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The objective of the Phase II research is to utilize the lessons learned from the Phase I risk reduction work to develop a prototype CAD-programmable environment for the development of condition-based maintenance systems for rotorcraft. This developmentenvironment features a CAD scenario modeler for constructing, via click n' drag modeling, fault-to-failure damage models which can account for the ...

The objective of the Phase II research is to utilize the lessons learned from the Phase I risk reduction work to develop a prototype CAD-programmable environment for the development of condition-based maintenance systems for rotorcraft. This developmentenvironment features a CAD scenario modeler for constructing, via click n' drag modeling, fault-to-failure damage models which can account for the ...

This Phase II proposal describes the development of a comprehensive, field-ready, computer-based simulation for training in therapeutic ureteroscopy. Built on a foundation for simulating diagnostic ureteroscopy, the Phase II design combines elements fromtwo recently advanced simulation platforms for training in operative hysteroscopy and endovascular procedures. Primary hardware challenges include ...

Trade-off electrochemical studies were conducted in Phase I on four cell systems and promising results were obtained on lithium primary active cell system utilizing solid cathode and organic-based electrolyte solution. Specifically, V2O5-based cathodesystems, particularly crystalline V2O5 and amorphous V2O5.10P2O5, offered very attractive performance features: excellent state-of-charge voltage c ...

The Phase I effort produced the designs and sample items for six measures of cognitive skills necessary for effective small unit leadership. The primary objectives of the proposed Phase II effort are to develop further these five measures, including thecomputer simulation, to validate the assessment battery, and to develop and validate a business version of the 2 leadership measures. The last ob ...

This project will develop a `Simulation Training and Evaluation Platform (STEP)' that will provide combat medics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), nurses and physicians with an integrated simulation environment for initial and refresher training inlife-saving procedures. A primary objective of the research will be the development of a scaleable Learning Management System that can support a ra ...

The nutritional health of field personnel deployed for extended periods is a long-standing problem critical to military troop performance and readiness. The combination of extraordinary physical stresses and the limited provisions carried by militaryfield personnel result in large caloric imbalances. Personnel may experience: loss of strength and decreased endurance; loss of motivation and decr ...

The Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) has developed the High Level Architecture (HLA) as one of the principle components of a DoD-wide Common Technical Framework for modeling and simulation (M&S). Unlike previous distributed simulation technologies such as DIS and SIMNET, HLA provides federation developers, via the Object Model Template (OMT), the means to define the structure and for ...

The trend toward replacement of highly toxic chemicals with less hazardous alternatives has created the demand for replacement of chromate conversion coatings for corrosion protection of aluminum alloys. Aluminum alloys are the predominate structural material used in aircraft because of their high strength-to-weight ratios, affordability and processability. Aluminum is subject to catastrophic fail ...

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