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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 ...

Nanoscale, material sensitive, imaging techniques are critical for progress in many disciplines as we learn to master science and technology at the smallest dimensions — on the nanometer to atomic-scale. However, progress in both science and technology is becoming increasingly limited by the constraints of current imaging techniques and metrologies. Fortunately, by combining coherent extreme UV ...

We present the design of a small, portable, microwave cold atomic clock that meets the frequency stability requirement of < 8X10-13 at 1 s averaging time and < 3X10-15 for an averaging time of 1 day. The entire clock is about the size of a desktop computer 18.75 ” X 14.75 ” X 8.77 ” (47.6 cm X 37.5 cm X 22.3 cm) and weighs 30.5 kg. The clock can run on both 100-240 VAC as well as +24 VDC. St ...

The military combat eye protection (MCEP) program is designed to protect our soldiers' eyes from the external threats of fragmentation, electromagnetic radiation, wind, dust, sand, etc. and greatly improve both safety and operational effectiveness. However, the goggles and spectacles on the Military’s authorized protective eyewear list (APEL) are only effective if the soldier is wearing them. Fo ...

Developing secure software is notoriously difficult, partially evidenced by the increasing trend in vulnerabilities disclosed per year. While significant effort has gone into developing tools and automated test frameworks, human behavioral aspects of the software development process have remained relatively unexplored. These behavioral aspects, such as relying on inexperienced developers or prolon ...

The proposal discusses the possible implementation of the high power density high voltage unit that can satisfy technical requirements of the unit defined in the DARPA SBIR Topic# SB171-010 (Ultra-Compact Power Conditioning System for High Power RF Transmitters). Paper summarizes the results of the work that was performed by CPE during Phase I in 2017. The electrical design of all critical power s ...

A high performance low cost upper stage and demonstration of a low cost engine with a recurring cost of $1 million delivered cost.

Most military applications are heavily dependent on having robust positioning and require a back-up to GPS in the event that these signals are degraded, denied, or destroyed.In the case of DARPA's RadioMap program, its ability to command and control a heterogeneous sensor network and provide radio frequency (RF) situational awareness at a strategic and tactical level is contingent on the individua ...

In recent years, prosthetic design has made great progress implementing robotics to enhance prosthetic performance and amputee quality of life. With increased functionalities and the added weight of robotic arms, a better fitting and more comfortable socket to interface with the residual limb is needed. ADA Technologies, in collaboration with PPS and Lake Prosthetics proposes to continue the devel ...

THE PHASE I RESEARCH IS A FUNDAMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF SEMICONDUCTING TRANSITION METAL SILICIDES OF POTENTIAL UTILITY AS ACTIVE MATERIALS FOR ELECTRO-OPTIC INTERCONNECTS IN SILICONMICROELECTRONICS. THIN FILMS OF CRSI2, MNSI2, AND IRSI1.75 WILL BE PREPARED BY ION BEAM SPUTTER DEPOSITION OF THE METALS ONTO SINGLE CRYSTAL SILICON WAFERS, FOLLOWED BY FURNACE REACTION WITH THE ...