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"Robust Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) algorithms must be able to identify the conditions under which they are operating and tune their parameters to ensure targets are identified while retaining a low false-alarm rate. For example, the image signatureof a distant target is fundamentally different from the signature of a near target, so a single ATR algorithm with a single set of parameters wi ...

"The objective of this Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) project is to develop novel high performance three-dimensionally integrated package designs for optical modulator applications. There are many optoelectronic device designs that show greatpromise in the research lab, but have demonstrated degraded response once packaged. The proposed effort will develop advanced packaging methods tha ...

"To be commercially competitive, PEM fuel cells have to be able to run on readily available fuels. Fuel reformers are practical, but fuel cell anode catalysts are severely poisoned by small quantities of carbon monoxide from the reformer. Despite mucheffort invested into increasing CO tolerance, desired performance levels have not been achieved.Recent data has shown great promise in mitigating t ...

"The use of 3D, micromachined high resistivity silicon to fabricate high frequency RF circuits which are self packaged and hermetic has been successfully demonstrated. To incorporate optical components in the hermetic silicon package an equivalent opticalexit port from the hermetic package needs to be developed. We propose the demonstration of a compact, low cost, hermetic optical port using micr ...

As reported by Internet security threat reports, Bot networks are becoming the focal point for cybercriminals. Milcord and the University of Wisconsin, responds to this challenge with our proposal ¿ a ¿Bayesian Activity Monitor for Botnet Defense¿ (BAM-BD). In this proposal, we will research, design, and develop a botnet detection and mitigation tool that automatically classifies botnet behavio ...

The large area of the human skin and its exposed position on the body surface make it an important portal of entry for toxic agents. Pesticides are able to penetrate the skin and reach the systemic blood and other tissue. Pericor Science has developed atechnology by means of which a pesticide-degrading enzyme can be coupled to the cornified layer of the human epidermis by covalent bonds introduced ...

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), in conjunction with the University of California, Berkeley proposes to develop and demonstrate a biochemical-specific standoff sensor for detection of biological warfare agents (BWAs). Differential absorption LIDAR (DIAL)methodology will be used to provide chemical and biological specificity. Our innovation is the extension of DIAL technology to Far-IR (THz) wavelen ...

We propose to develop a continuous wave terahertz imaging spectrometer tunable from 0.2 to 3 THz in order to remotely detect, monitor and identify chemical and biological agents such as the aerosol simulant Bacillus subtillus. The fully realized systemwill consist of a high brightness THz source illuminating the region of interest and detected by a tunable THz interferometric imaging array. ...

Sensera, Inc., in collaboration with U. of Central Florida, proposes to develop a rapid real-time sensor for fluorescent detection of Biological Warfare Agent (BWA) micro-organisms in water. The proposed sensor does not require the additional steps oftypical heterogeneous immunoassays such as: multiple reagent additions, incubation, and washing steps. We propose two biomimetic coating platforms ...

In this phase I SBIR, T/J Technologies will demonstrate the use of an intermediate temperature (200-250oC) Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC). The fuel cell will be based on a novel polymeric membrane Polyvinazene (2-vinyl-4,5dicyanoimidazole). We willcollaborate with investigators from the University of Michigan who have developed new synthetic methods to produce this polymer and are the leaders in ...