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The DoD SBIR solicitation is seeking to identify innovative technology for next generation cryocooler systems for infrared sensing technologies and spacecraft cooling applications. Successful development of these novel technologies will result in (1) lowering the cost and risk of cryocoolers, (2) increased reliability and lifetime, and (3) producibility of cryocooler systems. JRD, in conjunction ...

We anticipate that the combination of flight proven neural network adaptive control, recently developed methods for nonlinear adaptive guidance, and innovative new methods for nonlinear adaptive estimation can be applied, separately or, perhaps ultimately in combination, to produce never before achieved levels of lethality for intercept of future maneuvering targets. During Phase I we will focus ...

Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) has combined its unique expertise in atmospheric physics and radar signal propagation to develop the Enhanced Tropospheric Effects Compensation (ETEC) System that will compensate for tropospheric bending errors when tracking long-range, low-elevation targets. The ETEC System will provide enhanced performance over existing techniques to permit greater d ...

There is significant opportunity to reduce cost, cycle time, and process variability of optical sensor assemblies through the application of innovative engineering and metrology tools. The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate the feasibility of applying DFMA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly) techniques and Advanced Metrology tools to systematically evaluate the manufacturing proc ...

This proposed program will develop new computer models and integrate them with existing core lethality models to better predict KEW boost phase engagement strategy lethality effectiveness and to assist development of emerging enhanced lethality weapon systems tasked to neutralize enemy missile attack threats. Traditional Hit-To-Kill (HTK) lethality simulations have focused on KEW/warhead interact ...

"The BMD program has been redirected to develop fully integrated, layered defenses capable of defending against all ranges of threats. A critical aspect of this development is an integrated firing doctrine; i.e., that part of the battle management systemthat allocates interceptors to attackers across all the layers. Optimal firing doctrine is a function of both offense and defense capabilities. ...

"The goal of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility of growing solar blind UV photodetectors made of zinc oxide. The primary goal of Phase I will be to demonstrate the growth of high quality homoepitaxial thin films of pure and alloyed ZnO usingCermet's MOCVD reactor and in-house fabricated ZnO substrates. Films will be analyzed using x-ray diffraction, PL, and electrical measurements. ...

"ZnO is an excellent candidate for the growing field of nanophotonics due to its index of refraction, availability of native substrates, and the possibility of light emission. These properties make ZnO an ideal candidate on this growing field. Phase Iwork will concentrate in designing and characterizing waveguides, which will be the interconnects of future ZnO based devices built homoepitaxiall ...

"Cermet, in collaboration with researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, propose to implement a lattice matched AlInN using existing substrate technology. The implementation of a lattice matched substrate promises to produce near dislocation freeAlInN heterojunction for the first time while the use of an existing substrate technology dramatically lowers development cost and reduces the devel ...