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In the proposed effort, we will leverage this extensive experience and capabilities to realize a frequency agile mmW radiometer that can cover the range of DC-110 GHz and can be scaled to DC-200 GHz under Phase II. Ours is a photonic system that multiplies and up-coverts a low-frequency reference signal onto an optical carrier (laser) using EO modulation, then uses the modulation sidebands to inj ...

Training in the symptoms of Spatial Disorientation (SD) has shown to be valuable in aiding pilots to recognize its onset and provide a means for mitigating its effects, but such demonstrations have traditionally been associated with specialized equipment and devices. Since the vast majority of pilots for the commercial aviation jet fleet are trained (or recertified) on 6-degree-of-freedom (DOF) h ...

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DESCRIPTION (Provided by Applicant): A use has recently been proposed for hyperpolarized noble gases as an MIRI contrast enhancer for e.g. MRJ of the lungs and other vacuous spaces. In all applications using hyperpolarized gases, it is important to measure its polarization. This is especially the case for hyperpolarized gases delivered from a central facility where ...

DESCRIPTION (Verbatim from the Applicant's Abstract): We propose to continue to develop and test a self-contained light delivery device for use in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for Barrett's esophagus. This device employs distally located semiconductor lasers at the end of a thin coaxial cable inserted into a balloon catheter. In Phase I, we successfully developed prototype un ...

DESCRIPTION (Applicant's Abstract): The Phase II effort is the continuation of the development of a robotic bi-manual therapy machine for use in stroke rehabilitation. The robotic therapy device proposed here, called ARCHIME for the purposes of this proposal, has the potential to improve rehabilitation outcomes significantly for individuals who have upper limb i ...

This project will create an Internet accessible software platform called Java Therapy for use in home- and clinic-based telerehabilitation for individuals with upper extremity impairment due to stroke. The proposed system includes rehabilitation status tests, and therapy games that may be accessed using standard computer interface options. Off the shelf force feedback joysticks may be used to carr ...

DESCRIPTION (Provided by Applicant): The aim of this project is to develop a portable, low cost, fast and easy-to-use device for the quantitative assessment of bone quality that is suitable for mass screening and early identification of those at risk for osteoporosis. The device will detect changes in the composition and micro-architectural properties of bone by me ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We propose an internet-based dynamic imaging system for detecting and monitoring changes in structural properties of breast tissue that are indicative of breast cancer development. The method is based on the use of the proprietary Mechanical Imaging technology implemented in a small hand-held home-use self-palpation ima ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The long term goals of our research are to develop new formulations of therapeutically important drugs using cochleates as the delivery vehicle. Such formulations would have an improved route of delivery (oral rather than injectable to improve ease of administration and to reduce adverse effects of parenteral therapy), and lower tox ...