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Many diverse tools are used for the evaluation of propulsion systems from different engineering disciplines. These include legacy codes, off the shelf analysis software such as ANSYS, MathLab a variety of CFD tools, and miscellaneous utilities such asExcel. Engineous Software proposes to investigate integration of diverse propulsion analysis tools into a design system or framework. Such a syste ...

We propose to further develop a new technique for imaging underground facilities based on the passive monitoring of acoustic emissions from both stationary and moving equipment within such facilities. It is well known that all mechanical devices, such asmotors, gears, etc, emit acoustic signals. It is possible to identify an acoustic source based on its noise spectrum. During Phase I, we have demo ...

Recent developments in the area of artificial neural networks have led to a totally new brand of machine intelligence that is capable of autonomously improvising and implementing cunning concepts and strategies. This revolutionary neural networktechnology, called the

The key to realization of an integrated Enhanced Vision System is the development of an economical and compact processor that can perform real-time adaptive, multi-imager fusion and ground-map correlation. We achieve statistically appropriate (Bayesian)operations in real time using a self-organizing,

MicroPhase Coatings Inc (MPCI) will prove the technical feasibility of an innovative thermal barrier coating in response to SBIR topic AF03-115. The technology uses a novel polymer-titanium-silicate matrix that cures at room temperature. It incorporateshollow glass microspheres for additional thermal insulation. The matrix has already been demonstrated in the laboratory--it withstands high tempera ...

Existing flight planning systems, to the extent that they optimize routes at all, optimize individual flights in isolation. Airspace, air traffic, or diplomatic constraints, among others, may preclude all flights taking their individually optimal routes,however. Planners must then manually reroute some flights. This effort will apply OTS' strengths in flight planning and optimization to develop ...

The proposed semiconductor-insulator-semiconductor (SIS) is herein defined as a structure consisting of two semiconductor layers separated by an insulator. PTS proposes such a SIS structure as a latching on/off switch consisting of widebandgap (WBG)semiconductors as cathodes and anodes. The cathode will be designed as an efficient electron gun or cathode. The anode will be designed as both an effi ...

A smart machine tool must be able to monitor its condition and report problems. Every CNC machine should provide an alarm for tool condition problems, including tool wear, much as every automobile has a low oil indicator. Tool wear is particularly important for unattended machining as a worn tool can ruin a part. All current tool condition systems operate "blind" without direct information on curr ...