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Combustion chemistry has a key role in the design of low emission and high speed propulsion. The knowledge of the chemistry of relevant practical fuels has reached the point where design problems can in principle be addressed from a rigorous scientific perspective. However, the introduction of detailed chemical reaction mechanisms into complex design computations is not practical at the presen ...

Physically accurate, real-time image synthesis is critical for hardware-in-the-loop testing of advanced seeker systems. A major challenge is accurate rendering of gaseous and particulate volumes such as aircraft exhaust plumes and contrails. To advance the U.S. Air Force capabilities in this area, development of a generalized method other will compute and inject volume-based flow field imagery i ...

A unique, innovative concept is proposed to suppress fires, which does not involve the use of any deleterious material whatever. This concept, when developed into a portable device used in accordance with a protocol to be developed as part of the proposed program, results in an increase in the ignition delay time of hydrocarbon-based flames by many orders-of-magnitude, effectively self-extinguish ...

A material which is stronger than conventional aluminum, less permeable to liquid hydrogen than polymer matrix composites (PMCs), less flammable that PMCs in the presence of liquid oxygen, and can be made into large, complex shapes without an autoclave, would have a significant advantage over current cryogenic tank materials. Touchstone Research Laboratory proposes its ...

To aid the USAF in meeting it's IHPTET maintenance cost reduction goals, Stress Technology Incorporated proposes a probabilistic engineering, risk-based economic assessment tool for analyzing maintenance cost reduction. The software tool will integrate state-of-the-art probabilistic engineering analysis, maintenance cost models, and an NPV-based (Net Present Value) economic assessment to assess ho ...

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The objective of this SBIR proposal is to develop a digitally tunable diode laser capable of fast switching over a predefined set of spectral lines of desired wavelengths. An important application for such a laser is in optical spectroscopy for chemical sensing where the availability of several wavelengths that can be varied can significantly enhance the selectivity and sensitivity of the instrum ...

Stress Technology Incorporated proposes a Probabilistic Diagnostic and Prognostic System (ProDaPS) capable of probabilistic assessment of engine sensor signals, mechnanical and performance diagnostics, and critical component prognostics. The ProDaPS system will perform real-time risk assessment of engine performance and mechanical faults so that catastrophic engine failures can be avoided. Also, ...

The main objectives of this project are: 1) the development and investigation of novel nanostructures and low dimensional systems to substantially increase storage capacities; and 2) the development of new advanced technological materials for ultimately small digital and analogous devices and functional elements. The technology of fabrication of cluster-containing thin films and polymer matrix a ...

This proposal addresses the primary signal processing issues associated with the performance improvement and data interpretation of sensors used for through-the-wall surveillance (TWS) applications. A number of technologies are currently under development for TWS, and use of the appropriate signal processing techniques will be key to the success of such sensors in practical applications. It is p ...