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An innovative, optically-interrogated test instrument, based on broadband, non-intrusive, miniaturized electro-optic (EO), magneto-optic (MO), and electro-optic voltage (EOV) sensors, will be developed for evaluating the operation of, and the electromagne

This STTR Phase II program is directed toward the development of a GaN-based hetrostructure filed effect transistor (HFET) for high-power mm-wave applications. The device makes use of a recently discovered impact ionization avalanche transit time (IMPATT)

Tex Tech Industries has developed a through thickness reinforced (3-D) hybrid ballistic fabric that has recently been introduced into the ballistic armor market. Phase I testing found that for 9mm and .22 FPS projectiles, the hybrid fabric was 9 to 13% be

Highly fluorinated, nanoscaled polymers were developed in a Phase I program (Contract No. W81XWH-04-C-0132) as an oxygen-carrying treatment for hemorrhagic shock in battlefield environments. These were highly soluble in water and buffered electrolyte solution (up to roughly 50% weight/volume) and were thermally stable up to 167 °C. Mixing the polymers with dilute canine blood significantly enhanc ...

The overall goal of this research work is to design, build and evaluate high performance above-knee prosthetic systems suitable for military specific maneuvers. Existing above-knee prostheses are limited by the lack of compact energy sources, actuators, power regeneration methods, and control methods for active knee actuation. This proposal seeks to improve the dynamic performance of above-the-k ...

Uncontrolled hemorrhage is a well-recognized but potentially preventable cause of death on the battlefield and a major cause of death in civilian trauma. The purpose of this proposal is to develop an advanced hemostatic treatment that incorporates platel

The direct versus heterodyne detection tradeoffs made in the Phase I program clearly showed that direct detection is strongly favored over heterodyne detection based on sensor performance analysis; assessment of laser and electronics hardware; and conside

A unique, wireless, body-worn system to establish on-body collection and intra-squad communication of physiologic and geo-position information is essential to the reduction of soldier heat-injuries, enables advanced physiologic research and provides a mea

Environment-security researchers and practitioners must overcome several technical challenges in the course of their efforts. In the absence of an open-community platform, each researcher or institution compiles and curates their own data repositories, analytical tools, and computational environments. This results in significant duplication of effort, limits the replication and validation of resea ...

Special OperationsForces (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 funct ...