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ABSTRACT:The proposal aims to incorporate previously demonstrated Phase I SBIR technology to create layered, polymer laminate NLO GRIN optics into NVG relevant optics and device designs. Optical redesigns of a PVS14 Objective imager will be completed utilizing laminate, polymer GRIN optics to reduce device optic count and optic weight while maintaining or improving device optical performance. SWaP ...

ABSTRACT:Hill AFB paint stripping operations for aircraft landing gear components is currently achieved by soaking landing gear components in a methylene chloride-based (MeCl) solution for 30 minutes, followed by plastic media blasting to remove residual paint. Currentoperations use over 12,000 gallons of MeCl-based stripper each year. OSHA classifies MeCl as a potential carcinogen and regulates o ...

ABSTRACT: A planned upgrade of the US nuclear arsenal will involve the replacement of aging arming and firing systems with FPGA and ASIC-based electronics. Due to the increased complexity of these electronics, a need exists for highly rigorous design verification that can be performed to assure the safety and reliability of these systems. The ECI solution consists of maintaining a well-documented ...

The AutoTIVA system, to be developed under this program, comes as an answer to the Army requirement for a "deployable automated analgesia and anesthesia system".The AutoTIVA device concept is akin to that of an autopilot for anesthesia and sedation, where the administration of both intravenous analgesics and hypnotics are adjusted continuously in real-time, to drive and maintain patients in a pre- ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II effort proposes to extend research conducted under the initial Army Phase II project to demonstrate a multi-beam ultraviolet (UV) transceiver system that employs cutting edge optical technology elements and algorithms. In this context, Imaging Systems Technology (IST) will utilize UV communication

ABSTRACT:This proposal is aimed at the development of an electrical conductor that is lighter weight and hastwo- to three-times higher current carrying ability per weight when compared to rated copper (Cu) or aluminum (Al) wires for Air force applications. Our approach will be to generate a carbon nanotube/Cu composite using a metallized carbon nanotube forest. We will explore carbon nanotube fore ...

ABSTRACT:The objectives of the proposed research effort is to provide a comprehensive measurements and modeling tools to understand the physics and chemistry associated with burning phenomenon near the turbine surface for various cooling hole configurations.Current state-of-the-art measurements and modeling tools are inadequate in addressing the issues related to burning phenomenon near the turbin ...

ABSTRACT: An optical technique for reliably separating and quantifying the liquid and vapor phases of real fuels has been elusive. Challenges include multiple scattering in dense regions, complex laser interaction with the fuel, a wide range of length scales, and effects of temperature and pressure. This proposal seeks to overcome these difficulties by (1) introducing a new approach to distingu ...

ABSTRACT:The objectives of the proposed Phase-II research effort are to develop and deliver three probes (immersion probe, backscatter probe, imaging probe) and integrate them into the existing AFRL hyperspectral absorption spectroscopy sensors, the high-speed cameras systems, and the hyperspectral imaging sensor. The integrated probes will be implemented and tested in AFRL rigs. Automated softwar ...

ABSTRACT:The primary objective of the TANGO Phase II project is to investigate, design, fabricate and qualify an innovative (wide bandwidth, high power handling, low insertion loss) triplexer (L1, L2, and L5 bands) for the GPS III navigation payload.NuWaves Engineering has partnered with GPS III navigation payload provider, Exelis, to provide the Technologically Advanced N-plexer for GPS III Opera ...