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A progressive system development is proposed which uses Bayesian methodology for combined detect, track, localize, and classify. The core paradigm focuses on detection followed by various estimation schemes to extract information on contact type, track, and location from the detector. A rapid prototype development using the Generic Multipurpose Processor (GMP) will provide optimal detection ...

ALPHATECH proposes to design, develop, and demonstrate an integrated multi-source sensor simulation (MS3). It will be built upon a software infrastructure specifically designed for the integration of legacy software components. ALPHATECH will exercise theproposed architecture by integrating several existing simulation components through a well defined process that will adapt them for architectural ...

Technological advances such as advanced electronic classrooms, video tele-training, and web-based curricula offer flexibility for training not possible in traditional settings. Computer-supported training must be more than a simple digitization oftraining materials. Rather, training has to support engaged learning and leverage the full range of resources employed in classroom-based instruction, ...

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The overall goal of this project will be to develop an automated sampling and chemical analysis system that can be used for detecting trace concentration of explosives in marine environments. Such an analysis system can be integrated into a smallautonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and employed for the identification and mapping of unexploded ordnance in bodies of water. Phase I will involve the d ...

The Navy desires to reduce the weight of its current generation of metal structured aircraft ejection seats by 20 to 30 percent. KCI, with its team partner Northrop Grumman Corporation, will develop at least three differnt seat concepts during Phase I. Each alternative will investigate a particular cost, weight and performance corner of the ejection seat design envelop. Seats will be designed w ...

The Navy desires to model the cost and performance trades influencing composite material and manufacturing method selection. During Phase I, KaZaK Composites (KCI) will prepare a summary of factors influencing cost of composite aircraft and missile components. Ten different types of aircraft and missile structures will be analyzed in detail. Candidate materials, manufacturing methods and st ...

This proposal addresses the fabrication of a novel high-density Optical-readout Nonvolatile Ferroelectric Random Access memories (ONF-RAMs). The optical readout mechanism is very robust and has a fast access times of sub-nanoseconds. The proposed device is based on a recently discovered ferroelectric-semiconductor interface phenomenon, at Clemson University, which enables ferroelectric thin film t ...

Field observational programs coordinated under the Ocean.US program require a reliable,global coverage, cost-effective, and flexible method of returning data from remoteplatforms, including moorings, surface drifters, and ALACE and PALACE floats. Thepresent methods of doing this have many disadvantages: high costs, excessive latency,limited bandwidth, and limited geographic coverage.The PI propose ...

Antijam protection for GPS receivers can be provided in a cost-effective way by restricting the antenna reception to the upper hemisphere only, thereby eliminating the majority of intentional and unintentional jamming sources in either a war- fighting context or terrorist attack scenario. Competing schemes using null- steering antennas or receiver/processor improvements are not cost effective and ...