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IR Dynamics, LLC will develop a low-cost nanomaterial technology to be incorporated into flexible window films that will improve thermal insulation and solar heat gain. The team's nanomaterial will incorporate two materials. First, low-cost nanosheets will increase thermal resistance. Second, a new type of nanomaterial will allow heat, in the form of infrared radiation (IR) from the sun, to pass t ...

IR Dynamics, LLC will develop a low-cost nanomaterial technology to be incorporated into flexible window films that will improve thermal insulation and solar heat gain. The team's nanomaterial will incorporate two materials. First, low-cost nanosheets will increase thermal resistance. Second, a new type of nanomaterial will allow heat, in the form of infrared radiation (IR) from the sun, to pass t ...

IR Dynamics, LLC will develop a low-cost nanomaterial technology to be incorporated into flexible window films that will improve thermal insulation and solar heat gain. The team's nanomaterial will incorporate two materials. First, low-cost nanosheets will increase thermal resistance. Second, a new type of nanomaterial will allow heat, in the form of infrared radiation (IR) from the sun, to pass t ...

ABSTRACT: To address the need for CubeSat-compatible, dimensionally stable, high strain composite materials and booms for future RF antennas, Roccor proposes to develop DiSH technology. DiSHTM laminates are rollable to achieve high linear and volumetric compaction ratios and dimensionally stable to minimize deformations from temperature variations and on-orbit operations. Further, DiSHTM laminate ...

ADA Technologies, Inc. (ADA) in partnership with Laser Marks, a laser systems integrator, has designed, developed (Phase I) and will fabricate a low-cost, automated, high-speed/high-throughput Li-ion electrode cutter capable of producing high quality electrodes in an additive manufacturing environment. Utilizing the latest in laser technology and scanning systems coupled with innovative design and ...

ABSTRACT: Hypersonic vehicles require insulation systems that mitigate thermal radiation and provide structural support while exposed to severe thermal, material and mechanical stresses.To sustain hypersonic flight and to allow for atmospheric entry, an insulator capable of surviving temperatures up to 2000K (1727C) is required, whose properties (surface finish, bulk porosity, etc.) can be manipul ...

ABSTRACT: To enable the next generation of GPS, we require DBR lasers that can stay frequency locked and produce useful amount of power for 10 years.To qualify DBR lasers for these stringent conditions, we propose to build and run an accelerated frequency locked aging test.The test lasers will be held at various elevated temperatures to accelerate aging and with our novel test rig, we will be able ...

ABSTRACT: There is a critical need to provide new methodologies that more reliably determine what satellite orbital events are most critical to monitor and how such methods can be made scalable to a growing catalog of up to 500,000 objects. To support these endeavors, in Phase I, Numerica developed and tested two software tools for space object conjunction assessment (CA) to support the future nee ...

ABSTRACT: Casting parts with intricate internal surfaces are routinely used in many gun systems. It is important to inspect those casting parts to ensure the inner structures comply with the original design during the first article testing and production lot certification. Currently, inspections of inner surfaces are often done with borescopes, which is time consuming, labor intensive, and costly. ...

The advancements in body armor combined with better combat casualty care have greatly increased the survival rate of soldiers suffering battlefield trauma injuries. The increased survivability, however, has resulted in an increase of wounded warriors being sent home with severe injuries that ultimately reduce their quality of life post-treatment, especially those with severe damage to genitourinar ...