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In Phase I, IAI has developed a novel algorithm that uses a network of GPS receivers to improve the position accuracy of the nodes even when very limited or no differential GPS infrastructure is available. Our key innovation lies in modeling the temporal characteristics of DGPS correction in order to tolerate long latencies and leveraging relative GPS positioning data available to each of the plat ...

As defined by SBIR Topic A06-204, Miniature Explosive Pulsed Power for Missiles and Munitions, the objective of this effort is to develop miniature explosive driven pulsed power technologies to power a variety of missile and gun launched payloads. Explosive pulsed power systems consist of those devices that convert the chemical energy of high explosives or propellants into electrical power and con ...

DRT will design and develop a compact, handheld, Software Definable Radio (SDR) platform that performs threat warning and direction finding. The SDR will perform threat detection, identification, tracking, and targeting for force protection. The SDR will be entirely self-contained by using the latest in RF and digital technology. It will implement efficient algorithms for threat warning and direct ...

In this project, Imperium Inc. proposes to develop a non-invasive, non-ionization, portable, high-resolution ultrasound imaging device. This C-scan device can be made to investigate undisplaced fractures of the facial bones and extremities and the potential contamination of soft tissue wounds with foreign matter. Injury with pain and tenderness without fracture could often be treated locally whi ...

This SBIR proposal is to develop a hybrid Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Surface Enhanced Raman (SERS) chembio detection system, for use in analyzing substances in the field. Detectable materials include chemical and biological weapons agents, demolition materials, water and food contaminants in troop supplies and for humanitarian analysis purposes, and for hazardous and toxic ind ...

An innovative methodology for the integrated, systematic and model-based design of mobile ad hoc networks (MANET) is proposed based on a practical operational view of a MANET. It combines practical abstractions and models of the key components of a MANET, and especially of wireless interference, multi-criteria optimization for tradeoff analysis, recent results on the capacity region of a MANET and ...

In this proposal, Intelligent Automation Inc. (IAI), University of Central Florida (UCF), and University of Delaware (UDEL) details the development of a compact, portable, relatively inexpensive and field testable LIBS-THz sensor system for standoff explosive detection. In phase I, We have validated the feasibility of using the proposed technique for explosive detection. Phase II will be focusing ...

The availability of approaches which reduce contamination of foods with bacterial pathogens is of paramount importance for ensuring the safety and operational readiness of US troops worldwide, as well as for the safety of civilian populations. Intralytix, Inc., has developed and is already commercializing a novel antibacterial technology that may become an important method for improving food safe ...

KVH Industries plans to take advantage of the work performed in Phase I, as well as some extensive internally-funded R&D, to create an affordable, accurate, FOG-based Northfinder. The Phase II approach entails designing a true null seeking servo driven system, using a highly accurate single-axis FOG to measure earth’s rotation rate, integrated with two accelerometers for pitch and roll measureme ...

Techno-Sciences, Inc. (TSi), in collaboration with the University of Maryland and Bell Helicopter, proposes to develop and test a pneumatic, on-blade rotor vibration control system. This Phase II project will focus on producing an integrated trailing-edge flap (elevon) system consisting of pneumatic actuators, control electronics, air handling components, and actuator mechanisms for the Bell 407 h ...