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Coral transplantation is a primary management option for rehabilitation of degraded reefs. Stabilization (via adhesion, etc.) of transplants on existing reef or artificial substrates notably improves their survival rate. Improved underwater adhesives are needed for expedient and convenient stabilization of coral transplants with improved survival rate. A new hybrid organic-inorganic adhesive is pr ...

In 2017 the CDC estimated 35,000 American got sick from Vibrio parahaemolyticus transmitted by shellfish--a 54% increase. However, according to the co-chair of the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Commission, “Our current system of traceback is inadequate.... Records are lost. Handwriting is illegible. More than half of all traceback investigations fail because the information in the value chain ...

Many people recognize how critical it is to understand our weather, climate, and environment. Educators already use NOAA data and models in working with students and their communities as part of their teaching and outreach. With the exponential growth in data, however, many of them struggle with accessing and managing that data. Evolving data formats and computing requirements make it very challen ...

Talos Tech proposes to develop a high voltage and capacitance biocarbon-based supercapacitor by integrating unique biocarbon materials with hierarchical pores and high voltage electrolyte. The novel biocarbon materials will be fabricated by a facile low temperature process from natural abundant plant cellulose and agents. Approved for Public Release | 19-MDA-10270 (18 Nov 19)

MagiCom proposes to investigate and develop several concepts to provide continuous, high speed, in-flight communication links between a Ground Based Communication Antenna and Hypersonic Air Vehicles in flight through a plasma environment. Plan to model plasma environment using sophisticated simulation software MagiComs LinkBud and EM-Cube. Approved for Public Release | 19-MDA-10270 (18 Nov 19)

TECHNICAL ABSTRACT: The objective of this project is to research the technical feasibility of designing a software tool “Permit Wizard” that will automate the process for aquamarine permit application submittal, review, approval/disapproval and issue (including collection of fees). Aquaculture producers are currently faced with slow, complex, and often confusing permitting processes that must ...

The MDA has needs for radiation-hardened electrical components and circuits. Thermionic-based vacuum devices have demonstrated their ruggedness and insensitivity to radiation, making them the top choice for space based operation.However, manual and cumbersome fabrication does not render it to circuit integration in an integrated circuit (IC) format to ensure best reliability and performance possib ...