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The proposed SBIR program will accelerate the commercialization of multiplexed optical fiber networks and their use in both DoD and commercial systems. F&S (Fiber & Sensor Technologies, Inc.) proposes to implement all-optical low-loss switches for signal multiplexing in large networks. This new approach to multiplexing is based on the development of optically-activated in-line switches to automa ...

The proposed SBIR program would accelerate the commercialization of low-cost miniaturized bioanalysis instrumentation and its use in both DoD and commercial systems. F&S (Fiber and Sensor Technologies, Inc.) proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of integrating mechanically-active polymer microcomposites with evanescent field grating-based optical sensor elements to store, pump and analyze mole ...

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The proof of concept research explores the potential for integrating the following four 'personal devices's () baseline IFF personal device () data applique interface to field processors () audio applique interface to voice headset or audio monitor () video applique interface to camera and display into a single, wearable non-line of sight spread spectrum IFF, tracking and duplex multimedia com ...

This Small Business Innovative Research Phase I Project seeks to develop low-cost manufacturing techniques (particularly assembly and packaging) for the implementation of multi-sensor microinstrumentation clusters. In addition, a cost evaluation will be performed in order to reduce the cost of such microclusters to about $600. Microinstrumentation clusters are becoming increasingly important in ...

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DARPA has identified collaborative computing as a technology not yet adequately developed in the marketplace. This need to share and interactively work with documents and other information objects across separate computer systems is really the underlying human business need that originally drove the creation of network technology, desktop video-teleconferencing, and even the failed earlier indust ...

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Many simulations environments, particularly those used for training purposes, employ simulated human behavior. To date, users frequently complain that such simulated behavior is not very intelligent and easy to "game" thus reducing the effectiveness of the training. We propose to improve intelligent agent technology through improved techniques for eliciting expert problem solving knowledge on wh ...

1. A conceptual baseline design of a hydrogen supply system with a on/off capability will be prepared for delivering hydrogen in increments of up to 10g/hour with a total capacity of 120g hydrogen. This baseline design will be based upon a solid state hydrogen reactant mixture with a yield of 8% by reactant weight which has been previously qualified for military use. ...