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The objective of the current Phase II proposal is to develop methods for generating dynamically reconfigurable subaperture architectures for enhanced clutter/interference suppression and performing multiple tasks using distributed multi-sensor (MIMO) technology.  For the purpose of clutter nulling, transmitter adaptivity using smart subarray beamforming, together with adaptive interference  null ...

An innovative data collection and analysis approach is proposed to enable body mount magnetometers for space application. In order to achieve high accurate magnetic field measurement in space, the magnetometer has to be located in a âmagnetically cleanâ place, where the magnetic field from spacecraft is negligible. Usually, the magnetometers are placed on deployable booms, so that the field sens ...

The proposed study aims at accelerated development of Mo-Si-B-X (X=Ti, Zr, Hf, Re, Mn) alloys with an optimized balance of properties, via an approach of integrating thermodynamic modeling with experimental study.   On the basis of the Mo-Si-B-X (X=Ti, Zr, Hf) database developed in Phase I, a thermodynamic database of the Mo-Si-B-O-X (X=Ti, Zr, Hf, Re, Mn) system will be developed using the Calp ...

CompuTherm, LLC proposes a pilot project to develop a modeling tool that can be used to assess the durability of environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) for ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) under combustion environment. The modeling tool includes a thermodynamic database for the gas phase, a thermodynamic database for the silicate system (EBCs), and a computer software package that deals with thermo ...

Typical military networks consist of many types of devices and network links. The objective of this proposal is to develop a theoretical approach for network management in heterogeneous wireless network environments. The technical approach focuses on using distributed utility optimization adapted for wireless networks. Particular challenges imposed by wireless networks are: user mobility and dy ...

DSPCon is developing a powerful, modular, expandable, open-standards addition of processing capability for Propulsion Health Management (PHM) that will increase the speed with which PHM decisions can be made by an order of magnitude over current Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) hardware and software. DSPCon’s goal for the Phase II effort is to develop, test, and demonstrate a p ...

TUI proposes to develop a Terminator Tape deorbit module that will utilize both aerodynamic drag enhancement and passive electrodynamic drag to enable spacecraft to comply with post-mission orbital lifetime restrictions while minimizing cost, mass, volume, and footprint impacts to the spacecraft.  At the completion of the satellites mission, this module will deploy a several-hundred meter length ...

This Phase I innovation research project will develop a fuel cell/battery hybrid system to power and store energy for micro-aerial vehicles (MAVs). The objective of this small business innovation research project is to develop a hybrid power system capable of powering MAVs for extended flight times as well as providing increased power for payload packages. Current battery technologies are unable ...

DOLCE Technologies, LLC, in collaboration with Professor Claire Gmachl’s research group at Princeton University, will develop and deliver an all solid-state, milliwatt-class Terahertz laser source. Upon completion of Phase II, devices will be available for distribution and use by the Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy communities where there is currently a lack of high-power, low-cost sources. ...

The European Union''s RoHS and WEE Directives mandated the elimination of the carcinogenic, hexavalent chromium coatings for metals, including magnesium and zinc-nickel plated substrates.  The purpose of this project is to find chemistry that will meet requirements of industry performance specifications and of the mandate.  METALAST intends to explore trivalent chromium in conjunction with two o ...