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HyPerComps proposed effort will specifically address the following NAVAIR requirements: A method is contributing new ideas and innovations in both time-domain and frequency domain computational electromagnetics (CEM), especially in addressing accuracy and scalability for large-scale modeling of EM fields inside and around complex cavities, and computational efficiency for quick turnaround for freq ...

The DoD S&T community’s understanding of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and related Planar Lightguide Circuit (PLC) reliability has gaps preventing full PIC deployment to defense avionics. Validation of PIC reliability is critical to enabling rapid transition to DoD programs. IFOS is leveraging its proven expertise in PIC-based systems to develop PIC reliability prediction models. We will lev ...

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and Planar Lightguide Circuits (PLCs) are finding application in optical communication and sensor systems for both military and commercial applications. The reliability of PIC and PLC devices applicable to Department of Defense (DoD) avionics, sensors, and electronic warfare is largely unknown. Verification and validation of PIC and PLC device reliability is par ...

In this program, Freedom Photonics intend to explore the new approaches to the balanced photodiode implementation, to obtain and verify a design that meets the Navy’s requirements, to develop multicore fiber coupling technology for photonic integrated circuits (PIC), and to leverage our expertise in PIC design, fabrication and packaging to produce a rugged final prototype, suitable for productio ...

To address the Navy need for a sensor capable of detecting cracks in propellant grain and transmitting the sensor data wirelessly through a hermetically sealed rocket motor case, Intellisense Systems, Inc. (ISI) proposes to develop a new Propellant Health Monitoring (PHEM) system, based on the novel integration of ultrasonic transducers as both signal generator and sensor with ultralow-power compo ...

Redondo Optics Inc. proposes to develop and demonstrate to the Navy a miniature, lightweight, and low power, wireless multi-point fiber optic acoustic-ultrasound sensor (FAULT™) SHM system suitable for the in-situ, real-time, and un-attended detection, identification, localization, and classification of suitable for the un-invasive, in-situ, real-time, and un-attended detection, identification, ...

Triton will develop a software-based tool to rapidly generate web-based animated training content for employment of advanced oceanography tactics and is capable of incorporating adaptive content presentation based on learner progress through knowledge assessments.

Special Operations Forces (SOF) are an integral aspect of the US military. SOF operators are among the most elite and highly qualified individuals in the U.S. military. As such, extraordinary physical and mental demands are placed upon them to excel in extreme environments for extended periods of time. This unrelenting cycle of combat deployments and intense pre-deployment training shortens the fu ...

Jamming and co-site Interference from high power, on-board emitters such as long-range radar present significant challenges to multi-mission capability and interoperability for airborne Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and ESM systems. Metamagnetics proposes a wide band, Auto-Tune Filter (AtF) based on its Frequency Selective Limiter technology to enhance the Navy’s ESM probability of intercept a ...

OKSI will demonstrate autonomous operations concepts for self-guided munition with Fire-Before-Lock-On-Target capabilities and with obstacle avoidance and anti-defilade targets.We will assess the feasibility of implementing the technology in medium caliber munitions.