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Multi-point initiators used in modern explosive projectiles rely on high voltage capacitors which can deliver high power in a low inductance configuration. Current capacitors meeting the required performance specifications are based on dielectric ceramics in multi-layer configurations. These capacitors cost as much as $100 and have a volume of over 400 mm3. This translates to $200-400/J/cm3, conse ...

Non-lethal weapons incapacitate or repel with a low probability of fatality or permanent injury. Because of a global rise in asymmetric warfare, street riots, insurgency and mass demonstrations, use of NLWs has been increasing steadily. Rapid market growth combined with increasing wrongful death litigation has created an intensely competitive research and development effort to commercialize new an ...

As the frequency and severity of ocular injuries sustained in recent conflicts continues to increase, there is a significant need for advanced bandages to stabilize the wound site and preserve visual acuity. Projectile injuries from IEDs commonly result in open globe injuries with significant tissue loss that may require the application of a graft or bandage to close the wound and preserve globe f ...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a constant risk for soldiers in the military work and combat environment. From vehicle accidents to explosions, a soldier can experience TBI over a range of conditions with widely varying degrees of severity. While the diagnosis of moderate to severe TBI is usually straightforward, mild TBI events are hard to identify, diagnose, and monitor over time. ViGYAN is deve ...

The objective of this work is the development of a mathematical ontology for cyber events and entities. We use the qualifier mathematical to mean that in such an ontology, every type (or class) has a distinct mathematical interpretation to contrast it with many ontologies today that differ little from conventional data models or schemas. We will leverage such an ontology we developed for the DoD C ...

Technology for projectiles is rapidly advancing, including their fuzing and guidance technologies. Though wireless fuze setting technology based on radio frequencies (RF) has been around for some time, including new developments by Orbital ATK , optical programming methods, such as Rheinmetalls 40mm airburst ammunition, are being shown to be more advantageous for numerous reasons. Creative Microsy ...

Syntronics, LLC proposes the development of a simple and secure non-contact fuze setter that uses bi-directional optical data transmission coupled with either Near Field Magnetic Inductance (NFMI) or optical transfer to provide external power to the fuze - both approaches will be investigated. Bi-directional transfer of data in RS-232 format without randomization or other special processing on eit ...

In Army SBIR II Management Sciences, Inc. has developed the EdgeWare edge-enabled system for soldiers on the move equipped with Nett Warrior End User Devices. EdgeWare is game changing because it pulls delivery of important information to the combat soldier and reflectively pushes information from the combat soldier to commanders and other support organizations such as medical, logistic, and intel ...

Developing a safe and effective HIV vaccine remains the hope for controlling the global AIDS epidemic. Since HIV enters the body at mucosal surfaces, induction of immune response at these sites will be necessary as preventive approaches. Nasal administration has been shown to be the most effective route for mucosal immunization among others, and it can stimulate the immune responses locally and di ...

Swabs are routinely used by crime scene investigators and forensic scientists for the collection of a wide range of evidence types for later analysis. The swab device most commonly used is the sterile cotton swab due to its ease of use, low cost, and ability to collect a wide variety of biological materials on multiple substrates. However, standard cotton swabs are known for their low efficiency o ...