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We propose to engage in a parallel, two-track approach for Phase II in order to expedite the availability of Reefense artificial reefs to protect DoD’s coastal facilities. Track 1 of this approach will initially use our 3D Concrete Printing (“3DCP”) system and traditional concrete mixtures modified to sequester carbon, to 3D print the novel reef structures designed by the Applied Research La ...

Biomason’s prototype MEDUSA dust abatement system provides a superior performing, logistically lean, and environmentally friendly solution for rapid dust suppression for VTOL operations in austere, forward operating positions. Moreover, base MEDUSA systems and processes may be adapted for utilization in multiple industrial sectors and serve several other key military and civilian use-cases - fro ...

The selection of hypersonic IR window materials is generally driven by the specific application, from which the necessary transmission, thermal, and structural performance requirements can be derived.  In considering the flight environment, there are three general problem areas in IR window design and these are a hot window (emission), rain and/or sleet erosion, and thermal shock failure.  Of th ...

As discussed in the announcement document, the apertures of high-speed vehicles may be subjected to aggressive environmental conditions including rain impact, high temperatures, and highly transient aerothermal heating loads, all of which may adversely impact sensing capabilities or the structural survivability of the aperture material. The large thermal gradients caused by highly transient therma ...

In Phase I of this program, the team sought to show feasibility for new advanced materials and manufacturing methods to address the full suite of MW-class magnetics technology needs relevant to DOD in addition to the selection of a single high-value application target for a proposed prototype in subsequent phase efforts.  The work completed paves the way for the proposed Phase II of the program, ...

We propose to develop carbon-negative Magnesium Oxychloride Cement (“MOC”) material formulations incorporating novel bio-based products (i.e., hemp shives) and then verify the mechanical (i.e., compressive, and tensile strength), physical (i.e., length-change), and durability (i.e., leaching potential) properties of this novel material. With the goal of utilizing these materials for carbon-neg ...

Phase I technical work will be focused on feasibility demonstrations for new concepts in materials and advanced manufacturing spanning target applications of interest to DARPA (inductors, transformers, and motors).  To reduce program risk while ensuring aggressive progress towards required metrics, two material and manufacturing pathways will be pursued by university partners of CorePower Magnet ...

The primary goal of this Phase II effort is to design, fabricate, and evaluate a high performance, high resolution, compact LWIR hyperspectral sensor that is enabled by a novel high throughput design form specifically designed to accommodate the large formats of recently advanced focal plane arrays.  The optical properties of the prototype system, including radiometric performance, spectral resol ...

This direct to Phase II program will focus on developing an open source modem software toolbox based on adaptations to GNU Radio and existing extremely wideband width acoustic transducers powered by wideband gap GaN MOSFETs. The modem receive will be based on existing hydrophones designs with 1-10MHz receive electronics.  Transducer and hydrophone designs for modem transmit and receive will emplo ...

There is growing concern over the potential for a cyberattack on the electric power grid’s operational technology (OT) systems, an event that could break the backbone of all America’s economic sectors. Software to provide situational awareness to a grid operator during a critical cyberattack, including during black start restoration attempts, requires three components: a robust and reliable st ...