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This proposal responds to the direct to the Snap-On Phase 2 SBIR by extending our novel non-parametric Bayesian framework---OTACON: (O)pen world intelligence (T)hrough (A)ugmentation and (Co)mposition of (N)on-parametrics---for novelty detection in open worlds.  We build on our advances in composition and inference of non-parametric Bayesian models, and insights from the mathematics of Optimal Tr ...

Hard X-rays are the highest-energy X-rays with wavelengths of 0.1 to 0.01nm with an energy range above 5KeV or 10KeV to hundreds of KeV (up to 300KeV for this solicitation). Hard X-rays can penetrate deeper into the matter as compared to Soft X-rays. This advantage of hard X-rays finds applications in Medical radiography, airport baggage screening, Industrial Computed Tomography, Non-destructive t ...

Sonalysts is proposing to develop the architecture for the Multi-Mission Virtual UUV Environment (M2VUE), which is a system of Digital Twins (DT) in a virtual maritime simulation that is tied to its physical Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) operating in the ocean. M2VUE is a scalable and flexible system that will provide UUV operators (from the task force commander down to the watch stander sitti ...

Coatings are used throughout the US military for corrosion protection and wear resistance, for appearance and signature control, and for its ability to be cleaned and/or decontaminated. Decontamination of surfaces is a critical issue for the armed forces not only from the potential use of chemical and biological warfare agents by our adversaries, but also to prevent the spread of infectious diseas ...

During the proposed Phase I effort NANOIONIX will demonstrate a tough, self-decontaminating antimicrobial surface coating optimized for the inactivation of broad classes of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and chemical warfare agents without external intervention (including light and heat). Coatings are used throughout the US military for corrosion protection and wear resistance, for appearance and signa ...

To achieve the requisite fast, dynamic thermal switching times, we postulate the use of a Photonic Crystal (PC) filament operating at l=1-2mm. Our electrically biased PC design will be super thin to allow for fast on-off intensity-switching. It will have a small thermal mass and exhibit laser-like input-output characteristics, i.e. “Planck laser”. We will provide a theoretical framework for ou ...

The objective of this research is to create an explainable and structured approach to determining profit or fee negotiations, which accommodates factors that the present weighted guidelines do not. The innovation that this proposal offers is to build an interactive, computational model that simulates these factors—existing and newly identified—and enables negotiators to explore in real-time th ...

Natural rubber is an essential manufacturing material that possesses performance properties that are superior to synthetic rubber for many product applications, including increased tear and tensile strength, as well as superior mechanical performance properties. Aircraft tires, for example, are made of natural rubber; whereas, synthetic rubber (which is less expensive to procure) is used for less ...

The pace of warfare is increasing rapidly with the emergence of numerous asymmetrical threats exhibiting complex interdependencies and shifting alliances. Never has it been more essential to acquire detailed tactical intelligence in time scales in hours ...

The goal of the proposed Phase II SBIR project is to advance the research, development, and evaluation of a novel plasma actuator technology referred to as SLIPPS (Smart Longitudinal Instability Prevention via Plasma Surface) for reducing aerodynamic drag on air vehicles. More specifically, the Phase II project will demonstrate net power drag reduction on an airfoil section similar to that used on ...