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A prototype GPS spoofer detection and localization network will be designed and simulated. GPS spoofing will be detected with a multi-layered set of defenses using a network of receiver-detectors (RD). Each RD will include a tactical data link that includes a GPS-independent time synchronization and relative ranging function. Each RD will detect spoofing by monitoring the GPS signals, GNS-INS Kalm ...

The overall goal for this effort is to develop a harsh military environment, low-latency optical transponder for integration into rotary aircraft optical networks. The transponder must be able to accept signals from a wide variety of legacy systems and transport these with

EMI vulnerability is a broad topic. This proposal focuses on one key element common to all advanced military devices - the energy storage element. While there has been extensive study on electronic devices, there has been little study of the effect of EMI on batteries or super-capacitors. If the battery destructs, it does not matter if the electronics survive. This study will determine the vulnera ...

The modern Military has an ever increasing need for power, in particular light weight portable power with high power densities and decreased deployed foot print. Currently packable panels are made from low efficiency light weight Amorphous Silicon or carbon fiber backed crystalline silicon. The weakness of the amorphous silicon technology resides in the power conversion efficiency (watts per unit ...

The objective of this Phase I SBIR program is to design and build a system that measures the strain of (or the force transferred through) the parachute riser fabric throughout a paratrooper jump. More specifically, a surface applied riser sensor shall provide a non-invasive mechanism to monitor the forces and resulting strain on risers during a jump. These sensors are comprised of NanoSonic’s pa ...

This Army Phase I SBIR program would develop high frequency, interchangeable multi-axis nanomembrane (NM) based pressure sensors and fiber optic based temperature sensors for ballistic systems, using SOI (Silicon on Insulator) NM techniques in combination with our fiber optic nanocomposite sensors. Such tailored-modulus (0.1 MPa to 5 GPa), conformal nanomembrane sensors with interchangeable fiber ...

The topic of vulnerabilities in machine learning system utilized in the cyber defense domain has not been sufficiently explored. Compared to the counterparts in other domains, the attacks to machine learning systems in the cyber defense domain are more complicated, dynamic and associated with higher cost. With recent deployment of machine learning systems for the network security applications, it ...

It is critical for soldiers and autonomous systems to quickly determine the origin of hostile fire events for well-informed and timely responses. However, there are capability gaps with current human-worn hostile-fire detection systems that rely on acoustics and muzzle flash. Kitware proposes PitViper, an autonomous helmet-mounted hostile-fire detection sensor system that tracks projectiles in fli ...

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), in collaboration with Science and Engineering Services, LLC (SES), proposes to develop a compact solid-state ultraviolet (UV) Raman sensor. The sensor is based on an SES-developed deep UV (234 nm) laser originating from the Laser UV Sources for Tactical, Efficient Raman (LUSTER) DARPA program and a wide field of view, high throughput PSI-developed spatial heterodyne i ...

Small arms fire is still one of the greatest threats to military personnel on the ground in theater of operation. While there are body worn sensors for detecting small arms fire, a helmet mounted system is an ideal platform for protecting dismounted personnel. Existing acoustic systems provide protection, but perform poorly in reverberant environments, such as urban spaces. A combination of acoust ...