consists of a design ...

The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate the feasibility of developing flex hoses for hydraulic and other piping system interfaces that can withstand high pressure environments, hydrodynamic, and other forces unique to deep submergence system operating environments. This hose and connecter system coined FlexiHOSE© proposed by MEI-Charlton, Inc. (MEIC) will meet the need of operating under ...

The applicant is proposing a method for scavenging heat generated by power semiconductors in solid state converters used by the Navy and others. Thermoelectric devices (TEDs) are inserted in the device package in such a way that the thermal path is not only not impaired, but is in fact enhanced by the insertion of the TEDs. In the Base Work of Phase I, the team will develop appropriate models and ...

The applicant will develop a compact bi-directional converter with galvanic isolation for linking the power buses of the zones of future Navy ships. The converter can be used to reconfigure the zones to minimize the number of zones taken out of service due to damage or other type of failure. High power density is accomplished by using SiC power devices, high frequency magnetics with nano-crystal ...

Topic A08-010 concerns one very important aspect of Aerospace Communications, developing a very sensitive receiver system, but with very low maintenance requirements. Our phase 1 proposal is based on refinement of existing technologies we have developed for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), re-packaged for use by the US Army. We have already built a cryogencially cooled system ...

The objective of proposed Phase I study is to demonstrate feasibility of alloy design for corrosion resistance of aircraft aluminum alloys via the computational optimization route. The basic methodology involves the use of experimental corrosion data of relevant alloys over a wide range of compositions as input data. Optimization algorithm will be availed for optimization of alloy composition that ...