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This research will determine extent and nature of the neutralization of bacterial spores when they are exposed, for very short times to high temperatures, pressures, and chemicals important in Agent Defeat weapons.. An exposure system will be constructedcapable of providing the ultra-short exposure times (on the order of ms) that are characteristic of bomb explosions and will be capable of exposi ...

High resolution modeling of the aerosolization process for relatively large liquid jets is needed to quantify the dispersion of hazardous chemical or biological agents from damaged/punctured containers. A second application is the prediction of thedistribution of neutralization agents injected into clouds of hazardous chemical or biological agents. A high fidelity model is needed to provide accura ...

Simulation of time-dependent rheological behavior in an advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) environment revealed that inclusion of a structural parameter within a modified empirical power law expression is capable of predicting the flowcharacteristics of thixotropic gels. Validation of the CFD based predictions was completed using a combination of published AMCOM test data and thixotropic ...

Conformal antennas for VHF/UHF have multiple uses, but the Phase I effort by Sciperio was focused on the design of a SLICE band omni-directional UHF antenna for integration within a soldiers helmet. The Phase I results for this conformal concept wereproof of the feasibility of designing an antenna capable of being integrated within or onto the surface of a Kevlar helmet. The antenna consists of ...

The objective of this Phase II proposal is to build, test, and deliver a programmable fiber-optic delay line capable of delaying an instantaneous bandwidth from 4 to 12 GHz from 0 to > 20 msecs, programmable in 10 nsec steps. The proposed delay line willimplement DWDM fiber-optic technology to minimize optical fiber while achieving an infinite capture time. A recent study involving an experiment ...

In order to destroy maneuvering ballistic targets containing chemical, biological or nuclear warheads by means of PAC-3 or THAAD like systems, the accuracy of intercept should be within centimeters from the targeted aimpoint. The twofold objectives of thePhase II research is to continue to develop, optimize and mature the new advanced GNC algorithms, including estimators/differentiators, guidance ...

Morgan Research Corporation proposes a Phase II SBIR effort to develop an integrated sensor suite suitable for munition and missile health monitoring systems, and compatible with the Army RRAPDS program. The Phase I effort demonstrated the feasibility ofthe concept as well as developed detailed designs, process flows, materials requirements, and performance estimates. The Phase II effort will inte ...

Military aircraft are largely constructed from special aluminum alloys, which typically have secondary precipitate phases that substantially improve mechanical strength. However, these regions also promote corrosion in such common environmental conditionsas acid rain, saltwater, and thermal cycling. The problem is significant enough that the U.S. Air Force expends approximately $1 billion per year ...

In this Phase II proposal, Nomadics in a collaborative effort with the Keck Graduate Institute proposes to develop assays and devices based on amplifying fluorescent polymer (AFP) technology for the rapid identification of biological warfare agents inwater. The rapid, sensitive detection and identification of biological agents in water will have a dramatic impact on the adoption of intervention s ...

This document presents Optical Sciences Corporation's proposal for the production of an innovative laser projection system for hardware-in-the-loop testing of common aperture multi-mode seekers which utilize a semi-active laser system for acquisition andterminal homing. The OSC SAL projector is designed to be compatible with existing flight motion simulator, IR projection, and MMW anechoic chamber ...