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ABSTRACT: The K-128 co-processor leverages insights from neuroscience to achieve superior performance. Unlike previous efforts along those lines, our approach is to create a software programmable co-processor that runs existing applications. One of the most salient characteristics of such a co-processor is its power efficiency: not just a few percent more efficient than a traditional processor, b ...

YTP will develop technology that provides a high performance, modular Li-ion battery with: redundant safety features, safer thin, metal case cell designs; fin/micro-channel thermal control system; and an evaporating fluid system that rapidly quenches failing cells to prevent thermal runaway and fratricide. The end goal of the proposal is making a lighter, longer lasting, less expensive, safer JSF ...

CRAFT Tech proposes the development of an innovative design optimization tool called"AeroRCS"which will simultaneously solve for both aerodynamic performance as well as electromagnetic reflectivity (Radar Cross Section). When operated in an automated environment, AeroRCS will intelligently"morph"and steer the shape to converge on an optimal solutions. AeroRCS will be demonstrated by developing ...

ABSTRACT: One of the key lessons learned from operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom is that Close Air Support (CAS) is assuming an increasingly important role for US military planners and field commanders. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) play a critical role across all Services in bringing air superiority to bear in engaging targets of opportunity in close proximity to friendly f ...

ABSTRACT: It is challenging for analysts and operators to maintain effective situational awareness for the task at hand in an environment of ubiquitous and seemingly unending data spanning text, video, and other mediums. Intuidex proposes research and development of a solution to this challenge that addresses two important analyst missions by supporting four common use cases. The innovation of ...

ABSTRACT: RJ Lee Group, Inc., in partnership with experts from Hamler Test and Analysis, Inc., and in collaboration with GE Aviation, proposes to develop a Decision Support Tool (DST) to model the cumulative effects on component service life by CMAS (calcium-magnesium-aluminum-silicon oxide) on jet engine components. Phase I will focus on the characterization of ingestible silica particles consis ...

ABSTRACT: The objective of the work proposed herein is to develop innovative physics-based models facilitating the accurate prediction of solid rocket propellant behavior with varying environmental boundary conditions. Our objective is to design and develop a theoretical framework for the integration of existing, state-of-the-art physics-based models, and the development of new physics-based ...

ABSTRACT: Carbon fiber reinforcements pre-impregnated with resin (prepregs) are growing as a base material for many aerospace products. As such, prepreg quality is ever important and a key quality metric is its level of impregnation (LOI). However, high tolerance of prepreg LOI is difficult for manufacturers to maintain and is further complicated as industry-wide standards do not exist for accura ...

ABSTRACT: Incomplete and inconsistent impregnation of fiber beds in composite material manufacture jeopardizes the performance of multiple aircraft platforms and substantially increases acquisition and sustainment costs for the Air Force. Current test methodologies are inadequate to address this problem as they cannot be conducted during manufacture, exhibit poor accuracy and repeatability, and ...

ABSTRACT: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project proposes to develop and demonstrate a test apparatus for determining the minimum hot surface ignition (HSI) temperature of flammable liquids. Flammable liquids leaking onto hot surfaces, such as those in an aircraft engine bay, present fire hazards. To properly assess and mitigate these hazards, an in depth knowledge of th ...