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We propose the development of an improved fabrication process for the mid-wave and long-wave infrared (MWIR, LWIR) focal plane arrays (FPA) based on nBn, InAs/InAsSb, Type II Superlattice (T2SL) structures. The Phase I effort will demonstrate an etch process to achieve a trench with large depth (at least 10 µm), high aspect ratio (trench widths below 4 µm), and V-shaped sidewalls. This etch proc ...

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.

Due to their low density and high specific properties, Magnesium alloys are often considered for applications in which weight savings are an important selection factor. There are however, some significant challenges to widespread application of magnesium alloys. Despite these potential opportunities, the use of as-cast magnesium alloys is still hampered by their lower strengths in the as cast desp ...

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 ...

We propose an innovative concept to develop a novel, next generation, readout integrated circuit (ROIC) architecture to be used for Infrared (IR) High Dynamic Range (HDR) applications. The HDR ROIC will provide a reconfigurable readout architecture using a column adjustable per-pixel gain selection to allow on-the-fly wide dynamic range capability with column-parallel analog to digital converters ...

A rapid and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases is essential to reducing lost duty days for U.S. Service Members and accurately tracking outbreaks. Patient samples frequently require cold storage during transport to a centralized diagnostic laboratory. During transport antigens and antibodies may be degraded by proteases present in specimen sample matrices and lead to a false-negative diagno ...

Trauma-associated non-compressible hemorrhage remains the principal cause of preventable mortality in the battlefield. Platelet transfusion is a critical component for treating such hemorrhage. However, platelets have limited portability, high risk of contamination, and short shelf-life (3-5 days), which severely limit their pre-hospital battlefield use. Improving pre-hospital utilization is curre ...

METSS proposes to design a novel polymer system based on polypropylene with covalently attached antioxidants to mitigate issues with chemical permeation and water quality with current waterpipe materials. Polypropylene was selected as it has inherently good physical properties and low permeability that will limit chemical migration from the outside, addressing one critical factor impacting water q ...

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 ...

METSS will demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing two separate technologies, chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and Hot Air Decontamination (HAD; high temperature/low humidity) as on-site decontamination processes for treating_x000D_ Category A virus contaminated items including porous materials (e.g., upholstery, bedding, fabric, carpet, unpainted wood); sensitive equipment; and potentially reusable mater ...