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Modern Model-Based Enterprise / Engineering (MBE) systems rely on freeform surfaces built as complex combinations of geometric primitives to define engineered objects. Unfortunately, the intersection of freeform surfaces in MBE applications results in highly approximated solutions, degrading models that cost billions annually by US industry to fix. Current technology limits the abilities of users ...

In this Phase I SBIR proposal, SandBox Semiconductor™ proposes to develop an Advanced Manufacturing and Material Measurements software tool called Weave ™ for accelerating and automating SEM image analysis for the semiconductor industry. During the development of a new manufacturing process line for a semiconductor device, tens of thousands of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images are take ...

In order to address various issues relating to digital element integration and execution for large-scale end-to-end capability evaluation of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. (KBSI) proposes to conduct research and development leading to the Integration, Verification &Validation for E2E Capability Evaluation for BMDS (INVICTUS) framework and supporting disc ...

Explosions and high-velocity impacts can create strain rates up to 106 s-1 in carbon-carbon composites (CCC). To simulate these events, first-principles codes require material models that are valid at these loading rates. Currently, the amount of test data, material models and material constants for this strain rate range is extremely limited, and an innovative and cost-effective laboratory test p ...

Sherlock provides a data mining solution that automates the discovery of correlations and causations between BMDS performance and critical factors within large amounts of missile defense simulation data. The future missile defense simulations will include digital simulations capable of generating orders of magnitude more data than can be handled by the current MDA Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL ...

In this effort we will develop a concept for the design of a high level assembly focused on radiation hardening a GPU for space based use. While our design minimizes size, weight, and power, its primary goal is GPU survival in missions in the inner Van Allen belt. We will perform modeling, simulations, and analysis of the critical elements of our design to quantify the amount of radiation received ...

This research will develop a 128x128 on 30 µm pixel pitch radiation hardened Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR) system for spaced-based long range imaging. This advanced LADAR system will be integrated with an InGaAsP-based linear-mode Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) optimized for 1.06 µm operation. Studies will be completed to optimize the APD structure for radiation hardness, achieving gains ...

Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) fired at the United States can be destroyed during their midcourse coast phase by an exo-atmospheric neutral beam of high velocity particles. Lynntech will determine the feasibility of modifying a TRL 5 magnetoplasma engine into a neutral beam emitter. Modification of the magnetic coil geometry and strength will be investigated to focus, collimate, and s ...

To meet the current and future power needs for space applications in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), high power and high energy storage technologies are necessary. Lithium-ion batteries have sufficient energy density to store energy in between solar charging, yet reduced performance at high rates of discharge and short cycle life. Ultracapacitors can operate efficiently at high rates of discharge, but lack ...

This program is significant in that it represents a leap forward in electron beam (Ebeam) processes as well as liquid propellant tank designs. Mainstream will demonstrate the technical feasibility of Ebeam additive manufacturing (AM) for upper-stage liquid propellant tanks with Mainstream’s EBEAM facility by fabricating test coupons and subscale prototype components from novel materials. We will ...