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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 ...

The complex nature of the phase evolution and interactions in high entropy alloys (HEAs) produced through additive manufacturing is an area of great interest due to potential applications in high strength and oxidative resistance applications at high temperatures, but currently there exists little scientific understanding or quantification. Without a complete scientific understanding of the phase ...

In this Phase I STTR program, FIRST RF and GMU will investigate the interrelated trades of directional antenna hardware capabilities and the operational advantages of spectrum agility for airborne networking. GMU’s modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities combined with the FIRST RF expertise in advanced antenna hardware will provide Air Force with a powerful team to understand the advanta ...

SiC devices are limited in application due to high substrate manufacturing costs. High temperatures are required to make high quality 4H-SiC substrates, limiting throughput and imposing large maintenance costs on equipment. Lowering the process temperature will make SiC devices more economical, but difficulties with maintaining useful growth rates remain; altering CVD gas precursor chemistry alone ...

The objective of the Phase-I effort proposed by Spectral Energies LLC and University of Tennessee (UT) team is to demonstrate and build time-resolved, spatially filtered imaging system based on Multiplexed Structured Image Capture (MUSIC) technology for obscure target detection. MUSIC encodes the temporal evolution of the scenes in a single snapshot into spatial frequency shifts; thus, producing m ...

Ombra, a Florida-based Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) will conduct a thorough Feasibility Study to develop a Protecting Fingerprint Systems from Spoof Attacks (PFSSA) system for the Air Force and United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM). Biometric systems are vulnerable to attacks using fake biometrics to obscure an individual’s natural biometric signature. ...

Rogue Approach has developed a lightweight, hybrid powertrain for use on a Group 2 UAV or as a standalone, portable electric generator. When our powertrain is used as a UAV powertrain, flight times can be increased by up to 4x (e.g., two hours). The same powertrain can be used as a standalone, portable electric generator for remote locations or during natural disasters.

Bloodstone objectives are to develop mitigating technologies to reduce the risk of hypothermia, vibration, blood loss, and pressure wounds during air transportation of the injured war fighter.

We propose to perform customer discovery in Phase I to identify quantum grade single crystal diamond requirements for future Air Force quantum technologies with an aim to extend our state-of-the-art diamond synthesis process to demonstrate prototype quantum grade diamond in Phase II and to establish a domestic supply of quantum grade diamond in Phase III.

Wearable sensors permit the measurement of bio mechanical, physiological, and biochemical parameters relevant to assessing the health and wellness of individuals in a continuous and non-invasive manner. The ability to monitor core body temperature to mitigate illnesses manifesting from overexposure to the heat remains an unmet medical need. Current standard of care towards this front involves rect ...