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The goal of this program is to transition CTG’s SBIR-developed novel sensor and algorithm processing technology to the inspection of aircraft radomes. This new inspection capability must be integrated into existing maintenance processes and facilities employed by the Air Force. Moreover a new inspection paradigm is needed that does not impose a significant infrastructure investment by the A ...

An existing 128x128 pixel CMOS image sensor design will be revised and fabricated in a thicker format more suitable for backthinning with the goal of increasing the quantum efficiency from 59% to > 80% at 589 nm. Increasing the epitaxial layer material from 5.2 microns to 14.2 microns is estimated to increase the absorption of 589 nm photons by 48%. A batch of 20 devices will be fully backthinned ...

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We propose to create a system that integrates simulation capabilities into design software that will allow MDA the ability to quickly vet new AM parts with 150x improvement in efficiency. This will allow more machine up time, less cost, and faster design iterations.

This proposal outlines the development of an Active Electronically Steered Antenna (AESA) for use on airborne platforms as an integrated communications terminal. The hardware produced in this effort is intended to support the Global Network Access Terminal (GNAT) whereby the AESA terminal will support connectivity through Ka band commercial SATCOM providers such that it operates as a “modem ...

Vlabs will develop a prototype of a big data analytics solution for cyber threat intelligence. The solution will be built on top of a big data platform with a goal to improve detection of complex adversarial behaviors. The system will analyze various data sources stored in a scalable data lake. Vlabs is well positioned to perform this work from the extensive experience in big data analytics and th ...

HIGH SPEED TARGET TRACKING IS A CRUCIAL COMPONENT IS ADVANCED MILITARY AND CIVILIAN SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS. THESE NEXT GENERATION SYSTEMS MUST BE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY TRACKING MULTIPLE TARGETS MANEUVERING IN LARGER SURVEILLANCE AREAS. THIS IS A COMPLICATED PROBLEM DUE TO THE SENSITIVITY AND BANDWIDTH OF MODERN SENSORS, EFFECTIVE TARGET COUNTERMEASURES (E.G. SMALLER RADAR CROSS SECTION FIGHTERS). LO ...

The skin is the first line of defense against chemical warfare agents including nerve agents and toxic industrial chemicals, providing a possible barrier or delay to systemic distribution. Some chemicals also can act directly on the skin including the vesicants sulfur mustard and lewisite. Early and rapid skin decontamination is extremely important following exposure to CWAs and TICs because it de ...

A chemical threat agent mode of action is often initiated through a selective interaction with a biological molecule or structure. The binding event mimics normal cellular processes, but then overruns natural control mechanisms leading to toxic and lethal effects. The native binding specificity is used to design sensor recognition elements that outperform conventional antibody-based biosensors. Ou ...

The USAF needs to develop a lethal and ready force full of innovation-minded Airmen. It needs to create its innovation culture, develop its innovation competency, and cultivate innovation communities that sustain and perpetuate the innovation practices into the future. Based on more than 25 years of research and practice, the Competing Values® LLC/ Innovatrium® LLC (“Innovatrium� ...