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Army SBIR Topic A04-199 identifies the need for an Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Communication Earplug for Helicopter Crew that, when used in combination with a Gentex HGU-56 helmet, provides “effective attenuation of at least 40 dB at all frequencies, with adequate speech intelligibility, while meeting safety requirements with respect to potential injuries caused by side impacts.” Phase I res ...

The design and fabrication of milli-teleoperated robots for remote surgery requires the development of new design concepts which are different from those employed in macro-scale systems. Two key differences are the scale of the interaction forces and the required response characteristics of the force-reflecting systems. Previous researchers have shown that impedance-based control systems for tel ...

We propose to continue the development of rapid, handheld multiplexed assays for the detection of biological warfare agents and an associated handheld automatic reader. We will rigorously evaluate the 5-target assay developed in Phase I, and develop an 8-target multiplex during this Phase II project. The handheld automatic reader will undergo further modification and improvements to provide for ...

We propose to continue the development and characterization of a polymeric nanoencapsulation technology that can increase the lifetime of a protein therapeutic agent within a biological system. The materials have been demonstrated to exhibit no cytotoxicity and to efficiently deliver antibody against Protective Antigen of bacillus anthracis.

Provision of clean drinking water poses a significant challenge to Army units in the field. Due to the quantity of water required and its substantial weight, soldiers can only carry a limited supply, and sustainment of soldiers through centralized resupply poses major logistical hurdles in many situations. Existing portable water filters to not meet the need to treat locally available water supp ...

The objective of this Phase II program is to develop and demonstrate a high performance heat exchanger technology for military ground vehicles such as the up-armored HMMWV. Mezzo will build a heat exchanger that is more compact, provides improved heat transfer performance, and meets the demands of the harsh environments (such as resistance to sand and dirt fouling) to which military vehicles and ...

U.S. Army mass tactical airborne operations occasionally experience the accidental towing of a parachutist due to improper parachute deployment and/or entanglement with the static line. This event often goes undetected for long periods of time after the affected jumper has left the aircraft. This can result in serious or fatal injury of the towed parachutist or subsequent jumpers who make contac ...

Aesop’s Micro-ESR™ sensor is a miniature electron spin resonance (ESR) sensor designed to continuously measure oxidation, soot, ferrous particles and humidity levels in engine oil and hydraulic fluid. The Micro-ESR sensor’s small size, low power consumption and low cost make it ideal for integration into vehicles, heavy machinery, generators and fixed engine installations. This sensor will a ...

Bone conduction communication has the potential to offer many advantages for communication between Army personnel carrying out their missions. This will be especially important for the Future Force Warrior (FFW) where stealth operations, hearing protection, or environmental noise will make communication with acoustic conduction either impossible or not advisable. The goal of this project is to de ...

INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR STABILIZATION, IMMOBILIZATION AND REGENERATION OF ENZYMES, ANTIBODIES AND RELATED BIOMATERIALS WILL BE DEVELOPED. DOCUMENTED STABILIZATION PROCEDURES AND PROTOTYPES OF STABILIZED BIOACTIVE MEMBRANES USEFUL FOR CONTINUOUS USE AS WELL AS FOR SINGLEUSE DISPOSABLE ASSAYS WILL BE DEVELOPED. ATTENTION WILL BE PAID TO LONG TERM USE UNDER FIELD AND SHIP-BOARD CONDITIONS. THE DEVELOP ...