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Triton Systems, Inc., proposes to transition a proof of concept cryocooler developed under the MDA STTR Phase I effort, to a miniaturized cooling system that will have commonality and reducibility to serve multiple MDA missions. The proposed cryocooler uses a novel standing wave design to achieve the miniaturization and low weight needed for MDA focal plane array cooling systems. This cryocool ...

The Department of Defense Goal Security Architecture (DGSA) transition plan has established a framework and a long range road map for the implementation of security policies in the DoD information systems. DGSA establishes a number of requirements that should be implemented in order to achieve the goals of the roadmap. One of the requirements is that a representation for security policy rules be d ...

IST is proposing to integrate electrical conductors and antennas directly into composite structures using a new Synergistic Composite Conductor (SCC). IST's novel SCC technology enables small cross section electrical conductors that can be printed on or embedded into composites without degrading their structural performance. The benefits of this approach include better resistance to vibration and ...

A new metal matrix composite material consisting of natural graphite particulates processed into a designed reinforcement architecture that, after pressure infiltration casting with molten Al alloy, results in materials with thermal conductivity (TC) controllable over a range of 600 to 750 W/mK and thermal expansion controllable over the range of 7 to 3 ppm/K. This material, with strategically lo ...

Target detection, classification and tracking by missile defense sensor systems from post boost phase through mid-course to reentry is affected not only by background contrast but also by the irradiance contributing to the target signature by extended sources including direct and reflected sunshine, earthshine, airglow, moonshine and other celestial sources. The total irradiance on the target from ...

Satellite ground imagery from space-based infrared (IR) sensors can be invaluable when monitoring areas of military significance during periods of rapid activity of several hours to days. IR ground imagery is strongly influenced by weather conditions such as cloud cover and water content that can adversely impact surveillance. Predictions of IR image availability and quality during adverse weather ...

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Phase conjugation, discovered over 20 years ago, now has a wide assortment of applications. However, phase conjugation requires that the medium in which the phase conjugation takes place in be lossless. Based on recent preliminary research for which it is anticipated a patent will be applied for, it now appears possible for a limited though important class of materials to extend the phase conjugat ...

Novel high surface area electrodes, based upon conducting polymers, will be fabricated for use in advanced multilayer capacitors. Compact and flexible capacitor designs are anticipated which will possess significantly improved energy densities compared with state-of-the-art capacitor systems. The development of high performance and safe energy systems is an important National goal. The potential c ...

Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL) offer unique optical and electrical characteristics including single mode operation, low power requirements, low beam divergence, circular beam shape and 2D configurability. As in any semiconductor laser these lasers lack temporal and spatial uniformity in wavelength for most present application. With the fast growing interest and development of appl ...