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Phase I entails a systematic investigation of handheld devices and wiki-based information sharing in relation to the needs and requirements of PSYOP soldiers in order to produce an optimal design of the Mobile Intelligence Data Acquisition System (MIDAS). The investigation will thoroughly cover hardware, software and Human Computer Interaction (HCI) considerations, capitalizing on user-centered ...

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SA Photonics is pleased to propose the development of the SENTRY hyperspectal situational awareness system for the detection of liquid chemical agents in the asymetrical terrorist warfare scenario. SA Photonics will be teaming with world renown experts from the University of Arizona for the development of the SENTRY system. Additionally, SA Photonics will be leveraging technology from numerous ...

A chemical threat agent mode of action is often initiated through a selective interaction with a biological molecule or structure. The agent binding mimics normal cellular processes, but then overruns natural control mechanisms leading to toxic and even lethal effects. The binding may be used as a basis for sensing the agent. By exploiting the native binding mechanism, a sensing element can be des ...

The primary objective of this effort is to design and develop a database management system (DBMS) and enable the integrated interpretation of the vast amounts of genomic and proteomic data in proper biological context. This DBMS will enable the development of diagnostic assays for human exposure to specific biological threat agents using an existing suite of systems biology tools. The DBMS design ...

Intelligent Optical Systems (IOS), in collaboration with Tetracore LLC (Rockville, MD), proposes to design, construct, and demonstrate a novel, portable, self-contained, imaging microarray reader (referred to here as Biomapper) to rapidly identify theexposure of Army personnel to biological warfare agents, chemical agents, physical stress, infectious diseases, and other medical conditions that wou ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop a non-animal based in-vitro assay for determining the efficacy of Botulinum (BoNT) neutralizing therapeutics; the dual nanopore assay (DNPA). New technologies are currently needed in order to facilitate the development and approval of BoNT vaccines and therapies, and align with the NIH and FDA"s guidance for reducing/replacing th ...

Measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP) is essential in the diagnosis and management of numerous life threatening conditions. All current methods used clinically to measure ICP are invasive and require direct access to the cerebrospinal fluid giving them a significant side effect profile. The ability to measure ICP non-invasively would be a major milestone for patients. Spontaneous venous pulsa ...

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 ...

Development of a monolythic carbon dioxide scrubber material for us e in closed circuit underwater breathing apparatus. The project will specifically test water tolerance and absorbtion performance in closed breathing loop environments.