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ABSTRACT: When a structure breaks up following a blast event, it allows the blast wave to propagate through a new opening into another airspace; this continuation of the blast wave is called"secondary blast"and may cause damage to elements in the other airspace. Each step in this process is a candidate for some type of acceleration. Current assessment codes incorporate several Fast Running Model ...

ABSTRACT: High-performance computing (HPC) programmers and domain experts, such as those in the Air Force's research divisions, develop solvers for a wide variety of application areas such as modeling next generation aircraft and weapons designs and advanced image processing analysis. When developing software for HPC systems, the programmer should not spend the majority of their time optimiz ...

Military instructors need instructional competencies and domain expertise in order to adequately train warfighters for mission readiness. However, they are not often afforded the time, resources, or computer-based, self-guided learning opportunities to fully develop teaching skills prior to instructional duty. Design Interactive, Inc. will develop the Interactive Military Instructor Training and A ...

Touchstone Research Laboratory (TRL) has identified acetate fibers with structural characteristics analogous to heritage viscose rayon, which suggests they will be very promising Carbon Cloth Phenolic (CCP) reinforcements for Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) nozzles. Furthermore, acetate fibers are manufactured in the United States and are commercially available and deemed sustainable. Accordingly, TRL, ...

In this SBIR program, AlphaSense, Inc. teamed with the Center for Non-destructive Evaluations at Iowa State University to develop a compact, low cost handheld sensor for non-destructive material case depth verification. In phase I, we have proven the feasibility of using an alternating current potential drop (ACPD) sensor for non-destructive measurements of case depth. Phase II will be focusing on ...

Additive Manufacturing has the potential to dramatically reduce the weight and cost of long rod penetrator sabots if the right material systems can be utilized in manufacturing. While short fiber polymer composites offer significant weight and cost savings, they are limited in their maximum mechanical performance and cannot meet the specific stiffness and specific strength objectives of this progr ...

ABSTRACT: Octex proposes to develop a concept workflow and agile manufacturing cell that will address the need for rapidly reverse engineering, processing, producing and validating tools, fixtures and prototypes. Octex will draw from its experience in evaluating advanced additive technology, rapid manufacturing cells and evolving validation methods. The outcome will provide for the development o ...

There is an urgent need to improve protection of our soldiers without losing mobility and maneuverability. As personal protection equipment becomes more sophisticated and multifunctional for protection against ballistics, shrapnel, and stabbing, it has also become heavier and more cumbersome. This additional mass can inhibit troop movement and potentially compromise the mission and even survivabil ...

ABSTRACT: A new generation of supersonic weapons will operate at Mach 3-6. Current radome materials are unable to withstand the heat generated at the temperatures associated with hypersonic flight. Mainstream Engineering is proposing an advanced cooling approach that helps to extend the performance of existing radome materials into the Mach 3-6 region. Making use of extensive CFD and thermal cont ...

This proposal addresses the single largest non-propulsion consumer of Navy shipboard power. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system of a combatant ship dissipates over 25% of the ships waste heat. However, a growing percentage (up to 87%) of the waste heat is due to equipment loads that are currently cooled with 80 degrees F air (produced by a chilled water supply at 40-45 degrees F) ...