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Applied Radar Inc. proposes the development of active MMIC-based circulators in order to achieve high isolation between transmit and receive paths for simultaneous transmit and receive (STAR) phased-array radar system architectures. This technology will enable increased persistence in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems and allow multiple simultaneous radar modes including ...

A new concept of ballistically deployed sensors that form an ad hoc network for uplinking data to the user will meet a critical need for a method of projecting situational awareness into high-risk or inaccessible locations. This new method of obtaining tactical intelligence puts extraordinary demands on the sensors and especially on imaging sensors: The requirements for extreme ruggedness and si ...

The proposed program will extend the CostVision technology, cost, and capacity software platform to support the needs of low-volume microfabrication. In particular, we will 1) build and demonstrate the feasibility of semiconductor technology-process models for trade-off analysis, 2) develop cost and capacity allocation methods that are flexible and leverage the CAM-I capacity model, 3) integrat ...

This program is directed towards developing catalytic membrane reactors for promoting the spontaneous conversion of logistic fuels to a gaseous feedstock compatible for subsequent introduction into the anode compartment of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). These membranes behave as short circuited electrochemical cells with both ionic and electronic transport proceeding through the membrane bulk. ...

The challenge of transferring VHF FOPEN technology to small tactical platforms lies in achieving adequate antenna characteristics within the allowable size, weight, and mechanical constraints. FIRST RF has developed during Phase I a simple, novel approach to meeting the tough performance requirements. The key elements of the FIRST RF innovative design include: innovative broadband beamforming con ...

The DoD has numerous space sensor and communications systems that are baselined for high altitude airships (HAA). These systems require continuous power for maintaining airship position and operating the sensor and communications systems. Because of the on-station time periods of the HAA of up to one year, on board stored fuel is not a feasible option for providing power to the HAA. Therefore, ...

The objective of this Phase I is to demonstrate the use of Reactive Nanoparticles (RNP) for the decontamination/sterilization of biological agents and their mimics. Recent studies have shown that RNPs are very effective for chemical agent decontamination at ambient or higher temperature. Examples include paraoxon, VX, half mustard and HD. RNPs themselves are generally made of non-toxic magnesiu ...

The project defines a method to implement a Glass Turret Visualization System for military platforms which cannot provide a full panoramic outside view to their crews. A preliminary design of a brass board prototype for a Phase II demonstration is defined. Requirements for the prototype are based on the tactics and doctrine of a Tank Platoon, and assumes a tank commander or platoon leader as its ...

This SBIR Phase I project will investigate the feasibility of an improved control strategy for piezoelectric positioners used in scanned-probe microscopes (SPMs) to increase their speed and reliability for nanocharacterization. Rapid nanocharacterization requires fast motion of the scanned piezo probe with sub-Angstrom vertical resolution and with frequent rapid changes in its axial position. Se ...

Porous inorganic membranes have been traditionally used in microfiltration and ultrafiltration, and with the recent development of Angstrom scale porous materials, have received increased attention for gas separations. The high temperature and chemical stability of porous inorganic membranes are well known. In addition, they generally have fluxes that are several orders magnitude higher than pol ...