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The objective of this Phase II program is to implement, demonstrate and validate the computational techniques that were developed in Phase I that can be used for materials-damage based prognosis of gas turbine engine components and component assemblies. This approach will consist of a probabilistic multi-axial three-dimensional non-linear structural analysis method to enable the implementation of ...

This proposal presents the VAMAV system (Visual Awareness/Avoidance for a Micro Air Vehicle) for monocular visual collision detection and avoidance. Real time collision detection will be implemented using a time-to-collision approach based on area moment estimates of expansion from globally optimal image segmentation. This approach does not require explicit optical flow computations, and avoids n ...

Information dominance has become an essential component of military operations with tactical thinking focused on the ‘see first, understand first, act first, finish decisively’ principle. Of critical importance is the military’s ability to use its sensor resources in the most relevant and effective manner possible to maintain information dominance in modern, dynamic tactical situations. Beca ...

Magnesium aluminate (MgAl2O4) spinel is a material of interest for visible to mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) windows and domes that operate in demanding environments. However, spinel is not as strong as other materials, such as sapphire or ALON optical ceramic, which are currently used for such applications. In order to be acceptable for the most demanding of these applications, the strength of s ...

In the Phase I technical effort, Triton Systems Inc. (Triton), demonstrated a unique combination of composite manufacturing processes and constituent materials design that provides the opportunity to occupy an attractive performance price point between the two existing VME heatsink products, enabling serious consideration for avionics cooling applications. For the Phase II program, Triton propose ...

Weapons directed at enemy stores of chemical and biological agents can cause extreme collateral damage by venting live agents from broken containers into the surrounding area. This is severely hazardous for friendly forces, noncombatants, and the surrounding environment. An Agent Defeat weapon (such as HTIs) is specifically designed to cause substantial damage to the target, while minimizing coll ...

The SBIR Phase II proposal aims to develop a prototype of an ultra-sensitive long-wave infrared (LWIR) focal plane array (FPA) based on the Phase I feasibility investigation. LWIR FPA is of great importance in space object detection and tracking. Issues of existing HgCdTe (MCT) and InSb FPAs include: difficulties in material growth, non-uniformity, and cost. Quantum well infrared photodetectors (Q ...

In organizations such as the Air and Space Operations Center (AOC), team members collaboratively process information about time sensitive targets for prosecution in time constrained situations. To assure the highest degree of performance, operators undergo periodic training. Training effectiveness is maximized by providing performance measurement and feedback to operators, so they can learn from t ...

Phase I results have successfully demonstrated our active camouflage approach that is aimed at reducing the visibility of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) through controlling the appearance of the surface. Active camouflage will provide a major performance improvement for all classes of military UAVs, since they normally fly low and slow and are vulnerable to attack with simple weapons, especially fo ...

Building on the feasibility determination made in Phase 1 SatCon will demonstrate an application of prognostic control techniques for switching power converters utilizing emerging Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices, while using predictive modeling. Silicon Carbide is an emerging technology, that promises dramatic enhancements in size, weight, and reliability of power converters, and therefore si ...