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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 ...

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The conceptual design is presented of a Remote Operating Minehunting Parametric Sonar (ROMPS), for use with the existing Perry technologies RMV as an unmanned tow-vehicle. The ROMPS has three separate sonar systems, viz. (1) a forward-looking sonar, (2)) a side-looking sonar, and (3) a conventional fathometer. Both the forward-looking sonar and the side-looking sonar can operate at their primary ...

Not Available The heating of high pressure sub-cooled liquid coupled with liquid-injected two-phase expansion is proposed as a pathway to a compact and high-efficiency combined cycle diesel engine. The concept is a novel and non-obvious departure from earlier industry efforts to develop high efficiency diesel engines. This new engine concept avoids the high temperature materials problems of pri ...

Methods for interconversion between cell types (cellular reprogramming) are currently discovered through resource intensive trial and error. Experiments may test a multitude of transcription factors to identify correct combinations that influence cell fate. In addition, reprogramming approaches commonly use stem cell intermediates such as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which are generated ...

Not Available Extreme miniaturization of sensors such as inertial measurement units IMUs has become possible with the development of micro-machining technologies. In addition to reducing size and weight, unprecedented reductions in cost and power consumption have been achieved. Unfortunately, performance has been the trade-off. Sensor structures created from very thin films have low lateral se ...

D'HovRobot is a rotor-less V/STOL UAV to meet the needs for tactical sensor elevation. It can operate on a tether, using cabled electrical power, or as a free-flyer, using an engine. It have a VTOL version for close-range operation, and a STOVL version for longer-range / helicopter-escort missions. The rotorless UAV can fly safely close to trees, wires and buildings. D'HovRobot is designed for ...