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We propose an innovative, low coherence probe for rapid measurement of free-form optical surfaces based on a novel method of spectrally controlled interferometry. The key innovations are the use of a new interferometric modality and a novel non-contact optical probe that together measure high surface slope acceptance angles to nanometer sensitivity. When the probe is integrated with a precision mo ...

Paragon Space Development Corporation and our partner Research Institution Texas Tech University (TTU) propose to develop a spacecraft habitat wastewater recycling system that integrates 1) the TTU Membrane Aerated Biological Reactor (MABR), 2) Nafion Membrane Water Purification (NWP) distillation technology, and 3) gas-phase trace contaminant removal to realize a low-mass, low-volume, closed-loop ...

High-power, compact, and reliable ultraviolet lasers operating in the 320-350nm spectral band are critical for various naval applications including: countermeasure for aircraft protection, advanced chemicals sensors based on Raman spectroscopy and laser identification detection and ranging (LIDAR). As is the case for most military laser applications, the size weight and power of the device is crit ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant There is an urgent need for a platform technology that can monitor changes in metabolite and protein biomarkers below current detection limits because in many cases the disease has progressed to an advanced state by the time the abundance of the biomarker has become measurable Our molecular motor powered nanodevice linked immunosorbent assay MONA LISA is ...

Gas conduction and radiation are the two important heat transfer mechanisms in highly porous reusable thermal protection systems used for planetary entry of space vehicles. The relative magnitude of the two varies depending on altitude, temperature and the planet. Usually radiation is more significant at lower pressures and at higher temperatures. Gas conduction is more dominant at higher press ...

A system to covertly communicate in underwater acoustic shallow water environment for mine countermeasure is described. Techniques for LPD and directional communication are suggested.

DARPA is seeking to develop the system components for enabling disconnected platforms to collaboratively null interference in order to communicate from one collaboration group to another. Our focus is on achieving the best performance within the constraints of practical radio limitations, such as the maximum transmit data rate, the number of simultaneous transmissions a radio can receive, and the ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant This work is directed at the development of a microelectrode array for electrocorticography ECoG that allows the recording and stimulation of neural activity on the surface of the brain over a large area at high spatial resolution Existig technologies either allow the recording of neural activity i over a large brain area at low spatil resolution standard ...

Military satellite communications are key to achieving dominant maneuver on the future battlefield. It is critical to synchronize the movements and effects of widely dispersed and highly mobile units. Coupled with satellite navigation, commanders maintain precise data on the position and status of friendly forces and the enemy-fundamental to battlespace awareness. Space-based communications, surve ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States and overseas Colonoscopy is the preferred screening method at an estimated annual cost of over $ billion in the US Unfortunately many lesions are missed because pre cancerous growths remain hidden from view behind folds and flexures of the colon Current methods of increasing the field of ...