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AbTech Corporation proposes to apply its unique Statistical Network ModelingTM technology to develop a non contact prognostic assessment tool that 1) acquires, processes, and analyzes electronic radiated signal data, 2) learns the expected characteristics and patterns of specific radiated signals measured from microelectronic semiconductor devices using AbTech's statistical network modeling techno ...

After 20 years in the Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) industry and 5 years of subcontractor experience in Low Cost Composite Weapons (LCCW) with the McDonnell Douglas Missile Systems Company, we concur that process repeatability, process controllability and uneven wet-out are major process drawbacks to a system that reduces weight and cost by 30 percent compared to metals. We propose to eliminate the ...

Essential Research, Inc. proposes to build a combustion-based thermophotovoltaic (TPV) electric generator using a fossil fuel driven combustor, a selective emitter, a filter, and a photovoltaic cell. The operating point of the heat source and selective emitter will be approximately 1700K. The moderate operating temperature was chosen to provide a system energy conversion efficiency of ...

There is a substantial body of evidence demonstrating that biofilms growing inside the water lines of dental units pose a significant risk as a source of infection. The problem has been recognized by practitioners, regulators, manufacturers, and the ADA, with the ADA proposing a set of guidelines for water quality that include a limit of 200 colony forming units per milliliter for the year 2000. ...

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It is difficult to exchange and use information between different office automation software tools. The user must spend excessive time learning and linking tools rather than doing the primary job. The proposed open framework expert system approach makes the technology of the tools transparent to the end user and allows the easy exchange and use of information from many databases, word processing, ...

Active noise reduction (ANR) headsets have found a market niche in the hearing protection industry, thereby validating the technology of active noise control for personal applications. This Phase I project will seek to extend the application of personal ANR systems to include specialized headphones which can successfully evaluate hearing acuity in typical clinical environments. To ensure a succe ...

The overall goal of the proposed effort is to develop and market a high technology, dual-use product in the form of a system to implement advanced Damage Tolerant Design technology in both military and commercial applications involving the use of high temperature polymeric matrix composites (PMCs). The product will directly and immediately benefit the IHPTET program. The development of the syste ...

THE OPPORTUNITY EXISTS TO EXTEND THE CAPABILITIES OF THE USAF ADVANCED DYNAMIC ANTHROPOMORPHIC MANIKIN (ADAM) WHICH HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSESS THE INFLUENCE OF HUMAN RESPONSES ON EJECTION SEAT PERFORMANCE. THE MORE REALISTIC ARTICULATIONS AND VERTICAL SPINAL RESPONSE OF ADAM CAN BE SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTATION TO ALLOW THE DEFINITION OF INJURY PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT CRITERIA. SIN ...

Fiber & Sensor Technologies (F&S), teaming with Virginia Tech, proposes to develop an adaptive control system for cure of thermoset resins during manufacture and repair of polymer matrix composites. Leveraging DOD-sponsored development of fiber optic cure monitor sensors, F&S will develop an embeddable "sensor string" by multi-plexing pressure, temperature, and viscosity sensors on a single optic ...