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Military fuels such as JP-8, Jet A, and F-24 have lower lubrication properties than common diesel fuel. The direct injection fuel systems in vehicles designed to run on diesel can wear out prematurely due to lack of lubrication in these low lubricity fuel applications. The proposed solution minimizes component wear for selected vehicle applications.

CRG, partnered with University of Cincinnati (UC) and Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Inc (Arnold), proposes to develop, demonstrate, and deliver an electric coolant pump designed for high-temperature operation on DoD power generation subsystems and vehicle platforms. Optimized to maximize efficiency and deliver best-in-class reliability, the coolant pump will extend power generation systems applica ...

Corvid Technologies, LLC (Corvid) proposes to design and optimize a multi-axis energy attenuation (EA) seat system that will provide enhanced Soldier protection from high-energy, potentially injurious events, such as crashes, rollovers, and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). To demonstrate the feasibility of designing a multi-threat, multi-direction seating system in Phase I, Corvi ...

A multi-sensor fusion capability is proposed. Using a form of deep learning, inputs from multiple sensors are fused, interpreted, and output. Memory within the scene is preserved and used to better identify and track moving targets. Uncertainty is explicitly measured and output. Deep learning can represent arbitrary input data as continuous vector embeddings. These encapsulate semantics of input s ...

The current technology of combat identification panels (CIPs) relies on, essentially, mirrors and blackbodies to create a highly contrasting signature in the longwave infrared (LWIR), in order to avoid blue-on-blue "friendly fire" incidents. Unfortunately, with the very low cost and foreign availability of LWIR cameras, such a static signature is subject to enemy observation and spoofing. Using an ...

CRG proposes to reduce the weight of gun barrels, including tank, howitzer, and mortar tubes, with its proprietary MG resin systems and composites. MG composites represent a new class of light weight, low-cost, easy-to-process high-temperature structural materials. They enable the use of light weight composites in gun barrels, reducing weight and cost, while enhancing lifespan and robustness. MG r ...

Optical Path Characterization Suite (OPCS) With advanced optical imaging systems aimed at operations in Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) and High Energy Laser (HEL) weapons systems reaching the prototype and test phase of programs there is a gap in the technology available to provide truth data during test. The ability to characterize the atmospheric turbulence and transmission environment durin ...

Infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy (IRRAS) allows detection of toxic and combustible materials from distant bases, aircrafts, and even space. Accurate material identification using long-range IRRAS requires large-area calibration targets to account for changing environmental conditions. Plasmonic metal-dielectric-metal (MDM) stacks with nearly perfect, tunable absorption peaks have been d ...

Identification of hazardous chemical, biological or explosive agents is safest when the observer is at standoff range. In the limiting case, airborne or space-based platforms may be used to detect the unique IR spectral fingerprint of a specific analyte; entirely removing the observer from the hazard vicinity. To cope with dynamic environmental conditions, however, these stand-off systems must be ...

The current 120mm tank ammo primer design is outdated, difficult to manufacture, and in need of a technical refresh taking advantage of modern state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques. This proposal consists of redesigning the igniter to be less complex (reduce number of components and increase manufacturability) and HERO safe and evaluating a replacement for the main primer charge ben ...