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The proposed Research and Development effort will transition the technology advances identified during the trade-space studies in Phase I of this SBIR into an Engineering Development Model (EDM) of the new AASP VLF (the HAI HLF-1F transducer). These advances provide a transducer with an acoustic output of at least 150 dB re 1 uPa @ 1 m from 10 to 1,000 Hertz, no appreciable acoustic output in the ...

NP Photonics proposes to develop an all fiber-based ultrashort fiber laser system capable of generating high average power (multi-watt), single mode beam (M2 < 2) with high peak power per pulse and ultrashort pulse width (< 1 ps). This type of laser has significant advantages in terms of reliability (no moving parts or alignment), room temperature operation, size, weight, and power efficiency comp ...

NP Photonics proposes to develop an all fiber-based ultrashort fiber laser system capable of generating high average power (multi-watt), single mode beam (M2 < 2) with high peak power per pulse and ultrashort pulse width (< 1 ps). This type of laser has significant advantages in terms of reliability (no moving parts or alignment), room temperature operation, size, weight, and power efficiency comp ...

This effort to improve the capabilities of the ESM system will increase the reliability and reduce lifecycle support costs of the Radar Wideband (RWB) subsystem on submarines. Analog to digital converter (A/D) based digital receivers will be applied to yield improvements in Radar signal acquisition and processing. In-phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data streams will be created from which intra pulse mo ...

Many attempts have been made to replace electro-deposited chromium applied to internal surfaces of gun barrels. Patented EPVD process has been bench-marked by DOD programs as a fit substitute. The objective of the proposed work is to continue the investigation, development and testing of erosion resistant coatings to improve performance of medium caliber weapon systems used by both DOD.Phase II wi ...

This SBIR develops innovative SEF algorithms, overall methodology and techniques to fuse multiple algorithms to provide unique emitter identification in an open architecture real-time context for a submarine EW/ISR system. New as well as existing techniques for conventional, very narrow and wide pulses and intentionally modulated emitters (including FMCW) are investigated and characterized. This e ...

This program is to develop a compact, portable refrigeration and heating system for the Marines that interfaces with existing gear, including a MOPP suit worn under full battle dress. This system will effectively cool the user in the most demanding high-temperature environments while alternately acting as a heating system for both cold-weather operations and to prevent hypothermia (a particularly ...

Cyber defense is a challenge in terrestrial environments and a great deal of progress has been made in recent years to support perimeter and host defenses in those environments. The tactical environment is now more challenging due to resource constraints such as bandwidth, Size-Weight-and-Power (SWaP) constraints, and the dynamic nature of deployed Mobile Ad-hoc NETworks (MANETs). Small portable d ...

Propeller-driven aircraft produce vibrations that have a deleterious and potentially harmful effect to people exposed to their operational environment for extended durations. The E-2C aircraft has a high vibration environment, long duration missions, and a seat that produces impingements and"hot spots,"making the aircraft particularly dangerous and uncomfortable for occupants. A new propeller desi ...

The JTRS PEO has identified the need to protect tactical networks from cyber threats that can compromise a mission. Cyber attacks can compromise, corrupt, or deny information exchange, rendering the network untrustworthy. Due to these threats, and because tactical networks are high-value targets for adversaries, it is vital that defensive technologies are developed to secure tactical networks. The ...