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The prototype for this Phase II SBIR fundamentally provides a way to assure that objectives will be reached given sufficient resources.  This assurance comes from numerous sources.  First, an on-time application provides the means to schedule and dispatch computing resources such that system priorities will be observed.  Second, using a Linda spaces framework provides the means to avoid latenci ...

In this project we propose to develop an end-to-end high performance system for cross document entity consolidation. The problems tackled are person name disambiguation, personal alias detection as well as location name disambiguation. Performance on alias detection is proposed to be enhanced by using the results of entity consolidation in a second pass. Flexibility to configure and use additio ...

ABSTRACT: Corrosion under multi-layer structures is a significant problem for the Air Force. The ability to detect this corrosion rapidly over a large area is also very important. The Magneto-Optic Imager (MOI) is an eddy current visualization tool that has been accepted in the market and has demonstrated the ability to rapidly inspect large areas. The principle application of the MOI within t ...

In an information-rich environment, the possibility of enhancing the decision-making processes and outcomes is closely tied to the proper and timely management and analysis of information. In a team decision making environment coopertion, communication, collaboration, shared situational awareness and mental models become critical parameters for success. Computer technology, hardware and software ...

The goal of the proposed effort is to develop a collaboration environment to support real time collaborative activities and distributed synchronous work space and object manipulation across a wide range of heterogeneous platforms. The proposed virtual collaboration environment (VCE) incorporates the collaboration capabilities into distributed inter module interactions, communications, media format ...

ORBITEC proposes to continue the development of high-performance fuels to replace monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) and other storable fuels for in-space propulsion applications. Compounds from various chemical families were proposed in Phase I to address these needs. These families of compounds have greater heats of formation, lower volatility, and lower toxicity than MMH. Their reduced vapor pressur ...

This Phase II project will develop lightweight, wide bandwidth, and affordable antenna technologies by integrating VHF (30-300 MHz) / UHF (300-512 MHz) communications antenna and GPS L1/L2 band (1.575/1.227 GHz) antenna into the UAV structure to provide multiband, 360-degree coverage without significant impact on aerodynamics, and designed to occupy the smallest practical surface area at the lowes ...

The highly directional properties of lasers makes them effective weapons when they are directed at the human retina or other sensitive detectors. Lasers are becoming increasingly more reliable, smaller and of lower cost. The recent introduction of practical low-cost tunable lasers circumvents any simple effort to obtain protection by using simple filters. The proposed polymers will contain one ...

A new complementary approach is proposed to identify, characterize and integrate high temperature materials into harsh environment diagnostic systems. Program partner URI will sputter candidate conductive oxides with continuously varying levels of doping. Test specimens will be fabricated and systematically assessed using combinatorial synthesis to determine which exhibit the most favorable charac ...

The US military must provide the right information to its warfighters in a timely manner. This must be done securely, to a large variety of mobile devices across different networks, in different formats, and using multiple protocols. Mobile devices should be used to receive information from the network, gather data, and send it to the network. The commercial products for these purposes do not mee ...