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Breakthroughs in hardware (thermal imagers, north finding/keeping, laser technology, etc.) have allowed the Marine Corps to combine the functions of a target locator, target designator and laser spot tracker in a single package: Future Targeting System (FTS). Intelligent use of this hardware and the data it provides can further reduce the size and weight of the system while improving performance. ...

To meet the Marine Corps' need for data integrity, resilience, confidentiality, and multi-level security on hand-held devices, portable computers, and tactical servers, Grier Forensics proposes development and demonstration of Trapeze. Trapeze achieves high protection multi-level security by booting into one of a number of distinct, isolated Security Environments. Security Environments are selecte ...

High performance (directional) phased array antennas increase achievable data rates and communication ranges, enable secure links, and in an Electronic Warfare (EW) setting, increase power on target, and reduce fratricide. However, todays monolithic arrays are too heavy, expensive, and power hungry. The ability to form an ad-hoc phased array, from randomly distributed single antennas would be a hu ...

Technology Assessment & Transfer, Inc. (TA&T) and their collaborators propose a 3D printed, multilayer magnetic shielding disk to protect sensitive electronics in electromagnetic railgun hypervelocity projectiles. Topology optimization coupled with multiphysics finite element analysis modeling will be employed to optimize the thickness, arrangement, and internal geometry of various metallic and ce ...

The overall objective of the Phase I effort is to design and develop a software-based MFA solution mobile device based on Bitcoin transaction blockchain technology and define a draft set of standards by which MFA solutions will be evaluated and accredited by Navy Approving Official.

The ability to refuel piloted aircraft in flight is considered a strategic military asset and has been a critical element of success in nearly every US and NATO military engagement of the jet age. Equally important going forward will be the ability to perform Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) and refuel unmanned aircraft in flight. In order to properly set the requirements for AAR, a high-fidelity ...

The Navy needs a new parachute trainer that increases the efficiency of training, uses more realistic scenarios, and supports trainees decision-making practice. The current training system has a number of training weaknesses. To address these issues, in Phase I, we generated affordable, efficient practical solutions. These include the (1) use of accessories used in IROK procedures that match the e ...

Recently we have observed a massive outbreak of Ebola virus. This family of virus causes a significant bioterrorism threat due to the high levelof mortality, rate of transmissibility and the lack of an approved vaccine or therapy directed against it. The goal of this proposal is to develop,optimize and scale-up a mammalian cell culture-based bioprocess for the rapid manufacture of an antibody-base ...

Low-frequency radars operating in the VHF and UHF bands, like the AN/APY-9 on-board the E-2D Hawkeye can detect and even track low-observable aircraft. But historically, UHF radars had resolution and detection issues that have made them ineffective for accurate targeting and fire control. Higher frequency radars provide the benefit of higher angular resolution. Migrating to higher frequencies (S-b ...

Team Versagility comprised of Versagility Technologies and DCS Corporation will provide a concept for an interactive four-dimensional (4D) Mission Rehearsal capability (4DMR) utilizing overlay data from multiple formats in support of situational awareness to make dynamic tactical decisions and to re-evaluate decisions.Our solution will utilize modern system architectures to deliver a standardized ...