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Small Arms Neural-Network Automatic Target Classification
SBC: INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INC Topic: OSD173J02To address the OSD’s need for a new set of algorithms to detect, classify, recognize, and identify all potential targets within the engagement range of small-caliber weapon systems, Intellisense Systems, Inc. (ISI) proposes to advance the development of the new Small Arms Neural-Network Automatic Target Classification (SANATA) system that was proven feasible in Phase I. The SANATA technology int ...
SBIR Phase II 2020 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Automatic Target Acquisition & Aim-Point Selection for Small Arms
SBC: OPTO-KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INC Topic: OSD173J02The Army is seeking next-generation automatic target detection, recognition, identification, masking, tracking, and aim-point selection tools for small caliber weapons systems borne by dismounted soldiers to improve warfighter effectiveness. Accordingly, OKSI has proposed implementing state-of-the-art machine learning tools (e.g., deep learning) on ultra-low SWaP modern processors (e.g., Nvidia TX ...
SBIR Phase II 2020 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Contextual Anomaly Management Interface (CAMI) for Autonomous Systems
SBC: PACIFIC SCIENCE & ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. Topic: OSD12AU1To deal with the increasingly complex, dynamic and unpredictable operational environments of the 21st century, unmanned and autonomous system, sensor, and vehicle technologies are being expanded and improved. For example, unmanned air, ground, and maritime systems provide an expanding set of capabilities, such as intelligence, detection, security, targeting, and strike, while reducing the risk to ...
SBIR Phase II 2015 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Information Salience
SBC: DISCERNING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Topic: OSD11TD1Empirical-based mathematical framework and computer algorithms, for representing human perception and cognition processes and limitations, which influence the recognition of salient information about rapidly changing events.
SBIR Phase II 2015 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Human/Autonomous-System Interaction and Collaboration
SBC: PACIFIC SCIENCE & ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. Topic: OSD13HS5Human-autonomous system interaction is frequently limited by lack of confidence and trust among the (combined) team. In order to have humans collaborate effectively with autonomous systems, improved interfaces and interaction techniques, and frameworks of interaction must be developed that allow for a common perception of the goals, constraints, resources, and other variables relevant to the team ...
SBIR Phase II 2015 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Compact, High Capacity Parallel Optical Memories
SBC: Accuwave Corp. Topic: N/AIn this proposed SBIR program, Accuwave will investigate and demonstrate architectures for compact hologrpahic storage using materials and system innovations to reduce complexity and improve performance. Crosstalk, data formatting, input/output interfaces, and other relevant parameters will be characterized. Both wavelength and angle multiplexing, as well as its combination, will be used to prov ...
SBIR Phase I 1997 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Analysis and Improvement of Trivalent Chromium Conversion Coatings for Aluminum Alloys
SBC: American Research Corporation of Virginia Topic: N/AThe 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 ...
SBIR Phase II 1997 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Computer Enhanced Eddy Current Detection of Hidden Substructure Edges and Holes
SBC: American Research Corporation of Virginia Topic: N/AN/A
SBIR Phase I 1997 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
Liquid Crystal-Based Underwater Imager
SBC: EMPIRICAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Topic: N/AThe contractor proposes a new approach to underwater imaging that directly converts a two-dimmensional acoustic pressure wave into an electronic requirements fo convential piezo-element arrays. The imager relies on the piezo-birefringent properties of a nematic liquid crystal panel that serves as both sensor and display. The capability of nematic liquid crystals has been established and publishe ...
SBIR Phase I 1997 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense -
SMART SENSORS USING OPTICAL FIBER INTERCONNECTS AND DISTRIBUTED MEMS
SBC: LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED Topic: N/AThis SBIR program would develop practical methods for the interconnection, addressing and control of large numbers of distributed MEMS-based sensing and actuation elements using optical fiber multiplexing techniques. Such interconnected sensor/actuator arrays have immediate and long-term applications in the instrumentation and control of adaptive aircraft, spacecraft and hydrocraft structures, fl ...
SBIR Phase II 1997 Department of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense