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A validated, advanced, detailed physics-based CFD capability to accurately model the separated flow physics immediately downstream in the base region of a propulsive supersonic/hypersonic missile with particle loading effects is developed. The high levels of turbulence in the plume have a primary effect on the structure of the base flow and gas/particle drag interaction further complicates base fl ...

In the proposed SBIR effort, Rocky Research is using innovative technologies developed during Phase I to further develop an Efficient, Lightweight, Multi-power, Modular, and Rugged refrigerator for the US Army. Improved vapor-compression cycle with addition of Phase-Change Material, ejectors, variable speed technology for energy efficiency, electronics for multi-power capability, Carbon fiber stru ...

Intentionally emplaced munitions, self-detonating munitions, such as landmines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are a persistent and deadly threat in active and former regions of conflict around the world. A novel method of identifying and geo-locating these munitions from long distances is necessary to enable safe and efficient location, disarming, and removal of these deadly emplaced thre ...

In Phase I, our research team will focus on the fundamental interaction of the wake from a horizontal flat plate with a pusher-prop, using experimental and numerical techniques.The experimental campaign will include acoustic measurements at various locations along the airframe-propeller setup, characterizing the velocity distribution upstream and downstream of the propeller disk using stereoscopic ...

To reduce size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-c) military platforms have been evolving towards a more integrated design approach that efficiently utilizes all available space.To accommodate limited space constraints many commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems will need to be replaced by custom designed and fabricated components.For the case of radiofrequency (RF) electronic systems this will requi ...

The development of innovative control concepts required for next generation maneuvering hypervelocity vehicles is proposed.The Armys requirement for future hypersonic vehicles with enhanced maneuverability and extended flight times requires the formulation of control concepts that address the deficiencies in established aerodynamic control techniques when flying at hypersonic speeds.These advanced ...

CISS proposes a sensor that combines a Shortwave Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging (SWIR HSI) sensor based on Dual Polarization Conformal Filtering (DP CF) with a Raman HSI capability equipped with a Fiber Array Spectral Translator Spatial Heterodyne Spectrometer (FAST SHS). This multimodal system, called M-SHIELD, will provide real-time standoff detection and identification of explosives, from resid ...

A bore evacuator is generally used in gun barrel of armored fighting vehicles to help prevent poisonous propellant gases from venting back into the fighting compartment. It consists of a ring of holes drilled into the barrel, surrounded by a cylindrical pressure reservoir. Under typical operating conditions, pitting corrosions and stress corrosion cracks can form in the inner walls of those drille ...

KCF will develop an integrated bone conduction and vibrotactile communication system utilizing novel flexible electro-mechanical polymer actuators. These flexible and intrinsically safe EMP transducers will be built into a flexible electronic platform and ergonomic molded housing and wirelessly integrated with existing Army radio systems. EMP actuators have already shown promising results as tacti ...

Users struggle with data overload and the disconnect that is created when data is presented in multiple, disjointed viewers. Resilient Cognitive Solutions understands the underlying causes of that struggle, and how to avoid them.First, in order to increase cognitive performance the visualization techniques must be more resilient to novel situations and provide improved error detection and recovery ...