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"This proposal is focused on enhancing and applying the trajectory generationalgorithms originally developed at Caltech to a small free-flight unmannedAero Utility Vehicle (AUV) that is under development with private funding.Our trajectory generation algorithms are based on a combination of nonlinearand optimal control theory, spline theory, and sequential quadraticprogramming. Furthermore, the a ...

"We propose to develop an innovative 10 K cooling system that will be ideally suited to the cryogenic packaging requirements of a space-based superconducting electronics system. To achieve the most efficient and reliable hybrid cooler possible, we proposeto combine a multi-stage, linear-drive pulse tube with a low-temperature reverse-Brayton stage. In this way we will take advantage of the strengt ...

"Improved networking capabilities for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) will be a compelling necessity for a wide range of 21st century applications, both military and commercial. To make these applications successful, two main technical challenges must beaddressed: (1) dynamic, highly mobile network technologies to provide reliable, time-critical exchange of the network's media, and (2) information ma ...

"The objective of this effort will be to demonstrate the feasibility of producing at low cost, a removable write-once random access volumetric digital storage system that is capable of very high capacity (~TByte per removable media), fast access time(~100ms), and ultra fast recording and readout data rates (~1Gb/S) while achieving very high volumetric densities (~3Tb/in3). These figures make the p ...

"CBL Technologies and Stanford University propose a VPE growth process and novel GaN epilayer design for electronic/optoelectronic applications. In our low-cost, high-efficiency growth technique, thick GaN and related compounds can be deposited on avariety of substrates. Sequentially, but with altered growth parameters, the process also allows for device quality layers. Typically in other mater ...

"Continuous fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are attractive candidate materials for structural components in military/commercial airframe or engine/turbine components due to their high-temperature mechanical properties. However, currentCMCs have two major limitations that have prevented replacement of current materials, namely (1) very high processing/materials costs and (2) insu ...

"An uncooled long wave infrared (LWIR) focal plane array (FPA) is proposed. It is fabricated with ultra-sensitive micro bolometers, micromachined entirely out of silicon using the MEMS (micro electro-optical mechanical system) technology. It consists of a256x256 array of micro bolometers, each micromachined in a special form to possess an extremely high temperature-resistance coefficient for a det ...

"We propose to develop a very long wave infrared (VLWIR) FPA (focal plane array) for missile seeker and space surveillance applications, for which the LWIR region is very important. It consists of a 2-D array of micromachined micro Fabry-Perotinterferometers (FPIs), each of which contains a micro airgap cavity formed by two partially-reflecting mirrors, enclosing a micro-volume of air, and a photv ...

"This proposed research is to develop an in-situ formation of nanoparticles coated with a atomic layer controlled coating. A novel superparamagnetic particles with orders of higher magnetic moment than current market available magnetic particles and beadswill be developed for labeling used in biology and biotechnology, especially for high sensitive portable biosensor.The long-term goal of propose ...

"High performance power sources with lightweight and small volume are desirable to satisfy miniaturization in sensors, actuators, smart card, telecommunications, and space applications. High power density, energy density and long cycle life are defined ashigh performance for energy sources. In today's consumer market, there is a strong trend towards making consumer equipment smaller, portable and ...