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Small satellites have proven capable and cost effective, and innovative payloads and technologies will expand the mission space that CubeSats can support. ATA proposes to build a CubeSat-sized laser communications prototype payload, adapting high photon efficiency optical communications techniques to achieve data transfer rates up to 100 mega-bits per second (Mbps) with the small apertures require ...

The Air Force needs to sustain critical ICBM launch silo steel liners for decades to come and seeks a significant improvement in NDT for corrosion mapping of entire surfaces. Our advanced, intuitive digital features (e.g., guided calibration, fully customizable touch-screen interfaces, operator-assisted interpretative data tools integrated with a unique, advanced silo robot) will provide productiv ...

Military divers are experiencing negative medical side effects from inhalation of cold air or mixed gas (HeO2) while diving with a closed-circuit breathing apparatus.Therefore, SOCOM is looking for an innovative device that will reheat a divers inspired breathing gas to prevent a diver from experiencing hypothermia.Paragon will apply relevant experience in the design and manufacturing of active an ...

The purpose of the planned research is to create a highly reliable 50shp engine for use in future Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).The FTT50 recuperated engine is being designed to meet 2000 hour life goals, while maintaining efficiency, BSFC of less than .6lb/hr/hp.FTT is currently developing the engine technology including turbomachinery, air bearings, lightweight recuperator, and high power dens ...

The objective of the air riding thrust balance system is to limit the axial displacement of the rotor relative to the stator.By limiting the axial displacement between rotor and stator the force on the foil bearing can be limited such that it will not be damaged under high maneuver loads or landing loads.A force balance system is created by using a high pressure source air from compressor discharg ...

Reducing degradation of solar arrays is critically important for Orbital Transfer Elements (OTE). Currently used III-V solar cells suffer from radiation induced degradation.In this project we propose novel ultrathin bifacial silicon solar cells for OTE, which are rad-hard, enabling low degradation, and reducing the cost both in $/W and $/kg by a factor of 10 compared to III-V cells.Ultrathin bifac ...

Devices that produce high-power radio frequency and optical radiation can be hazardous to operate and can lead to overexposures in humans. Because human experiments are undesirable, analysts use software chains to predict exposures: these range from simulations of the devices to propagation of the electromagnetic waves through the environment and finally to simulations of effects in human tissue. ...

Additive manufacturing of non-eutectic aluminum alloys (6061 Al) through the use of carbon nanotubes to prevent tearing during the solidification process.

During a mission seconds count. Suboptimal HMI costs time, creates opportunities for warfighter error, and requires undue training. Awayr analyzes interface designs to accurately predict distraction, and the elements responsible. Awayr is presently developed for civilian semi-autonomous automotive interface. This innovative expert system has strong potential in defense-related domains, especially ...

Modus Operandi is already responsible for the digital conversion of physical records at the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), handling the conversion and enrichment, indexing and cataloging content for rapid search and retrieval, controlling access through user permissions, and providing personnel the ability to automate, create, and manage metadata.The current AFDO review workflow ...