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PCR and antibody-based devices are currently the primary platforms for bioagent detection. PCR offers high sensitivity and specificity, but has limited effectiveness for toxins (detects residual DNA, if any, in toxin preparations) and requires thermal cycling equipment, extensive sample preparation, and complex reagents. Antibodies, which utilize relatively simple chemistry, are effective for bo ...

"High performance suspended seat technology offers significant advantages in reducing acute injuries, long term disability, and fatigue associated with high-speed maritime operations. Our proposed concept will apply a systems design approach to addressingthe needs of SOF personnel over all conditions, particularly rough seas. Our novel concept eliminates the inherent weaknesses of existing suspe ...

To meet the Marines' need for high speed ship-to-shore and land mobility, the USMC Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is being equipped to provide a leap-ahead improvement over the capabilities of its predecessor, the 30-year old Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). A critical component of improving the EFV's lethality and survivability is to greatly increase speeds across land. While the EFV's t ...

Several important emerging applications require efficient, high-speed high-duty-cycle, amplitude modulation of high levels of microwave power, with low cost and small size-and-weight. The modulation frequency and average power required for these applications are far beyond the capabilities of existing technology. MRC proposes to research and develop two alternative methods of achieving square-wa ...

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"This Phase I SBIR proposal is for the initial development of a miniaturized real-time visible/UV spectrometer based on micro-opto-electro-mechanical systems (MOEMS) technology. Use of MOEMS technology enables orders of magnitude reductions in size, weightand power from the smallest spectrometers commercially available today and virtually assures exceeding stated corresponding SBIR requirements. ...

In today's tactical areas of operation, signal threat detection is one of the integral aspects of the SOF mission. In nearly all regions where SOF operations take place, there is a need for the ability to detect enemy communications (known and unknown) and DF on their locations. Additionally, SOF units have a critical need for short range tactical communications to stay in contact with other uni ...

NOVELX, Inc. proposes to develop and market a compact scanning electron microscope (SEM) with X-ray analysis capabilities for mobile, homeland defense, commercial, and military applications. The Phase I technical objective is to investigate the feasibilityof integrating a miniature modular scanning electron microscope (mmSEM) with a thermoelectrically cooled silicon X-ray detector, in order to pro ...

Optical E. T. C., Inc. (OETC) proposes to perform research into appropriatetechnologies that meet SOCOM needs for an automated IMC send and receivecapability suitable for reduced RF signature during combat operations.OETC will develop a system concept based upon the specified size, weight,and power constraints and the desired SOCOM capabilities. During the Phase Iactivity, OETC will develop a tec ...

The goal of the program is conduct research and trade studies to determine solutions for an advanced, lightweight, long range image intensified zoom lens system. The development will include research into the latest optical design techniques as well as advanced materials which will provide performance superior to the standard aluminum alloys used in military sights.