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Vadum will develop the Prediction, Optimization, and Scheduling of System Engagements (POSSE) algorithms in order to efficiently and effectively schedule AEGIS Combat System engagements of closely spaced air defense threats. The POSSE algorithms model dense air defense engagements as a graph of connected engagement opportunities. Using graph traversal algorithms, the optimal set of engagement oppo ...

Vadum will develop and mature the Threat Prediction for Air Defense (TPAD) algorithms which calculate Predicted Intercept Points (PIPs) to support AEGIS Combat System engagements of air defense threats. The TPAD algorithms monitor incoming tracks and compare the tracks to an internal database of threat motion. TPAD predicts the future state of the threat at a desired range from the firing ship bas ...

Over a decade ago, security practitioners highlighted threats posed by memory corruption exploits subverting systems through manipulation of security-critical non-control-data — without ever corrupting application control-flow. Since that demonstration, however, the full power of data-oriented attacks went largely unnoticed until very recently. One reason for this recent emergence is that exploi ...

In this effort, NuSpot Technologies, LLC proposes the development of a cost-effective, self-contained and easy to manufacture Superresolving Phase Filter capable of generating a sub-wavelength scale, or “superresolved,” spot of electromagnetic radiation that can be customized to operate at a given target wavelength in the IR, Vis, or UV. Successful completion of this SBIR project will enable: ...

Vadum will design and demonstrate Hearing Protection and Active Communication (HPAC) system. The HPAC system will provide clear and reliable audio communication from the handler to the canine, and protect canine hearing from loud external sounds. The HPAC system will enhance the capabilities of the working dog and handler team. The headset will preserve canine situational awareness of ambient envi ...

The Phase I and Phase II projects that are the basis for this Phase II enhancement proposal tested the feasibility of releasing opiate compounds from a topical wound dressing for burn pain relief and treatment. This project culminated with a regulatory s

Vadum has demonstrated the Optimal Advanced Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) Trajectory System (OATHS) which increases the performance of the HVP by optimizing HVP trajectory to its target. OATHS was prototyped and tested using an in-house MATLAB-based combat system development environment. The results of Phase I testing show that OATHS can feasibly increase HVP probability of kill or reduce the tot ...

At present, there are no solutions for equipping Class 1 and 2 unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms with weapons systems that provide the capability for opportunistic engagement of high value targets (HVT). Munitions deployed on larger UAS, and other fixed-wing SOCOM assets, greatly exceed the payload capacity of Class 1 and 2 UAS assets currently in use for intelligence, surveillance, and recon ...

Large-area, sub-wavelength texturing can convert walls, windows, ceilings, floors, and even vehicles into advanced surfaces that enhance, shield, or manipulate electromagnetic waves. These textures, or “nanopatterns,” enable transformational technologies for warfighter protection and advanced offensive capabilities. Applications include multispectral camouflage, holograms, heads-up displays, a ...

The U.S. Army has a requirement for a shaped charge warhead that can maintain its penetration capability while spinning. The current solution, a linear fluted liner, is optimal over a narrow band of spin rates compared to the span of rates experienced by a typical spin-stabilized munition over its effective range. To increase performance on target, a solution that is effective over a larger range ...