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Current techniques for real-time detection of signaling pathways in live cells are limited. Accacia International LLC, will develop better strategies by combining the signaling properties of molecular beacons and aptamer beacons with the advantages of quantum dot photoluminescence to produce quantum dot beacons (QDBs). In order to demonstrate the potential of these novel signaling nanoparticles, ...

It is predicted that systems for power generation, power distribution and electric propulsion on ships and aerospace vehicles could be made smaller, lighter, more efficient, more versatile, and lower maintenance by operating these systems-partly or entirely-at cryogenic temperatures. We propose to demonstrate the advantages of cryogenic operation in regard to electronic components, specifically se ...

Vism Corporation proposes to demonstrate a tunable Fabry-Perot filter (TFPF) using a highly innovative MEMS process called Surface Micromachined Bulk Silicon (SUMBS), for applications in RPG or missile threat warning or multispectral imaging systems. The MEMS TFPF employs a novel digital electrostatic actuator made of single crystal silicon that provides high accuracy tuning with ultra compactness ...

Eight-bit optical true time delay devices have been demonstrated on a new low loss high index contrast photonics platform. In this proposal the performance (i.e. loss and speed) of high-index monolithically integrated programmable delay circuits will be optimized and systems research will be conducted to select complementary components to realize practical systems. High index glass planar lightwa ...

A full 6 Degree of Freedom (D0F) control system for Nanosatellites would expand the functionality and potential uses of these small vehicles. This same technology can be used in the controlled deployment of targets and countermeasures for the MDA programs. The key component in a Nanosatellite 6 DOF control system is an earth referenced 6 DOF sensor suite. This allows long term, accurate pointin ...

Current nanosatellite designs are limited by the lack of small, low cost attitude sensing and control components. Although activities are underway to develop sensor technologies, precision pointing and agility also requires miniature reaction wheels. Presently no such wheels exist. We propose to develop a wheel that fills this void, enabling nanosatellites to perform an array of missions requir ...

Active Signal Technologies and Moog propose to demonstrate a solid state pulse width modulated pilot stage for a servo valve enabled by single crystal PMN-PT. The basic mechanism and labor intensive fabrication processes used to build conventional servo valves remain largely unchanged since the device was launched in 1951, resulting in high cost and limited bandwidth. A digitally controlled valv ...

We propose to develop a probe and drogue system with optical guidance and wet-mateable electrical and fiber optic connectors in order to support recovery and the rapid transfer of power and data between a miniaturized UUV and its support ship.

Chlorinated hydrocarbons represent the most prevalent contaminants in the subsurface, threatening the quality of groundwater at aquifers. Existing technologies for monitoring these contaminants require expensive, labor-intensive methods of sample collection and analysis. The goal of this Phase I research project is to develop a low-cost, compact, reliable, automated, unattended, and long-term mo ...

Chlorinated hydrocarbons represent the most prevalent contaminants in the subsurface, threatening the quality of groundwater at aquifers. Existing technologies for monitoring these contaminants require expensive, labor-intensive methods of sample collection and analysis. The goal of this Phase I research project is to develop a low-cost, compact, reliable, automated, unattended, and lo ...