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ALPHATECH has developed a prototype planning tool, dubbed RATTLER, for Robust Automated Tactical Tomahawk Loitering and Engagement Router, in Phase I of this SBIR effort. RATTLER uses a variety of optimization techniques to construct missile trajectories that maximize target "coverage": the ability of the collective salvo of missiles to be redirected to a new set of aim-points. A RATTLER-generat ...

In-situ measurements of CO and temperature are required to monitor and control completeness of combustion in modern turbine engines. We propose the Phase II development of an innovative gas path sensor technology for spatially resolved measurements of the key combustion parameters: temperature, CO concentration, H2O concentration, and CO2 concentration. Passive optical probes are arrayed to coll ...

The US EPA is considering implementation of stringent new regulations on the emission of toxic metals from Hazardous Waste Combustors by June,2005. Triton Systems responds to the US Army's need for advanced technologies for enhanced removal of lead, cadmium and mercury from their demilitarization incinerator plants. Triton's proposed approach is based on in-situ capture of the metal contaminants i ...

The goal of this project is to deliver prototype wavefront control devices to the Air Force for use in aberration correction and general wavefront shaping. The proposed Phase II work follows successful Phase I demonstration of a technology for producing micromachined aluminum spatial light modulators integrated directly on CMOS driver electronics. Devices produced in Phase II will allow modulo-la ...

Spinel provides a superior combination of optical performance, cost and ease of fabrication when compared to sapphire. Additionally sapphire, suffers from limited size capability, and high component/fabrication costs. Consequently, spinel is a more attractive material for high volume dome applications such as the Joint Common Missile (JCM). However, the extremely aggressive price points sought in ...

The Smart Munition Area Denial Systems (SMADS) is a small robotic mobility system designed to provide controlled mobility to mines and munitions in the Anti-Personnel Landmine Alternative (APLA) scheme. The SMADS system consists of the mobility platform, the navigation and command link as well as the real-time aiming system, or point-on-the-move turret. The program will focus on the critical com ...

Due to environmental control requirements, the sources of separator materials for existing Ni-H2 batteries are discontinuing that business. During Phase I of this project, AMS developed an advanced battery separator technology that addresses this issue. Specifically, AMS developed a high-performance battery separator that can replace the current Ni-H2 separator without major cell design changes. ...

Midé proposes an automatic active trim tab solution that will significantly reduce the maintenance effort and cost of helicopter rotor track and balancing (RT&B) process, as well as minimize airframe vibrations. Midé's trim tab adjustment system may be performed automatically without maintenance. A major Phase I contribution was the development of a technically feasible Solid-State Active Tri ...

Magnetic suspension for gas turbine engine applications has previously been limited to lower load capacity, low cycle life demonstrations. A complete oil-free bearing and integrated starter generator (ISG) system is proposed that is capable of supporting a small turbine engine in the

Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Central Asia have placed deployed military personnel in increased danger of being exposed to non-traditional munitions such as chemical warfare agents (CWA). Exposure to CWA is characterized by short term effects including reduced performance, resource loss, and mission failure, as well as long term effects such as medical complications (Gulf War Syndrome) ...