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We propose an Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter (AOTF) Spectropolarimetric Imaging System for Enhanced Standoff Chemical Detection at Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) wavelengths. This work entails development of suitable LWIR material, design of the LWIR AOTF, and design of the hyperspectral imaging sensor using a focal plane array. Currently, there is no technologically mature, commercially available mater ...

We propose to develop low cost Long Wavelength Infrared Focal Plane Arrays (LWIR FPAs) using colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) of mercury telluride (HgTe). In Phase I, QDs in the size range of 20-25nm (corresponding to cutoff wavelength of 8 to 12 microns) w...

A technology for continuous ionization of bio-aerosols and airborne particles to improve the effectiveness of its electrostatic collection was demonstrated in Phase I. We designed, fabricated and tested a 50 CFM device that uses direct induction charging...

In Phase I RANCOR successfully demonstrated an innovative enabling humidity control technology to provide very low humidity air to water sensitive, fully reusable CO2 adsorbents. The use of adsorbents enables complete reusability/rechargability and reduces the total heat load on the SCBA to the point where ice or other cooling systems will no longer be required. In Phase II Paragon will introduce ...

Although conventional cryptographic security mechanisms are essential to the overall problem of securing wireless networks, these techniques do not directly leverage the unique properties of the wireless domain to address security threats. In short, traditional approaches leave out the wireless aspect of the wireless network they aim to protect. The properties of the wireless medium are a powerful ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Advanced methods for wirelessly recharging batteries for implanted medical devices are needed The useful lifetime of most implants is constrained by the longevity of the power source The goal of this program is to implement the development of an UltraSound Electrical Recharging system USerTM within a clinically deployed gastric sphincter stimulation system ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant In this project we will develop a commercial resource for the automated analysis of brain anatomy based on MRI This product is based on the whole brain parcellation algorithm with the following unique features First it is based on a cutting edge multi atlas approach in which we will incorporate rich atlas resources from Dr Moriandapos s lab at the Johns ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Improvements in pre hospital trauma life support in the past years have led to impressive enhancement in patient survival These achievements have come as the result of improved equipment transport logistics assessment treatment protocols and training of personnel in all levels of the care chain from the point of injury to th hospital One of the areas th ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant In an effort to reduce the use of animals for toxicity testing companies have developed in vitro skin models or equivalents to replace the Draize skin irritation test This development has been further pushed by the European Union regulation that has prohibited the use of animals for collecting toxicological data on cosmetic ingredients that began Supply ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Alcohol misuse continues to pose a major burden for public health Screening and brief intervention for alcohol misuse in primary care settings has been recommended for decades and the evidence base supporting it in primary care is robust However many primary care providers do not intervene in alcohol misuse and those that do often fail to do so systematica ...