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A quality simulation which allows a user to simulate the acoustic emissions in a multi-source environment and then study the effects these conditions have on a set of acoustic sensors would be of great value. As acoustic sensors technology continues to advance with robust algorithms for detection, tracking and identification as well as high performance hardware providing real-time operation, thes ...

This project applies a combination of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Genetic Algorithms (GA), and CAD software to the problem of optimum armor design. Previous work for TACOM has established the efficacy of ANN/GA as applied to the problem of 1-D armor design. This new work will extend the concept to full 3-D vehicle geometries (CAD models). The CAD part of the code will handle the 3D data d ...

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The Ktech Team proposes a feasibility study of a fuel/air driven flux compression power unit (FCPU) for electric guns. Through variations of inductance gradients and through changes in scale, the proposed technology will be applicable to both electrothermal/chemical and electromagnetic guns. In the Phase 1 effort, we develop simulation models to predict the performance of the flux compression po ...

RAPID INITIATED PROPAGATION (RIP) IGNITORS PROVIDE MORE UNIFORM FLAME SPREADING THROUGH PROPELLANT BEDS THROUGH CYLINDRICAL WAVE EXPANSION ACCOMPANIED BY REDUCED EXPANSION EFFECTS ON THE PRESSURE PULSE. IMPROVEMENTS IN RIP IGNITOR PERFORMANCE ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH: INCREASES IN PRIMER CHARGE DENSITY, REDUCTION IN IGNITOR FREE VOLUME, BLENDS OF IGNITOR MATERIALS, AND USE OF HIGH EMISSIVITY SOLIDS. T ...

This exploratory development program is a study of existing means of attaching hardware to composite materials in general. Special attention for mounting racks, brackets, modular armor and other types of equipment and hardware on combat and tactical vehicle will be provided. These vehicles use all types and shapes of composite structure including: solid laminates, thin wall composites, pultrusion, ...

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Frog Embryo Teratogenesis Assay: Xenopus (FETAX) is a 96-h, whole-embryo bioassay designed to detect potential developmental toxicants. The primary goal of this research is to improve the predictability and increase the overall utility of FETAX as a screen for developmental toxicants that pose a hazard to human health. Since Xenopus laevis embryos lack mixed-fliriction oxidase metabolism (cytoch ...