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The objective of this proposal is to evaluate and optimize needlefree immunization on skin permeated with SonoPrep, an ultrasound-based skin permeation system. SonoPrep permeates the skin by creating pores in the stratum corneum, thus breaching its barrier function. This provides channels for vaccine delivery directly to the epidermis, where large populations of Langerhans cells reside. The Depart ...

Advances in aircraft performance and weapons capability have led to a dramatic increase in the tempo of tactical situations facing the combat aviator or UAV controller, reducing the operator's available information processing and decision-making time and resources. Furthermore, the technological and information advances of Network Centric Warfare (NCW) have resulted in an explosion in the complexi ...

We will evaluate at least three innovative concepts of upgrading legacy Image Intensified Night Vision Goggle (NVG) systems to optically fused I2T/LWIR systems or Thermally Upgraded Night Vision Goggles (TUNVG). Our focus will be to maximize the use of deployed hardware while integrating the thermal capability in a way which best satisfies the need of the war-fighter. A key goal in our effort wil ...

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 ...

We propose a new Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering sampling chip and cell design of permeable/porous polymer matrix embedded with multi-layered gold nano-particles. The approach leverages the leading-edge micro-optical component development and manufacture at Agiltron and extensive experience in nano-material engineering within the research group headed by Prof. Vladimire V. Tsukruk at Iowa State ...

Internal Combustion engines (IC) are bound in their ability to create power primarily by the volume of air an engine is able to deliver to the combustion chamber. This formula has particular import at high altitude, where air pressure decreases, resulting in a correlative power loss. Traditional solutions for generating higher compensating air pressure are limited to external add-on devices such ...

The tenets of netcentric warfare (NCW) have been duly embraced by DoD. While programs like the Army Battle Command System can facilitate NCW concepts, the associated problem of information overload can arise. Information overload is already apparent in the business sector where knowledge workers spend needless extra time searching for or are unable to find needed information. One can surmise that ...

The application of conventional artillery in urban battlefield environments is limited because of time critical mobile targets, complex cluttered scenes, and obscured or camouflaged enemy elements mixed within a civilian population. Smart Artillery will increase accuracy against enemy targets, reduce collateral damage, and improve survivability by allowing maneuvering and retargeting of the projec ...

GURU Technology will demonstrate feasibility of an innovative Framework to integrate enterprise authentication management infrastructure (AMI) with current SCORM compliant training programs and future learning management systems (LMS). The LMS will be connected to the AMI through the Framework. During the Phase I program we will develop a high level architecture for the Framework using open standa ...

Triton Systems, Inc. (TSI) is proposing a joining method for silicon nitride tubular sections that addresses many of the unique technical and manufacturing challenges associated with gun barrel liner fabrication. The approach involves the use of an interlocking tube-tube joint design and brazing material (plus grain refiners). Localized heating, combined with preferential pressurization, ensures ...