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The objective of this Phase I effort is to apply concepts in social network analysis to support effects-based plan development at the strategic level for counter-terrorist operations. We will exploit Dr. John Lemmer's CAT (Causal Analysis Tool) tosupport plan assessment. Mr John Beyerle, an EBO expert and Mr. Craig Robinson, a 20 year decorated DIA senior counter-intelligence analyst shall serv ...

In this proposal 21st Century Technologies will (1) conceptually combine multiple social network patterns to provide greater visibility and a deeper understanding of anomalous and possibly terrorist behaviors to support force protection (2) implementthese combined constructs into an social network pattern library usable for military security analysts and (3) integrate the library into TMODS. ...

A coating system is proposed comprised of1. Gradient pigment particles having an iron core encapsulated with a mixed intermetallic-oxide layer and a further silicon-based layer for enhanced bonding to the matrix2. A matrix raw material that is thermally-sprayable using conventional technology that partially cures to an oxide during application and becomes fully cured on first use3. Thermal spray e ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is to develop a device to deliver therapeutic drugs in a controlled and monitored manner. This device will be used to control delivery of therapeutic doses of drugs, and to monitor blood levels of such drugs continuously, with on-demand administration, in order to minimize the dosage fluctuation that occurs through oral and injection ...

Ground/shore based Range Instrumentation system are constrained by line-of-sight limitations as well as multi-path effects resulting from low angle tracking over a water horizon. A high altitude platform is required to extend line-of-sight range as wellas increase tracking angle required for effective data relay. Existing and legacy systems meeting this requirement are/were either not cost effec ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project is to use innovative co-encapsulation processes to enhance infectivity and efficacy of the biocontrol agent, Colletotrichum capsici, for control of the noxious weed "pitted morning glory". The enhancing components to be examined in this project include germination stimulants, conidia protectants, moisture retainers and nutrient supplements t ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will define technologies to successfully recover painted plastic automobile parts from end-of-life vehicles. 400 million pounds of plastic is consumed annually to produce automotive exterior parts. These parts are typically large and readily identifiable and could be recovered from automobile salvage yards yet they continue to be disposed of ...

A survey of High Power Microwave technologies reveals substantial efforts toward microwave technology. Gains in power and efficiency are being made to the point of being deployable. Unfortunately, little effort has been made toward the pulse powerrequired to drive the microwave sources. This proposal details a phase II effort aimed at providing deployable pulsed power sources compact enough to ...

Future conflicts will be won with the control over battlefield electronic systems. The ability to burnout, upset, or even disrupt electronic systems, including smart weapons and communications, could limit the enemy to conventional, dumb weapons.Traditional high power microwave sources are designed for single frequency use. However, recent efforts made by Applied Physical Electronics, L.C. (or A ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project focuses on the implementation of a blue-light converter based on a novel structure of KTiOPO4 (KTP) crystal. It proposes to integrate quasi-phase-matched (QPM) second-harmonic generation (SHG) with 90 degrees phase-matched sum-frequency generation (SFG) in the exclusive partly-periodically-poled KTP crystal. This structure will be u ...