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Single-color MWIR LED arrays have made steady progress in demonstrating good performance, operability, efficiency, and reliability. On the other hand, dual-color MWIR LED arrays are highly desirable for testing dual color sensors. Compared to the optical combining approach, native dual-color LED arrays offer many benefits, including reduced system size and simpler optical system design. The propos ...

The proposed solution is to develop an infrared light emitting diode (LED) scene projector and the associated system components that shall meet the DoD scene projection requirements and specifications. The unique feature of the proposed solution is the demonstration of a dual-band projector with record-breaking resolution and frame-rate of 2K x 2K x 1KHz for full-frame moving image projection. For ...

Touchstone Research Laboratory proposes to develop fiber reinforced aluminum (FRA) metal matrix composite components to replace those that were originally made from Ti-6-4. It was proven that the FRA is able to outperform titanium at temperatures up to 1000°F. Given the increase in elevated temperature strength, the components may be made with reduced material usage, leading to weight savings. Ph ...

Today’s high-power photodiode is perhaps one of the high temperature electronics (HTEs) that requires the highest dissipated heat density. Herein, Phase Sensitive Innovations (PSI) propose to develop a uni- travelling carrier (UTC) photodiode package that has significantly higher saturation power than the current high-speed photodiodes based on hybrid integration of the photodiode structure on h ...

Talos Tech proposes to develop a high voltage and capacitance biocarbon-based supercapacitor by integrating unique biocarbon materials with hierarchical pores and high voltage electrolyte. The novel biocarbon materials will be fabricated by a facile low temperature process from natural abundant plant cellulose and agents. Approved for Public Release | 19-MDA-10270 (18 Nov 19)

Touchstone proposes to continue the development of an innovative combination of materials to provide protection from lightning and heat for large missile systems. Touchstone Research Laboratory (Touchstone) has been developing thermal protection system (TPS) concepts around its carbon foam product (CFOAM®) for several years. This material is a lightweight, high-temperature material with a low coe ...

The Missile Defense Agency is searching for innovative technologies to implement in future interceptor missiles and kill vehicles that will produce weight savings within the systems. To answer this need, Touchstone Research Laboratory proposes to develop fiber reinforced aluminum (FRA) metal matrix composite components to replace those that were originally made from Ti-6-4. The FRA is able to reta ...

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, ...

The feasibility of using a low-cost, coal-based carbon foam (CFOAM) for providing lightning and thermal protection for ground-based missile systems was demonstrated during Phase I.Touchstone proposes to build on the Phase I efforts and take the development of this system to the next stage.During Phase I, a concept was developed that will provide sufficient thermal protection to the underlying mate ...

Touchstone proposes to build on past thermal protection system (TPS) efforts and develop an innovative lightweight and low-cost system that provides protection from lightning strikes as well as from heat and atmospheric debris. This will be accomplished by utilizing a lightweight carbon foam (CFOAM) as the foundational material and varying the properties of the foam through choice of precursor an ...