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A 24-month Phase II project is proposed to develop and implement models that capture the fidelity of high fidelity physics-based (HFPB) models in a fast-running format. It is anticipated that such models will be incorporated in certain modules of theModular Effectiveness/Vulnerability Assessment (MEVA) code developed for and currently used by the Air Force for assessing munitions effectiveness an ...

A POWERFUL, NOW IMAGING MODALITY IDEALLY SUITED FOR THIN-SHELLED STRUCTURES BUT CONSIDERABLY MORE GENERAL IN NATURE IS PROPOSED. THE APPROACH IS BASED ON WELL- ESTABLISHED DIGITAL TOMOSYNTHESIS PRINCIPLES AND MODERN REAL-TIME DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES. A SERIES OF COMPONENT RADIOGRAPHS OF A STRUCTURE TAKEN FROM DIFFERENCE ANGLES ARE MANIPULATED ACCORDING TO A RESTORATIVE ALGORITHM TO RECOVER ...

The objective of this SBIR project is to develop enhanced capabilities to evaluate solid rocket motors (SRMs) using x-ray computed tomography (CT) inspection. In Phase I, approaches were defined for developing technology to improve CT inspectioncapabilities. In Phase II, the technology will be developed and incorporated in practical tools to be delivered to OO-ALC at Hill AFB, where Air Force mi ...

THE ADA LANGUAGE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE DOD AS A PRIMARY LANGUAGE FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS. MANY FEATURES OF ADA TEND TO MAKE EXECUTION OPERATING SYSTEM (OS)-INTENSIVE. THESE ARE I/O, MULTITASKING, EXCEPTION HANDLING, TIMESLICING, AND DYNAMIC STORAGE MANAGEMENT. IN MANY SYSTEMS THESE FUNCTIONS ARE HANDLED BY THE OS COOPERATING WITH THE LANGUAGE RUNTIME SYSTEM (LRS). CALLS TO THE OS GENERALLY FORCE ...

The intent of this Phase I effort was to examine the feasibility of using C-C composite for possible tribological applications in Space. In the Phase I effort, selected C-C composite materials were modified and tested for both high-speed bearing cage andslip ring/ brush applications under simulated space environments. 2D C-C cage materials were modified to reduce its pore size for lubricant retent ...

Phase II designs, develops, and delivers Intelligent Collision Detection and Warning System to the U.S. Air Force. The proposed Phase II project is an extension of the Phase I project ¿¿Low Cost Autonomous GPS Based Collision Avoidance System¿¿, and acontinuation of AGNC's efforts in the development of advanced avionics systems and technologies for military and commercial applications. Each ai ...

THREAT SIMULATORS CAN MAKE BENEFICIAL USE OF SURFACE-ACOUSTIC-WAVE (SAW) DISPERSIVE DELAY LINE (DDL) DEVICE TO SIMULATE ENEMY RADAR CHARACTERISTICS. HOWEVER, A MORE IMPORTANT APPLICATION FOR SAW DDL DEVICE IS IN "SCORING RECEIVER". THE RECEIVER WOULD SERVE TO ANALYZE AND EVALUATE THE ECM GENERATED IN RESPONSE TO THE THREAT. THIS NOT ONLY PERMITS EVALUATION OF ECM EFFECTIVENESS, BUT ALSO BE USED TO ...

The problem addressed is through-life non-destructive monitoring of adhesivelybonded structures. The concept presented is to produce a

We propose to develop a general method for the high brightness fiber-coupied laser diode system. The overall goal of this program is to deliver a brightness of 1.4 Mega Watt cm-2 sr-1 laser power system from a single fiber with a high power ourput. Thepackage will have high power density, compact dimension and light in weight. As Phase II prototype, the coupling efficiency will over 63% for whol ...

THE AIR FORCE NEEDS RELIABLE AND ACCURATE GAS TEMPERATURE MEASURING CAPABILITY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. A SPECIFIC APPLICATION IS IN MEASURING GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR EXIT TEMPERATURES, WHERE CURRENT NEEDS EXCEED THE CAPABILITY OF EXISTING TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS. THIS PROGRAM WILL DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A THERMAL PROBE SYSTEM CAPABLE OF 15 DEG F ACCURACY AT 2000 TO 3000 F FOR THE GAS TUR ...