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Signature Research, Inc. (SGR) and Michigan Technological University (MTU) propose a Phase I STTR effort to develop a learning algorithm which exploits the spatio-spectral characteristics inherent within IR imagery and motion imagery.Our archive of modelled and labeled data sets will allow our team to thoroughly capture the variable elements that will drive machine learning performance.The overall ...

We are proposing characterization and development of binder/separator and Cobolt Disulfide (CoS2) cathode for thermal batteries. The proposed solution addresses significant market segment, and supports projected markets growth. Along with our development in Phase I and Phase II, we will aim for fully functional prototypes and field tries, and market of our technology to DoD agencies. Approved for ...

The Sonalysts Team proposes to investigate, design, and develop a training system leveraging state-of-the art game and agent-based technologies with"TRILOGY,"a Modeling, Simulation, and Training (MST) system capable of three core capabilities: training, rehearsal, and analysis/CONOPS development. Sonalysts will leverage their latest commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) game engine, Simulation Engine I ...

We propose to develop algorithms to improve debris management for electro-optical/infrared sensors (EO/IR) within C2BMC. Our goal is to improve fire control solutions, increase the quality of communicated sensor information, and reduce communication demands. We characterize the pre-intercept debris field mathematically by expressing the debris fields viewed on the sensor"s focal plane as 2D elli ...

The MDA seeks innovative technologies for materials, processes, and manufacturing that will provide reliable, robust, and lightweight components for major space defense acquisition programs. The proposed STTR Phase I project will develop polyimide insulation materials that will protect sensitive cryogenic structures and subsystems from excessive heat buildup as result of direct solar heating, rad ...

Translume is proposing a glass manufacturing process that combines anisotropic wet chemical etching with femtosecond-laser nanostructuring to shape three-dimensional glass objects. This innovative fabrication technique can be used to machine optical structures, optical sensors, and optical surfaces with micron and submicron accuracy. It can also be used to texture surfaces. Our technique is cost-e ...

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The key requirement for nanocomposite formation is dispersion of clay particles at nm length scales in polymer matrices, which is not trivial. Such a molecular-level dispersion necessitates complete exfoliation of clay particles, which occurs sporadicallywith the fabrication procedures currently in use. Based on a previously demonstrated concept, we propose to develop a novel nanocomposite fabri ...

Clocks and pulse sources are critical elements for next generation IC¿¿s such as DSP¿¿s and ¿Yprocessors which depend critically on stability and jitter. Clock skew becomes significant because of the large chip dimension. ADC¿¿s and DAC¿¿s are mixedsignal circuits which demand extremely precise clocks at multi GB/s rates. Telecommunication transceivers and transponders ...