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Metamagnetics Inc. (MTMGX) proposes to conduct a TRL 3 feasibility study by designing and developing a miniature RHCP conformal patch antenna for the UHF band by utilizing magnetodielectric substrates. The proposed magnetodielectric substrate will enable compact conformal antenna designs having more than 50% size reduction over state-of-the-art dielectric only based antennas without sacrificing pe ...

The detection of combat divers employing a portable signal beacon is critical to the success of a mission. Previously, Sheaumann Laser designed and produced TRL-6+ MWIR flashlights for DoD end users, who were quite satisfied as the devices performed above and beyond the original requirements and were delivered much sooner than expected. In response to the current solicitation, Sheaumann performed ...

Triton Systems will work with the Lockheed Martin Company to develop a method to propel a missile out of a Vertical Launch System (VLS) without using the first stage rocket. This system will permit all of the energy on the first stage rocket to be used for the missile trajectory. Our design will stay within the constraints of the MK-41 VLS launcher and the footprint of current host platforms. The ...

Charles River Analytics proposes to design and demonstrate the feasibility of a Dynamic Narrative Aid for Battle Management using Market-Based Optimization (DyNAMMO). Our approach consists of design of: (1) a distributed just in time market based optimization framework for dynamic, efficient, real-time task allocation; (2) a multi-criteria alternative generator which can compute multiple resource ...

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes to develop a high performance biocarbon material for supercapacitor applications using an environmentally friendly process and reagents. Program goal is to provide biocarbon materials with a small carbon footprint and low production cost. Improved performance will be achieved by engineering the porosity, surface area, and conductivity of the biocarbon material ...

CeraNova proposes developing and maturing processes to produce high strength, high thermal shock resistant aluminum nitride (AlN) windows for forward looking interceptor seeker systems. AlN is an excellent candidate for hypersonic-seeker windows due to its superior thermal properties, particularly its high thermal conductivity and its ability to be processed to transparency at mid-wave infrared wa ...

Propose new window concept that separates optical features from material response issues. The optical part of the window configuration is managed by sparse aperture imaging, wherein small optical ports are strategically placed in a nominal opaque window area to collect the light signatures, combine the signals, and obtain a well-focused image on a seeker detector plane. The primary window area con ...

Propose approach to mitigating plasma sheath effects based on introduction of particulates capable of scavenging electrons within the boundary layer near the vehicle surface. Initial effort would concentrate on accurate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of plasma sheathing for the proposed technique. Approved for Public Release | 19-MDA-10270 (18 Nov 19)

Propose development of ultra-compact very low frequency (VLF, 3~30 kHz) mechanically actuated magnetoelectric antennas and communication systems with ultra-low power consumption and ultra-compact size. VLF can penetrate plasma sheath with minimal loss. Novel direct antenna modulation of the mechanical antennas can lead to a high data rate for the proposed VLF communication system. Approved for Pub ...

Triton Systems and our team proposes to develop a novel, lightweight fin to increase high-speed interceptor maneuverability. We will demonstrate through proven analytical techniques that our fin offers performance benefits over current state-of-the-art systems in the high hypersonic regime and that our design requires less torque to actuate, thus reducing demand on the actuation system. We will al ...