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During Phase I, Our Team successfully designed and synthesized a novel Colorless Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposite polyimide (CORIN) material that offers UV, VUV, and AO protection of underlying structures. Additionally, we designed and implemented a coating process for applying the material to continuous filaments, such as PBO fiber tow. A significant finding in Phase I demonstrates that our proc ...

Three-dimensional laser radar (LADAR) systems have proven to be effective tools for real time 3D image generation enabling autonomous target detection and recognition. They have demonstrated high probability of detection and identification of unobstructed targets; however, the challenges of extracting sufficient target information out of background clutter can limit the usefulness of these system ...

ABSTRACT:The warfighter needs an accurate and reliable source of Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) when GPS is not available. Fortunately, technical advances in navigation sensors and algorithms can reduce dependence on the venerable, yet vulnerable, GPS system. Inertial sensors are becoming increasingly smaller and more accurate. Low cost, powerful embedded computing platforms enable real ti ...

Mid-infrared laser have been demonstrated to provide unique capabilities in infrared countermeasures systems. It is desired to increase the power output from optically pumped semiconductor lasers to address future system requirements. The proposed work will investigate beam combining technologies and novel semiconductor device mounting that improves the thermal management of the lasers, potentia ...

In this Phase II SBIR proposal, Orora Design Technologies proposes to develop a retargetable design kit for radiation-hardened high-performance A/D converters. In Phase I of the project, Orora demonstrated progress on embedding the design for the major blocks in to design templates, modeling using behavioral models, and on incorporating radiation modeling. Orora believes that automation prov ...

This Small Business Innovative Research Phase II research project is to design and fabricate high quality polymer optical fiber faceplates and imaging inverters for use in night vision systems and other devices. The Phase II research will optimize and expand the technology developed during the successful Phase I research. The end result will be a flexible and economic method for fabricating poly ...

An integrated analysis and simulation software package has been developed in SBIR Phase I and Phase II programs to provide a high fidelity predictive modeling capability for general aircraft ground maneuvering and loads data to support design and test ac...

ABSTRACT: Comprehensive assessment and rigorous documentation of a customized fiber optic coupled laser system suitable for installation into the AEDC Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) Combustion Air Heater (CAH) was completed.  Phase I concluded fundamental fuel injection and combustion stability enhancement improvements are immediately required to assure robust ignition operation with ...

The objective of the project is the construction, demonstration and commercialization of a 100kV UWB microwave source. The source will have a nominal center frequency of approximately 1 GHz, an operating range (RF bandwidth) from approximately 500MHz to 2 GHz and will have a rep rate of at least 2 kHz. The technical approach relies on careful triggering of a large number of smaller pulsers such ...

The Air Force faces challenges related to selecting, maintaining and repairing coatings that protect and enhance the performance of critical components in gas turbine engines. Coatings must maintain performance despite experiencing several degrading mechanical, thermal and chemical impacts.In Phase I, CFDRC demonstrated feasibility of a physics-based model to compute damage progression under stres ...