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This phase II SBIR research project leverages multi-physics simulation technology development performed at the University of Michigan and Ohio State University to create key enabling technology for hypersonic weapon systems development, real-time evaluation, and electronic guidance and control.The proposed effort starts with a proven simulation code base not applicable for real-time applications a ...

Cybernet proposes to explore a straightforward audio/visual multimodal approach to conveying situation awareness of the current attitude of the aircraft to the pilot. This includes a flexible display based on addressable LEDs that is attached to the internal scaffolding of the cockpit, thus providing a virtual. It also includes an audio cue that leverages differentiation between the left and right ...

As a result of establishing the feasibility of making real-time, radio-frequency, transient electric- and magnetic-field measurements with probes and interconnections that do not interfere with the near-field patterns of antennas, a cost-effective sensor array will be produced, demonstrated, and delivered. The proposed three-stage program will first address the enhancement of the frequency respons ...

Continuing evolution in mission objectives, advancements in concepts of operation (CONOPS), and depleted service life of the P-3 have led to the development of the P-8 aircraft.It is expected that the current P-8 operational CONOPS envelope will see sonobuoy deployment from high altitudes up to 15,000 ft.The accurate placement of current production sonobuoys from high altitudes is very challenging ...

The trend in engine design has always been to push the limits of temperature and inertial loading for performance and efficiency.This is true more than ever as engineers strive to save energy, increase performance, and reduce emissions.Given this trend, it is very important that the product design and R&D engineers have the ability to measure engine parameters during operation.The instrument propo ...

Chemical and biological (CB) warfare agents are a serious threat to our soldiers and national security. Different warfare agents and microbes may be delivered using solids (powders, particulates, ice crystals), hydrosols (air borne liquid droplets), or aerosols (air-born particulates). Solids, hydrosols, or aerosols can penetrate, accumulate, and transport through both porous and non-porous surfac ...

The Air Force has an interest in a run-time mission pilots assistant that will support tactical pilots in the rapid assessment of information quality and reconsideration of decisions that the information supports. Such a capability requires an efficient, predictive knowledge base that enables rapid situation assessment and decision support. In Phase II, we will develop the CARP (Configurable Adver ...

waveguides, the integration density will increase by five times compared to 2D photonic crystal waveguide based approach, and a time delay > 1

This project will develop a tool for making informed materials selection during the design of a hypersonic vehicle.MES and Lockheed Martin will collaborate in this effort.Due to advancements in propulsion systems, aerodynamics, and flight control capabilities, hypersonic vehicles are enabled to operate at high speeds.Therefore, significant new demands are placed on the materials used for construct ...

Ice accretion is a significant problem for naval ship superstructures, decks, equipment and vehicles on board naval ships. In our work we show that by tailoring the crosslink density of different elastomeric coatings, and by allowing for interfacial slippage, it is possible to systematically design coatings with extremely low ice-adhesion (ice < 1 kPa). The use of interfacial slippage as opposed t ...