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More compact high voltage firing capacitors are required for state of the art detonators used for advanced electronic fuzes. This can be achieved via development of a superior dielectric based upon combination of a processible polymer and a nanoparticulate ceramic material having a very high dielectric constant. While accomplishing this task, the composite must offer a breakdown strength of at l ...

Non-destructive inspection and evaluation (NDI, NDE) of adhesive joint integrity commonly requires separation of an interface or, in limited cases, a kissing unbond that has intimate contact, but no interfacial strength. DACCO SCI, Inc., and Michigan State University propose to adapt an in-situ corrosion sensor to detect the ingress of moisture into a bondline and the subsequent deterioration of ...

Proposed are the development of novel differential geometric tools for the visualization of multi-spectral imagery. These tools will enable a user to optimally visualize local image contrast inher-ent to a multispectral image in a psychophysically correct way. These tools will also enable a user to dynamically interact with a Riemann metric on photometric space for optimal contrast visual-ization.

Gradient Technology in conjunction with Professor M. Hillmyer of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota proposed to develop advanced technology to recover and convert the explosive and urethane binder found in plastic bonded explosives. This technology provides a unique reclamation, recovery, and reuse opportunity for dramatically reducing the disposal cost of technology munit ...

Here we propose a new and general control architecture using multiple neural network models. There are three key components in our approach. First, multiple neural network models were used for feedforward control. The models store the inverse dynamics of the nonlinear plant under various operating conditions. Feedforward control basically cancels the nonlinear dynamics of the plant wit ...

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ERS Inc and the CALCE Electronic Products and Systems Center at the University of Maryland are pleased to submit this STTR proposal to enhance the life-cycle affordability of several electronic modules in the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV). A Physics-of-failure (PoF) methodology will be developed for assessing the life cycle durability of five selected electronic modules in the AAAV. ...

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This proposal describes plans for development of an automated fabrication process for ceramic electronic packages offering faster prototyping and lower production costs compared to the current thick film processing methods widely used in the industry. The new process is based on high resolution photopatterning of photocurable resins filled with sinterable ceramic or metal powders. The process is ...