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Frequency stabilized lasers are essential subsystems in many applications. Most importantly, they are used as flywheel oscillators in optical atomic clocks, as well as in many sensing and measurement systems, and some examples are down oil well sensing, l

The ability to rapidly detect and identify infectious organisms is critical for the accurate diagnosis of seasonal and sporadic outbreaks, emerging pathogens and agents of bioterrorism. Accurate detection requires high quality biological specimens, which

ClearMark Systems has developed a sensitive and non-destructive inspection technology for identifying the point of origin of semiconductor chips.We capture the identifying information by analyzing markings on the silicon die or the chip package made by laser marking tools at the fabrication facility.Our Phase I effort has successfully distinguished markings that were made by a target tool versus s ...

We propose the Phase II development of a revolutionary flight control actuator system for the full range of power from sub-kW to more than 30 kW.The system encompasses the key elements of the actuator, from motor to inverter energy source and control.Its key features include the absence of a gear box, a major increase in its reliability, and its high power density.Its key application is flight con ...

Creative MicroSystems (CMC), of Waitsfield, VT, using external and internal funding sources, has been engaged in the design and development of a novel, multi-lens optical low-light imaging system (MOLLI)a revolutionary advance in night vision technology. Based upon a combined biomimetic/computed vision processing approacha significant departure from current night vision technologyCMC is developing ...

Military missions require that the teams of autonomous UAVs to maintain a high degree of coordination to efficiently execute desired missions in environments where mission objectives may be changing in real time and in the presence of pop-up threats, whil

The proposed work will lead to the development of a flexible plasma simulation capability that can make use of computational accelerators such as GPUs when present. The eventual computational application will be able to transition from full fluid modelin

computer vision, robustness, goal-driven autonomy, top-down planning, feedback, value of information, lighting invariance, perspective invariance

Due to the difficulties currently involved in fitting prosthetic sockets and the overall subjective nature of the process, DARPA seeks the development of innovative diagnostic tools for quantifying the characteristics of the socket-limb interface during the fitting process. In recent years, prosthetic design has made leaps and bounds implementing robotics to enhance prosthetic performance and ampu ...

In todays military, active special operators must be highly mobile and carry all their essential equipment and supplies with them. A major limitation to mobility is the need to carry fresh water. An individual must carry 12 to 24 pounds of water for each day they will be in the field without re-supply. It would be far better to be able to purify locally available water, but no technology exists ...