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This proposal investigates the feasibility of using a systems analytic approach to model the critical processes supporting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It uses as a framework for synthesis a previously developed systems analysis model of biological weapons proliferation. The proposed approach consists of four tasks to: 1) extend the BW analytical process to encompass all WMD, 2) d ...

RECENT WORK IN VOLUME HOLOGRAPHY HAS LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF THE ORTHOGONAL DATA STORAGE TECHNIQUE. THIS METHOD OF HOLOGRAPHIC DATA RECORDING REDUCES THE CROSSTALK BETWEEN CHANNELS BY STORING MANY WAVELENGTH MULTIPLEXED IMAGES IN A PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE USE OF K-SPACE. FURTHER REDUCTION IN CROSSTALK IS OBSERVED IN HOLOGRAMS STORED IN CERTAIN PHOTOREFRACTIVE CRYSTALS USING THE COUNTER-PROPAGATING ...

ADAPTIVE DIGITAL ARRAY PROCESSING IN AIRBORNE RADARS CAN PROVIDE A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN TARGET DETECTABILITY BY ADAPTIVELY SUPPRESSING CLUTTER AND JAMMING. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS SPACETIME ADAPTIVE PROCESSING HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED BY DETAILED SIMULATION AT ASI. RECENTLY, ARRAY RADAR FLIGHT TEST DATA WAS USED TO VERIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF ADAPTIVE RADAR. THE PROPOSED STUDY WILL EXTEND THE SIMULAT ...

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AS THE DOD IS MOVING TOWARDS THE LARGE-SCALE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING DECISION-MAKING AND INFORMATION ANALYSIS, IT BECOMES INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT THAT WE DEVELOP MECHANISMS FOR ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE SYSTEMS. WE BELIEVE THAT ASKING "HOW INTELLIGENT IS THE SYSTEM?" IS NOT THE CORRECT PERFORMANCE QUESTION AND THAT MORE APPROPRIATE ARE "DOES THE SYSTEM HELP TH ...

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The need for a graphical computer based functional emulation of a systems behavior has been identified by several requirements, including this announcement. The need exists for multiple stations which interact with each other as the actual real world system behaves. This project will provide a prototype vehicle to address this need. The prototype will demonstrate the capability and advantages of s ...

The applicant firm proposes to use their unique and patented powder metallurgy technology to produce FACT parts with increased reliability and reduced weight, and at lower cost than other methods. It will use new and innovatie power metallurgy equipment and methods that can be automated to give fast and efficient consolidation of high strength alloy powers to final product forms. It will also prov ...

Advanced Photonic Technologies (APT), a Uniphase business unit, proposes to develop a low cost, compact, high power (3W cw) visible laser system emitting at 630 + 3 nm for both military and medical applications. This unique diode laser based system addresses an immediate and acute need for advanced solid-state devices in medical applications (photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment as well as a ...