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SOF combat swimmers have a need for the continuous monitoring of each others relative position while diving and for the capability of being able to communicate with each other to help establish a common operational picture (COP).The C3SA system was previously developed under SBIR Topic SOCOM08-001 thru the receipt of both Phase I and Phase II SBIR awards.The C3SA established a stand-alone network ...

We propose to develop and demonstrate thin-film transistors (TFTs) capable of operation at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. These ultra-fast devices are based on a patented metal-insulator tunneling hot electron transistor structure. Comprising thin films of only metals and dielectrics, our TFTs require only low temperature processing and should be inherently compatible with large-area ...

The impact of metal whiskers on the reliability of electronics has been exacerbated by environmentally-driven efforts to eliminate lead from tin plating and solders. Even exempt applications, such as military, are affected due to COTS. Foresite, Inc., a consultant, laboratory and test equipment development company, has a goal for the subject research, in collaboration with Purdue University, to ...

Catastrophic failures in aircraft electrical power systems can compromise the readiness, safety, and capabilities of the war-fighter. In this effort, a multi-physics suite of tools will be developed based upon the successful Phase I research to provide a comprehensive prognostics and health management system (PHM) for aircraft generators and associated electrical systems. The PHM will be based upo ...

The Navy desires to equip P-3s and similar future aircraft with UAVs that can be launched from a standard A-size sonobouy tube and return real-time information including video images from remote locations for further analysis and action. Lite Machines has developed an electric-powered rotary-wing UAV having a cylindrical body and a counter-rotating, coaxial, rotor system, that fits within these ti ...

The Candent Technologies “Reduced Cavitation, High Efficiency Outboard Propulsor for Small Planing Craft” Phase II program is structured to develop an advanced waterjet propulsor for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC). This new axial flow waterjet propulsion system is designed as a “bolt on” assembly that replaces the lower unit of the existing MFE 55 outboard motor. This new propulsio ...

This project focuses on the development of high-Q tunable bandpass filters based upon magnetically tuned thin film YIG resonators. Both printed circuit board integrated and all thin film-based devices will be developed.  The filters will be integrated into GPS and SATCOM systems to demonstrate system resiliency in the presence of RF interference. The Phase II Base effort will focus on the deposit ...

Nanoscale imaging techniques are critical for progress in many disciplines, as we learn to master science and technology at the smallest dimensions — on the nanometer to atomic-scale. However, progress is becoming increasingly limited by the constraint...

The proposed program will develop dielectrics for dc superconducting power transmission cables that are cooled with cryogenic helium gas. The Dielectrics will be sealed again helium gas penetration and allow for an operating voltage of 12 kV in a pressure of 2 MPa at 50 K. The dielectrics will be designed for use with all helium facing components of power transmission systems based on CORC cables. ...

The capacity for Robotic, general purpose space arms to assist in satellite servicing, managing space debris, and disassembling or recycling defunct hardware makes them a critical component for both In-space Servicing and Assembly (ISAM) and Active Debris