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Exo-Atmospheric Technologies, LLC (Exo-AT) will undertake the design and development of a propellant management device PMD) designed for the unique fluid property characteristics of AF-M315E monopropellant.Along with its experimental testing partner, Purdue University, Exo-AT will conduct a series of tests to measure fluid properties for AF-M315E.Exo-AT will use these fluid properties (surface ten ...

ABSTRACT: ORBITEC proposes to develop and demonstrate a family of Low-Cost Thrust Chambers (LCTC) for use in future NASA exploration systems. Substantial cost savings will be realized in the production of the LCTCs with ORBITEC"s innovative hybrid fabrication technique. Hybrid fabrication (HF) allows for the rapid casting of near-net shape metallic thruster components, including regeneratively- ...

Tactical and operational missions require equipment powered by lightweight, high output 50 to 150+ BHP engines. Engine powered equipment in this size is predominately 2-cycle diesel. Department of Defense (DoD) has mandated the use of heavy fuels: jetand diesel. Next generation fuel efficient, lightweight, high power density (1.5 HP/in3 disp.), heavy fuel engines (HFE) are needed. TARDEC will ...

ORBITEC proposes to develop a high-performance, non-toxic, storable oxidizer to replace current storable oxidizers for hybrid rocket motor propulsion systems. The proposed candidate oxidizers have higher energy and oxygen content, greater density, lower volatility, and less corrosivity than the nitrogen oxides and nitric acid. In Phase I, physical properties and performance of the specific ident ...

This SBIR Phase I project will investigate the feasibility of an improved control strategy for piezoelectric positioners used in scanned-probe microscopes (SPMs) to increase their speed and reliability for nanocharacterization. Rapid nanocharacterization requires fast motion of the scanned piezo probe with sub-Angstrom vertical resolution and with frequent rapid changes in its axial position. Se ...

This SBIR Phase I project will investigate the feasibility of an improved control strategy for piezoelectric positioners used in scanned-probe microscopes (SPMs) to increase their speed and reliability for nanocharacterization. Rapid nanocharacterization requires fast motion of the scanned piezo probe with sub-Angstrom vertical resolution and with frequent rapid changes in its axial position. Se ...

PROJECT SUMMARYThe overall goal of this Phase I proposal is to design and test the feasibility of novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reference standards (“phantoms”) that are urgently needed for comprehensive and standardized quality assurance (QA) of quantitative MRI biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We propose to develop 1) a quantitative MR elastography (MRE) stif ...

ORBITEC proposes to develop the Advanced Reversible Cryogenic Thermal Energy Storage (ARCTES) system, which will provide temporary backup cooling for circulating helium gas coolant in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) systems for naval applications. The ARCTES will rely on an initially-frozen cryogen to absorb heat from the passing helium gas through a heat exchanger device. As the working cr ...

ORBITEC proposes to develop the Advanced Reversible Cryogenic Thermal Energy Storage (ARCTES) system, which will provide temporary backup cooling for circulating helium gas coolant in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) systems for naval applications. The ARCTES will rely on an initially-frozen cryogen to absorb heat from the passing helium gas through a heat exchanger device. As the working cr ...

ABSTRACT: ORBITEC proposes to develop and synthesize a safe, high performance, high density solid oxidizer to replace Ammonium Perchlorate (AP) in solid propellants for use in booster, tactical, and strategic systems. The long sought replacement for ammonium perchlorate remains an unanswered challenge as the development of an insensitive but high energy solid oxidizer has proven very difficult. ...