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ABSTRACT:This SBIR proposal covers the preliminary design and initial hardware and software in-the-loop testing of the GOLauncher 1, a single stage liquid air launched rocket system, for utilization in future hypersonic flight testing efforts. Major objectives include completing prelimianry design of the system based on requirements defined during Phase I, further validation of cost and schedule e ...

Tissue Genesis (TGI) is developing a low-cost, highly portable, fully automated adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC) isolation device that addresses current technology limitations including sterility breaks, process time, complexity, and cost. It is an outpatient cell recovery system that prioritizes cell yield, viability, and purity by using novel processes with improved biomaterials. The Phase I SBI ...

ABSTRACT:This Phase II proposal includes a design for an analysis/integration architecture including full implementation and testing of the multi-core architecture during Phase II. During the Phase I effort, we implemented a substantial subset of the complete architecture as a prototype and performed some preliminary data mining to demonstrate the efficacy of the approach to hard target fuze penet ...

ABSTRACT:Existing air-to-ground weapon architectures are generally based on point designs which are unique to individual weapons and/or weapon prime contractors. These weapons cannot be readily modified or upgraded, or easily re-configured to different capability levels for cost-effective performance of varying missions. Modular open system architecture (MOSA) principles offer significant promise ...

This project will produce a robust mechanical vapor compression water treatment system made economical and low-maintenance by a patented nanotechnology polymer membrane, Aqualyte. Aqualyte is a strong and inherently fouling resistant material organized at the nanometer scale with extremely hydrophilic regions that transport water molecules through the solid material without the need for any porosi ...

ABSTRACT:An air cycle machine (ACM), typically used in airborne thermal management systems, consists of a power turbine that utilizes high pressure bleed air, along with a cooling turbine to produce the necessary shaft power for a compressor and starter/generator. A system that sufficiently simulates actual ACM functionality and dynamics in laboratory environment is sought to minimize aircraft dev ...

ABSTRACT:In the Phase I, Oceanit demonstrated an innovative icephobic coating technology to minimize ice formation on aluminum heat exchangers. In the Phase II, Oceanit will continue to develop the technology for potential subscale and field testing and demonstration at the end of Phase II.BENEFIT:The successful development of novel icephobic coating technology will improve the ice repellency on v ...

ABSTRACT:The wavelength region covering short to long infrared diapasons is used for environmental sensing, metrology and clinical diagnosis, and LADAR applications. All these applications require good optical isolation to prevent laser destabilization and possible damage. The main objective of this project is creation of the suitable material for optical isolation, which includes development of a ...

ABSTRACT:Global Technology Connection, Inc., in collaboration with its academic and industrial partners proposes to develop a hierarchical 3-tier fault tolerant architecture to improve aircraft reliability, safety, and availability. The hierarchical system will support autonomous decisions for aircraft mission modification, trajectory planning, and controller reconfiguration. The architecture in ...

ABSTRACT:There is a critical need for rapid flight line repair of scratches in Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) -coated transparencies.While ITO meets current requirements for conductivity and transparency, it is easily damaged and has deposition techniques that are incompatible with depot conditions.Current on-site repair of minor defects involve the application of a flexible conductive patch material with ...