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To improve performance of Army CFD codes on new HPC architectures using MIC co-processors, we propose the RIVULETS tool which uses hybrid algorithms and automatic tuning to decrease CFD run-time and improve numerical performance. Existing CFD codes are parallelized using MPI, a highly effective approach for distributed architectures with large quantities of system memory and relatively simple seri ...

Vadum will develop a Ground Penetrating MIMO Vibrometer (GPMV) which utilizes a radio-acoustic Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) aperture to detect surface and buried explosive hazards. The sensor leverages common hardware to achieve three distinct modes of operation using low and high frequency bands for both the Acoustic Frequency (AF) in the acoustic transmitter and the Radio Frequency (RF) ...

DTRA is faced with the challenge of extracting and effectively utilizing information from a very large and diverse set of natural language and structured data sources. Current methods often lack contextualization and are generally noisy, shallow, patchy, and overly low-level. We will develop a unifying, general, and elegant solution to address this challenge, based on the overall Textual Rulelog a ...

Proposed is the development of an advanced solid state neutron spectrometer (NeuKopis) with directional resolve, building from prototype instruments that have demonstrated the art-of-the-possible. The intrinsic neutron detection efficiency of the refined

The U.S. Army seeks to support Mission Commander (MC) situational awareness (SA) and decision-making by developing 3D presentation software, fusing full-motion video (FMV) and related metadata into a unified, high-utility, display.Our Phase I shall combine information from multiple sensors to generate a single three-dimensional (i.e., 3D) visual representation of the battlefield using innovative p ...

Fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) is a commonly-used non-destructive evaluation (NDE) method for the detection of microscopic cracks.However, conventional FPI has serious limitations including the potential of hydrogen embrittlement, which can result in post-inspection damage to the parts being inspected.Additionally, small bores and tubes are very difficult to inspect using visual FPI method ...

Corvid Technologies proposes a high fidelity computational physics (HFCP) development approach to achieve the technology improvement goals sought by the U.S. Army and specifically PEO Aviation.Corvids established commercial multi-physics parallel solver Velodyne will be used to analyze highly resolved models using on-site computational facilities comprised of over 20,000 Intel processors. In Phase ...

The DoD desires prognostics and diagnostics tools to proactively address the degradation of microgrid equipment legacy infrastructure for installation energy. Specifically in this SBIR, the tools should be able to identify long-term generator and power distribution performance degradation.It is not cost-effective nor is the data available to develop physics-based performance models on the myriad o ...

CTW Development LLC (CTW), working with Infoscitex Corporation (ISI), proposes to carry out an Army Phase I SBIR project (A16-060): Visual and Physical Footprint Reduction of Parachutes on the Ground.The research will evaluate three specific approaches to solving the problem.Bringing the parachute quickly to the ground.Rapid degradation of the parachute fabric structure once on the ground.Making t ...

Vadum will develop a TRL 6 software module; Electronic Warfare Battle Damage Assessment Module (EW-BDA). The module will begin integration into the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) under development by Product Manager Electronic Warfare (PM EW) and Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS). Phase II integration will culminate with testing and demonstration of the module with ...