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Increases in space traffic have caused an ever-growing need to recognize, track, and determine the operational state of both known and unknown satellites in-situ. Imagery from ground and/or space-based observation platforms provide a convenient and versatile data source for such characterization but is often limited in both quantity and quality. Rapid and automated 3D reconstruction of satellite m ...

The MetNet Space Consortium is currently developing a network of LEO small weather satellite constellations including imagers, upper atmosphere dynamics, microwave, space weather, and most importantly Hyperspectral IR Sounders. The proposed Compact Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding Instrument (CHISI) mission would provide one of the top observations needed for improving weather forecasts through tem ...

Ceramics, Composites and Coatings, Inc., (3CInc) proposes to incorporate off-the-shelf and advanced metal reinforcing elements into rapid setting concrete materials to assist the Air Force in Rapid Runway Repair. By teaming with METSS Corp, the company currently developing a solution to this problem under an AF Phase 2 SBIR contract entitled, Fast-Setting, High Strength Materials for Expedient Pav ...

An improved understanding of the structural behavior of a composite bolted joint can yield weight and cost savings by enabling the designer to eliminate any unnecessary conservatism.Software tools for the design and analysis of large scale structural bolted joint assemblies of composite laminates are required to be robust, accurate and computationally efficient models to be useful in a military or ...

The use of a detonation cycle involving constant volume combustion offers significant promise in improving the efficiency, increasing specific impulse and reducing fuel consumption over conventional deflagration based propulsion systems.Recent accomplishments including testing with Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) demonstrators for gas turbine applications have shown successful operation and feasi ...

Next generation hypersonic vehicles require advanced thermal protection systems (TPS) to meet performance objectives.The development of these advanced systems requires the continued research of materials that have a TPS pedigree, i.e., carbon-carbon (C-C) composites.At least for short durations, C-C has the capability to withstand very high temperatures while maintaining structural integrity. Even ...

The properties of carbon-carbon composites often exhibit significant variability due to variations in processing conditions and spatial variations inherent in the material structure of fabric-reinforced composite materials.The proposed Phase I program will address these issues, and will identify, develop, and demonstrate novel methods for simulating the processing and mechanical response of C/C ma ...

Predictive Cyber Protection, based on software developed at the Army Research Lab, assesses risk on six metrics: 1) vulnerability, 2) accessibility, 3) resilience, 4) control, 5) effect on the overall system, and 6) recoverability. The risk assessment scores for each of the 6 parameters are plotted on a graph, forming a visually ingestible polygon, of which the surface area is geometrically determ ...

During Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3), parajumpers and medics document patient care during pre-hospital care via physical methods including TC3 Cards.Paper-based methods offer easy and efficient distribution, but they suffer from limitations as the sole means of documentation.This includes vulnerability to destruction due to environmental conditions, loss during patient hand-offs or being ren ...

The Helmet Vue is a helmet mounted thermal imaging system currently available to firefighters and first responders to provide visibility in total darkness and smoke filled environments.