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We propose to develop a prototype of a novel spintronic spectrum analyzer using an array of nano-scale magnetic spin-torque detectors. The operation of the proposed spectrum analyzer is based on the recently discovered effects of spin-transfer torque and spin-diode effects in nano-scale magnetic multilayered elements, the fabrication of which became possible due to the recent advances in nano-fabr ...

Luna Innovations, teamed with North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) Non-Wovens Institute (NWI), will meet the Army’s need to develop a novel wash durable, flame resistant, non-woven textile. This practical system will provide military uniforms with excellent flame resistant (FR) protection at a lower manufacturing cost without compromising performance such as durability, repellency, and vec ...

Phase I effort will develop an innovative Exploitation of Discrete GPS interference for Enhanced navigation (EDGE) technology. EDGE uses existing antenna configurations and RF front-ends on a missile platform (or similar platforms) to detect and locate GPS interferers (jammers and spoofers). Localized interference sources are then exploited for navigation, targeting, and guidance. Common approache ...

Tactical situation awareness (SA) is critical for ensuring the Warfighters situational dominance, especially during combat. SA can improve security, survivability and optimize lethality. The object of this SBIR is to develop a dual-mode transducer (B-Tac) that provides both bone conduction (BC) sound transmission and vibrotactile cues. The merit of each technology alone has been shown to enhance p ...

Many injuries in the battlefield are being treated by non-medical personnel(e.g. 42% of tourniquet applications are applied by non-medical personnel). Unfortunately, most non-medical personnel are not provided with opportunities to practice medical skills in a high stress environment prior to completing them during live missions. This lack of practice of critical skills is related to a need to foc ...

Our service members deployed worldwide are at risk of exposures to local environmental and industrial toxicants which can potentially result in long-term adverse health effects. Understanding the impact of these exposures is critical for improved force protection and safeguarding individual soldier health. Capturing and classifying exposure data is essential for developing and implementing risk mi ...

Torsion bar systems are simple and rugged suspension solutions that have served the heavy combat vehicle community well for many decades.Although newer systems exist, they come at the expense of complexity and cost, a trade-off that, to date, the programs have been reluctant to accept.Corvid Technologies seeks to conceive, develop, and mature a simple torsion bar upgrade solution that extends the ...

In order to provide a best of both world solution to the Army which provides the simplicity, reliability and cost effectiveness of a torsion bar suspension system with the flexibility and adjustment of a more costly and complex HSU system, GS Engineering will develop an in-vehicle torsion bar adjustment device. Leveraging decades of military tracked vehicle suspension expertise and starting with t ...

Combat Lifesavers (CLS) and Combat Medics (68W) are the first responders of the battlefield, and their training and skill maintenance is extremely important to the military. Scenario-based training is limited in how casualties and wounds are presented to trainees, and the amount of hands-on experience that trainees can get in the schoolhouse. Typically wounds are created using simple moulage that ...

For dynamic protection of LWIR sensors from laser dazzler threats, Nanohmics, Inc., proposes to develop a thin, light-weight, electronically tunable notch filter based on microfabricated graphene-integrated metasurfaces. The optical filter can reject a specific narrow spectral line (“notch”) or multiple simultaneous notches. The metasurface comprises an engineered array of resonant microstruct ...