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Welkin Sciences (WS) proposes to develop the Configurable Link Test Set II (CoLTS II), an affordable hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) channel simulator designed specifically for MDA test programs. Like DTRA’s test sets, CoLTS II can distort real RF signals using the same disturbed propagation channel models found in COMLNK. The missile communication link for all MDA interceptors, must accommodate the ...

Target identification for the boost and early ascent (BEA) phase, and the midcourse (MC) phase is one of the most challenging problems for the BMDS. The Multi-Classifier Target Identification project employs two synergistic classifier techniques - a probabilistic Bayesian Classifier and a deterministic Topological Classifier – to develop target classifications using weighted target features. Th ...

An initiative currently being led by the Advanced Systems group, calls for using microsatellites to place known bodies in orbit for radar calibration and testing of detection and discrimination techniques, designated the Microsatellite Target System (MTS). MicroSat Systems, Inc. (MSI), a small satellite developer significant experience in low cost, rapid integration and test, is developing the Re ...

Data Fusion Corporation (DFC) and Honeywell Aerospace Electronic Systems propose the development of a prototype, tightly coupled GPS/INS navigation/control system that is resistant to structured interference and jamming. This next-generation navigation system shall be employed in interceptor-seekers and other high-dynamic precision-guided munitions and plat-forms. By coupling a existing and futu ...

A RESEARCH EFFORT COMPLETED RECENTLY FOR THE AIR FORCE IDENTIFIED NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR ANGULAR MOTION MEASUREMENT. TWO CONCEPTS WERE FOUND WHICH APPEAR TO OFFER POTENTIAL FOR AN EXCELLENT COMBINATION OF SMALL SIZE, WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE, WIDE BANDWIDTH AND EASE OF FABRICATION AND UTILIZATION. ONE DEVICE, CALLED A FLUID-FILLED BENDER BEAM, USES PIEZOCERAMICELEMENTS TO PRODUCE A SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO ...

A COMPUTER CODE TO SIMULATE SHORT-WAVELENGTH (SINGLE-PARTICLEINTERACTION DOMAIN) FREE ELECTRON LASER (FELS), INCLUDING ALL THE IMPORTANT PROPERTIES OF THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH UNSTABLE OPTICAL RESONATORS, WILL BE DEVELOPED. THIS CODE WILL BE APPLIED TO A NOVEL CLASS OF UNSTABLE RESONATOR THAT HAS A COMPACT OUTPUT BEAM. THIS CLASS OF UNSTABLE RESONATOR IS ESPECIALLY WELL ADAPTED TO THE FEL BECAUSE, ...

A STUDY OF THE EFFICIENCIES AND ENGINEERING TRADE-OFFS INTEGRATING REDUNDANT NUMBER SYSTEM WITH SYSTOLIC ARRAY PROCESSING ELEMENTS IN ORDER TO CAPTURE THE INHERENT FAULT TOLERANT PROPERTIES OF SIGNED DIGITS IS PROPOSED. USING SIGNED DIGITS REDUCES CARRY/BORROW DISTANCE TO A MINIMUM THUS REALIZING HIGHLY MODULARIZED AND COLUMNAR ARITHMETIC ENGINES. PROCESSING CELLS BECOME REGULAR WITH FEWER INTERCO ...

THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH IS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF QUANTIFYING THE EFFECTS OF IREASED AUTOMATION ON THE WORKLOAD AND PERFORMANCE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRA-TION'S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER. IN PHASE I, RESEARCH WILL FOCUS ON ADAPTRING OUR CURRENT HUMAN PERFORMANCE MODEL TO REPRESENT THE JOB CHARACTERISTICS OR ATTRIBUTES THAT WILL DETERMINE LEVELS OF WORKLOAD AND PERFORMANCE IN THE AD ...

THE RECOGNIZED LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR PHENOMENON KNOWN AS A MICROBURST POSES A SERIOUS AIR SAFETY THREAT TO COMMERCIAL AVIATION WHILE IN A LANDING OR POSES A SERIOUS COMMERCIAL AVIATION WHILE IN A LANDING OR TAKEOFF PATTERN. THIS LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO DE A THIS LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE A MAJOR CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO SEVERAL CRASHES OF COMMERCIAL AIRLIN ...

Hydrazines, nitrogen oxides, and other highly reactive compounds are extensively used as missile propellants. The toxic nature of these substances requires careful monitoring over long periods to ensure safety of personnel particularly during mobilization after prolonged storage. Detecting chemical leaks may also prevent critical system failures within the missiles. Currently, there are no sens ...