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We propose to develop and deliver a system that combines audio transcription and translation tools with natural language processing capabilities, such that actionable information can be automatically extracted from foreign audio files with high accuracy and acceptable performance. Our solution will leverage our experience and expertise in noise reduction, speech enhancement, neural network trainin ...

Hook and loop closures in Army uniforms have been identified as the critical sources of leaks in protective clothing/equipment, which limits the overall protective capability of the ensemble. We demonstrated during Phase I of this project that we can design and fabricate hybrid closure systems which incorporate areas of microfiber adhesive arrays inspired by the foot-hairs found on geckos which ha ...

Elevated levels of human butyrylcholinesterase (hBuChE) confer protection from chemical warfare nerve agents and other organophosphorous chemicals. As a prophylactic, the key to enabling this protection is the ability to maintain elevated concentrations of hBuChE in the plasma for days or weeks. Thus far, plasma-derived hBuChE and PEGylated recombinant forms of BuChE (rBuChE) have been tested in ...

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a common result of military engagements and training. One of the most difficult issues in treating mTBI is diagnosing the presence of mTBI and evaluating its severity. Studies have shown that balance disorders are a common symptom of mTBI and can occur in up to 95% of individuals. Existing types of balance testing are not adequate to assess a vestibular disor ...

Permethrin content in the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) decreases during active field duty, potentially exposing Marines to disease-carrying insects. Chemical based tests are currently impossible to perform in-situ under field condition, requiring consumables, bulky equipment, and a long test time. Under this effort, Nokomis will develop a handheld permethrin detection device that us ...

KCF will develop and prove the feasibility of a new powered orthotic device that will assist patients by using KCF?s actuator technologies to provide apply forces with the fingers, providing the hand strength to complete day-to-day tasks while muscles are recovering. The device will also act as a rehabilitation tool, using KCF?s wireless monitoring capabilities to track the patient?s progress for ...

MaxPower incorporated is dedicated to the continued development of a high power battery utilizing a novel cell design coupled with a rate capable cathode formulation based upon a primary Lithium/Vanadium Pentoxide chemistry. Originally developed as a safe alternative to the 42 cell, Li/SO2 battery under SBIR Topic N092-110, Maxpower has matured this technology from laboratory scale cells through t ...

""The objective will be to develop and evaluate a low cost, light weight armor package that will have reduced visual signature while offering high protection against threats for Non Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCV). UDC will conduct design studies to determine the maximum thickness, weight and geometry, visual signature of the armor package. The ballistic testing will be performed with 50 calib ...

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) proposes to develop an innovative cargo floor of Aluminum Isogrid construction that maintains durability while cutting the weight by a third from 1500lb to 1030lb. This design cuts floor panel numbers from 54 to 24, resulting in reduced maintenance labor. The design allows a multitude of customization opportunities to be chosen at the discretion of the US milit ...

A new generation of atomic magnetometers are now becoming available that feature high performance in a package more than an order of magnitude smaller than the systems they replace. The development effort for such small, low-cost sensors has been focused on their implementation on small, disposable UAV platforms that are purpose built for magnetic sensing. The proposed project is designed to bring ...