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During Phase I, IFOS demonstrated the feasibility of using embedded optical Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor networks to measure resistance to penetration (for subsequent weapons) in concrete damaged by a weapon projectile. FBG sensors are well suited for monitoring dynamic strain in concrete structures due to their small size, low cost, ability to be embedded internally or surface mounted; and th ...

High-resolution scintillation crystals and crystal arrays are important components of current and future handheld and arrayed detectors (used for DOD/DTRA applications), and scintillation spectrometers (routinely used in high energy physics research, medical imaging, diffraction, homeland security, nuclear waste clean-up, nuclear treaty verification and safeguards, and geological exploration). Un ...

Target planning is one of the most significant technical challenges to developing a tactical or strategic war plan. The requirement is to analyze considerable amounts of data concerning the enemy, common and allied force situation and provide results in a form useful for quality decision making in a short period of time. Due to the complexities of mission planning, these systems will becom more au ...

A batteryless and wireless sensor for intrusion detection and assessment of threats which requires no battery, external power or wiring is proposed. These types of sensors derive energy from passing vehicles or persons, and indicate their presence, location, speed, etc., via a self-generated short-range radio signal. These sensors require no maintenance, and can be inconspicuously placed in window ...

THE ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROPOSED WORK IS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNMENT WITH PROVEN MINIATURE PRESSURE INSTRUMENTATION FOR MEASURE DUSTY FLOW BOUNDARY LAYERS IN SMALL-SCALE HE, WINDTUNNEL, AND SHOCK TUBE TESTS. SMALL PROBES ARE NEEDED FOR MAKING MEASUREMENTS NEAR THE WALL OR DUST BED. PHASE I WILL EVALUATE THE TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES OF EXISTING SMALL SENSORS FOR USE IN SNOB/GREG PROBES AND WILL I ...