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Physically UnclonableFunctions (PUFs) have been proposed as central building blocks in cryptographic protocols and security architectures. PUFs are physical devices that exhibit a challenge/responsebehavior: when presented with a challenge, the device produces a response that is a random function of both the challenge and the physical properties of the device.In contrast to most digital designs, i ...

The purpose of this proposal is to demonstrate the feasibility, through modeling and simulation, of integrating engineered polyhedral Phase Transforming Cellular Matrix (PXCM) materials as a dynamic, elastically deformable solution for non-pneumatic tires that can; 1) resist loss of mobility due to hazards that include ballistic/explosive threats, and road debris, 2) extend capability allowing the ...

Force protection represents a critical safety priority for Army units serving in Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). While current systems are extending sensor reach beyond the base’s perimeter via elevated sensor platforms, further advances in threat detection beyond the boundary are possible with sensors outside the FOB. Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) can provide a safe and cost-effective wa ...

The purpose of this SBIR is to provide a low resolution imager that is unaffected by DVE (Degraded Visual Environments) encountered by Army ground vehicles. While LWIR cameras provide suitable image quality for navigation in daytime, nighttime, and light dust conditions, the quality degrades significantly in heavy dust, fog, or smoke conditions. The imager will be integrated together with a high r ...

We propose to examine the approaches for producing a single specifimen of the Cd1-xZnxSeyTe1-y material for gamma spectrometry. The key success criteria for the growth is the detector will be used as grown, implying no mining of the parts around subgrain boundries will be required. The outcome of such a growth is streamlined production process for the detectors. In phase II Field Viewers will use ...

Spectral Sensor Solutions proposes a combined experimental and analytical evaluation of innovative state-of-the-art technologies to design an optimal portable UV Raman instrument for the detection of trace explosive residues. To accomplish this, we leverage our extensive experience in the phenomenology, spectroscopy, end-to-end modeling, electro-optical engineering and test and evaluation of UV Ra ...

Millimeter-wave frequencies of operation are increasingly attractive for a variety of military applications because of possible performance, size and cost advantages on space and power-constrained platforms. Nuvotronics proposes a solution for secure, high-bandwidth data links operating at V-band frequencies with the ability to dynamically adjust multiple characteristics of the communications chan ...

We propose RADEC: Reservoir-based Anomaly DEtection and Control, a system based on the reservoir computing paradigm of machine learning for model-free timeseries prediction and estimation.Reservoir computing uses fast, efficient training algorithms to learn the dynamics of a timeseries, and can be trained in an online mode to adapt to changing systems.The RADEC system consists of two main componen ...

Our objective is to design a multi-aspect Battlefield Effects Replication (BFER) system, assess its feasibility and technical merit, and lay the framework for future prototyping and development. In Phase I, we will develop a modular BFER system comprising a portable, ruggedized cradle with universal docking system for easy installation, reconfiguration and control of multiple "plug-n-play" modules ...

Barron Associates proposes development of the Micro, Intelligent, Deployable Autonomous Sensor (MIDAS). MIDAS combines a compact vehicle design, leading ISR sensors, intelligent control for VTOL, helicopter-mode, and wing-borne flight, advanced vision processing, and automated recharging in an elegant and efficient package. MIDAS can be air-deployed from transport vehicles and its efficient aerody ...