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An optical, non-contact roof deformation monitoring system will be designed based on an existing multi-point, non-contact, multi-axis optical sensor-based measurement system that is currently used to measure chest deflection in crash-test dummies. The research involves determining suitable components to be used in the optical path, from high-power LED arrays through lenses and optical sensors. T ...

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ECONOMIC FACTORS CONTINUE TO RESULT IN COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT BEING OPERATED WELL BEYOND THEIR INITIAL DESIGN LIFE. FURTHER, EACH OF THESE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCES A SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT LOADS AND ENVIRONMENT HISTORY. IN ORDER TO ACCURATELY CALCULATE THE REMAINING LIFE FOR ANY GIVEN AIRCRAFT, AND THEREBY PERMIT IT TO OPERATE SAFELY BEYOND ITS INITIAL DESIGN LIFE, THE HISTORY OF THAT AIRCRAFT MUST BE K ...

Alcohol related crashes are a serious public health issue, resulting in an estimated 17,400 deaths and 292,000 injuries in 2003. Giner, Inc. proposes to combine innovative ethanol sensors, sampling techniques and wireless capabilities to provide a novel, inexpensive and convenient law enforcement tool for detecting alcohol use in the vehicles of repeat DWI offenders. The proposed sensor system h ...

The leading edge of ITS technology is the application of geo-spatial technologies to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, safety and security of transit. Firt came the application of global positioning systems integrated into geographic information systems. Lastly, remotely sensed imagery from high-resolution digital sensors on satellites, and real-time video from mini-unmanned aerial vehicles ...

This proposal describes the application of a mature nanotechnology-based crack arrest / structural repair technology as a novel crack arrestor tool for high-strength pipelines. The crack arrestor would comprise a thin layer or sleeve of electrodeposited nanocrystalline material applied to the outside of the pipe either in the coating mill during fabrication or in-field during or following constru ...

This proposal describes the application of a mature nanotechnology-based crack arrest/structural repair technology as a novel in-field pipeline repair tool. The repair would be comprised of a thin layer or sleeve of electrodeposited nancrystalline material applied to the damaged region of the pipe in order to utilize the "crack filling" characteristic of the process. The concept proposed has alr ...

Laser Technology Inc. (LTI) proposes a Phase II SBIR research project to further develop a Compact Shearography System, Analysis Method and Software for micro-crack detection in concrete. There is an urgent need to detect and characterize fine cracks in concrete that form because of various damage mechanisms including alkali-silicate reaction, delayed ettringite formation or frost damage. Fine s ...

BESIDES ENSURING AIR SAFETY, THERE ARE ECONOMIC REASONS FOR DEVELOPING A HIGH SENSITIVITY EXPLOSIVE DETECTING SYSTEM. SUCH A SYSTEM WOULD ALLOW A QUICK, ACCURATE, AND RELIABLE SCREENING OF AIRCRAFT SUSPECTED OF CARRYING EXPLOSIVES. DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF MILITARY EXPLOSIVES INVOLVES TRACE AMOUNTS OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES IN AMBIENT AIR. BECAUSE THE CONCENTRATIONS ARE SO LOW (ON THE ORDER OF 1 UG/M ...

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