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The ALE-PNNL Team is developing a nonflammable high capacity and high power 18650 cell using nonflammable electrolyte for military electric vehicle and energy storage applications. The 18650 cells will be nonflammable even under extreme temperature conditions and after metal penetration, even including bullet penetration.

Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) together with University of Michigan (UMich) proposes a system to use solar energy to convert water to ultra-high purity compressed hydrogen suitable for PEM fuel cells. We will combine UMich’s high efficiency photocatalytic water splitting approach with PCI’s integrated hydrogen separator/compressor. The proposed effort will confirm the avoidance of external e ...

On this effort Toyon Research Corp. and The Pennsylvania State University are developing deep learning-based algorithms for object recognition and new class discovery in look-down infrared (IR) imagery. Our approach involves the development of a hybrid classifier that exploits both transfer learning and semi-supervised paradigms in order to maintain good generalization accuracy, especially when li ...

Carbonics will partner with Georgia Tech to innovate and develop DC/RF device models and RF integrated circuit CMOS prototypes for operation at deep cryogenic temperatures with superior performance with low power consumption and enhanced noise performance. Our approach will adopt state-of-the-art semiconductor technology that includes bulk CMOS, CMOS SOI, and FinFET. Our plan is to commercializ ...

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 this Phase I prog ...

Unprecedented growth in demand of wireless devices has caused overcrowding of the spectrum. Modern Software Defined Radios (SDRs) have to provide satisfactory services while transmitting/receiving in congested and contested environment. In order to do that, complex learning algorithms have to be paired with capable, flexible and wideband hardware.Space Micro and its partner research institution, t ...

This project aims to reduce the size and cost of current AEHF front-end by the integration of a compact beam-steering antenna array. The integration consists of novel antenna design, novel steering technique, and a scalable capable architecture.

Next-level improvements in thermal extremity protection for the current Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) are needed for soldiers in order to improve mobility and achieve peak performance in bitterly cold Arctic climes. In this STTR program, 2W iTech LLC proposes to develop phase change material (PCM) based thermal regulating films, in collaboration with the Multiscale Thermal Science ...

In the field, warfighters are exposed to a complex set of stressors. Increasingly heavier combat loads, extreme environmental conditions, and improper nutrition are a few examples. Unfortunately, the effects on their physical and cognitive performance are not well understood, which can negatively affect the decision-making processes causing tactical errors leading to operational or strategic conse ...

Intelesense Technologies (rebranding as IoT/AI), in partnership with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), proposes to demonstrate an Edge Learning System Orchestration and Management system. The system is distributed and hierarchical adaptation and learning system design through emulations and simulation based on IoT/AI’s work in distributed intelligence “edge as a service” systems that aggr ...