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Two miniature, high resolution imaging spectrometers are proposed for the remote detection of chemical vapors in the 200 - 800 nm band. One spectrometer uses a diffraction grating to generate a spectrum with a resolution of 0.39 nm. It can achieve asignal to noise ratio (SNR) that varies between 400 and 1000 in 20 msec. The volume of the spectrometer is expected to be less than 8.55 cubic inche ...

A unique approach to the problem of portable signal identification training (PSIT) is proposed through the use of an integrated signals database, training software, and the re-use of operator interface software. Two training scenarios are addressed:standalone training mode and transmit training mode. The proposed approach is based entirely on COTS hardware. The approach also minimizes the hardw ...

With the rapid expansion of signaling technology and broad-based adoption and use of commercial communications systems (for example, cellular telephone, satellite telephone, and trunked radio) by enemy military, paramilitary, and terrorist groups, a newset of tactical situational awareness and force protection challenges must be addressed and met by deployed SOF signal surveillance teams. Applied ...

Adaptable soldiers need a highly adaptable, high performance vehicle. The most powerful solution is not to have a single all-purpose vehicle, but rather to have a set of universal modular components that can be configured into whatever vehicle isnecessary for the task at hand. A single vehicle would be constructed of as many as 100 universal components, with each component weighing anywhere from ...

IST is proposing the development of a miniature chemical agent detection device that is based on using infrared energy absorption to detect the presence of toxic materials. The detection of toxic chemicals is possible if the vapors pass between a source ofinfrared energy and a sensor capable of measuring the thermal change associated with the absorption of infrared energy at specific frequencies. ...

The proposed work will develop a silicon microchip containing an array of synthetic globular DNA affinity recognition elements selected for binding pathogens, toxins, or other protein-based biothreats to enable their detection in the field. For readout, a

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 ...

In response to CBD need, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop and fabricate a novel Microfluidic Array Biosensor (MICAB) as a new, sensitive, simple-to-use, hybrid instrument system for the early and rapid detection of environmentalbacterial and viral pathogens. The concept of the system is based on the combination of microfluidics and evanescent wave phenomena. The MICAB will c ...

Our overall goal in this project is to make available inexpensive neutralizing antibodies against Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) in large quantity, using transgenic plants. Dr. James Marks (UC San Francisco School of Medicine) has identified murine and humansingle chain Fv (scFv) that bind non-overlapping epitopes on BoNT/A and neutralize toxin in vitro and in vivo. At present, plants offer the best ...

POLYMERight proposes to develop field repair kits that will prevent the compromise of collective protection systems if their integrity is lost. The adhesive chemistry utilized can quickly, easily and dependably bond the like and unlike surfaces together,including Kevlar, polyfluorinated materials, polyolefins, PVC and other materials associated with collective protection systems. It will be teste ...