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It is critical to extract maximum information from IR images for target detection, identification and classification systems. The physical information in an image is contained in basically four parameters namely the intensity, phase, polarization andwavelength of the received light. Besides acquiring intensity variations, rapid collection of corresponding polarization signatures at desired wavel ...

It is critical to extract maximum information from IR images for target detection, identification and classification systems. The physical information in an image is contained in basically four parameters namely the intensity, phase, polarization andwavelength of the received light. Besides acquiring intensity variations, rapid collection of corresponding polarization signatures at desired wavel ...

Crisis decision-making is difficult and error-prone because it usually involves high time-urgency, physical and emotional stress, chaotic conditions and poor data availability / quality. This SBIR project will investigate, develop and employ a hardware/software system to support key crisis decisions for crisis management and battlefield applications. This system will produce a revolutionary impro ...

AlphaTRAC proposes to continue the research and development effort of the AlphaACT? SBIR Phase I Project. We will develop human dynamics (non-verbal) cues and social interaction-based courses of action and incorporate them into a customized version of the AlphaACT decision training platform. The new technology will be called AlphaACT SI.

Directed Energy (DE) systems offer the promise of dramatic improvements in capability for self defense and area defense systems along with an enhanced precision strike and engagement capability. Unfortunately, turbulence causes the beam to break up at the target, significantly limiting the range of DE systems and limiting their availability to benign turbulence conditions. Adaptive Optical (AO) ...

Standoff detection, identification and tracking of chemical and biological warfare agents is critical to provide hazard warning and dewarning for forces and civilians, and to minimize disruption in deployment of forces. Differential Absorption Lidar(DIAL) can be used for remote sensing of chemical agents via their spectral signatures at MWIR and LWIR wavelengths. However, current gas-laser DIAL ...

Q-DOT PROPOSES A VERY HIGH-SPEED (10 - 20 GS/S) MEDIUM-RESOLUTION (6-BIT) ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER (ADC) USING AN ADVANCED HETEROJUNCTION BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (HBT) PROCESS. INNOVATIVE CIRCUIT DESIGN, COMBINED WITH A VERY FAST HBT PROCESS, WILL BE USED TO DESIGN A PRACTICAL WIDE BANDWIDTH CONVERTER. THE DESIGN WILL ACCOUNT FOR THE REDUCED COMPLEXITY REQUIRED BY AN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY BY USING ANA ...

THE REAL-TIME MISSION PLANNING ASPECTS OF AIR LAND BATTLE MANAGEMENT (ALBM) REQUIRE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL AVAILABLE INTELLIGENCE DATA TO OPTIMIZE EMPLOYMENT OF MODERN MILITARY ASSETS. ALTHOUGH SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE IN DEVELOPING ADVANCED COMPUTER TECHNIQUES FOR MANY FACETS OF BATTLEFIELD MANAGEMENT, APPLICATIONS IN THE AREA OF BATTLEFIELD WEATHER HAVE BEEN LACKING. PHASE ...

An operational optical particle counter will be built, extensively characterized and evaluated that measures the size and shape of aerosol particles with optical diameter from 0.1 to 10 μm. This instrument will distinguish different species of dust and volcanic ash from other types of aerosol particles, and provide an estimate of the aerosol optical properties and produce compositional informati ...

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