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Advanced Device Technology Inc., in collaboration with University of Arizona, proposes to develop Hyper-Spectral Triple Band Imager and Analysis System using QWIP Focal Plane Arrays. The innovative features of the instrument are:1) High Density QWIP Focal Plane on Low Cost GaAs Substrate. The focal plane arrays is designed with 320x240 Element QWIP array. The array size will be expanded to 640x480 ...

DESCRIPTION: Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus has been proposed (Phases 1 and 2) for Dental applications in determining tooth pathologies such as demineralization, caries, fractures, abscesses, and tooth wear. The equipment adopts piezoelectric and optic hybrid transduction system for interrogation on teeth. Ultrasonic responses of the tooth structure will then ...

Recent advances in electromagnetic technology clearly lend themselves to application in space-based data storage/retrieval systems. Commercial data storage systems provide low cost, long-life operation and strong logic/control systems, but employmechanical bearings that limit their resistance to shock and life expectancy. A similar system ruggedized for space via integrated magnetic motor-bearing ...

Recent advances in electromagnetic technology clearly lend themselves to application in space-based data storage/retrieval systems. Commercial data storage systems provide low cost, long-life operation and strong logic/control systems, but employmechanical bearings that limit their resistance to shock and life expectancy. A similar system ruggedized for space via integrated magnetic motor-bearing ...

Mitigation of Single Event Upset (SEU) to electronic devices and components has traditionally been and expensive problem to overcome. Dramatic improvements in electronics technology have rendered many prior SEU solutions ineffective and have created theneed for more advanced and innovative design tools. One of the more promising SEU solutions has been triple modular redundancy (TMR), where each ...

AmberWave Systems Corporation (ASC) proposes to implement its proprietary SiGe interlayer technology to demonstrate lasers on Si with emission in the visible spectrum. The technology employs ASC's proprietary SiGe interlayer processes to accommodate thelattice-mismatch and thermal expansion differences between GaAs and Si. In conjunction, ASC has established expertise in the growth of antiphase- ...

DESCRIPTION: The efficacy and safety of photodynamic therapy (PDT) depends on an understanding of photosensitizer and light biology and dosimetry. Therefore, the ability to accurately determine photosensitizer levels in tumors and at-risk normal tissues is of utmost importance. The goal of this work is to develop and test a prototype system for fluorescence based m ...

DESCRIPTION: The efficacy and safety of photodynamic therapy (PDT) depends on an understanding of photosensitizer and light biology and dosimetry. Therefore, the ability to accurately determine photosensitizer levels in tumors and at-risk normal tissues is of utmost importance. The goal of this work is to develop and test a prototype system for fluorescence based m ...

A proprietary method is analyzed for the refurbishing IRST germanium domes that have been damaged in flight operations in adverse hostile environments which include particulates such as sand, rain., aerosols, etc. The COI technique involves removing thedamaged surface and then restoring the domes on a production basis to their original focal length performance specification.Improved coating mach ...

This proposal addresses BMDOOs requirement for enhancing the affordability and performance characteristics of kinetic kill vehicles (KKVs) by recommending a program to investigate the use of hafnium nitride-based divert and attitude control system (DACS)components. In this program, thin-walled HfN liners will be fabricated in net-shape fashion via gas phase nitridation of hafnium articles. Syst ...