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On this effort Toyon Research Corp. and The Pennsylvania State University are developing deep learning-based algorithms for object recognition and new class discovery in look-down infrared (IR) imagery. Our approach involves the development of a hybrid classifier that exploits both transfer learning and semi-supervised paradigms in order to maintain good generalization accuracy, especially when li ...

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 ...

Seated aircrew members rely on their five-point harnesses to position their bodies correctly within their seats in order to provide the best chance of survivability during a rapid deceleration event. The current system requires the user to adjust each of five straps manually in order to correctly position the central rotary buckle in such a way to minimize potential internal injuries. For a variet ...

he Army requires greater Situational Awareness (SA) for the aircrews of rotorcraft. Currently, there is no system in place to provide the aircrew with visibility into the ‘blind spots’ that exist below and behind the aircraft. OKSI proposes an innovative multi-frame super-resolution (MFSR) solution to address this need. MFSR has not previously been applied for near real-time video data enhance ...

To address the Army’s need for a ruggedized rotorcraft-capable optical backbone network, Intellisense Systems, Inc. (ISS) proposes to develop a new Mission-Capable Scalable Open Architecture Photonics (McSOAP) system. McSOAP is based on the innovative adaption of DoD HOST/SOSA standards combined with a new redundant optical dual star-network configuration with photonic component integration stra ...

The goal of this SBIR Phase I project is to develop and validate the ability of novel polymeric materials to detect, sequester, and degrade explosives, most notably RDX and PETN, from contaminated environments, especially impacted water and soil. RDX has spread to soil and waterways in locations where it is manufactured and munitions are used, including adjacent to more than sixty military install ...

UAS platforms are required to operate within urban canyons and other GPS-denied/degraded environments. Navigation within such denied environments carries with it the potential for large communication and computation overheads. More specifically, the sUAS platforms may need to download full or partial 3D maps over the communication network in real-time, and then utilize these maps for navigation vi ...

Nu-Trek specializes in advanced digital readout integrated circuits (ROICs). Leveraging Nu-Treks extensive experience and large number of proven circuit blocks we are pleased to offer areconfigurable ROIC architecture that is (1) Programmable, with selectable features; (2) Foundry Reconfigurable, designed so that different ROICs can be fabricated without any changes to the mask set; and (3) Has aC ...

Baker Engineering Inc. (BEI) proposes researching and developing a reliable sequential turbocharger system for a typical 2.0l class aviation compression-ignition engine with a maximum power of 180hp at sea level which is capable of providing 108hp at an altitude of 30,000-ft. With emphasis on durability and performance at altitude, research will be conducted on turbocharger construction, bearing s ...

A hybrid electric vehicle architecture can use the low-weight, high-power advantage of electric motors in conjunction with the high specific energy of liquid fuel to create a VTOL aircraft capable of long missions. A transitioning vehicle is an ideal architecture for hybrid propulsion technology due to the large difference in power for hover and cruise. In this system, the battery power would augm ...