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ABSTRACT: The Area-I team propose to leverage their expertise to develop an extended-endurance Air-Launched, Tube-Integrated Unmanned System (ALTIUS). ALTIUS, meaning"higher"in Latin, will provide a paradigm shift in the performance of small, tube-launched remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). Core features and capabilities of the ALTIUS UAS will include: 1) A state-of-the-art, high-energy-density pow ...

ABSTRACT: A hybrid computational Electromagnetic solution will be developed that combines multiple physics techniques in order to handle far-field propagation, near-field interactions, and detailed interactions with complex objects, such as human anatomical models, while taking advantage of the computational power of graphics processing units (GPU) and other optimizations. The approach will leve ...

In an effort to support the development of a domestic marine aquaculture industry, Zeigler Bros. Inc., (ZBI) proposes to continue its Phase I research by demonstrating the ability to scale up inclusion particle (IP) manufacturing. During Phase II ZBI will also demonstrate the efficacy of IOs for orally delivering phytase and probiotics to marine finfish. These efforts will directly address the p ...

In Phase II, Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) proposes to complete the development of a real-time nowcast of ionospheric scintillation impacts on GPS users. Continuing its partnership with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, PRA will implement real-time production of a map of ionospheric scintillation parameters over the United States using real-time data streamed from the National Geo ...

ABSTRACT: This project utilizes existing SBIR technologies developed by RJ Lee Group (RJLG) for AFRL and AFMC that were expanded to provide a Big Data prototype capability at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC). This project will enhance and extend the Test Data Aggregation and Analytical System (TDAAS) version 1 prototype within Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6 - system/subsystem mode ...

ABSTRACT: there is a clear need for a radically new interconnect architecture that minimizes the routing delay through the backplane to enable increased performance, reduced costs, and faster time to market. To this end, we propose the development of a space compatible optically interconnected backplane with reconfigurable routing fabric. By removing the electrical interconnections between logi ...

ABSTRACT: During Phase I, FBS, Inc. developed and demonstrated a light-weight, low-power, non-thermal, ultrasound-based ice protection system for RPA wing leading edges and other metallic and composite components requiring ice protection. Low-profile, light-weight, low-power ultrasonic actuators are strategically placed inside the wing section and activated when icing conditions are encountered ...

ABSTRACT: Aircraft transparency systems such as canopies incorporate conductive layers that provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. These conductive layers require inspection during manufacturing and throughout the life of the aircraft to ensure proper electrical performance is achieved and maintained. Current manufacturing inspections are conducted manually, are time consuming, and ...

ABSTRACT: Sheets, or"mats"of EMI protective materials have critical value for many systems of strategic importance for the Department of Defense (DoD). It is of great importance that all such materials that are integrated into fielded systems are fully capable of meeting shielding requirements; however, detecting defects or flaws that compromise performance using current methods is extremely tim ...

ABSTRACT: Advantages of health management algorithms to critical and complex systems are numerous. For example, a health management system can improve system readiness by quantifying the health of the system and reduce maintenance costs. By applying these methodologies to unmanned vehicle payloads, the same benefits can be obtained. In this proposal, QorTek is teaming with KEYW to apply a heal ...