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This work details the proposed single antenna eigen decomposition (SAED) algorithm to providing anti-jam protection to single antenna GPS users. The focus of this work was for dismounted soldiers and small size platforms which cannot use more common anti-jam technology, e.g. CRPA antennas, to position in the presence of radio frequency interference. The process in which the proposed algorithm remo ...

The Department of Defense desires to develop and produce a reliable turbocharger for an aviation compression-ignition engine with a maximum power of 180 hp at sea level which additionally provides 60% of maximum sea level power at 30,000 ft. The challenge is to reliably provide adequate manifold pressure to achieve the desired power at altitude. Diesel engines with existing standard turbocharger t ...

This research develops an algorithm capable of reliable target classification for a wide range of targets, including, but not limited to, Rockets, Artillery and Mortars (RAM); Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); and cruise missiles. For defensive High Energy Laser (HEL) missions, the engagement timeline can be very short. Thus, it is highly desirable to have a robust target classification system that ...

Through a collaboration, Monte Sano Research Corporation and Southern Research have recently developed a novel, low-cost signal source for spread spectrum radar and communications systems. This source is capable of producing broadband signals using a printed circuit board and inexpensive (

The goal of the project is to develop and demonstrate a plug-and-play (PnP) platform based on online neural network (NN) learning and modeling for real-time monitoring, prognostics, and control of mechanical systems. In Phase I, key technology elements of real-time HUMS data analysis including “around-theclock” NN learning, feature selection, model predictive control, and embedded computing pl ...

Avilution proposes to further enhance its commercially available eXtensible Flight System (XFS) to provide a FACE™ 3.0 aligned Transport Service (TS) supporting the capture, display and use of data from multiple engine Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) and similar systems. Avilution already provides a software platform for the creation of avionics solutions which leverages a compact ...

Research conducted in Phase I identified a range of data sources providing vehicle related information to consumers shopping around or interested in knowing more about vehicles. Majority of the commercial data sources focused on vehicle features, new/used/CPO pricing, and vehicles listings. Such data sources lacked safety as their central focus, which is a concern for U.S. Department of Transporta ...

Previous efforts have demonstrated that targeted observations of tropical storms by UAS can provide extremely valuable data sets for improving forecasts and models, but are also difficult to obtain. A number of obstacles including regulations and the distance required to intercept evolving storms have limited the number of land based flights. The use of airborne deployed UAS have recently overcome ...

This project will develop and demonstrate an inexpensive and portable calibration system for low-cost aerosol sensors. Current calibration methods are cost prohibitive and lack generalizability from one location (or season) to the next, making them impractical for implementation. Access Sensor Technologies (AST) proposes to improve and validate a solar powered aerosol reference calibrator (SPARC) ...

Pulse voltammetry techniques, coupled with model-based analysis tools, provide a number of advantages for quantitative analysis of electrochemically active materials that govern the performance of batteries and fuel cells. In prior Phase I and II research, CFD Research developed and validated computational models in software that reads voltammogram data from laboratory instruments; predicts the re ...