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The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate the feasibility of producing a lightweight, flexible multifunctional energy harvester that can capture light, vibration, heat and electromagnetic energy simultaneously. This flexible energy harvester is transformable to different surface shapes and has high potential application in UAVs that are in critical need of secondary power sources to extend ...

The innovation offered in this proposal is a science-based methodology to reduce composite fabrication time while retaining (or increasing) specific mechanical properties by tailoring resin chemistry and fiber sizing. The key to the methodology is to fully understand the fiber-resin interactions, fiber surface science, and cure kinetics to provide a more optimal resin formulation that balances cur ...

Random number generation is a key technology underlying secure communications that has become increasingly important as the volume of sensitive data transmitted over high-speed networks—as well as awareness of its security and privacy implications–continues to grow. To achieve a software solution for true random number generation, we propose the Hybrid Boolean Network (HBN) which can be easily ...

We propose to design, develop and demonstrate a comprehensive system to prove the utility of “just in time” delivery of whole blood via unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). In Phase I, we will conduct a study that addresses the need for a stealthy UAS that can take-off, navigate, avoid threats, and land autonomously with a round trip distance of 600-1000 miles in environments where air superiority ...

FastVDO will develop a software testbed to simulate communications of full motion video over wireless links. In particular, FastVDO will study the effects of channel errors on the transmission of compressed video, specifically with H.264 and H.265 compression. The received video will be analyzed for quality using a variety of tools and metrics, and a quantitative analysis will be made of the error ...

This proposal addresses the Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space (PEO M&S) need for an embeddable, extensible, modular, scalable and component-based Common Track Protocol (CTP) Adaptive Translator Module database and software that must account for different ways that track information from multiple Tactical Data Links (TDL) protocols are correlated, recorded and transmitted to end-users ...

Standalone power systems and tactical microgrids are used by the Army to provide power to equipment used in theater. Unlike a full-scale power grid, Army tactical microgrids are powered by 60 kW generators. Because these generators are very small sources compared to those on a full-scale power grid, they are sensitive to power surges, inrush current, and current harmonics generated by non-linear l ...

The objective of this program is to develop, cultivate, and commercially transition innovative high temperature HybridSil polyimide copolymers that may be 3D printed via fused filament fabrication (FFF) processes using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) 3D printers to additively manufacture tooling for high-pressure injection molding operations. The proposed FFF printable HybridSil polyimides will pr ...

Rapid and reliable deployment of medical countermeasures following likely exposure to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) agent is critical for maintaining the working efficiency and health of the exposed soldier. In this application, we propose a simple, efficient, and easy-to-activate sub-dermal biomaterial-based drug delivery system whose lack of moving parts will serve to s ...

Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is a surgical approach for the clinical management of non-salvagable injuries. Tissue rejection is a major issue for patients receiving VCA. Tacrolimus is the most common immunosuppressant employed to minim