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Ricin is a category B toxin due to its ease of acquisition, dissemination, and the high potential for morbidity and mortality after exposure. There are currently no methods of preventing or treating ricin exposurethis represents a major unmet need for protection of civilians and warfighters. Because of their excellent safety profile and efficacy, mAbs are a rapidly growing class of therapeutic dru ...

BrightSpecs core technology, based on time-domain Fourier transform millimeter wave (FT-mmw) emission spectroscopy, is the best match to both the ARMY needs described in the SBIR solicitation, and to the needs of other customers both within the Department of Defense and civilian markets. BrightSpec has adopted the name Fourier TransformMolecular Rotational Resonance (FT-MRR) for its gas analysis i ...

In Phase 1 of this SBIR program, a signal design method was demonstrated that allows accurate ranging in narrow frequency bands, like those used by legacy communications systems. Suitable bands for this novel method include those used by GSM cellular telephones and by narrowband military radios. Phase 1 results in the GSM band showed very accurate ranging is possible without interference to other ...

In response to the Army need, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to mature, in Phase II, the new Predistortion-Based Amplifier Linearization Module (PALM) developed and proven feasible in Phase I. POC designed a compact (35 in.^3), low power (10 W) PALM system in Phase I that can be attached to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) amplifiers with up to 500 W RF output power via standard RF conn ...

To address the U.S. Army need for a method to produce vitreous-enameled fibers for use in reinforced concrete, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Enamel Composite Applicator (ENCAP) coating technology. The proposed manufacturing technique is based on continuous processing of metal filaments, which results in the fabrication of porcelain-encapsulated fibers that form except ...

This proposal will investigate body armor systems to the effects of burst fire. In Phase I, the team of researchers will investigate the spatial distribution of impacts of common burst fire capable rifles, demonstrate a statistical analysis technique, and demonstrate a ballistic model approach while applying this research to a surrogate body armor solution. The program will begin with an analysi ...

"US Armys combat uniform systems currently use NyCo fabrics which are made using a 50% nylon/50% cotton blend. Army Combat Utility (ACU) uniforms have excellent comfort and durability but lack flame resistance (FR). The US Army relies on expensive FR fabrics for protecting warfighters against fire hazards. These FR fabrics are typically made using specialty fibers such as Lenzing FR rayon fibers a ...

Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) is a key training system for using weapons and simulating real combat experience for US and allied troops. In this system, laser transmitters, and distributed optical receivers are mounted and aligned to the weapon barrels. Optical receivers are mounted on helmet halos and vests that the troops wear, as well as various locations around the perimeter and ...

To address the Armys need for a self-replenishing power technology for protective eyewear with active lenses, in Phase I Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposed and successfully developed a new Ambient Energy Conversion (AEC) system, which is based on integration of three energy harvesting sources: a photovoltaic structure, a thermoelectric generator, and a 3D motion energy harvester, and imple ...

Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to advance our new Scalable Parallelized LInk data Transmission Through Embedded Referencing (SPLITTER) device that was architected, designed, prototyped and proved feasible through system analysis and prototype testing. SPLITTER is a self-contained programmable digital data stream disassembler and reassembler that successfully overcomes bandwidth fragmen ...