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Recursive filtering and batch estimation problems can be found in a myriad of applications of greatest interest for both DoD and civilian applications. Air Force test ranges routinely apply these methodologies to assess, validate, and verify performance of critical assets, for a variety of vehicles and weapon systems. A recurrent scenario is the need to precisely measure maneuvers, trajectories, a ...

The use of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) is increasing every year. The expected lifetime of these platforms is smaller than many of their larger kin. Many efforts are underway to enable satellite-servicing missions to autonomously repair, recover, or extend the utility of large satellites. Due to the increase of the small satellite platform, forward ...

Kalsi Engineering designed prototype flow straighteners/conditioners (patent pending) using three distinct design approaches. The designs can be generally classified as standard pipe turns (e.g. elbows) with integral (internal) conditioner, non-standard cross-section elbow with integral conditioner, and downstream conditioner. The principle of design for the non-standard elbow with integral condit ...

Nanocomposites made from a mixture of nanocrystals and polymer can be used to draw forth nanoionics attributes in materials with a high density of internal interfaces. This approach, when applied to proton transport materials, can enable fabrication of new proton exchange membranes that are critical for energy storage and conversion devices such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and redox flow batteri ...

Composites Automation LLC and partner University of Delaware Center for Composite Materials proposes to expand their previously developed software framework for void modeling in autoclave prepreg manufacturing to include process aids (vacuum bag, breathers, bleeders, release films) and their influence on the process, and develop methodologies to assess effects of material and technician variabilit ...

Arganteal® automates deployment and configuration of networks, infrastructure and workloads on platforms from OpenStack to Azure. Arganteal works with any API, any platform and any layer. An hour of automation can replace eight hours of subject matter expert time. IT Experts spend countless hours of expert time manually deploying, configuring, redeploying, upgrading and patching application sta ...

The purpose of this effort is to develop a process for creating visualization models and AR/VR software tools for training and work instructions, which include 1) A hardware kit with a 3D scanner/computer with accessories for capturing colors and textures; 2) A Tablet and AR/VR headsets • A software package with tools for creating and decimating models from CAD files, 3D scanners, and photogramm ...

Dehydration is a significant threat to war fighter readiness and performance. Bodyweight loss of as little as 1% can lead to both mental and physical impairments. Dehydration affects vigilance, reaction time, and decision making, ultimately compromising mission objectives and flight safety. MX3 Diagnostics has developed the MX3 Hydration Testing System (HTS), the first portable, accurate real-time ...

Immersive technology, such as Virtual Reality (VR), has been successfully leveraged to create near-realistic environments and develop high-quality interaction models to address the needs of training simulations that present challenges such as safety, cost and disruption. What has not been adequately addressed, in our opinion, is quantifying the value of the experience by capturing, analyzing and q ...

HTX Labs proposes to adapt our existing commercial EMPACT® VR Training Platform to enable AF Customers to create original immersive training content to be delivered via a secure content management and distribution system. This system will enable users to record their movements within a relevant VR environment (e.g., cockpit, aircraft hangar), and then refine and publish this recording as an app ...