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The contractor has patented technology for a unique process that directly converts a two-dimensional acoustic disturbance, such as a wave front, into an intensity-mapped visible image in real-time without electronic circuitry; that is, it is a direct pressure gradient imager. The imager relies on the piezo-dichroic properties of a continuous layer of a dichroic material thin film that serves as bo ...

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DAMILIC and others have already demonstrated that EB cured composite structures have mechanical properties comparable to those of a standard thermally cured part. The objective of this Phase I program has is to demonstrate that standard, commercially available, resin transfer molding techniques can be combined with the high speed electron beam process to produce maritime structures and higher spe ...

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Naval Special Warfare is developing and testing equipment and tactics for neutralization of anti-invasion mines in the very shallow water maritime environment. The device proposed herein, an electromagnetic pulse mine countermeasure device, will enhance the capability of Naval Special Warfare to neutralize mines. The proposed device is expected to be effective against most, if not all, mine types, ...

The purpose of this proposed Phase I work is to develop a prototype Photovoltaic Electronics Case for equipment which has, molded into its structure, a photovoltaic power system capable of providing electrical power to the equipment contained within the case. The system would be able to provide at least enough power to trickle charge the battery powering the equipment, or if possible, sufficient p ...

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Current concepts of holographic and dye technology do not provide eye protection from lasers at unknown wavelength and in the spectral region from 400 - 900 nm. Recently it has been shown that fullerenes have excellent nonlinear optical properties and show the best limiting performance of all materials including response in the nanosecond range. This program will further investigate fullerenes ...

Molecular oxygen is the most critical participant in respiratory pr ocess. Adequate oxygen supply is essential for the survivals of all living species. Fast, reliable and real-time measurement of oxygen concentration (partial pressure) is of great importance in assessing the health status of a person/soldier and the timely caring of critically ill patients. Presently available oxygen sensors suf ...

There is a requirement for a seafloor mapping system that will provide high resolution imagery in very shallow water when rigidly mounted to a 24 foot boat that is advancing at up to 10 knots. In this Phase I effort we propose to determine the feasibility of meeting this requirement with a prototype multiple-ping chirp side-scan sonar to operate at high frequencies and high ping rates, where multi ...