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Infrared sensors play an important role in missile defense systems, and continued improvement in their performance is critical as adversary payloads become smaller, cooler, and dimmer. While there can be no substitute for in-situ performance testing, the risks, cost, and development time for future systems can be reduced through accurate scene and sensor simulations. Current scene simulation alg ...

This effort to nowcast and forecast the Battlespace environment will predict the real world occurrence and structure of stressing atmospheric phenomena by developing a prototype tool and operational concept that demonstrate forecasting capability and accuracy improvements. Our approach to this problem involves locating and identifying stressing optical backgrounds contained in measurements and ex ...

High-Dimensional Model Representation (HDMR) is a technique for efficiently representing the input/output behavior of a complex system. HDMR is a useful tool for scientists and engineers in two common circumstances. The first is when a computationally-exp

Based on our recent progress in a proprietary Dual Source Enemy Identification and Negation Lidar (DSEINL) technology and successful Phase I feasibility demonstration, Agiltron Inc. proposes to develop a revolutionary approach to DSEINL for providing wide field of view and high detection rate to find and identify enemy combatants and sniper rifles by receiving the back or retro-reflected light fr ...

Based on in-depth experience with advanced optical ceramics, nano-particle coating, nanoceramic sintering and superplasticity deformation, in this program, Agiltron, Inc. and Florida International University propose to develop next generation airframe and engine materials made of CNT/alumina nano-composites. The proposed approach uniquely combines low-cost and potentially large scale technology of ...

The proposal addresses a new class of large field of view two color MWIR uncooled sensing module with an RF sensor system that is based on a revolutionary concept in sensing optics, potentially providing all weather, all aspect, multi spectral threat warning system. The new design is a practical solution to incorporate uncooled IR detection with existing RF warning sensors to significantly enhanc ...

Recent development in negative index materials has triggered great interest in imaging through a flat lens, and perhaps even ¡ superlensing¡": exceeding the classical diffraction limit by capturing both evanescent and propagating wave components. Though d

In Phase I, Agiltron has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of the proposed Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering sampling chip and cell design utilizing a permeable/porous polymer matrix embedded with multi-layered gold nano-particles. The approach leverages the leading-edge micro-optical component development and manufacturing technology of Agiltron and extensive experience in nano-material e ...

In Phase I, Agiltron has successfully demonstrated the proof-of-principle of an innovative design and fabrication process for plastic fiber optical image inverter with significant reduction in weight, thickness, and cost. This new category of image inverter also also offers high performance, providing high-resolution and high optical gain. Leveraging our extensive experience in micro-precision fi ...

Proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear weapons is a serious threat in the world today. Prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons has reached a state of heightened urgency in recent years, especially since the events on September 11, 2001 and its aftermath. Gamma ray spectrometers are an important tool in checking the proliferation of the nuclear weapons. Important re ...