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High-fidelity representation of terrain morphology is a critical requirement for accurate modeling and simulation of infrared background scenes. The current state of the art in terrain representation for missile seeker systems and other military applications is based on digital elevation models, which are relatively coarse in resolution and have smooth contours that do not resolve the presence of ...

With today's IRLED devices, >99.4% of input electrical power is converted into parasitic/waste heat. Moreover, as the local temperatures of the pixels increase due to the generated heat, IRLED optical efficiency is further reduced. Overall this severely limits the number and intensity of array pixels that can be simultaneously operated at high apparent temperatures. In Phase 2, we focus on develop ...

The overall objective of the proposed work is to demonstrate electrically pumped, high-efficiency and long-lifetime, near-UV, solid-state laser diodes (LDs) based on AlGaN MQWs grown on native, single crystalline GaN substrates. The targeted laser diodes will emit between 330 - 350 nm with an emission power exceeding 1 W. These lasers will find application in remote Raman spectroscopy applications ...

Current depot-level manufacturing systems are not responsive to changing requirements and flexible specifications. The serial arrangement of individual work cells results in a lengthy timeline to complete the critically-needed part; thus, critical assets

Numerous closed-loop neural prosthetic devices are currently undergoing pre-clinical testing, but existing neural recording and stimulation devices are too cumbersome for use outside the clinic. For successful clinical implementation, miniaturized wireless neural recording and stimulation devices are essential. The focus of this Phase II SBIR proposal is to design, build, and commercialize compact ...

The U.S. Army seeks to support Mission Commander (MC) situational awareness (SA) and decision-making by developing 3D presentation software, fusing full-motion video (FMV) and related metadata into a unified, high-utility, display.Our Phase I combined information from multiple sensors to generate a single three-dimensional (i.e., 3D) visual representation of the battlefield using innovative probab ...

Both the Deep Skirt and Advanced Skirt System material used on Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) experience significant wear during normal operations, which require expensive, time-consuming maintenance repairs. The US Navy is looking for innovative new material and manufacturing method for skirt systems to improve it durability and reduces Total Ownership Cost (TOC). Rubber skirts experience two m ...

Upgrades to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye inadvertently resulted in higher acoustic loading at its propellers blade pass frequency (BPF). This frequency overlaps with vibrational modes of the standard fixed-wing aircrew helmet, the HGU-68/P. As a combined result, E-2D pilots are experiencing exceptionally large vibrational and acoustic (noise) loading, potentially compromising aircrew performance and ...

Bennett Advanced Research proposes to create a system will that will allow a munition to be created at essentially any location that the US Army requires.

Current shaped charge (SC) warheads and explosively formed penetrators (EFPs) are designed to focus large amounts of high-velocity mass on relatively small areas.While this makes possible the perforation of very thick armor, a side effect is that the warheads generally produce limited post-armor damage.This is particularly true in the case of light armored vehicles, where the penetration capabilit ...