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This proposal describes the implementation of improved processes for inspection of micro-electronic assemblies based upon integration and fusion of data from different sensor modalities. Initially the project will be targeted on developing a system that combines data from a CCD camera operating with visible light, a micro focus X-rays imaging system, and a laser based pointrange sensor. Although ...

This project will analyze and select promising materials and designs to be used in the plumes of tactical solid rocket motors for missile steering and control. The emphasis is on high-performance refractory materials and compatibility of material systems. The control fins experience severe thermal and severe particulate erosion environments. Missile controllability requires fins with minimal er ...

The objective of the proposed program is to develop, demonstrate and validate a three-dimensional, time-dependent, compressible Navier-Stokes program for predicting dynamic stall. The foundation of the program is an existing 3-D program that has been developed under prior SBIR funding for retreating-blade dynamic stall on modern high-performance helicopter rotors. The program will be improved in ...

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Infrared Solutions, Inc. (ISI), with assistance from its subcontractor, the Honeywell Technology Center (HTC), proposes a Phase I contract to design an uncooled bolometer staring infrared array and camera suitable for use in a home security system. The array will be a low-cost, reduced-complexity version of Honeywell's well-known silicon microbolometer array which was developed under the HIDAD pr ...

This proposal addresses the development of a compact, high-speed camera system that integrates a Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) solid-state imager and a Temporal Cellular Neural Network (TCNN) (using three-dimensional TC technology) to provide real-time image processing capability for scientific and engineering applications. The integrated CCD/TCNN camera provides high-speed image collection and proc ...

Our objective is to develop an innovative thermal management system for recovering waste heat from engines. The proposed system will tap the large quantities of waste hat from the intercooler of gas turbine engines and use a Rankine cycle to increase the power of core gas turbine, or to drive an electric generator to power auxiliary systems. The innovative aspect of this thermal management syste ...

We propose to develop an inexpensive, high performance closed-cycle cascade J-T cryocooler. The cryocooler will be based on a high pressure ratio, oil-free, metal diaphragm compressor. This innovative compressor will be compact, inexpensive and extremely reliable. The compressor can either be used with single-stage mixed-gas or multi-stage cascade cycles. For a single-stage mixed gas cryocoo ...

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This proposal is to examine the feasability of using biodegradable, injectable gels as drud delivery vehicle for a model analgesic drugf, Bupronophine, for the release and management of severe acute and chronic pain. We propose to develop a controlled release biodegradable, injectable gel formulation for Bupronorphine Hydrochloride (water soluble salt) and Bupronorphine base (water insoluble) tha ...