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BrightSpecs core technology, based on time-domain Fourier transform millimeter wave (FT-mmw) emission spectroscopy, is the best match to both the ARMY needs described in the SBIR solicitation, and to the needs of other customers both within the Department of Defense and civilian markets. BrightSpec has adopted the name Fourier TransformMolecular Rotational Resonance (FT-MRR) for its gas analysis i ...

In Phase 1 of this SBIR program, a signal design method was demonstrated that allows accurate ranging in narrow frequency bands, like those used by legacy communications systems. Suitable bands for this novel method include those used by GSM cellular telephones and by narrowband military radios. Phase 1 results in the GSM band showed very accurate ranging is possible without interference to other ...

Phase II proposal for SBIR topic A14-039. Per the Phase II solicitation, CoVar Applied Technologies, Inc., proposes to utilize the novel features for the reliable detection and classification of explosively formed penetrators (EFPs) that were developed in Phase I to construct an autonomous EFP detection algorithm and planned EFP detection system. The proposed Phase II effort focuses on the develop ...

Tungsten has many applications, but its lack of ductility has been a major issue limiting its use. If tungsten or its alloys could be made more ductile, many applications would benefit, including the application of tungsten for military applications. Under the proposed project, using both grain structure control and alloying techniques, we will develop the process to produce nanocrystalline tungst ...

Spider silk is one of the strongest yet still elastic natural materials to be formed into fibers. The ability to utilize these proteins in next generation clothing and cordage represents a leap forward in textile technology. Unfortunately the farming of spiders necessary to generate natural fibers is difficult and costly. As a result the expression of the proteins from other hosts is warranted. Th ...

MATSYS proposes to develop high density, high energy density and high strength reactive materials to enhance the performance of reactive shaped charge liners and breaching charges. The proposed material system will use a blend of elemental powders capable of participating in an exothermic reaction. We will use high energy milling/mechanical alloying (MA) on the blend of reactive powders to prepare ...

The objective of this proposal is continue research, designing and developing a model of a complex environment including architecture configuration, building material, foliage and vegetation data that can be used to further evaluate existing radio, waveform and antenna models for tele-operation of UGVs in different environments, including rural and urban terrains. This work will advance the curren ...

Global InfoTek, Inc studied methods to achieve a major reduction in bandwidth for tactical system monitoring through network aware transmission of data. With shrinking budgets, reduced manpower and increasing demands, the army must advance the state-of-th

Recent advances in sensors, seekers and trackers are demanding for more efficient obscurant countermeasures. Also, with the increasing advancement of portable electronic systems, soldiers are often overburdened having less capability to carry smoke devices, necessitating the development of more efficient and smaller smoke devices. Several visual and bispectral obscurants have been developed but th ...

This SBIR Phase II project will evaluate and qualify the application of multifunctional biocompatible wound dressing developed in the Phase I for the controlled delivery of analgesic drugs to burn wounds. Burns are among the most painful and debilitating battlefield wounds faced by the US warfighter. Severe pain is felt during treatment and rehabilitation, especially during dressing changes, debri ...