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Accurate and reliable PNT is critical to mission success and protecting the warfighter. At the core of escPNT is our tightly-coupled sensor fusion algorithm that takes advantage of a wide variety of information to produce an accurate and reliable position. This includes GNSS receivers, Inertial Measurement Unit, crystal clock, barometer, and temperature sensor. Our project will implement Low Earth ...

Photon-X proposes testing a small UAS-mounted, passive, high-resolution 3D sensor to find and identify multiple types of objects at various distances and in differing environments. The Photon-X dataset can then be utilized by the AF to compare the Photon-X datasets clarity, quality, and distances with existing sensor datasets such as LIDAR and Radar. Photon-X’s Spatial Phase Imaging (SPI) i ...

The MetNet Space Consortium is currently developing a network of LEO small weather satellite constellations including imagers, upper atmosphere dynamics, microwave, space weather, and most importantly Hyperspectral IR Sounders. The proposed Compact Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding Instrument (CHISI) mission would provide one of the top observations needed for improving weather forecasts through tem ...

This proposal describes a very short-range jamming module that attaches to AF Security Forces Remington 870 model shotguns to augment their performance with the ALS skynet round. The module makes the threat drone 'freeze' long enough for effective deployment of the net round. This module can be used with any C-sUAS weapon or platform deploying ALS net rounds. It can also be mounted onto a pistol g ...

Both commercial and military laser systems can be effective but have limited applicability for counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). Commercial lasers are underpowered and unsuitable for military environments, while military lasers are too large, heavy, and expensive for tactical applications. In Phase I, we will assess the feasibility of modifying commercial lasers for C-UAS applications. Th ...

Next generation hypersonic vehicles require advanced thermal protection systems (TPS) to meet performance objectives. The development of these advanced systems requires the continued research of materials that have a TPS pedigree, i.e., carbon-carbon (C-C) composites. At least for short durations, C-C has the capability to withstand very high temperatures while maintaining structural integrity. Ev ...

The properties of carbon-carbon composites often exhibit significant variability due to variations in processing conditions and spatial variations inherent in the material structure of fabric-reinforced composite materials. The proposed Phase I program will address these issues, and will identify, develop, and demonstrate novel methods for simulating the processing and mechanical response of C/C m ...

In this Small Business Innovation Research Phase I program, Modeling Tools for the Drilling of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), Third Wave Systems (TWS) will develop and demonstrate innovative multi-scale modeling tools for the drilling of polymer matrix composites (PMCs), which is enabled by integration of advanced material constitutive models, detailed-level finite element analysis (FEA), and N ...

This project will investigate the use of offensive binary analysis techniques to extract data from program binaries for use by a runtime diagnostic engine capable of malware detection and response. The open-source Angr framework provides the basis for the tools used to collect the analysis data needed to support a diagnostic engine. A diagnostic engine capable of using these collected results will ...

InGaAs-based extended short-wavelength infrared (XSWIR)-sensitive photodiodes and avalanche-photodiode (APD) detectors will be developed for use in laser rangefinders (LRFs), imagers, and small-pitch multifunction ladar receivers. Through a series of epitaxial growth campaigns, the cutoff wavelength of InGaAs detectors will be extended into the XSWIR while retaining the advantageous cost structure ...