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DoD space surveillance and weapons systems require highly accurate inertial knowledge in absolute location and angular orientation. Current technologies providing these functions are not integrated into a single, light-weight, low-cost, power-efficient instrument. Applied Technology Associates (ATA) proposes to further develop its innovative and patented optical inertial reference unit technolog ...

For Airborne Inertial Rate Sensors, Applied Technology Associates (ATA) proposes to introduce a unique and enabling gyroscope technology based upon the principles of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) that meet all requirements for ABL operation, including flight environment, extreme slew and in precision track. The Enhanced MHD Effect Rate Gyro (EMERG) has the highest potential of outperforming existin ...

As the Airborne Laser (ABL) comes closer to putting a high energy laser (HEL) on a boosting missile target, it has become obvious that a high bandwidth fast steering mirror (FSM) needs to be developed. This FSM must be capable of controlling large, 12-inch mirrors while handling the HEL power levels. Applied Technology Associates (ATA) proposes to develop for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) revo ...

This phase I SBIR proposal addresses development of a generalized benign, high throughput, low-cost silicon die thinning etch tool. Thinning of Si dies is required in many advanced 3-D packaging, rad-hard and flexible-circuit electronics. For example, using hyper-thin (~ 10-25 m) Si memory dies, a stack of 500 MCMs/inch can be formed to provide ~ 200 gigabits/cu. in. density using 64 mbits Si m ...

High energy optical components, such as beam splitters, are specified and designed to meet increasingly tight system level alignment budgets while subjected to severe environmental loads. These loads include shock and vibration loads generated by a number of sources, such as those environments present for the Airborne Laser. Kinematic mounts supporting these components are a desirable design fea ...

This program will provide an improved understanding of the effects of atmospheric moisture on hazardous material and define methods to better model these effects in the DTRA HPAC model. The work will evaluate the interaction of moisture and hazardous material in the HPAC model based on two levels of coupling the transport equations for hazardous material and moisture. These evaluations will be com ...

This Phase II SBIR proposal presents a new platform for development, validation, and deployment of health and status assessment and decision support applications. At the core of this platform is MSI’s Collaborative Bayesian Application Engineering Environment (CBAEE) for developing models supporting signature recognition, condition assessment, and decision support. This Collaborative Engineering ...

Penetrating radiation holds the greatest promise as a non-intrusive means of destroying biological and chemical agents inside sealed containers, if the appropriate form is used. There are two recognized means including exposure to neutrons or application of pulses of gamma rays. Because of the pervasiveness of neutrons and the extremely large threat of collateral damage to humans, neutrons are onl ...

A high performance composite gimbal development and demonstration is proposed. This effort will build upon the successful Phase I demonstration of a 3-axis lightweight composite gimbal with precision stabilization and pointing capabilities. Key technology advances include higher overall stiffness through composite fabrication and bearing improvements, an upgraded sensing and processing architectur ...

We propose to study the development of a dedicated neutron source for Single Event Effects (SEE)to be collocated and intregrated with an existing neutron source (LENS)at the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (IUCF). The study will maximize use of existing facilities to maximize the cost/benefit for the SEE neutron source.