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The DoD uses flexible fuel bladders in multiple air, ground, and sea vehicles because they: 1) easily fit into almost any space, 2) are corrosion resistant, and can often be self-sealing and explosion resistant, 3) allow for customized placement of fittings and connection points, and 4) these flexible tanks can collapse as they empty, thereby reducing the need for venting and minimizing sloshing a ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant The purpose of this proposal is to develop a validated physiological model of the cardio renal axis for submission to the FDA Medical Device Development Tool pilot program The model will be used to aid in the development and regulation of devices intended to treat hypertension Examples include medical devices for renal nerve ablation electrical stimulation ...

There are two main objectives of the follow-on Phase II for Small Business Innovation Research Topic N08-199.First is to deliver a portable Splash Impact Measurement System (SIMS) with capablility of mapping the debris field surrounding an engagement event in broad ocean areas.This mapping will provide the precise location and time of all objects impacting the sea surface.The second objective is t ...

During Phase I, HMI concepts were developed to facilitate work load sharing, collaboration, and interoperability of tools and displays. Attention was given to simplicity and efficiency to reduce the number of menus and button clicks, eliminate windows, and simplify controls to be more intuitive.In Phase II the conceptual displays will be developed into a fully functioning prototype and integrated ...

This project’s aim is to develop an Accurate Active Light Source (AALS) that can be fielded at selected calibration sites to address NOAA’s unmet needs and improve the calibration of the Suomi NPP VIIRS Day Night Band (DNB) operating in the high gain stage (HGS) under low light level conditions. The DNB HGS has extreme low-light sensitivity that enables a new generation of nighttime imaging. M ...

Geometrically constrained underwater environments abrogate the simplifying acoustic modeling assumption that energy can be modeled in a two-dimensional vertical plane. In these environments, current tools to perform navigation and passive and/or active sonar mission planning are inadequate. Furthermore, channel complexity makes it difficult to model acoustic communications. HRC proposes to upgrade ...

This proposal considers technologies and methods to realize low probability of detection (LPD) acoustic modem systems using low SNR techniques, camouflage techniques, and directionality to enhance covertness. Phase I baseline designs will be recommended based on past and new work of the contractor

The objective of the proposal is to reduce the cost of fabrication of sapphire optical hyper-hemispheres for submarine masts. Due to the nature of sapphire, deriving complex geometries from grown boules using current conventional fabrication techniques is one of the major contributors to cost. Removing excess material requires long diamond grinding cycles. New advances in ultrasonics have been inc ...

Innovative Imaging and Research (I2R) proposes to develop a 21st Century high-speed, color extreme high dynamic range (Color-XHDR) video recording system that will produce calibrated, engineering-grade video to accurately document rocket motor firings, at close range within a test cell, without image saturation. This novel imaging system will include a compact, single camera/single focal plane ar ...

A system to covertly communicate in underwater acoustic shallow water environment for mine countermeasure is described. Techniques for LPD and directional communication are suggested.