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The objective of this effort is to continue the development of a dual-color MWIR display suitable for use in IR scene projection using a combination of quantum dot (QD) technology and commercial LCD displays. More efficient MWIR emitting core/shell QDs will be developed and fine-tuned during Phase II. The MWIR QDs will be deposited and patterned on a substrate to form 2-color subpixel arrays and t ...

Thermal batteries are single discharge reserve batteries that provide very long shelf life, minimal self-discharge, wide storage temperature range, fast activation under sudden power demand, and also wide range of temperature operating conditions. Such unique properties among electrochemical power systems are provided with application of molten salt electrolyte, which is in solid form under normal ...

In Phase I, Rotoye will produce a multirotor design and prototype which will be optimized for indoor maneuverability with constraints on payload (> 5 lbs), size (window size), and endurance (> 25 minutes). The design will include a feasibility and performance analysis, including a sensitivity study regarding relaxation of the size constraint. An existing optimizer framework will be upgraded during ...

CTG believes the way to advance the state-of-the-art in compact UHF/VHF antenna design is to approach it from a somewhat unconventional paradigm. Over the last few years, CTG has developed a line of near-field spot probe microwave antennas that have found effective use as Tier-1 sensors in a variety of applications. Integral to CTGs design is the incorporation of dielectric materials optimized as ...

R-DEX Systems proposes to team with the University of Southern California to develop the Tunable and Reconfigurable Integrated Platform (TRIP) for enabling tunable and efficient generation, multiplexing, demultiplexing, and detection of multiple orbital-angular-momentum (OAM) beams. The proposed TRIP device will build on a grating coupler structure on a silicon-on-insulator platform and will consi ...

Vlabs will develop a prototype of a big data analytics solution for cyber threat intelligence. The solution will be built on top of a big data platform with a goal to improve detection of complex adversarial behaviors. The system will analyze various data sources stored in a scalable data lake. Vlabs is well positioned to perform this work from the extensive experience in big data analytics and th ...

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 ...

Aircraft, missiles, and vehicle structures are susceptible to corrosion. Engines, transmissions, blades, rocket motors, canisters, and other system components include materials that degrade over time and are not often checked. Recently, the application of condition-based maintenance (CBM) techniques has reduced lifecycle maintenance costs through the identification of maintenance needs after analy ...

ABSTRACT: The combined effects of data overload, source variability, and the effects of a wide variety of cognitive biases add enormous complexity to the already-complex task of intelligence analysis. Given the criticality of the analysis task, it is imperative that effective tools be developed for mitigating the effects of ever-increasing data loads coming from existing and emerging collection ...

ABSTRACT: Compass Technology Group (CTG) proposes to develop a new concept in microwave nondestructive evaluation (NDE) in support of the Air Force"s requirement for transparent conductive canopy coating testing. The offered design specifically addresses the need for high-fidelity measurements of defects in aircraft windows in both manufacturing and in-service (depot and field) environments. This ...