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This proposal describes development of a scalable processes compatible with standard CMOS BEOL processes for fabrication of monolithically integrated image sensors operating between 2 and 5 microns. In Phase I, we will demonstrate the effectiveness of the process for dramatically improving quality of the materials. High EQE, low noise, and megapixel (1024x1024) image sensors will be fabricated in ...

In implementing an electro-optic (EO) seeker, the selection of a waveband or wavebands is the major decision for the system design. The visible and near-infrared wavebands work well in the daytime when the atmosphere is clear, but passive imaging systems in these bands are not useful at night, and they are susceptible to scattering in fog, smoke, and dusty environments. The mid-wave infrared (MWIR ...

Black River Systems is developing real-time fire control tracking and threat prediction capabilities for land and sea - based missile defense. Our nation faces a rapidly evolving set of missile threats that exhibit extreme velocities, high dynamic motion and difficult to predict maneuverability. There are many different trajectories and many types of threats: subsonic, supersonic; sea-skimming, la ...

Deep-learning Ephemeral-Pad Encryption Neural Networks (DEPENN) software applies one-time pad and quantized neural network technologies to provide efficient, moving-target encryption of all data associated with neural network operations. DEPENN overcomes the significant computational burden and technical challenges of fully homomorphically encrypted neural network operation while providing compara ...

GrammaTech proposes Panorama, an architecture recovery platform for embedded binary software that:- Identifies component boundaries and data flows between components.- Helps determine critical, security-relevant locations in the software.- Provides the ability to drill down into individual components to inspect critical access points for flaws.To be an effective analysis platform for the auditor, ...

Our objective is to develop an innovative cognitive knowledge-aided information processing framework to take very high rate intelligence data streams over wide areas and autonomously highlight Areas-of-Interest (AOIs) and targets for the image analyst without a priori knowledge of the area or location of the individual high interest targets. By using 100s of JADE based intelligent agents in Phase ...

A modern computer system consists of a complex combination of applications cooperating with the operating system and each other to accomplish a mission. Components of the system are subject to disruption from accidental malfunctions and deliberate attacks

"The challenges associated with surgery are diverse and often subtle. In order for a surgeon to become proficient, a thorough understanding of a wide range of surgical techniques is required. This includes the ability to assess a given situation and takethe appropriate actions. These techniques require fine perceptual motor skills and attention to detail. The difficulty of open surgery notwith ...

"LighTouch Medical uses tissue modulated, near infrared Raman spectroscopy to measure blood glucose in human fingetips in vivo noninvasively. Using this proprietary and completely painless technique, LighTouch is able to measure blood glucoseconcentrations with accuracy and precision equal to standard fingerstick tests in the entire relevant range of blood glucose levels including below 100 mg/dl ...

It was once observed that weather and terrain have a greater impact on battles than any other physical factor - including weapons. The DOD goal of