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The program objective is to develop and evaluate a prototype spectral polarimeter that could be used as an ISR sensor package on organic UAVs. The sensor employs advanced, visible-band technology to support littoral-zone warfare mission products, such asoceanographic characterization in VSW, including the surf; detection and characterization of stealthy or intrinsically low-contrast targets such ...

The petroleum refining industry tends to utilize large sulfur removal units, which are permanently installed and unable to meet the demands of a versatile industry. Cal Nova Tech has developed a sulfur-removal concept that utilizes portable, modularcomponents that can be quickly assembled in a variety of ways. These units are especially effective in confined areas, such as those found onboard Na ...

Elimination of high pressure and cryogenic propellant storage and feed systems for undersea vehicle fuel cells is of interest to the Navy. CFDRC proposes the development of a rechargeable oxygen generator based on microwave plasma decomposition ofsolid-state lithium perchlorate. The generator will employ the atmospheric microwave plasma torch technology recently demonstrated by the Plasma Science ...

A heat flux of 1,000 watts/cm2 for the cooling of semiconductors in electronics will be achieved by exploiting three advanced technologies being developed at Oregon State University. Prior work indicates that this performance is well within the feasiblerange. The first technology involves micro channels which have been shown to improve cooling substantially. The primary historical disadvantages ...

A novel linear actuator is proposed as a one-for-one replacement for the existing hydraulic actuators on Naval vessels, specifically the actuator that positions the steering rudders on the LCAC. Alternative approaches will be considered, but only two seempractical - a linear motor and a linear actuator using a rotating screw. The preferred of the two uses a rotating screw since it is difficult t ...

DeveloSoft proposes to use its considerable carrier automation experience to investigate three main approaches for gesture recognition. First, we will evaluate either Measurand ShapeTape or micro-accelerometers for direct measurement of arm and handpositions. Second, we will investigate an imaging approach using LEDs or reflective tape... both with specially tuned optics and frequencies which wo ...

A collaborative effort between the Eddy Company and The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) is proposed to develop an affordable silicon-based visible to near infrared missile warning sensor. This sensor whould unltimately bepart of an Infrared Counter-Measure (IRCM) system designed to protect Naval aircraft from anti-aircraft missiles.In this effort we will complete a f ...

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCE) is developing a marine fuel cell power plant for use on naval vessels. The Ship Service Fuel Cell power generator is based on internally reformed carbonate fuel cell technology utilizing naval logistic fuels.Logistic fuels require sulfur removal and conversion to a methane-rich gas for use with the internally reforming carbonate fuel cell stacks. The present fuel pr ...

To fight and win, the soldier needs to see - clearly and to his sides. Virtual close quarters battle (CQB) simulation systems need to mirror this simple reality, yet the magnification required to create such wide imagery from micro-displays traditionallyrequires large and heavy lenses. This results in head mounted displays that are too heavy and cumbersome for the rapid motions typical of CQB. ...

The Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Transport was developed as a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft. There are 82 LCAC's in service. In operation, the LCAC is subjected to a most severe environment. Consequently, they requiresignificant amounts of maintenance. For example, the fleet spends $4,264,000 annually to buy bearings and actuators, associated with the rudder c ...