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This Phase I project will demonstrate the feasibility of applying bipolar ionomer thin films as effective desalination elements in small lightweight, handheld, manual devices for the individual soldier to desalt seawater for drinking. Water is the most important compound for every living species. In the battlefield environment, clean, fresh water is generally very difficult to supply due to the ...

An important facet to a soldier's survivability depends on the clothing worn during combat and training exercises. Common fibers used in the textile industry, particularly nylons and polyesters, are flammable, produce toxic smoke and are potentially hazardous when worn soldiers. Flame retardant materials applied directly to these fibers may adversely alter the properties of the fabric and/or deg ...

This proposal describes a tri-band feed which can be used in rapid deployment, Super High Frequency (SHF) satellite communications termincal. The design provides tri-band capability through the use of coaxial waveguide, a concept which has been used with a high degree of success in other multi-band applications. Previous designs using coaxial waveguide architecture hace demonstrated high efficie ...

Proposed here is a method by which large area, thick sectioned, whisker and particulate reinforced, aluminum matrix composites may be produced for lightweight armor applications. The first objective of this work is to conduct preliminary process optimization producing reinforced specimens 6" by 6" by 1" thick. Aluminum alloys 5083 and 224.2 will be infiltrated into SiC whiskers, alumina particula ...

The objective of active suspension is to minimize passenger acceleration, suspension travel, and tire deflections. Although the work done in preview control for active suspension has advanced a great deal over the last 27 years since the pioneering work of Bender (1968), several important issues still need to be addressed. These are: 1. Saturation and rate limiting of actuator control inputs, w ...

Recent advances in the development of lightweight materials which possess high strength, are dimensionally stable over wide temperature ranges, and can be machined to optical tolerances offer the potential to reduce the complexity and cost of future infrared (IR) tolerances offer the potential to reduce the complexity and cost of future infrared (IR) seekers systems and other electro optical syste ...

KaZaK Composites Incorporated (KCI) has teamed with Northrop Grumman Corporation and Dastin Associates Company to develop and demonstrate technology and manufacturing prcesses for productio of composite rod with embedded fiber optics for smart structures appl.lications. During the course of Phase I, the program team will conduct laboratory studies of the basic properties of Fujikura PANDA Polariz ...

An opportunity exists for performance models to be integrated into a continuous data flow process receiving data from design tool output and providing results to wargames used for analysis. Design tool outputs an providing results to wargames used for analysis. Design processes specify shape, configuration, materials, function and other required design components to achieve a conceptualized capab ...

The Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) after-action review (AAR) system produces a standard set of statistical displays that trainers may use to debrief exercise participants. These displays are difficult to interpret and do not readily reveal to the player unit "WHAT happened" during the battle. If unit players are able to discern "WHAT happened", there are no correlating displays to provide ...

The problem: flexible bladder strong enough to hold fluid slurry pumping pressure, and the interconnect system that enables stacking at low cost. Most bladders available are fabricated from sheet fabrics with control porosity, and need seaming or welding to form the tubular shape desired, which reduces strength add cost, bulk and weight. The Opportunity: Either water or air can serve as pumpin ...