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Having achieved or exceeded all goals and objectives of the Phase I research program, BioScale has thus demonstrated feasibility of a multiplexed, immuno-electromechanical pathogen detection method. In Phase II, BioScale proposes to advance this research by assembling a complete assay system that integrates discrete, commercial off the shelf (COTS) sample preparation subcomponents with the propri ...

The threat of chemical and biological (CB) warfare agent exposure requires a variety of measures to protect military personnel. CB agent entry through the skin can potentially be reduced through the application of chemical barrier creams. Low surface energy fluoropolymers have been shown to resist penetration of both polar and nonpolar chemicals. A new protective skin cream is proposed that uti ...

We propose a new approach to microwave circulator design the employs self biased magnetization-in-plane ferrite materials in a coupled line geometry. In Phase 1 we will identify and optimize concepts based on the self biased ferrite oupled line circulators. Optimization will include simulations based on different line dimensions, line spacings amd coupled meandering line configurations.

Erallo proposes to design a multi-agent, service orientated software and hardware architecture for remote wireless sensor monitoring and data processing. The architecture will combine the best aspects of different architectures, including Wireless Sensor Networks, Mobile Multi Agent strategies, Service Orientated Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Multi Sensor Data Fusion techniques to acc ...

The proposed Phase II program will produce in 1 year a low-cost, flexible, maskless-lithography tool, the Model 150A, capable of patterning arbitrary-geometries at minimum half-pitch features of 150 nm. This tool will meet the unique needs of DOD and ASIC practitioners for custom circuits, as well as the needs of a growing community in nanoscale science and engineering. The Model 150A, will emplo ...

Parietal Systems Inc. (PSI) proposes to develop an approach for optimizing the performance of multi-hypothesis tracking and fusion systems that will facilitate the incorporation of information in the form of logic-based constraints. The work performed will develop innovative mechanisms for improving the hypothesis space management that is a fundamental element of the tracking and fusion process. I ...

Physical Sciences Inc. proposes to develop an oscillator-based neurocomputer for associative memory and sensor fusion. The oscillatory-neurocomputer exploits the properties of nonlinear oscillators to form Central Pattern Generators (CPGs). CPGs are common elements throughout the entire nervous system. Investigators have already started to use silicon central pattern generators for small-scale s ...

Advances in diode-pumped solid state lasers and high-quality nonlinear materials have facilitated development of all-solid-state, mid-infrared sources suitable for infrared countermeasures. Present systems are based on bulk-crystal pump lasers combined with suitable nonlinear wavelength converters. Recent results with high-power fiber lasers suggest that they can replace the bulk devices as pump s ...

This Phase 2 SBIR addresses the development of a rapid scanning radar interferometer designed to map ocean surface topography from an unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The X-band Wave Contour Sensor (X-WACS) will provide real time display of wave height and slope and will provide input data to future adaptive vessel control systems to pilot manned or unmanned vessels in high seas. Using interferome ...

This proposal is designed to provide a unique and effective solution to a critical military problem: how to quickly determine if an individual has received a dose of ionizing radiation that is likely to lead to acute clinical effects. It also would be applicable to a critical unmet need in dealing with certain types of terrorist-induced incidents. The solution proposed is the development of a ha ...