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ADROIT SYSTEMS, INC. PROPOSES TO DESIGN A NEW ANTENNA FOR A DIFFERENTIAL GPS (DGPS) BASE RECEIVER IN PHASE I, AND TO PROTOTYPE AND TEST THIS ANTENNA IN PHASE II. THIS NEW ANTENNA WILL INCORPORATE OPTIMUM LOW ELEVATION GAIN AND MULTIPATH SUPPRESSION TO ALLOW THE TRACKING OF SATELLITES AT ELEVATIONS FROM THE HORIZON TO FIVE DEGREES. AT ALL ELEVATIONS, THE ANTENNA WILL MINIMIZE ERRORS DUE TO MULTIPAT ...

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RESEARCH WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ANDFLIGHT CREW PERFORMANCE IN RELATION TO FUTURE DATA LINK COMMUNICATIONS (DLC) SYSTEMS. IT IS EXPECTED THAT AVAILABILITY OF CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THE COCKPIT FROM DLC SYSTEMS WILL FACILITATE IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY. HOWEVER, THERE MAY BE SOME PRICE IN TERMS OF CREW WORKLOAD. TASK ANALYSIS AND HUMAN FACTORS INFORMATIO ...

DIGITAL SIGNAL CORPORATION PROPOSES TO REPLACE THE CURRENT VEHICLE CRUSH MEASUREMENT SYSTEM OF HIGHLY TRAINED INVESTIGATORS USING TIME CONSUMING METHODS WITH A PORTABLE, RUGGED, EASY TO USE LASER RADAR/CAMCORDER SYSTEM. THE BENEFITS RANGE FROM EASY TO REPRODUCE AND CORROBORABLE RESULTS TO AN INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY POSSIBLE WITH A TRIPOD MOUNTED SYSTEM WHICH SETS UP AND TAKES DATA WITHIN MINUTES. ...

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A DEMONSTRATION MOORED-SHIP MOTION DETERMINATION (MSMD) SYSTEM WILL BE BUILT AND TESTED. THE MSMD SYSTEM TRACKS CONTAINER CARGO SHIPS AT PIERSIDE, USING A PIER-MOUNTED SENSOR SUITE. AN EXTENDED KALMAN FILTER CONVERTS THE SENSORREADINGS INTO A PREDICTION OF THE POSITION, ORIENTATION AND MOTION OF THE SHIP, IN ALL SIX DEGREES OF FREEDOM. THE CONFIGURATION OF SENSORS FOR THE MSMD SYSTEM AND THE MATHE ...

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THE SBIR PROGRAM SOLICITATION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP A FARE PAYMENT SYSTEM BASED ON ADVANCED FARE PAYMENT MEDIA TO MEET THE NEEDS OF TRANSIT PATRONS AND SYSTEMS IN THE 1990S. THE SOLICITATION STATED THE NEW MEDIASHOULD: BE COST EFFECTIVE, PERMIT PAYMENT OF ZONAL FARES, INCREASE FLEXIBILITY IN PAYMENT SCHEDULES AND METHODS, AND IMPROVE REVENUE SECURITY AND PROCESSING CAPABILI ...

Large X-ray generators using gas fill loads are a key element in the DTRA simulator program. Consistent relative timing between the injection of the gas shell and the generator current pulse is crucial to producing consistent, high-yield x-ray pulses.To that end HY-Tech proposes replacing existing high voltage trigger pin technology, with a sensitive, all fiber-optic heterodyne interferometer ba ...

On this program, we will design, fabricate and test of a novel wide field-of-view night-vision system for use by coxswains and crewmembers during night intercepts. The system is capable of providing the visual acuity, depth perception and situational awareness necessary for high-speed boat maneuvers and allows the operator to see the sea state at night, safely maneuver a high-speedboat and pursue ...