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To enhance U.S. Navy operations, a technology platform will be developed for fabricating environmentally robust, visible through near-infrared (NIR) band transparent, tapered resistivity films. After refining the operational requirements and updating the device design models, a design trade study will be performed using the measured electrical (i.e., conductivity) and optical (i.e., spectral trans ...

Modern lithium ion batteries are known for their poor safety performance, with many reports of battery failure and fire having been reported. One of the major causes of battery fire is from the use of flammable solvents, such as organic carbonates, as the electrolyte. These hazards have long limited the usage of batteries in dangerous conditions, such as on the battlefield. To combat this issue, f ...

In an effort to maintain the advantage of today’s SOF operators, a new weapon mounted laser pointer and illuminator system with laser range finding capability out to 900 meters is proposed. To increase survivability and lethality of the operator, the system will minimize size and weight while improving performance, reliability and operability. The development of a new laser based variable diverg ...

Membranes are the gold standard for water treatment and reuse. However, membrane fouling inhibits flux, wastes energy, requires cleaning and replacement, and disables concentrate recirculation. Pure Blue Tech proposes ultrasonic PVDF transducers be embedded within membrane systems to reduce fouling. This innovation has potential to transform the economics of membrane operations and water reuse. Pu ...

OlogyBricks are durable, lightweight, carbon-negative construction blocks made from industrial hemp, lime, and hemp-derivatives for superior thermal resistance and mechanical properties that will improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality in single family homes and other architectural applications. Industrial Hemp can be grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, requires less water ...

As sensing, computing, and computational imaging technology advances, it becomes more feasible to integrate them into tightly coupled and fully featured solutions in minimal size, weight, and power – cost (SWaP-C) form factors. In this project, we will develop a camera system for use in a variety of scenarios, from surveillance to targeting systems. Our focus will be building a computational ima ...

Military working dogs (MWD) are combat multipliers that provide essential detection and force protection capabilities to Special Operations Forces and units within each of the armed service branches serving globally every day. Every deployment includes planning requirements for medical support under austere conditions with limited or delayed evacuation assets. Although blood products are useful fo ...

North Atlantic Right Whales and many other endangered marine species have experienced negative effects by entanglement with bottom set fishing gear. Crab Raft Inc. has developed, tested and demonstrated its innovative, ropeless lift bag fishing gear, targeted primarily for the crab and lobster fishing industries. With no ropes, Crab Raft Inc. ropeless fishing gear has no entanglement potential for ...

The product to be delivered based on this innovation is a neutron scattering sample environment that enables efficient neutron scattering measurements of biopolymer solutions at high pressure. The proposed high-throughput, high-pressure small-angle neutron scattering (HTHP-SANS) sample environment addresses key customer needs and provides substantial advantages to both the scientific user ...

Kägwerks recognizes the Cost, Size, Weight, and Power (C-SWaP) challenges of SOCOM’s existing FCD-W solution as well as the complexity and limitations of the current capability to transition toward a “Secure/Smart Wireless Hub” (SWH). The transition is necessary to enhance the Special Operation Forces (SOF) Standard Operator and Joint Terminal Air Controller (JTAC) mission effectiveness acr ...