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PRESAGE is a robust computational tool that employs artificial neural network machine learning technologies to automate the analysis of extremely large sets of unstructured information. The PRESAGE solution takes a broad view of unstructured information analysis, learning correlations between on-the-ground threat risk and trends in sentiment, themes, and other textual features extracted from large ...

Asymmetric actors and the networks in which they operate are prominent components in the modern battlespace. While the United States has developed sophisticated data gathering capabilities and recent technological innovations have led to improved information fusion, massive volumes of data remain unused or under-used because the data cannot be converted into the information that the warfighter nee ...

Applied Nanotech, Inc. (ANI) proposes to develop a novel neutron generator based on electron impact ionization from a carbon nanotube (CNT) electron source. Our proposed approach is aimed at providing significant advantages for man-portable or UAV deployment. It will provide significant advantages over existing neutron or gamma-ray sources in terms of size, weight and power efficiency without co ...

This project will evaluate the feasibility of developing a system to convert an existing, manned, non-mechanical, fly-by-wire (FBW) aircraft into a remotely-controlled, optionally-piloted vehicle (OPV). The capability to implement high-performance, tactical-envelope military aircraft as remotely-controlled testbeds is a critical capability for the military to enable low-risk development and operat ...

Through the application of advanced Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) technology, SensorTran proposes to develop a system solution for the Navy for thermal path measurement and monitoring along significant lengths of HST cables. Fiber optic-based sensors are immune from EMI, offer measurements at every point along the cable, and can be embedded in the cable itself – meaning the data source i ...

The United States Navy (USN) is seeking innovative, power dense bottoming cycles for use in conjunction with microturbines. We propose a transformative and innovative, solid-state heat engine, the Johnson Thermoelectric Energy Converter (JTEC, US Patent 7,160,839) as an efficient power generator for advanced waste heat recovery for electricity generation. The JTEC technology was given a 2008 Break ...

Area-I, Incorporated, and Pennsylvania State University will combine an innovative real-time technique for estimating local airmass motion, a multi-objective guidance strategy, and a state-of-the-art adaptive control architecture to develop a Reactive Controller for Harvesting Gust Energy (RECHARGE). The RECHARGE system will utilize a compact yet capable suite of sensors and flight-proven computin ...

In Phase I, GeneXpress Informatics (GXI) and Dr. James P. Chambers of the University of Texas at San Antonio proposed to develop biological obscurants for battlefield applications based on the use of bacteriochlorophylls. Upon completion and presentation of results to MARCORSYSCOM, GXI and Chambers provided the necessary technical proof-of-concept for the Phase II deployment of a biological based ...

Magnetic components are the greatest source of design problems and failure in switching power supplies. New component integration technologies and higher performance materials sets are needed to develop high efficiency, high power density, fast transient response DC-to-DC converters that support high peak power, and high average power loads for next-generation air-cooled active array radar systems ...

Applied Optical Systems (AOS) has a design concept for a family of “DENSE-HIGH TEMP FIBER INTERFACE” fiber feed-throughs, compatible with the Small Form Factor SFF Opto-Electronic packages. The feed-throughs are both un-connectorized and connectorized. These feed-through will provide a 250 micron pitch while attaining a > 10^-9 Hermitic seal and withstand temperatures greater than 225C. In add ...