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This proposal describes an SBIR Phase II program to develop, optimize, and demonstrate the effectiveness of hybrid composite armor for AAAV. Hybrid composite armor systems, comprised of unique combinations of dissimilar composite materials, offer lightweight protection at a much lower cost than other high performance composites. Ballistic protection data and models for commercial composite armor ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We intend on researching, testing, and constructing the world's first completely logic-driven actuarial acupuncture database software, distributing it on Personal Computers, Handheld Devices (Palmpilot (r)), and as an Internet Application based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory. Our research and products will provide health care professionals and ...

On this Phase I program, Advanced Ceramics Research Inc. (ACR) will develop and commercialize technology to fabricate boost motor nozzles using TaC-based Fibrous Monolith composites. These materials may also have application for other high temperaturepropulsion-related composite components such as gas divert tubes, valves, and hot gas ducts. On the commercial side, ACR is exploring and evaluatin ...

Gearbox seal wear and leakage is a major source of maintenance and downtime for rotorcraft. Sentient will use our advanced tribology modeling technology to evaluate coatings and surface texturing processes for carbon face seals and provide a generalized modeling approach that can replace physical testing of seals. These models will be used to evaluate several rotorcraft seal designs proposed by ou ...

Currently employed surface heat exchanger utilizes Titanium metal. The low thermal conductivity of titanium combines with its high density results in significantly design penalties. Applications of graphite foam to the heat exchangers offers potentialsignificant performance and weight benefits. However, the key strength, thermal conductivity and integration issues need to be resolved. Hamilton ...

72391S03-I Thermal barrier coatings (TBC) can provide improved engine performance, particularly with respect to specific fuel consumption. However, current thermal barrier coatings for turbine components do not have the required level of performance, due in part to catastrophic delamination from the substrate. This relatively poor reliability of TBCs has prevented their wide-scale use, and, whe ...

PADT proposes to develop two particle collection and concentration devices, one designed for 600 LPM, and another for the 100 LPM or less class. Both configurations will be optimized for 2-10 micron particle collection efficiency, power consumption, size,cost, and weight. The design arrangement to be developed is comprised of a custom inlet, a novel collection chamber, and a continuous gas-to-li ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this Phase I - Phase II Fast Track Research Proposal is to advance the development of a combined Mass Spectrometric Immunoassay (MSIA) - Bioreactive Mass Spectrometer Probes (BRP) approach to a robust multiplexed technology that will ultimately be used in population screening applications and in studies relevant to cancer research. Individual ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this Phase I - Phase II Fast Track Research Proposal is to advance the development of a combined Mass Spectrometric Immunoassay (MSIA) - Bioreactive Mass Spectrometer Probes (BRP) approach to a robust multiplexed technology that will ultimately be used in population screening applications and in studies relevant to cancer research. Individual ...

The limitations of conventional processing for the manufacture of face gears have limited the development of advanced gears with improved performance. The application of plasma transferred arc solid free form fabrication to the manufacture of these gearswill greatly expand the design options available. MER will fabricate and test full size main power helicopter face gears that have a strong, lig ...