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Existing MIL-PRF-17331 petroleum based fluids (military symbol 2190-TEP) no longer exhibit acceptable performance at the high performance levels required of Navy submarine platforms. The service life of fluids procured in accordance with MIL-PRF-17331 have experienced high depletion rates of fluid antioxidant (AO) additive packages, sharp increases in fluid Total Acid Number (TAN) and severe off-g ...

The pressure to reduce weight and maintain performance and safety is a significant driver in aviation technology development programs. Fuel and fuel systems are major contributors to weight on aircraft, including fuel cells, fittings, access panels and support structures. The design of the fuel cell is dictated by requirements to integrate the fuel cell into the aircraft structure, facilitate acc ...

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 ...

Current/next generation aircraft will utilize capabilities-based system of systems (SoS) concepts to enhance combat operations. SoS concepts involve the seamless connectivity of external (to a combat aircraft) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) assets, and internal situational awareness and threat warning systems in joint battlespace ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project is designed to develop and optimize a prototype chrome-free solvent-free zero VOC ultraviolet (UV) light curable self-priming environmentally compliant multifunctional aircraft protective coating to satisfy all requirements of primer and topcoat specifications MIL-PRF-23377 and MIL-PRF-85285. UV technology incorporating non-chromium based c ...

The objective of this SBIR Phase 2 is to develop the materials and processes technology required to scale-up electromagnetic (EM) railgun insulator technology developed during the Phase 1. The two major advancements in railgun insulator technology made during the Phase 1 were at least a tenfold improvement in insulator life, along with a demonstration of the fabrication process to make full lengt ...

The SDSN is a proven system concept for cost effective swimmer detection, tracking and classification. Here we propose to design, build, and test a transportable version of the system that can be used for test and evaluation in different environments. It can also develop into the prototype of a system that can be used for rapid response to a threat situation. Under the options tasks of this eff ...

In this Phase II effort, Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. (CRG) proposes to demonstrate the capability to design and manufacture a wide range of cumulative thermal and humidity exposure sensors. These sensors will range from inexpensive (< $0.10/ea.) visual readout to remotely interrogated sensors for passive monitoring of the conditions inside packages that are never opened until ready for use. ...

Face-to-face communication between crew members launching and recovering aircraft on a carrier deck is impaired by the high-noise environment. High-noise levels also mask the various audio cues that provide situational awareness. Effective communication and good situational awareness are keys to safe and efficient operations. Creare proposes a Talk Through Noise (TTN) system that will improve f ...

FOPAT LLC of Dayton Ohio has developed an advanced, dimensionally accurate, temperature-stable, energy-efficient and cost-effective material and process to manufacture patterns for the investment casting industry. Manufacturing of aircraft engine components affordably and accurately is highly dependent on the capabilities and limitations of the investment casting process. The present method for in ...