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The objective of the proposed project is to develop innovative new analytical instrumentation and methodology capable of performing fully automated, non-destructive analysis of semiconductor sensor elements and arrays locate on three inch diameter wafers. The instrumentation would be capable of analyzing II-VI compounds and alloys, particularly HgCdTe. The methodology would employ state-of-the-a ...

This program proposes to replace petroleum-based chemicals with formulations that are less expensive and safer to use in the environment. Critical to this goal is the incorporation of biopolymer additives require as binders for powder injection molding. Water soluble, cellulose-based polymers that have been processed from wood and cotton are also useful as binders in various ceramic manufacturin ...

We propose a solid-state angular based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The rate sensor utilizes a tuning fork resonator design with control and readout electronics integrated on the dame chip as the sensor. The sensor will be designed to operate at high spin rates (300 rev/sec) with high accuracy for smart munitions, as well as potential commercial applications. The sensor is ...

We propose a conformal strain gage array to provide an improved strain measurement technology for turbomachinery and mechanical components. The array consists of MEMS sensors and electronics embedded in a flexible, compliant substrate which may be conformally applied to test components. The flexible strain gage array will allow multiple integrated strain gages, as well as interface electronics a ...

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The extensive use of heavy metals in prior industrial/military operations has resulted in numerous sites with soil/groundwater contamination. Phytoremediation research has shown that plants can successfully uptake heavy metals from contaminated sites. Recent research on phytoremediation of heavy metals has focused on vegetation such as Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactiloides) and Indian Mustard ...

We propose to develop a numerical simulation code based on a theoretical model suitable for the prediction of water waves in shallow water for user-specified bottom topography an incoming far-field wave conditions. The choice of the underlying theoretical model which involves various approximations to the water wave equations depends on the available time and computing resources. A flexible inpu ...

Develop a hydraulically driven wheel attached to an active road arm suspension for use on a high performance, high-mobility vehicle. A major problem in developing a high performance hydraulic drive is the efficiency losses inherent with the conventional hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor configuration. The efficiency losses are primarily from flow resistance and heat generation. These two facto ...

A need to control the fugitive emissions of hazardous vapors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) has been identified in operations at Army plants and depots. The High Mesa Technologies (HMT)/Coyote Aerospace team proposes to meet this need using proven silent discharge plasma (SDP) techniques, developed by the Electric Power Research Institute and Los Alamos Nat ...

The Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) after-action review (AAR) system produces a standard set of statistical displays that trainers may use to debrief exercise participants. These displays are difficult to interpret and do not readily reveal to the player unit "WHAT happened" during the battle. If unit players are able to discern "WHAT happened", there are no correlating displays to provide ...