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Category theory has recently been successfully applied to translate information from one computer system to another. Researchers at MIT have developed a prototype software tool based on category theory for solving information-integration programs. The tool has successfully solved small-scale information-integration problems including a problem identified by NIST about enriching the manufacturing s ...

RSI will develop a technology to improve fire fighter visibility and enable tracking of position/identity. The Coded Alternating Micromachined Retroreflector Array (CAMERA) will use RSI's microscale retroreflectors, a near-infrared (IR) coating and near-IR sources pulsing on alternating video frames to encode fire fighter identities, and a near-IR video camera. These grain-of-sand-sized markers wo ...

Atmospheric methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas and ozone precursor that is increasingly important in our understanding and modeling of climate change. Identifying and differentiating methane sources are crucial to any strategies aimed at reducing CH4 emissions. Isotopic composition and ethane content are both dependent upon methane origin, making them valuable diagnostics for source attr ...

The Department of Defense has identified the need to develop aerogel-based Chemical/Biological (CB) protective fabrics with good moisture vapor transmission for use in garment and collective protection systems. Aspen Aerogels proposes to develop aerogel-coated fabrics as a novel protection material against chemical and biological warfare agents. The aerogel component will be based on silica and ...

The Mobile Observation Platform ((MOP) will leverage the Bottom Crawler (BC) Sea Otter system that C-2ih as developed and tested in very similar environments and operational conditions. Capable of 300-ft depths and 10 mile autonomous transits across mixed environments including soft ground and heavy surf, the Sea Otter will be able to act as realistic surrogate for the MOP and allow C-2i to focus ...

This Phase I SBIR proposal describes the development of a low-cost microwave salinity sensor specifically designed for single point sea surface salinity (SSS) measurements from a buoy, ship or ocean tower. Existing airborne L-band radiometers developed by our company and others have demonstrated the practicality of mapping SSS from airborne platforms. These complex radiometers employ multi-beam ...

High resolution, continuous monitoring of the lower boundary layer wind field and ocean surface wind field within tropical cyclones is required to improve intensity forecasting. This proposed Phase I effort will focus on realizing an operational airborne imaging Doppler radar capable of providing these winds with 15-meter vertical resolution from a minimum of 5000 feet to, and including, the ocea ...

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DNA microarray technology, in combination with statistical and predictive modeling tools, could be used to evaluate thousands of genes against distinct gene expression patterns induced by chemical/biological agents to provide early identification and speed therapeutic intervention. The overall objective of this Phase II effort is to leverage existing public domain resources and commercial tools t ...

Human Systems Integration, Inc., a leading developer of Wearable Electronics products and solutions, will design and develop a Navigation and Situational Awareness system for the First Responder Environment (NavSAFE) that will enable persistent navigation and tracking of responders in indoor and GPS-denied environments. Our TacPAN system, provides the ideal platform for the integration of the mult ...