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At the completion of the research and development effort a Li-foil multi-wire proportional counter (MWPC) neutron detector with more than 625-cm2 of active area will be included in a portable radiation detection system. The system is expected to outperform the standards set by the ANSI N42.53 standards, and gamma-ray rejection ratio (GRR) of 1.0x10-8 or better. A gamma-ray spectrometer for isotope ...

Intelesense Technologies (rebranding as IoT/AI), in partnership with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), proposes to enhance performance and scale for Edge Learning System Orchestration and Management system.  The system is distributed and hierarchical adaptation and learning system for distributed intelligence “edge as a service” systems that aggregates sensor data, executes machine learnin ...

This STTR project aims to commercialize a simple, robust, yet high-quality sleep physiological monitoring platform with the aim of helping PTSD and other veteran populations restore normal healthy circadian and sleep function. The core of the project focuses on developing the hardware device along with clinical trials using the device at VA locations to assess the data quality along with researchi ...

Robotic systems in general, and Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) in particular, pose a threat for both military and civilians when in the wrong hands. The triad of Kinetic, High-Power Microwave and Laser weapon systems currently used or considered for Counter-UAV (C-UAV) operation though effective in disrupting their performance, might be hazardous when used in a populated area. In the Phase I progr ...

Advances in DNA sequencing technology have generated a rapid expansion of human genome information and the revelation of extraordinary individual-level genetic variation.  Individual genome sequencing will soon be routine and cost-effective.  To exploit this resource to the benefit of warfighters, we propose an approach for identifying and characterizing genetic variants that compromise metaboli ...

The Tunable Active HEterodyne Terahertz Imager (TAHETI) system will use Terahertz Quantum-Cascade Lasers (QCL) combined with a Schottky diode detector for ultra-high dynamic range FMCW heterodyne imaging. Distributed feedback (DFB) QCLs with multi-milliwatt power levels are engineered to emit at slightly offset frequencies, and are used as local oscillator and illumination for imaging. The QCLs wi ...

The weight tolerance and value of various US Army assets dictates the sophistication of the armor systems employed for their protection.  The Warfighter is the most weight sensitive and highest value of all assets and thereby utilizes the most advanced and expensive materials in their protection systems.  This effort provides a significant improvement in understanding the multi-hit behavior of a ...

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) together with University of Michigan (UMich) experimentally confirmed the capability of one-step solar water splitting to H2 and O2 and the potential for subsequent PEM quality H2 generation via a unique membrane architecture. The disruptive photodiode approach does not require the use of electricity or conductive electrolyte, as required for electrolysis. The nove ...

Solid oxide fuel cells have long suffered from degradation due to impurities in the fuel and complexities associated with dissimilar materials and high operating temperatures.This degradation lowers the usable cell power output and requires ancillary equipment for fuel sulfur removal and reformation.A unique microstructure for the tubular anode will be produced using a novel freeze-casting techniq ...

A lightweight and man-portable 300W tubular solid oxide fuel cell is being developed that can operate directly from liquid fuels without the need for separate fuel processing. A novel freeze-casting approach is being used to produce the anode-supported cells with an integrated catalyst that prevents sulfur and carbon in the fuel from degrading the electrical performance over time. Solid oxide fuel ...