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The intent of this project is to explore the feasibility of using a parallel connection strategy similar to a utility solution for the operation of multiple high speed turbo-generators in the 10 to 50 kW range. It is desired to connect the high frequency, 3-phase outputs of multiple turbo-generators in parallel to produce a single high frequency bus of significantly higher power, up to 500 kW. Th ...

Malicious alterations of COTS circuits poses major concern in terms of their reliable and trusted field operation. It is extremely difficult to discover such alterations, also referred to as “hardware Trojans” using conventional structural or functional testing strategies. In this proposal, we propose a novel non-invasive, multiple parameter side-channel analysis based Trojan detection appro ...

Vescent Photonics proposes to develop, design and build new scanning based micro-ladar sensors with unprecedented cost and size, weight, and power (SWAP), thereby enabling ladar deployment on previously inaccessible platforms (SUAS, micro-munitions, etc.). This tremendous reduction in SWaP and cost is enabled by replacing expensive, heavy and power consumptive mechanics with Vescent’s propriet ...

This SBIR project will develop a low cost sensor to obtain rail temperatures from a moving train. The two innovative parts of the proposed sensor are (1) a rugged four wavelength high frequency sensor that accurately measures the natural radiation emitted by the rails, and (2) an advanced algorithm that provides a emissivity compensated temperature from these measurements. The feasibility of the ...

Vescent Photonics proposes to develop, design and build new scanning based micro-ladar sensors with unprecedented cost and size, weight, and power (SWAP), thereby enabling ladar deployment on previously inaccessible platforms (SUAS, micro-munitions, etc.). This tremendous reduction in SWAP will be accomplished via: i) replacing heavy and power consumptive mechanics with Vescent’s revolutionary ...

Recent employment of persistent surveillance systems by the Department of Defense has provided a significant force multiplier to both combat and asymmetric threat operations. Furthermore, the use of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) is proving effective as semi-autonomous ISR platforms. These systems require automated exploitation capabilities such as multi-target detection, track, and ID. These capabi ...

Micro air vehicles (MAV) are envisioned to play a substantial role in carrying out critical missions for the Nation’s future military force. However due to their small size, deficiencies in critical technologies may limit the operational performance of future MAVs. Arguably, on-board power may be the most mission-limiting issue facing future MAVs. To address this need, ADA Technologies, Inc. ...

A one-cylinder diesel engine will be modified to achieve a 20% to 40% improvement in fuel efficiency. This will be accomplished by insulating the interior of the combustion chamber with a proprietary thermal insulating material. Heat normally transferred to the engine coolant through the walls of the head, cylinder and piston will be retained within the combustion chamber where it is available t ...

The MAESTRO Phase II SBIR’s focus is the design and build of a single board processor based on the MAESTRO chip developed by the U.S. Government. The board will be on a commercial VPX (Vita-46) 6U standard. The processor chip used on the board is a multi-core processor, with 49 identical processing cores, 4 banks of DDR2 memory, and 4 XAUI 10Gb interfaces. The VPX standard supports interfaces ...

The development of advanced microelectronics for satellite communications applications have become increasingly expensive. Smaller feature-sized microelectronics fabrication is now needed to provide ICs for complex radiation-hardened communications systems operating in space. Historically, radiation-hardened integrated circuit (IC) components have been fabricated at dedicated foundries using spec ...