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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 ...

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 ...

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 Air Force’s ability to efficiently and effectively supply airmen with the most useful and usable equipment is central to its core mission of national defense. Many airmen, however, particularly women, face obstacles to acquiring and using the equipment that they personally need to train and combat at the highest levels of performance. Our objective is to translate the product vision tha ...

Developing innovative mobile technologies is difficult. Experienced mobile developers are difficult to find and hiring vendors can be costly and risky. Many organizations are looking for ways to enable non-technical employees to create and support mobile technologies. Big Nerd Ranch has a track record of success (including at the US Air Force) in enabling experienced programmers to develop mobile ...

Tyndall AFB and AFWERX Austin have a national defense-related mission need in the area of advanced facilitation, problem definition and the identification of solutions. Specifically, how do we establish an environment that fosters collaboration, a system of methodologies for the facilitation of problem definition, and the connection points to industry outreach for the identification of solutions? ...