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The Phase I project showed that novel urethane-functional (NUF) resins could be produced that were free of isocyanates and very useful for one-component, ambient-cured (OCAC) coatings. Resins for OCAC coatings, which are expected to be valued at $5.7 billion by 2019, are used to produce a variety of coatings including oil-based paints, wood stains, varnishes, and aerosol paints._x000D_ Phase I re ...

As recent crises in Flint, Michigan and Washington D.C. have demonstrated, elevated lead levels (ELL’s) can very suddenly and unexpectedly be introduced to water supplies through seemingly unrelated water system alterations. Ingestion of even trace amounts of lead can have detrimental permanent health effects, especially in children; the public is rightly concerned about lead content in the wate ...

An innovative loading stage design based on the principle of eccentric loading is proposed for mechanical testing of thin composites to impart precise mixtures uniaxial and bending stresses. In contrast to alternative designs, the mechanism is fully compatible with advanced experimental techniques such as three-dimensional digital image correlation (3D-DIC) strain measurements and in situ micro X- ...

ABSTRACT: The current procedures for ground based arena tests are time consuming and costly, while only producing a fraction of the desired data. In the current method, the device under test is surrounded by switch screens to record fragment impact time and bundles of foam insulation to capture fragments. Fragments must be recovered by hand to be weighed and measured, requiring weeks of labor. Thi ...

Sonalysts, Inc. proposes to research and develop a Common User Defined Operational Picture (UDOP) for the Enterprise Ground System (EGS) for satellite Command and Control (C2). We will research and analyze the human factors affecting operator function and performance across multiple satellite systems, and the common and unique aspects of space systems currently in use. We will develop logical cons ...

Electric orbit-raising offers significant advantages to GEO spacecraft users and operators. Electric propulsion decreases the required spacecraft fuel mass by as much as 90%, and enables the elimination of large tanks, thrusters, valves, and other propulsion subsystem components when a conventional hydrazine or bi-propellant system is not required. These optimizations can reduce the launch mass ...

High-definition fiber optic sensing will enable accurate, real-time 3D measurement of position, attitude, and surface deformation of test surfaces in the wind tunnel environment. Lunas position sensing cable measures its 3D position and orientation, d

Unwanted vibration of heavy, sting-mounted, cantilevered models is an ongoing issue for wind tunnel facilities. Unsteady flow generated on models can result in vibration and oscillation of the model support system. Such vibration can result in compromised

Expedition Technology and Applied Defense Solutions propose OPERA, a passive, distributed antenna array to achieve an autonomous, 24/7 LEO and GEO satellite RF tracking and fingerprinting capability for a recurring price less than $500K. A distributed ant

The Air Force has identified the need for an interactive and immersive trainer simulator environment that can support an array of instructional capabilities, accurately represent the cyber environment, and not only train cyber operators on current systems