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Infrared image generation for IR sensor development and testing are currently large workstations costing several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Performance and image resolution is the key limiting factors of using PC hardware for this task. Usingdistributed processing, and intelligent algorithms, along with the forthcoming advances in PC graphics hardware; the next generation of real-time image ...

During trans-atmospheric flight, a spacecraft passes through both rarefied and continuum flow regimes, which are often described by different physical models. This project aims to develop a unified computer code that can automatically switch betweenkinetic and continuum models while maximizing computational efficiency and ensuring numerical stability. The efficiency of the method will be attained ...

The project objective is to develop an integrated, hierarchical design tool for simulation of unsteady flows and prototyping of flow control strategies in high-speed combustors. The project directly addresses a need for mixed-dimensionality rapidprototyping software allowing system-level analysis that is not feasible using conventional full-scale CFD modeling. An advanced simulation environment wi ...

This Research and Development (R&D) effort will produce an architecture and prototype for performing quick-look analysis of Electromagnetic (EM) Compatibility (EMC) using Modeling and Simulation (M&S) technologies. The target domain will be aircraftsustainment and will focus on the insertion of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies into existing aircraft. COTS technologies provide a cost- ...

The goal of this program will be to investigate the issues associated with the development of a cognitive nuclear, biological and chemical threat data correlation and munitions effects analysis support system that is capable of supporting both training andoperational deployments. BRC is a major support contractor for the Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC). ...

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Traditional stationkeeping thrusters for satellites are low-efficient, complex, monopropellant or bipropellant chemical thrusters. The complexity and stored propellant of the thrusters result in satellites with higher dry weights, decreased payloadcapabilities, and thus higher incurred costs.A significant opportunity exists in the area of satellite stationkeeping for innovative propulsion systems ...

Miltec Missiles & Space Company and their subcontractor Secotec, Inc. propose to develop an innovative low cost ejector / diffuser system for economically producing a high vacuum in a very large chamber for use at Holloman AFB High Speed Test Track. Theunique and challenging requirement here is that this pressure vessel total length will most likely be thousands of feet and must be removable. The ...

Dynetics proposes to initiate study to investigate the potential benefits of applying lattice control surface technology to transport aircraft as a means to substantially improve aircraft performance and operating efficiency. Under the Phase I effort, Dynetics will develop preliminary designs of generic lattice control surfaces concepts suitable for use on various types of transport aircraft. Dyne ...

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