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A novel signal processing technique, totally comprised in software, was demonstrated in Phase I using a MATLAB based laboratory simulation and target/clutter data provided by the Government. Although Government supplied data was in a form suitable only for partial processing by the new technique, nevertheless, Signal to Clutter Ratio improvements of 7-13 dB were demonstrated depending upon the par ...

In Phase I Busek evaluated a wireless power transfer (WPT) system to efficiently charge soldier mounted battery powered devices. Our WPT system is based on novel RF power amplifier topology which autonomously tunes its frequency to match the resonant frequency of a coupled load. The system operated very efficiently, reaching measured power transfer efficiency of 90%. Phase I also demonstrated the ...

Convoys are used by militaries worldwide to form a unified group of vehicles that provides joint support and protection to troops and supplies being forwarded to mission areas. Therefore, testing vehicles in convoys travelling in operationally realistic environments serves a critical role in enhancing US military capability. Proper convoy formation is paramount to safety and test execution. Howeve ...

Here we present a plan to develop and prototype a JP-8 battle-fuel conditioner (BFC) based on the objective of taking advantage of the high performance and low costs of commercial gas appliances in military kitchens and for which a working proof of feasibility was completed in Phase I. As envisioned, the BFC would be installed as an add-on it to existing gas appliances to allow them to operate on ...

Significant controversy exists among the scientific community and industry specialists as to whether mouth guards help mitigate concussive forces in impact events. To this end, a standardized methodology for testing mouth guard material solutions will be developed and presented to the Government. In Phase I, the benefit of employing a material solution between the upper and lower dentition in a sp ...

Heavy metal contamination of groundwater is a major problem in industrialized areas. Multiple toxic metal compounds, such as lead, arsenic, chromium, mercury, and cadmium, have been recorded at dangerously high levels in groundwater and soils and should be monitored to prevent contamination of groundwater and drinking water. The ability to track contaminated metal plumes in real-time would increas ...

The managers of military facilities are legally and ethically bound to address the effects of their operations on the environment. Individual facility managers themselves, however, are unlikely to have the specific expertise necessary to project and mitigate the long-term effects of contaminant release. In addition, these tasks compete with the day-to-day operational aspects of their roles, includ ...

Nano Terra, Inc. and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute propose to develop a novel nerve grafting system that will support intrinsic neuronal repair (injuries 3 cm). The creation of an implantable device or devices utilizing a novel scaffold provides an opportunity to utilize a biocompatible material that can easily be manufactured to desired structural and mechanical specifications, i.e., fiber dia ...

Nano Terra, Inc. and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute propose to develop a novel nerve grafting system that will support intrinsic neuronal repair (injuries 3 cm). The creation of an implantable device or devices utilizing a novel scaffold provides an opportunity to utilize a biocompatible material that can easily be manufactured to desired structural and mechanical specifications, i.e., fiber diam ...