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Until now,much of theresearch usingfunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) has focused on tailoringasystem to detect onlyafew cognitivestatesand theapplication of theseapproaches outsidethe laboratory is not well tested. This solution provides severely limited coverage of thespacethat this technology could beapplied to,and is notarealistic path for developing neuroimagingasan operational ass ...

Freeform GRIN optics will be developed for fire-control systems. In the Phase I effort, 1) a 36-mm F/4 freeform GRIN objective optic with a half field of view no less than 4 degrees, and 2) a 20-diopter freeform GRIN Alvarez optical pair will be designed, fabricated, and optimized for achromatic performance over the 390-nm to 700-nm spectral range. The lens performance will be assessed by measurin ...

To improve resiliency of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) in GPS-degraded and GPS-denied environments, QuNav proposes to develop an integrity-enabling Generic Estimation Manager (iGEM). iGEM automatically (i.e., without on-line or off-line human intervention) and optimally combines all available navigation data and maintains solution continuity, availability and integrity. The sensor-agnos ...

High-average current and high-brightness electron beams are needed in advance applications such as ultra-high power Free-Electron Lasers (FELs) and electron accelerators. The technologically important material properties of diamond are of significant interest for development of electron emission, detector, and wide-bandgap semiconductor applications, including radiation-hard devices. A diamond amp ...

The development of high power QCL-based emitter with a high data transmission rate capability is proposed. The transmitter will be used in conjunction with a MWIR demodulator for a MWIR FSO link capable of error-free operation in inclement weather conditions.

In this SBIR project, a mathematical and numerical framework with efficient conforming methods for the design, analysis, and optimization of the performance of mobility system components will be developed. Phase I effort will focus on the development of automated isogeometric mesh generation to enable the dynamic simulations of surface deformation or relative motion encountered in applications suc ...

Epigenetic changes in DNA methylation pattern can result due to aging, diseases, or environmental changes and have been identified as biomarkers for several neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As a result, DNA methylation signatures are being explored to assist with disease diagnosis, monitoring disease p ...

Next Generation Combat Vehicles are demanding increase power and energy density to advance current offensive and defensive weaponry (Direct Energy Weapons and Active Protection Systems. While lithium ion batteries are improving energy capacity and power supplies, there is an increase safety risk due to thermal runaway which can cause electrolyte combustion or even explosion. Energy Storage Systems ...

Recent incidents on Li-ion batteries (LIBs) have raised safety concerns for electric vehicles, cell phones, and many other battery-powered devices. The root cause arises from the flammable organic liquid electrolytes. However, a commercially viable non-flammable electrolyte (NFE) for high-rate LIBs has yet to be developed. The solution to these commercial mishaps lies in the development of an NFE ...

An innovative, integrated analog and digital mitigation solution which will enable HF radio receivers to fully operate while in the presence of interference. The solution is centered on a nonlinear AJ technology patented by GIRD Systems’ staff that is directly applicable to the interference/jamming problem of interest, with an initial-design prototype available for a Phase I demonstration with H ...