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A low cost integrated corrosion health monitoring system is proposed to predict the degradation of utility pipeline infrastructure. The end-to-end system includes a suite of sensors to sense the corrosive environment, an autonomous device that measures the corrosion by combining the sensor inputs, and an analytical engine that combines domain knowledge with the observed phenomenon to infer the deg ...

Colorado Engineering, Inc (CEI) is a small woman owned business with a wealth of engineering expertise in the development of software and hardware systems for DOD combat, weapon and sensor systems. The measuring and mapping of community development in order to adjust tactics, as well insert stimuli to direct future change, is a purely systemic problem. Community development and maximization of a ...

A novel non-contact approach is proposed for the direct measurement of mirror or antenna angular displacement in azimuth and elevation. This approach is uniquely suited for implementation in systems where the angular displacement is estimated or implied by an indirect method that has inherent error sources limiting the ultimate achievable accuracy. The error for the proposed measurement system ...

We propose numerous innovations for training soldiers to decode nonverbal cues. Courseware will teach universal and culture specific nonverbal cues, distance and close range decoding. Video will be used extensively to present relevant, engaging material. Military relevant, game based scenarios will provide practice and assess student performance. Video vignettes of soldiers discussing experien ...

A conceptual Fischer-Tropsch (FT) based process is proposed for converting synthesis gas to C9 C16 hydrocarbons suitable for Navy use as synthetic JP5 fuel. We shall develop an advanced FT catalyst selective for C5-C8 olefins that will be subsequently dimerized to C10-C16; optionally, the process will include product upgrading, e.g., partial reduction. Phase I will investigate in parallel two cr ...

The technical objectives in this project consist of a research, development, and prototype roadmap for the successful implementation of the JTRS high power RF amplifier. The overall performance requirements of the JTRS high power amplifier under our proposal are as follows: Tunable Frequency Range: 400MHz - 2GHz Instantaneous Bandwidth: 30MHz Average Power: 150W Peak to Average Ratio (PAR ...

With the increased need to power portable electronic devices for long extended periods, a new approach needs to be taken for finding suitable battery technologies to meet this objective. This STTR proposal utilizes a novel miniature reserve battery design based on recent research in the manipulation of fluids on superhydrophobic nanostructured surfaces, to achieve the performance and life cycle o ...

Microstructure sensitive design for performance optimization (MSDPO) embodies a rigorous mathematical framework for systematic design of material microstructure optimized to meet design requirements. It is deeply rooted in the spectral representations of the invertible linkages between a material's microstructure, its effective macroscale properties, and its processing history. Computationally ef ...

Future Naval applications will require large pulses of electrical power for short time duration. NDI and it's university partner will conduct an investigation to determine the feasibility of developing a compact pulse generator to meet the Navy's need and include an assessment of cost and produceability.

We propose to develop a knowledge base of driving hazards that may affect drivers aged 20-35 years. The knowledge base will include information about the hazards, associated risk of crash involvement, and practical behaviors for mitigating this risk. The knowledge based will be developed through a combination of exploratory data collection and analysis of existing data sources (analysis of the 100 ...