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With this research, we would like to provide new materials joining methods to the DOT. This will be achieved with a pulse energy store that has already demonstrated game changing capability in welding a wide variety of metals and alloys. The process we are proposing is known as Homopolar Welding. The weld is created by a solid state fusion welding process whereby high current is passed through the ...

Special Operations Force operators are often subjected to physically challenging conditions under varying environmental extremes. Efficient body temperature regulation, proper heat stree management, as well as adequate soldier comfort level are keys to enhanced warfighter performance and continued mission success. While textile fabrics used in US military uniforms have multiple favorable propert ...

Additional passenger fatalities and injuries can occur during derailments due to interaction with wayside structures, such as catenary poles, bridge abutments, and discontinuities in third rails at highway grade crossings. Resilient wayside structures can reduce these risks, by lessening the amount of intrusion, penetration, and passenger motion. PEC and Arup will work together to develop resilien ...

When imaging over long distances, atmospheric turbulence between the camera and subject degrades the collected data limiting the effective resolution, regardless of the quality of the optic and sensor used. This reduction in image quality can have serious impacts on the ability to carry out missions by reducing situational awareness and preventing target identification. EM Photonics has been worki ...

Lynntech proposes to use state of the art off-the-shelf electric coolers to provide temperature control within the Portable Cooled Biomedical Storage (PCBS) device. To decrease procurement time of the production model, a standard military medical supply case will be used to house the PCBS components. These electric coolers have a long history of being successfully used with spacecraft for lightwei ...

Nanohmics proposes creating a ruggedized biologics refrigerator that meets future Navy performance requirements for temperature selectability and efficiency. This unit will employ several building block technologies that have outpaced the design of the currently used portable refrigeration system. This will be done employing next generation vacuum insulation panels and a refrigeration technology t ...

Audible noise generated from propeller driven aircraft has been extensively studied by aero acoustic scientists and engineers. Manned aircraft and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems are being fielded by SOCOM for unique missions. Detrimental noise inherent to propeller driven aircraft signals approach and location, which then compromises personnel, payload, the aircraft, and mission success. Our nov ...

Military medical personnel require point of care medical diagnostics capable of real time lab quality results to improve the far forward care of wounded warfighters.Diagnostics currently employed rely on antibody-affinity chromatography and other related technologies which have the net result of imposing special storage conditions on the device or its components, conditions such as refrigeration.T ...

Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. (KBSI) is pleased to propose the further design and development of “MySidewalk,” a mobile application facilitating the crowd-sourced collection of sidewalk inventory and condition data. MySidewalk utilizes advances in social networks, mobile data collection, and data mining to provide integrated sidewalk datasets. Phase I demonstrated the feasibility of the conce ...

The modern operator is expected to perform an increasingly diverse set of tasks; the associated growth in basic and mission-specific loads places a burden on personnel, reducing agility and compromising combat effectiveness. SOCOM seeks a lightweight, compact stabilization solution for weapons, optics, and laser target designators. An ideal stabilization solution would permit special operators to ...