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Metron, Inc. and Portland State University propose to design, develop, test and demonstrate algorithms that fuse heterogeneous sensor data at an information theoretic level and process these data as detection and tracking algorithms that can identify when new events or targets emerge that are not currently modeled. These algorithms have the potential to provide dramatic improvements in the capabil ...

ABSTRACT: The purpose of the SBIR topic is to develop and demonstrate an aircrew simulator/game that allows training in a high-fidelity environment, complete with configurable and reportable performance metrics and data gathering. The solution will need to include the ability for trainers to design and distribute scenario and training material with turn-key efficiency.Progeny Systems will develop ...

The objective of this effort is to devise a risk management strategy and technology solution to automatically collect and centrally store data that is generated on what are now non-networked collections of automated test equipment (ATE).The solution concept proposed provides for meeting information assurance (IA) and cybersecurity needs.More specifically, the proposed effort will produce (i) a met ...

The AF seeks cryo-vacuum Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) system for use as a narrow-line infrared source for imaging sensor responsivity measurement characterization in space simulation test facilities. MicroXact Inc. proposes to develop a compact, portable, easily maintainable and upgradable by end user closed cycle refrigerator (CCR)-based FTS that will provide DoD, NASA and commercial user ...

ABSTRACT: The unmanned aircraft system (UAS) industry has been working towards integration in the national airspace system (NAS).The work proposed facilitates unmanned systems to co-exist with normal air traffic without major modification to the current and planned infrastructure.The Department of Defense has emphasized not only the NAS integration requirement through their Unmanned Aircraft Syste ...

Counterfeit and subversively modified electronic components represent a substantial threat to Department of Defense (DoD) systems.Several reports indicate that various types of counterfeits cost the US billions of dollars annually and over 11,000 jobs.In Phase I TRI/Austins team proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of discerning aged, recycled and remarked components from new, authentic parts.I ...

ABSTRACT: Many soldier-worn military assets depend on power provided by rechargeable batteries. Improvements to system capabilities come with requisite increases in power and energy consumption. As such, improvements to rechargeable power systems are needed to meet these growing demands. For optimal mission capability, requirements for additional power systems come against weight and mounting spac ...

ABSTRACT: Electric wires and cables constitute by far the largest weight portion of aircraft electrical power systems, as well as a large fraction of the entire aircraft weight. For example, a modern transport aircraft contains over 200 miles of wire, and an F-22 aircraft has about 20 miles of wiring. The increased emphasis and reliance on fly-by-wire technology and avionics for modern aircraft ha ...

Ascendant Engineering Solutions (AES) proposes to develop a Multi-Axis Stabilized Coude Path Gimbal (CoPaG) incorporating an off-gimbal Laser Designator (LD) and / or Laser Jammer (LJ) and / or Laser Rangefinder (LRF). AES will leverage its experience developing multi-axis gimbal products including precision laser coude path optics to provide a low-risk design ready for transition into a form-fit- ...

Luna will team with Dr. Russell Green of Virginia Tech to develop a system that rapidly, and with minimal acoustic emission, assesses the load bearing capability of candidate airfield ground. Based on Lunas distributed fiber optic sensing technology, and leveraging recent developments in data acquisition hardware miniaturization, the proposed system will be compact, easily portable, and battery-po ...