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Acoustic scoring systems based upon time difference of arrival (TDOA) have long been used to score in near-real-time the drop accuracy of precision munitions in the open ocean. These systems work well when they are scoring a single impact but do not have the capability to discriminate multiple and near simultaneous impacts. Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes to develop a High Precision System f ...

The proposed Small Business Innovative Research Phase I program will develop a compact, efficient, narrowband optical filter for use in undersea laser communications. The active Mg atomic resonance filter will employ pump lasers in combination with a communications laser beam at 518 nm to drive Mg atoms in a vapor cell to an excited state, and monitor fluorescence from the excited state to deliver ...

The proposed Small Business Innovative Research Phase I project will combine ultra-sensitive absorption spectroscopy detection techniques and alkali atom optical gas pumping to produce an innovative magnetic sensor for small Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). The sensor will utilize multiple fiber-coupled self-oscillating magnetometers to produce an intrinsic gradiometer with high measurement sens ...

Physical Sciences, Inc. (PSI), in collaboration with ATK Energetic Systems, proposes to prepare a new class of stabilizers to improve the response of double base propellants to long term storage and cook-off conditions. These stabilizer molecules allow the incorporation of functionality of greater reactivity than current art solutions by eliminating compatibility issues. It is anticipated that, u ...

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes to develop a composite spray-in-place thermal barrier coating system for military aircraft aluminum and plexiglass structural surfaces. This aerogel-polyurea based composite coating system will possess a thermal conductivity of less than 25 mW/m-K at 205oC, have a density of less than 200 kg/m3, and will be capable of protecting the surface from heating by mod ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will investigate the feasibility of an innovative concept in high-speed closed-loop feedback control systems for piezoelectric positioners used in precision manufacturing. There is considerable use, and considerably greater potential for use, of piezoelectric actuators, positioners, and sensors in precision manufacturing, and specifical ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will investigate the feasibility of an innovative concept in high-speed closed-loop feedback control systems for piezoelectric positioners used in precision manufacturing. There is considerable use, and considerably greater potential for use, of piezoelectric actuators, positioners, and sensors in precision manufacturing, and specifical ...

Aircraft inspection and maintenance is dependent on seamless integration of human and machine components, but the underlying reasons for certain maintenance tasks can be difficult to translate in training terms. Planet LLC, along with its instructional systems design partner American Systems Corporation, proposes to create a tool to tackle physical force and natural phenomenon effects. This Phase ...

The aircraft inspection and maintenance process is dependent on the seamless integration of human and machine components. Because such a large number of human factors are involved, enhancement of the training methods for maintainers has been identified as the primary means to improve performance. PLANET LLC was engaged by the Navy to create tools for visualizing physical force and physics phenomen ...

High-end weather simulation tools currently available focus on the visual aspects of weather effects or predication modeling and can rarely interact with objects or aircraft in a simulation. Though this capability can be offered by large flight simulators, their costs are most often prohibitive. Fortunately, new advancements in the modeling and simulation industry have made it possible to create a ...