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Seek to optimize end-to-end additive manufacturing process for W-Re (tungsten-rhenium alloy) using NASA's additive manufacturing standard, in order to develop a reliable, repeatable process that produces fully dense W-Re with optimum material properties. Approved for Public Release | 19-MDA-10270 (18 Nov 19)

The proposed research provides innovative complex data management methods that go beyond traditional relational database management systems. The research will create efficient and cost-effective technologies to collect, manage, retrieve and analyze large data sets derived from missile defense modeling and simulation (M&S) results. The research will result will advance big data as it pertains to th ...

Sherlock is a data mining solution that will aid in the discovery of correlations and causations between BMDS performance and critical factors within large amounts of missile defense simulation data. It is initially focused on the digital test events, but could include any datasets (from digital, ground test, flight test, and SPMTs/SPFRs). Sherlock aims to provide a platform that can aid in identi ...

The proposed low-SWaP PAPR technology improves the convenience, comfort, and protection level for respirators used in low-threat hazardous environments. Creare’s PAPR technology will be applicable to a variety of respiratory protection needs, including emergency escape, laboratory and field work in low-hazard conditions, and some combat and combat support activities. The PAPR will improve user f ...

A NEW SYSTEM, THE ANNULAR FLOW ELECTROTHERMAL PLUG RAMJET, IS PROPOSED AS A ALTERNATIVE TO CHEMICAL ROCKETS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHERS AS A KINETIC ENERGY WEAPON. THIS SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING THE HYPERVELOCITIES NECESSARY IN REASONABLE LAUNCHER LENGTHS, PRIMARILY BECAUSE IT DOES NOT ACCELERATE EITHER THE PROPELLANT OR THE PROPULSION SYSTEM REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE HYPERVELOCITIES. ...

Combatant Commands (CoComs) desire the ability to perform analyses on current plans, Blue Force Laydowns (BLFDs), and enemy Courses ofAction (COA). These capabilities support critical decision making for Requests For Forces (RFF’s) and assess whether modification of forces or additional forces should be applied to mission areas. Analyses must take into account resource performance, resource avai ...

In this effort we will fabricate a prototype or engineering demonstration unit of the space-based graphics processing unit (GPU) technology using designs, techniques, and architectures from previous phase. We will characterize and test the GPU and provide the real-time processing performance and perform radiation testing on the developed prototype. Approved for Public Release | 19-MDA-10270 (18 No ...

IERUS Technologies proposes to extend previous work and leverage new low-cost radio-frequeny (RF) chipsets to yield low-cost, high performance phased array antenna systems. Our optimized antenna solution will provide high gain, high frequency, and high bandwidth for high data-rate communications in harsh environments. The IERUS approach draws from commercial RF component developments brought on by ...

A FEASIBILITY STUDY IS PROPOSED ON A NOVEL IDEA FOR A DESIGN OF A SEMI-SMART PROJECTILE FOR KINETIC ENERGY WEAPONS, AND IN PARTICULAR, EML WEAPONS. THE TECHNOLOGY FOR THIS DESIGN IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. IT WOULD BE INTRINSICALLY HARD TO THE 100000 G ACCELERATIONS EXPERIENCE BY AN EML PROJECTILE AND WOULD HAVE A GREATLY IMPROVED PROBABILITY OF HIT (AND KILL) OVER A CLASSICAL DUMB PROJECTILE AGAINST ...

THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL DEVELOP MATERIALS AND SUPPORTING THERMAL TECHNOLOGY LEADING TO DESIGN OF HIGH POWER PULSE CONDUCTORS FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS. IN PHSE I WE WILL EVALUATE AN EM GUN SYSTEM, IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS AND THERMAL APPROACHES FOR SELECTED COMPONENTS, AND IDENTIFY TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS. COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS WILL BE DEFINED.