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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this Phase II project is to continue development of a novel molecular imaging reporter construct that can report induction of apoptosis in intact cells and animals. Under normal biological conditions a tight balance between proliferation and cell death (apoptosis) is essential. An imbalance in these two opposing processes has been implicated in a va ...

"Our Phase I SBIR project performed innovative research to addressthis problem. This research investigated the feasibility ofdeveloping a multi-purpose, crash survivable, universal flightinformation system and data recorder (UFDR). The UFDR willdigitally process and record structural, engine/propulsion,electrical/avionics, environmental, exceedance, and event data tocrash survivable memory with c ...

To maximize the performance of the next generation of vehicles, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), the Army needs an integrated design tool. Employing the latest advances in computer conceptual design and simulation techniques, ThermoAnalytics, Inc.(TAI) proposes to create a tool to allow designers to simultaneously optimize drivetrain performance, thermal management, and signature control. ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): In Phase I Kestrel Corporation developed and demonstrated a retinal imaging system that combines multispectral imaging techniques with adaptive optics and image deconvolution to provide high resolution less than (

65445 Consumption of diesel fuel and gasoline have led to significant dependence on foreign fuel as well as increased carbon dioxide emissions with the associated concern for global warming. Diesel engines are much more fuel efficient than spark/gasoline engines, but unfortunately diesel engines produce high NOx emissions. This has been addressed by a process known as exhaust gas recycle (EG ...

65017 Oil well formation damage is detrimental to the oil production rate and ultimate recovery from carbonate reservoirs that contain 3.7 billion barrels of proved domestic reserve. This project will develop an innovative well stimulation technique, based on laboratory measurements of wettability alteration coupled with artificial intelligence, to design well treatments. Phase I laborator ...

65670 Magnetic disk archive systems have significant advantages over tape archive systems in applications requiring processing of nuclear physics data sets. However, the infrastructure costs required to power and interconnect the required number disks is prohibitive. This project will develop innovative disk storage subsystems utilizing the lowest cost media, low-cost high-performance host i ...

In this NAVSEA Phase II SBIR, Sordal Inc. proposes to optimize its successful Phase I research of high temperature insulation. The material has been trademarked as SOLREX and would be developed into neat sheet foam for thermal protection and noise andweight reduction. Also it shall be developed as foam filled honeycomb core for structural uses such as bulkheads, hatches and scuttles. Additionally, ...

65882 Lithium rechargeable batteries have not been widely used in electric or hybrid electric vehicles (EV and HEV) due to the cost, power, and safety limitations of the cathode materials presently used. This project will develop a novel cathode material for lithium rechargeable batteries that is suitable for EV and HEV applications. The new cathode material, consisting of a doped lit ...

65480 The production of intense fission product radioactive beams used for nuclear physics research requires special target approaches. One such approach is that of a two-step target, in which an energetic, intense light-ion beam strikes a cooled heavy metal target to create neutrons, and the neutrons cause fissions in a surrounding blanket to make the fission products. However, such a targ ...