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The goal of the proposed STTP is to improve the Jam Beam Radiometer capability in the TAPS System to provide enhanced characterization of missile warning systems during testing against simulated SAM and AAM. The resulting radiometer and gimbal system will improve the current live fire testing process by providing enhanced JBR capability, which will significantly enhance the TAPS testing scenario c ...

Global Engineering and Materials, Inc. (GEM) along with its team member, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University, propose to develop a micro-macro coupling tool for simulation of thermal-mechanical response and multi-mode failure progression in selected polymer matrix composites under drilling. A rational approach based on a micro-scale model is developed to cha ...

An integrated multi-physics modeling tool will be developed to virtually predict process-induced defects, dimensional change, and performance variations through a coupled infusion-cure modeling framework for low-cost composite parts manufactured via Infusion Molding. This project will leverage the existing high-fidelity infusion and residual stress codes developed by the University of Connecticut ...

This research will develop a 64x64 on 20 µm pixel pitch Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR) system for targeting and reconnaissance capabilities. This advanced LADAR system will be integrated with an Multi Quantum Well (MQW) detector structure integrated with a linear-mode Avalanche Photodiode (APDs) structure optimized for 2.04 µm operation but capable of imaging from 1.1 to 2.4 µm . Stu ...

In response to the AF182-111 SBIR solicitation (“V-Band Solid-State Power Amplifiers for SATCOM Downlinks�), MaXentric proposes AEROSTAR (“Amplifier for Efficient, Reliable, V-Band Operation in Space, Temperature-Variant, And high Radiation environments�) to provide linear and high efficiency V-band solid state power amplifier for satellite communications. AEROSTAR operat ...

Linearizer Technology GOV LLC (LTGOV) proposes to produce a V-band (71-76 GHz) GaN solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) with the goals of a) a linear output power exceeding 30 watts, b) a linearity required for the efficient transmission of complex digital modulations such as 16QAM, and c) the highest possible power added efficiency (PAE) for use in space. LTGOV is a wholly owned affiliate of Linear ...

With the proliferation of anti-satellite weapons (ASat), traditional space sensors have become vulnerable due to their large size, heavy weight and expensive cost. Novel sensors are needed to reduce size, weight and cost to increase space system redundancy and resilience while maintaining or even enhancing performance compared with existing in-space sensors. Although extremely small, light in weig ...

Multi-Level (cross domain) Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Security (CS) are high priorities for commercial and military sectors. Formerly data security meant marking, filing, and tracking classified information. Today voice, chat, twitter, emails, and video media are added to the mix of information that must be protected. The DoD has mandated that information stored in media or transmitted v ...

Easy Aerial proposes to significantly improve perimeter security and situational awareness at AF bases or temporary tactical installations by using an effective, fully autonomous aerial monitoring solution performed with a small, lightweight quadcopter. Easy Aerial’s Smart Aerial Monitoring System (SAMS) is a fully autonomous “drone-in-a-box� security solution with two basic op ...

Mechanical Solutions, Inc. proposes to develop near-real-time capability for video vibration technology to the test cell environment at Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Based on commercially available VibVue motion amplified video technology, the intent is to adapt the solution to the test cell environment, providing a non-contact, wide-field vibration sensor that also presents vibration in ...