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ABSTRACT: Our objective is to develop a vision system for a micro air vehicle (MAV) or other robotic system that allows it to operate in extremely low light levels. We will develop systems capable of operating in ambient light or with active illumination carried aboard the vehicle, and will explore both silicon-based sensors for the visible/NIR band and hybridized sensors for the SWIR and/or MWIR ...

Applied Research in Acoustics LLC will formulate and develop new concepts and algorithms for data-driven clutter-adaptive waveform-synthesis and CFAR normalization processing based on physical models of resonant backscattering from heterogeneous aggregations of swim-bladder-bearing fish that will significantly improve active sonar detection capability in littoral waters by reducing the number of f ...

The objective of this project is to develop a software based FOB energy simulation model that will enable the USMC to effectively analyze FOB energy efficiency under various configurations and assess the impacts of current and emerging conventional and alternative power systems. At the end of Phase II, MDD will have developed a comprehensive energy simulation and analysis tool, with the following ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this Phase I SBIR is the pre-clinical development of a novel gene-based delivery system for bevacizumab (anti-VEGF antibody) to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The premise is based on: (1)the demonstrated efficacy of monthly intravitreal injections of the monoclonal bevacizumab in treating wet AMD that is accompanied by a high cost ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Early identification of developmental problems and delays means that interventions can begin sooner and are more effective and less resource-intensive than later interventions, after a problem has festered and worsened.Despite these benefits, statistics indicate that few infants and toddlers actually receive such screenings (AAP 2006). The goal of this Phase I ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Brain ischemia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. We seek to develop therapeutics to reduce the extent of damage and functional impairment resulting from ischemic injury to the brain, anarea of significant unmet medical need. We have shown that ligand activation of the Toll-like receptor (TLR) family of pattern recognition recep ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): There is no more important target audience for smoking cessation efforts than pregnant women. The goal of this Fast Track project is to establish the scientific and technical feasibility of using an interactive text- and web-based application to support smoking cessation among pregnant women. This project aims to develop the first-ever text message based smokin ...

Aim 1: Concept Testing: To elicit qualitative feedback from adolescents age in recovery, ages 15-18, in a focus group format (n=9) on the concept of Recovery Warrior and the proposed design features of Recovery Warrior. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE

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This Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Phase I project will determine whether a mass balance approach can be used to evaluate inputs and outputs in complex agronomic systems and whether this soil nutrient management model can be delivered via an online software platform to help farmers improve the sustainability of their soil nutrient management practices. The use of mass balance ...