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There was a time when the calculated probability that a Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) spacecraft might be struck by space debris was relatively small. Today that is not the case. With the quantity of debris presently in orbit, a spacecraft remaining in LEO for any appreciable length of time will be struck by space debris, most likely several times. At best the impact will simply puncture a non-essen ...

Soldiers have been called upon to function in progressively more complex and hostile environments resulting, in many cases, in unnecessary loss of lives. While dismounted urban operations have incorporated many new technologies, the need to collect, collate, and convey information effectively in these applications exceeds the state of the art in information technology. The problem is getting tha ...

This proposal intends to show a systematic approach to modeling information flow in existing command and control (C2) centers. Using modeling and simulation, information processing bottlenecks will be exposed. Exploration of those bottlenecks and the development of mitigation strategies will allow for increased information flow. Increased information flow will result in more efficient decision ...

Cellular Materials International, Inc. (CMI) proposes to develop and manufacture a prototype structural panel for testing and further optimization incorporating multifunctional features with structural stability at elevated temperature, thermal protection, and addressable magnetic elements. Local magnetic fields can be tailored to control the flow in the conductive boundary layer; control may be u ...

ObjectVideo and Prof. Jianbo Shi from the University of Pennsylvania are pleased to submit this Phase II proposal for DARPAs Surveillance at Night Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, involving the creation of techniques and technologies intended to solve problems experienced by real-world intelligent, automated CCTV systems in low- or no-light scenarios. In addition to technology c ...

Face Electronics, LC proposes to design an innovative high power density, radiation-resistant, space-qualified, DC-DC converter module using Face's proprietary technology. This technology includes a new high power density piezoelectric transformer, Transoner?, which is designed to replace the conventional magnetic technology. Transoner is smaller, weighs less and significantly reduces magnetic int ...

Advanced data types for simulation of discrete and continuum dynamics in complex 3D geometries are proposed. These data types form the basis of a model-development environment, MulPhys, based on 3D libraries for manipulation of geometrical primitives, object-oriented multi-domain modeling paradigm, continuum solvers on unstructured meshes, and discrete particle solvers. The numerical scheme ...

This SBIR program would develop a process for the integration of electrically networked sensors and actuators with physically large composite military structures and platforms. NanoSonic would use its patented electrostatic self-assembly (ESA) process to form elastomeric, electrically conductive patterned interconnects in free-standing plies to allow the interfacing of multiple distributed sensor ...

A critical initiative within the Department of Defense is the migration to a network centric approach to warfare. This philosophy involves improving situational awareness within the Command Center by maximizing the utility and valid application of data via a construct of information flows and decision dependencies. This project illustrates the application of a network centric approach to C2 cent ...

As sensor technology advances to where sensor system size has shrunk and cost has lowered, it becomes apparent that these systems can be applied in many more military situations, including attacks by individuals from hostile forces. The proliferation of sensor systems, however, calls for more discriminatory and specific evaluation of these systems. A useful tool in the evaluation of sensor systems ...