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ABSTRACT: This SBIR develops and fabricates flight-quality solar modules that utilize advanced thin-film photovoltaic devices for use in a potential flight experiment. The photovoltaic assembly design is based on previous work done by DRT with thin-film solar cells and features an integrated manufacturing approach, advanced covershield materials which replace traditional glass, and a novel interco ...

ABSTRACT: The objective of this Phase II program is to develop a battery operated, friend or foe identification beacon (IFF Beacon) technology that is compact and can be worn on the warfighter as part of standard gear. The IFF beacon will project a high brightness beam across a hemisphere allowing standard pods on military aircraft (Blackhawk, Apache, etc.) to detect and identify friendly troops ...

This proposal is aimed at the development of SSPAs in the 71-76 GHz band with output power>40 W, Gain>20 dB, power added efficiency >35%, and linearity (ACPR 60MHz. To achieve the high power output and high efficiency, we will first develop 1W power amplifier MMICs based on GaN/SiC HEMT device technology with push-pull amplifier configuration operated in class E switching mode operation. A pair o ...

The Air Force seeks sensors that provide angular long-term stability (LTS) for antenna pedestal units, avoiding the use of expensive devices to overcome attitude limitations. IFOS proposes to develop an innovative fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) with requisite LTS features from a light-weight, compact and low-cost device that can sustain vibration and shock environments typical of inertial navigation ...

Over 300 HF RADARs worldwide are producing ocean surface data that is used in oil spill response, search & rescue, vessel traffic management, and research. In the U.S. there are 100+ systems supplying real-time data to the Coast Guard, NOAA IOOS, OR&R and other operational groups. To provide the highest quality data to stakeholders, systems should be calibrated by measuring the receive antenna p ...

In order to develop miniaturized weapon systems capable of defeating fleeing targets in urban environments safely, a new class of miniaturized initiator, ULEEFI (Ultra Low Energy Exploding Foil Initiator) is needed which reduces needed firing energy and integrates additional components like firing switches into the initiator microchip. During the phase I effort, RSI demonstrated a decrease in fir ...

The aim of this project is to validate a wireless sensor structural health monitoring system that is specifically designed and implemented for the C-130 aircraft, and further suited for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Such systems are key elements in assuring the performance and reliability of the high value assets while minimizing lifecycle costs associated with environmental degradation and fati ...

Toyon proposes to develop software that can process infrared video streams to automatically detect gray whale blows. Additionally, the software will count the number of blows and estimate the speed and the number of whales that are present. We will make use of a novel technique for whale blow detection that Toyon has demonstrated on infrared video of humpback whales. The approach makes use of b ...

Computation of the radiative transfer model for a hyperspectral sounder with thousands of spectral channels is very time-consuming. Consequently, operational data assimilation systems can assimilate only a few hundred channels. The radiative transfer model is very suitable for GPU implementation to take advantage of GPU massively parallel computing capability, where radiances at various channels c ...

Optical Physics Company is proposing to implement an interferometric angle sensor for the purpose of determining the relative angle between the two diffracting crystals. Two approaches can be pursued, namely (1) the dual grating interferometer, and (2) the angle interferometer. The estimated cost of materials for building the angle sensor in quantity ranges between $2K and $12K. The expected accur ...