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Vexcel Corporation proposes to define advanced signal processing techniques and methods to provide next-generation ballistic target discrimination and mensuration capabilities for the NMD radar system against emerging Midcourse and Terminal Defense Segmentthreats. Signal processing techniques previously impractical are now viable due to the recently discovered attributes of using a special method ...

An Efficient Low-Temperature Cryocooler (ELTC) design was developed in the Phase I study that will provide cooling below 35 K with a Carnot efficiency greater than 10 percent. This extraordinary high efficiency is due to the incorporation of a uniqueexpansion engine design that is enabled though application of a unique expansion engine design that is enabled through application of microelectro-me ...

ITN Energy Systems, Inc. is developing a space photovoltaic (PV) product based on our commercialization partner, Global Solar Energy, Inc.'s (GSE) flexible thin-film polycrystalline copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) technology. These devices arebeing made as discrete cells on metallic foil substrates, as well as a monolithically integrated device on a polymeric substrate. While we have demo ...

A software based simulation environment for stimulation of developmental NCTR algorithms is proposed. The proposed software will consist of a distributed architecture simulation, interconnected via a standard network protocol LAN. This simulation willinclude 3-degree of motion (3DOF) models of both surface ship and airborne surveillance platforms equipped with a modern volume search radar, a multi ...

Teleremote control of a USME or other conventional vehicle can be simplified through the use of a standardized kit for teleremote control. This standardized kit requires actuators, linkages control electronics, vehicle driving sensors, provision for generic payloads and sensors, and a communications link to a portable control unit. Omnitech Robotics, Inc. is proposing to design an innovative, flex ...

Frequency-agile lasers with ultra-narrow linewidth are required for several coherent laser applications, including correction for Doppler frequency shifts between fast-moving platforms, and column content Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) measurementsfrom Space with atmospheric depth biassing. Coherent Technologies Inc. proposes to develop a compact near-monolithic laser that provides 30GHz tu ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Research is proposed to improve and extend an existing, successful, commercial electronic forms product line whereby documents can be filled out either online or offline, electronically signed and then securely transmitted over the Internet. A system based upon this technology would allow research institutions to utilize FREE, Internet downloadable software to ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Phase I: This application is devoted to the development and evaluation of a nine mega-pixel digital mammography workstation. The long-term objective is to provide radiologists with a high-resolution, high-luminance, state-of-the-art review workstation to improve the clinical acceptance of full-field digital mammography. Essential to the realization of this obj ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Sixteen million Americans suffer from diabetes. Prevalence of diabetes is especially high among Hispanic adults. Helping patients control their diabetes can decrease complications, improve quality of life, and decrease costs of care. Nutrition and exercise to achieve a healthy weight are key behavioral interventions in diabetes management. However, clinic-based ...

Under the Phase I SBIR effort, NAVSYS developed a design for a networked GPS SIGINT sensor architecture using Software Radio signal processing to perform GPS navigation and also to geolocate GPS interference sources. This effort demonstrated thecapability to leverage next generation Software Radios being purchased by the US Army, such as the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS).Under Phase II, we p ...