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Not Available This proposal prescribes an approach for developing a Survivable Multi Level Secure (MLS) Architecture (SMA). This survivable computing architecture will allow a DD21 class platform to rapidly prepare in real time for the recovery and protection of critical C2 and C4I applications in the event of a pending threat such as an incoming missile or to respond to abnormal operating loads ...

Computer-based training has primarily focused on the acquisition and application of procedural knowledge, emphasizing development of skilled performance of tasks. In many important Naval roles, however, the ability to apply more general concept to specific novel problems is even more important than procedural skills. Sonar operators, who must reason about acoustic oceanography and sensor/s ...

The objective of this program is to develop an adaptive lumbar support and alignment system that will serve to reduce spinal injuries to the lower spinal column for aircrew members involved in aircraft ejections or high impact helicopter crashes. Fractures of the lower thoracic and upper lumbar vertebra are identified as the most dominant major type of injury that occurs during the high accelerati ...

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Not Available The Solar Sail Microspacecraft (SSM) is a low-cost concept for implementing solar sail propulsion on a practical spacecraft with present-day technology. In the SSM, a simple micro-spacecraft derived vehicle is employed which could cheaply investigate multiple targets and simultaneously demonstrate the utility of small solar sails. The SSM reduces technology risk by using off-the-she ...

Not Available Advanced propulsion technologies are needed by BMDO for both TMD and NMD applications. The ability to intercept ballistic or tactical missiles puts a premium on the accelerating power of propulsion systems, and consequently on the energy content of propellant ingresients. Under the proposed program, a little-studied method for the preparation of compounds containing azido and nitro ...

Not Available This proposal describes the development, demonstration, and evaluation of a cost-effective method of knowledge transfer through virtual dialogues with individuals who possess special expert knowledge. The primary focus of this research effort will be to enable a user to conduct a believable, virtual dialogue with a video-based expert in order to gain knowledge ('lessons learned ) c ...

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Not Available This proposal addresses the need for high power microwave transistors. Blue Lotus Devices proposes to develop AIGaN/InGaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMT) structures for this application. In Phase I, the heterojunction will be deposited and the electrical and physical properties of the structure characterized. In Phase II, high frequency power HEMTs will be fabricated a ...

Replacement of the heavy metallic materials with light weight composite materials in the USMC vehicle crew protection kit (CPK) presents an opportunity for large weight savings with a pay-off in increased pay load and mobility. Analytical tools were used very successfully during the design optimization of the original metallic structure, and the need for design analyses specific to the properties ...