Award Data

TIAX will build, characterize and abuse test high energy 18650-size lithium-ion cells employing Fe-substituted LiCoPO4 high voltage cathode material developed by the Army Research Laboratory and compare their performance to control LiCoO2-based lithium-ion cells. TIAX will perform overcharge, external short circuit, uniform heating and crush tests to the specification of the UL1642 standard and wi ...

In this Phase II SBIR proposal Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) outlines the development of a third generation (Gen-3) prototype of its electronic infrared (IR) flare illuminator technology that meets the Armys specifications for the M-278 IR flare while ove

The LINCRS-SARS system builds on the Army investment in GPS technology, including GPS anti-jam technology, and offers a new capability consisting of a two-way, LPD, jam-resistant datalink to support situation awareness, rendezvous and collision avoidancewhile maintaining

Physical Sciences Inc. proposes to develop and demonstrate a scale-up process for desensitizing prilled ADN oxidizer for use in composite solid propellants. Our multi-functional stabilizer coated prilled ADN ingredient will provide superior thermal stability, hydrophobicity, isocyanate compatibility and impact insensitivity. In Phase II, we will build upon our Phase I success to develop a scalable ...

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells are candidates to fill the Army's need for high-energy lightweight power sources. Methanol is a more convenient fuel source than gaseous hydrogen, but requires advanced membrane materials and alternativeprocessing. SRL with partners Tulane University and Northeastern University has demonstrated Electron-Beam-crosslinked polyphosphazene membranes with ...

The concept of Network-Centric Warfare is rapidly becoming a reality fortoday's modern military. In practically every operational context--fromsimulation-based training, to digital collaborative planning, to real-timevideo conferencing on the battlefield--the tools used by the modern

Mid¿ Technology Corporation has developed a novel method of using shape memoryalloy as a controlled, medium bandwidth actuator. This technology, ACSMART, allowsthe extremely high actuation energy density of shape memory alloy (up to 2000 J/kgfor Nitinol) to be used for mechanical control systems with frequencies up to about10 Hz. At this bandwidth, the technology is applicable to flight control ...

Triton Systems proposes a Phase II effort to develop a breakthrough seam technology that eliminates premature seam failures associated with collapsible tanks. The design is based on three distinct innovations that were demonstrated during Phase I. Thefirst is a new sensing technology that automatically detects the onset of leaks long before a catastrophic seam failure. The second innovation is b ...

During Phase II period, Hstar plan to prototype an advanced mobile robotic nurse assistant (RoNA) system for augmenting nurses’ health care capabilities in a hospital environment with physical assistance. This RoNA system will: a) navigate intelligently in hospital environments with a mobile holonomic drive, b) support an intuitive interface guided by human-robot interaction and work safely and ...

Triton Systems, Inc. proposes to optimize further the insecticide system developed in Phase I. In Phase I, we showed that our insecticide system performed better than a commercial residual spray after heat or UV exposure. Our insecticide system will remain effective for an extended period time after application, even under harsh environmental conditions, to control mosquitoes and sand flies. In ad ...