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NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) seeks to integrate and operationalize existing capabilities and their SBIR results into a complete and operational Weather Machine Learning Platform (WxMLP). The proposed WxMLP Research to Operations effort directly addresses the Air Force Science and Technology Strategic Capability of Rapid, Effective Decision-Making. This Strategic Capability aims to increase th ...

GST is proposing to produce Sensor Data Records and Environmental Data Records for the AirForce WeatherSat mission and Cloud characterization through a scalable, adaptable, and interoperable information processing and delivery infrastructure. We will use lightweight systems engineering methodology to develop requirements and a summary development plan, or Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD ...

Touchstone proposes to continue the development of an innovative combination of materials to provide protection from lightning and heat for large missile systems. Touchstone Research Laboratory (Touchstone) has been developing thermal protection system (TPS) concepts around its carbon foam product (CFOAM®) for several years. This material is a lightweight, high-temperature material with a low coe ...

Melanocortin receptor MC R is highly expressed on uveal and cutaneous melanoma cells and not on any tissues that are of concern for causing toxicity We developed a proprietary ligand MC RL that binds to melanoma cells with high affinity and specificity Our recently completed SBIR Phase I contract results show no overt toxicity at dosages of Ac DOTA Ahx MC RL that produce outstanding ef ...

ABSTRACT:Knobley Technical Associates Phase Il Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Technologies for Tactical Missiles program includes design, analysis, development and testing efforts to define and mitigate technical and operational challengesto be investigated and resolved for successful maturation ofthe performance enhancing burn-rate augment highly loaded propellant grain technology for next generatio ...

Several current and upcoming space-based telescope and laser beam director designs, such as the Next-Generation Space Telescope (NGST) and the Airborne Laser (ABL), call for lightweight, high-stiffness optical components. Using conventionalmirror/director technologies, the cost and weight of these systems would be prohibitive. In addition, conventional materials, such as glass, offer insufficien ...

Lightweight Sandwich Structure Panels for Space Applications The ballistic missile defense system is made up of a variety of components including land-based missiles, satellites, and space based laser. Minimum weight structures are needed, maximizingdisplacement, mechanical strength, reliability, and weight. There is a need for innovative high modulus, fiber-reinforced composites, and novel low-to ...

Over the past 15 years, new imaging technologies and methods for high throughput imaging have revolutionized structural biology by extending the resolution and scale of collected images in 3 dimensions. The resulting image volumes are more typically hundreds of GB to even tens of TB and in some cases approach PB sizes. These file sizes pose challenges for image acquisition, image analysis, and com ...

The overall objective of the proposed effort is to develop a solid rocket motor case based on metal matrix composites that will maintain or increase the performance of Navy rocket motors and improve compliance with insensitive munitions (IM) requirements. The Phase I effort focused on design trade studies for larger, strategic missiles such as Mk72 and Mk135. The studies compared the performance o ...

Phase I analysis results show that in order to potentially meet the round trip and exergetic efficiencies as required by the Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technology Office, for thermal energy storage in concentrated solar plants, a composite of porous silicon carbide and molten salt phase change material is needed.For a 100 megawatt (electrical) concentrated solar power plant with 12 hour ...