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DHP is seeking new image compression technologies that will retain diagnostic quality and reduce the burden of digital medical image transmission on the militarys tactical networks.ATA is proposing to tailor the latest state-of-the-art commercial image compression algorithm, the Main Still Picture Profile of the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard, for medical imagery.HEVC has been shown ...

Based on encouraging Phase I feasibility results, we propose developing a novel gene therapy approach to promote guided vascular regeneration in treating extremities after traumatic injury. Our approach is to provide thread-like implants comprised of aligned nanofibrillar collagen scaffolds loaded with Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) vectors (e.g., HGF DNA plasmid, modified mRNA) designed to enhanc ...

To address the SOCOM need for an innovative alternate means or a redundant positioning and navigation system for aircraft to operate in GPS-denied areas, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Redundant Gimbal-less Navigation and Positioning (REGINA) system, providing precise all-weather, all-altitude, day/night navigation and positioning of aircraft. This proposed system is b ...

The Global Positioning System (GPS) and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have created a single point of failure for many military applications requiring precise time and position. The Long Range Navigation (LORAN) system was a proven navigation aid until it was abandoned because of the success of GPS. Now it is clear that a backup to GPS is required and the enhanced-LORAN (eLORAN) ...

To address USSOCOMs need for an environmentally stable, rapid, portable comprehensive blood analyzer system, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Integrated Paper-Based Microfluidic Blood Analyzer for use in Austere Environments (iBLAdE) based on electrochemical measurements of different panels of electrolytes, metabolites, blood gases, and blood typing antigens within a mic ...

A robust system level design process will be used to identify the design of transparent tapered resistive (TTR) elements, including the materials, fabrication processes, and lifecycle costs. The transparent tapered resistive film will be designed to provides a tapered resistive layer across the film while remaining transparent in the visual and near-infrared optical bands for use in radio-frequenc ...

Electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy is a widely used forensic technique to study post-nuclear debris fields, radiation-induced damage in solids and many other phenomena surrounding the interaction of radioactivity with solid matter. ESR spectroscopy is also used to analyze dust, smoke and other gaseous samples. Our Micro-ESR technology has the benefit of being an extremely robust, lightweig ...

This program develops innovative technology for chip-to-chip and intra-chip interconnects that will operate in extreme radiation environments.There is considerable development in chip-to-chip and intra-chip interconnects in the commercial market.This program will leverage these advancements and demonstrate their applicability to satellite and unmanned avionic vehicles (UAV) platforms.

Coupling high intensity and high flux x-ray capabilities with impact drivers (lasers, gas guns, etc.) provide opportunity for directly probing material deformation mechanisms under extreme loading conditions. Limitations in existing x-ray detection capabilities prevent complete mapping of the temporal evolution of dynamic material events under fast loading rates. X-ray energy detection > 20 keV is ...

EP Analytics Inc. will develop and commercialize a suite of easy-to-use performance profiling and prediction tools for characterizing the performance and energy efficiency of High Fidelity computer codes.DTRA uses High Fidelity codes to investigate weapon effects phenomenology and techniques for countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).End-to-end High Fidelity simulations in support of the DTR ...