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A development program is proposed for a design automation software package that enables the generation of complex surfaces, with user defined or automated definition of point charge and hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties, using DNA origami as a presentation substrate. Building upon existing software for DNA origami design, this project will result in software able to optimize DNA staples and othe ...

Enzymatic fuel cells provide significant potential for increased energy density with low costs through the use of renewable fuel sources and biocatalysts. Their real-world application is primarily limited by 1) the lack of effective enzyme immobilization method to support efficient electron transfer from enzyme to the electrode surface, 2) low power density and 3) high overpotentials. Luna Innovat ...

Space Doc is a mobile, web-based STEM learning and medical training application set in a persistent world with a science fiction / science-fact context. You travel on a mission to Mars aboard a ship with 50+ team mates on a long journey with continual scenario dangers of every type that threaten mission success. You play as a first responder trainee and your team members are counting on you to hel ...

This Phase I SBIR project will examine methods to make maps of magnetic fields with both high spatial resolution and high sensitivity. The sensing element will be an NV doped diamond. Magnetic fields will be measured by electron spin resonance. The Phase I work will show that diffraction limited images can be obtained over a relatively wide field of view and will examine methods to enhance the sig ...

The objective of this program is to investigate, develop, and bring to market a robust and reliable probe technology that permits direct, in-situ measurement of devices and materials at frequencies up to 1 THz. Although such measurement capability currently does not exist, it is widely recognized as a critical need for the future development of terahertz devices. Recent advances in silicon microma ...

Seals currently used for rotorcraft gearbox drive systems suffer from a high failure rate. Seals must prevent lubricant from escaping while under operation. Several materials are available for the seals, including carbon, elastomer, and ceramic, and all must withstand extreme shaft speeds (5,000-13,000 RPM) and temperatures (500 degrees F). Carbon face seals, which are predominantly used in rotor ...

The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate the feasibility of developing novel air-to-air targeting algorithms that address many existing challenges based on state-of-the-art model-based engineering technologies. The concept being proposed is to use a software-based Targeting Algorithm Test Bed that supports plug-and-play tests of different targeting algorithms and effects, and automatically ...

JRM and DVC propose significant innovations around our powerful OSCRE architecture for rapid scene generation directly from raw terrain source data. OSCRE requires: high-resolution DEM data input, complete shape file/vector maps, and high-resolution satellite imagery. With these inputs, OSCRE supports OTF terrain tessellation/creation, 3D feature extrusion and model instantiation, material classif ...

PocketSonics Inc. proposes to develop an ultra-portable, highly integrated ultrasound device optimized for use by minimally trained users assessing and guiding resuscitation of combat casualties at the initial point-of-care. Current portable systems have limited battery life, cumbersome cables, and oftentimes require two hands or multiple personnel to operate. Furthermore, significant training is ...

The scope of this effort is to design, build a prototype of, and characterize the performance of, the GPU-based Real-time Integrated Deconfliction (GRID) system. The baseline Phase I includes the design of the overall system and the constituent algorithms required to calculate no-fire zones in real-time. The Phase I Option task is to implement a demonstrator prototype on GPU hardware in a stand- ...