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The enhanced capability point bio and chem sensor is based respectively on the recently discovered phenomenology of biological aerosol differential backscatter in the long wave infrared proven in field trials with a standoff sensor and on differential absorption. The novel point sensor will use compact, wavelength agile transmitters, including quantum cascade lasers and/or miniature CO2 lasers ope ...

In this project we will develop a computerized microscope based imaging system for field testing that will allow location and quantization of malarial parasites (trophozoites). The system will automatically scan a blood smear, locating the portions of the smear that are adequate for analysis and then counting the total number of red cells and the number of red cells containing parasites. The sys ...

We propose numerous innovations for training soldiers to decode nonverbal cues. Courseware will teach universal and culture specific nonverbal cues, distance and close range decoding. Video will be used extensively to present relevant, engaging material. Military relevant, game based scenarios will provide practice and assess student performance. Video vignettes of soldiers discussing experien ...

We propose to develop and evaluate an innovative training system for improving military advisors’ ability to teach and coach their host nation counterparts from a different country. Our effort will involve a comprehensive literature review, inclusion of an expert in cross-cultural training, interviews with SMEs, experts in the field, advisors, and host-national who have received US military adv ...

Air toxins, whether industrial by products or terrorist releases, must be rapidly and accurately detected. The trace concentrations (generally ppb) that must be detected usually require sensitive analytical laboratory equipment. However, rapid and continuous field monitoring is preferable. To achieve this goal, a filter that rapidly concentrates the contaminants into a small sample volume and c ...

This proposed STTR Phase I program addresses design, development, fabrication and testing of a safe, convenient and economical catalytic microreactor that is capable of generating vaporous hydrogen peroxide (VHP) on demand by direct synthesis of hydrogen and oxygen that could be generated by electrolysis of water aboard a portable hydrogen peroxide generator. Phase I will consist of two major and ...

This proposed STTR Phase I program addresses elucidation of the underlying physics and chemistry associated with ignition delay in hypergolic propulsion systems. More specifically it addresses if the differences observed in ignition delay for liquid and gelled hypergolic propulsion systems are due to mainly physical and/or chemical effects. Proposed mechanisms will be developed for the gas/gas, l ...

The main advantages of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) are its non-invasive nature and that therapy occurs deep within a patient's body without affecting the intervening tissue. It is an ideal technology to use with a robotic system in a battlefield environment. This is a proposal to develop a robotic HIFU system by a) developing a robotic manipulator to control a HIFU device, b) integra ...

The recent rise in asymmetric warfare and terrorism has brought about an increased threat from biological and chemical weapons. Their potential lethality and their indiscriminate nature make them natural choices for use as a terror weapon. Quick, reliable, and safe detection of these agents is imperative. The Energid team proposes a novel teleoperated robotic system for the rapid detection of ch ...

A high fidelity trauma surgery and presurgery training system is needed to improve the emergent operative management of trauma injuries. In this project, Energid Technologies will tailor its medical simulation software to the burr hole and trauma flap procedure. The approach includes using machine vision algorithms to track hand and tool movement. Vision algorithms will capture the actions of t ...