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BTech proposes a directional hydrophone for acoustic noise measurements for various host platforms including floats, gliders, and observation buoys. The BTech design is provided in Phase I report including sensing concept and configuration, mechanical packing, power consumption, communication interfaces, sensor (re)calibration methodology, algorithms to extract the information content of the ocean ...

Despite a large and growing set of available data sources across many domains, identifying and tracking developing threats in operational domains remains a critical unsolved problem. Extraction of relevant threat information and correlation across multiple modalities is required to take full advantage of the data available. VSI proposes TALON, a system for leveraging natural language descriptions ...

The objective of Phase I is to determine an optimal antenna array design and frequency band of operation to achieve reliable communication in the presence of plasma from glide body separation to terminal phase. Candidate designs will be identified and analyzed in Phase I and will be prototyped and tested in Phase II.  Exo-Atmospheric Technologies will develop a simple, lightweight Deployable Hype ...

Obtaining an accurate map and assessment of subterranean site conditions is an important component of geotechnical engineering. However, despite recent advances in seismic imaging and tomography this is still very much an open problem and one that can lead the use of large factors of safety and can result in substantial additional project costs and delays as geophysical features may be unexpectedl ...

The MAI team is developing a solution for a portable expeditionary AN/UYQ-100 USW-DSS unit that will have standalone and integrated Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Services (CANES) capabilities to further enhance individual unit and watchteam team ASW & ASUW capabilities. The MAI team will incorporate a robust embedded interactive training curriculum applicable to operators and supervisors. ...

Mine countermeasure (MCM) operations employ neutralizers with a small explosive charge to engage naval mines. During the engagement, the neutralizer approaches a targeted mine and detonates its explosive charge, which can cause a sympathetic detonation or lower-order reaction in the naval mine. Battle damage assessment (BDA) to determine the outcome of the attack currently requires a follow-on mis ...

ROM Development Corporation (ROM) is proposing a light, corrosion-proof, seaworthy, all-composite autonomously controlled catamaran for the next generation Small High-Speed Amphibious Role-Variant Craft (SHARC). This amphibious vessel an ideal design for meeting the speed, payload, and sea state requirements for Expeditionary Advanced Basing Operations (EABO) and Littoral Operations in a Contested ...

Legacy rocket launch systems rely on analog electromechanical intervalometers to provide reliable, precise timing of rocket launch events via squibs or electro-explosive devices (EEDs) while maintaining necessary requirements for ARM, LOAD, and FIRE events on launch systems such as the LAU-68 or LAU-131. Current analog intervalometer designs require use of mechanical timing and indexing switches t ...

Given the ever-growing need for high-data rate, low-latency, secure, wireless communications driven by applications ranging from vehicle automation to ad-hoc battlefield command and control, free-space optical (FSO) communication links operating outside of the regulated and crowded radio-frequency (RF) bands are increasingly in demand. Recent research has verified that there are advantages to usin ...

Propel proposes to conduct research in order to determine the performance level of a seamless cold weather mesh undershirt and drawers as compared to the existing undershirt and drawers.  Propel shall develop initial concepts and evaluate their technical feasibility.  Comparison to conventionally sewn seams using internationally recognized standards and test methods, as well as novel test method ...