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The objective of our Phase II work is to develop and demonstrate the Magnetic Underwater Mine (MAGNUM) confirmation sensor and associated integrated UUV sensor module. In the Phase I project, Sky Research and Geometrics explored the use of Micro-Fabricated Atomic Magnetometers (MFAM) technology to meet the Navy’s needs. The prospective MFAM sensor, data acquisition, and processing module have be ...

Area-I, Inc. and Penn State will continue the development and testing of our Reactive Controller for Harvesting Gust Energy (RECHARGE) for small UAS. The Phase I implementation has already undergone high-fidelity simulation-based testing. These tests demonstrated that the system can increase the range, endurance, and survivability of currently manufactured UAS. The RECHARGE system incorporates an ...

The AquaQuIPS multi-INT, ship track data fusion engine has shown exceptional performance during numerous Navy Exercises, including Trident Warrior 08 and Trident Warrior 09. AquaQuIPS finished as a Top Ten technology and has been chosen for an experiment to interdict self powered semi submersible (SPSS) contacts in TW-10. AquaQuIPS has been integrated into a large NAVSEA Program of Record five yea ...

Novana is developing an innovative nanocomposite based material with unique and significant anti-ballistic properties. This material can not only absorb high impact projectile piercing energy but it is also lighter and less expensive than traditional anti-ballistic materials. Contrary to the current practice of using expensive fabrics made of high strength fibers such as Kevlar, Spectra Shield or ...

Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) teamed with The Boeing Company Naval Weapons Systems (NWS) group proposes to develop the Harpoon Enhanced Target Selectivity Algorithm (HETSA) to optimize target selection in a Harpoon system using a track-while-scan radar. In particular, PRA will leverage its experience in an M-on-N algorithm developed for the U.S. Army under previous SBIR contracts to ...

Northwest UAV Propulsion Systems proposes using our purpose built heavy fuel engine designed and built in the USA for small unmanned aerial systems in the tier 2 & 3 class. We will be adding a lightweight ceramic material set combined with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and heavy fuel atomizer (IRAD Project) to create a lightweight engine for a SUAS or STUAS class UAVs. The Ceramic material set is ...

A major objective in the design of Navy missile systems is to protect its high value missile and ship assets and lives of personnel from an explosion of the missile due to threats during transportation and storage. The Navy is developing the advanced SM-6 missile, which is transported and stored in a canister and then installed and launched in a vertical launch system on borne ships. The canister ...

Current methods of growing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) of specific chirality yield mixtures of single-walled CNTs (SWNTs) with different structures and electronic properties, and methods to separate nanotubes by their electronic properties remain expensive and small-scale. Accordingly, synthesis today entails high capital and operating costs. A process is proposed that sidesteps the most difficult pro ...

The DoD spends over $1 Billion annually on disability payments attributed to hearing loss, yet this can be prevented. Research shows that with proper hearing protection a 19% reduction in hearing loss cases can be expected. Custom ear plugs force the user to wear the devices correctly and to retain hearing protection during activity, thus eliminating improper seating issues as the primary cause of ...

We will develop a novel hemostatic, antimicrobial, resorbable, nanofiber dressing utilizing proven hemorrhage control technology in combination with novel advanced technologies. The nanofiber dressing will be prepared using scaleable Nanospider™ electrospinning technology. Nanofiber Based Dressing Constructs (NBDCs) can be prepared to have physical and chemical attributes that closely resemble n ...