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Our Intelligent Cyber Adversaries Tool Suite (ICATS) system-of-systems builds upon existing work integrating cyber effects into Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVC&G) training systems and leverages other existing systems in the cyber domain. We leverage several in-work technologies to bring together complementary tools and achieve rapid progress. We research use of an existing framework t ...

The goal of this proposal is to develop a WBG based motor drive that can interface with military 600 Vdc power systems, provide 18 kW of output power, and have full power capability with ambient air temperatures of 71 °C and liquid coolant temperatures of 105 °C. Building upon an existing 105 °C coolant SiC based motor drive, Mainstream Engineering proposes a revised SiC based motor drive that ...

Oceanit proposes to develop visual analytics tool to support collaborative decision making with high-dimensional variables using 2D, 2 1/2D, and 3D visualization with interaction for demonstration.

To reduce size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-c), military platforms have been evolving towards more integrated platforms that utilize all available space. For radiating systems, this will require exploring innovative design methods, materials and manufacturing approaches to realize cost-effective, customizable and conformal antennas. An attractive solution to this challenge is offered by additive ...

Malicious modifications of hardware pose major concern in terms of reliable and trusted field operation of integrated circuits. To ensure security and trust of micro-chips, it is essential to develop efficient, low-cost techniques for detection of such tampering events. Conventional structural/functional testing, coverage metrics, and test generation approaches cannot be readily applied to identif ...

Phase I effort will develop an innovative Exploitation of Discrete GPS interference for Enhanced navigation (EDGE) technology. EDGE uses existing antenna configurations and RF front-ends on a missile platform (or similar platforms) to detect and locate GPS interferers (jammers and spoofers). Localized interference sources are then exploited for navigation, targeting, and guidance. Common approache ...

Lulaza Aerospace LLC proposes to study the design and rapid manufacture of a “Flying Missile Rail,” an autonomous UAV carried beneath a fighter that can release an AIM-120 missile from captive carry, or alternately can fly away from the fighter to maneuver and/or extend the range of the missile. This air-launched UAV can also carry and launch the Small Diameter Bomb or special payload pod. Thi ...

Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) have been used commercially since the 1940’s due to their high level of chemical stability, almost frictionless surface or waterproofing characteristics. Elevated levels of PFCs have been linked to cancer and other health problems including reproductive and developmental risks. PFOA and PFOS are amongst the most prevalent of the PFCs with low l ...

To reach the end user, oil and gas production at the wellhead must be transmitted through the country and distributed to a wide range of customers. This logistical system requires natural gas gathering lines, processing facilities, product storage tanks and lots of other equipment. What results is air pollution caused by industry losses during these operations and the use of continuous or intermit ...

Vadum will develop the canine Hearing Protection and Active Communication (HPAC) system. The HPAC system will provide clear and reliable audio communication between the handler and the canine, and provide at least 30 dB of noise reduction for loud external sounds. The HPAC system will facilitate high-quality canine situational awareness of ambient environmental sounds, at a settable, limited sound ...