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We propose to implement a novel countermeasure against the exploitation of integrated circuit hardware. The proposed countermeasure is applicable to both FPGAs and ASICs, increases design obfuscation and promises to block embedded hardware exploits. It also is fully compatible with virtually any other hardware exploit countermeasure and reduces forensic costs when exploits are suspected. The propo ...

Impact Technologies proposes to capture actual operating time and life usage related parameters on selected mission critical machinery at Warner Robins, ALC in lieu of the traditional machine “powered time” in order to schedule condition-directed maintenance activities. In order to realize the maximum benefit at lowest cost, the proposed LifeMeter™ concept will produce specific outputs rela ...

21st Century Technologies (21CT) proposes SHARP, a planning capability for dynamic resource management in work scope optimization for High Velocity Maintenance (HVM). SHARP is based on past 21CT efforts in dynamic and optimal resource allocation, using our ATO-Stream technologies. The ATO-Stream technologies solve planning problems similar to those encountered in work scope optimization, strategi ...

The objective of Phase II R&D concerns micro air vehicles (MAVs). These MAVs are typically used for remote, surreptitious surveillance using video links. Under Phase I, AetherMachines Inc. has developed and test flown a MAV employing many new features which extend MAV capabilities and mission duration significantly. First, it has a very unique ‘insect like’ topology which enables great maneuv ...

Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota and BAE Systems Wayne, New Jersey are pleased to respond to the DOD''s request for development of a robust, high performance Comunications-On-the-Move (COTM) system. The Ross-Hime Designs/ BAE team will deliver an operable, servo controlled pedestal with control electronics, user controllable from a Host computer. They will be developing and charact ...

Impact Technologies, LLC proposes to further develop a framework for work package optimization. The proposed work is based on historical and current operational and maintenance data available in a number of disparate databases. Data mining techniques will be applied to operational data and depot level maintenance records obtained from these databases. These techniques will make it possible to fore ...

Refractory carbide materials posses the erosion resistance and high temperature strength required for the severe environments experienced by cutting tools, well bore equipment, and rocket nozzles. In this Phase II, APS will continue its Phase I successes by further demonstrating the performance of the materials manufactured in Phase I. APS has assembled a world class team to help characterize an ...

The Arnold Engineering Development Center has witnessed vibration anomalies on facility equipment that have raised concerns about possible catastrophic or costly failures. In response, AEDC is seeking an advanced, comprehensive condition monitoring system to provide accurate and timely health information; information that will allow AEDC to foresee and avoid unexpected, and possibly catastrophic ...

Maintaining the health of fluid systems has always been critical to preventing problems and keeping Air Force equipment at a high state of readiness and availability. Current fluid quality practices in most applications still rely heavily on off-line analysis to screen for oil quality, debris, and contaminations. While off-line laboratory analysis may be the most accurate means to identify oil pro ...

Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC) proposes a LADAR seeker for guided smart submunitions. The LADAR is an extension of SPEC LADAR family, operating at 1550nm, making use of communications fiber optic components, minimizing cost, development time and size. The receiver utilizes SPEC’s pipeline processing LADAR receiver, capturing waveforms of the first three objects in range per ...