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Proposed effort will formulate and demonstrate the methodology for fabricating Porous Ceramic Matrix Composite (PCMC) transpiration plates with controlled levels of porosity, suitable for high-speed/high-temperature missile applications.Process will entail subjecting polymer composites to high-temperature pyrolysisprocess converting it to a porous ceramic matrix and locking the fiber reinforcement ...

SIFT, with support from Drs. Michael Goodrich and Eric Mercer of Brigham Young University, proposes to develop THREADS (Teams of Humans and Robots, Evaluation Architecture Design and Systemization) as a framework and tool to support the Test and Evaluatio

We propose a wearable, dual-use neurotechnology device. The Personal Brainwave Headband, driven by tablet or smartphone, is designed for noninvasive closed-loop acoustic stimulation, to permit improved circadian regulation. It will measure brain electrical activity from scalp overlying four key sectors of cortex, perform high-resolution spectral analysis of the signals, and use software algorith ...

Few-cycle mid-infrared lasers are highly demanded for a variety of practical applications. NP Photonics and University of Arizona propose to develop a wavelength tunable and power-scalable optical parametric laser system at 8-12 micron capable of producing collimated few-cycle pulses with pulse energy>100 microJoule. In this phase I program, we will design the whole laser system and do a feasibil ...

Traditionally, live system testing has been by far the primary source of evidence of the safety of an autonomous vehicle. Live testing also plays a prominent role in demonstrating the safety of drive-by-wire and driver-safety technologies in the autom

The objective of this program is to develop a troop restraint system that is easier, more intuitive, and quicker to install than current systems, while providing improved restraint over the current four- and five-point systems. The program consists of a six-month effort to develop critical components of the system and to produce a prototype design. In the four-month option, prototype systems will ...

This project will develop high performance capacitor film and film capacitor manufacturing technologies to achieve high energy density in large-size, high-voltage sub-microsecond discharging pulsed power capacitors. The capacitor will be able to withstand DC voltage for over 3,000 hours and deliver more than ten shots without failure.

Army rotorcrafts are required to operate in extreme situations such as loss of lubrication to the drive systems. Current designs allow for 30 minutes of operation at 50% power, but the Army has a need to improve aircraft survivability beyond this threshold. Phygen Coatings has developed a unique, patented technology for surface improvement of industrial tooling and precision machine components. In ...

We propose to integrate Oregon State University (OSU)?s uncertainty propagation toolbox for OpenMDAO (OpenMDAO+UP) with Adventium Labs? Formal United System Engineering Development (FUSED) model integration framework to provide new capabilities for robust and reliability-based multidisciplinary design optimization. OpenMDAO+UP allows uncertainty to be systematically taken into account when optimiz ...

A non-catalytic JP-8 reformer is proposed. The Swiss Roll reformer very effectively recirculates heat to optimize the reforming efficiency of thermal partial oxidation reaction without involving any catalyst and external energy. The advantages are: 1. No catalyst associated issues such as poisoning and degradation; 2. Minimum subsystems required to operate; 3. No need for water management and st ...