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This project will explore the potential of neural network and wavelet algorithms to yield significant performance improvements needed for future acoustic detection and classification systems. Future systems must automatically recognize complex acoustic signatures in realistic environments. Neural and wavelet algorithms open new possibilities for designing sonar systems by offering the poten ...

The principal objective of this proposal is to develop a design for the packaging of the high performance optoelectronic computer (HPOC) module. In addition, we will design the optical interconnect section of the HPOC module, and fabricate and test HPOC module sub-assemblies. A design will be developed for a structure which uses solder engineering to combine the HPOC module components (VCSEL, ar ...

The primary goal of this program is to develop intelligent software mechnaisms which enhance information discovery using a high capacity, scalable, optoelectronic information architecture. By exploiting a high performance optoelectronic computing (HPOC) module platform as a data "processing engine", innovative software mechanisms will be investigated which can manipulate data/knowledge ...

Growing interest in vaccination and diversity of new vaccines which can be administered as a single dose for timely response and prolonged immunity evoked use of absorbable polymers for developing controlled delivery systems. Although absorbable microspheres were explored for controlled delivery of vaccines, poor reproducibility of these systems created a need for a unique single-shot vaccine for ...

The operational readiness of critical equipment often depends on the integrity of the battery subsystem. A small magnitude magnetic field, generated by a coil, can be used to monitor the state-of-charge and possibley long-term state-of-health of batteries. The proposed work will determine the feasibility of using a non-invasive sensor-external to a battery - and not connected to it's terminals. ...

Production Products Manufacturing and Sales with support from Southern Research Institute (SRI) and McDonnell Douglas Aerospace (MDC) proposes an innovative program which will utilize intelligent processing to produce affordable 2000 F capable ceramic matrix composites. Innovative preform fabrication and diaphragm forming consolidation approaches will be developed in Phase I for producing high mod ...

Production Products will develop novel, low cost processing technology to incorporate fiber optic sensors in filament wound composite rocket motor cases, pressure vessels, and other missile components. The fiber optic sensors will be used for cure monitoring, measuring temperature, displacement, strain, and structural health monitoring. In Phase I we will develop low cost techniques to place the ...

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A study will be conducted to develop actively-cooled structural concepts for high heat transfer engine inlet regions of scramjet engines. The program is directed toward the HyTech missile system and employs laminated foil microchannel cooling technology. The program will consist of four basic tasks: (1) definition of design requirements; (2) design trade studies to develop the optimum ...

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