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This proposal is for a feasibility study on the creation of an integrated software development platform to demonstrate how software projects can rapidly, reliably, and securely be created nearly on-demand. Furthermore, this study attempts to solve the rating and vetting of developers problem, based on their code quality, efficiency, and work product, using a novel machine learning system.The study ...

We propose to develop a directional side-projecting fragment warhead for the Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP). The warhead takes advantage of the HVPs ability to maneuver, including roll, to deliver a dense pattern of fragments within a narrow beam, providing a much greater number of impacts for enhanced lethality. The warhead makes use of technologies developed in several recent advanced-developmen ...

The Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) family of terminals are utilized by the US armed forces and their allies for command, control, communications, computation, and intelligence (C4I) operations. The US Navy is currently transitioning from the MIDS-Low Volume Terminal (LVT) to the MIDS-Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS). MIDS-JTRS allows for increased capabilities, however, t ...

In this proposal, we consider a new design of a pneumatic brake system for heavy tactical vehicles with better technical characteristics and functional abilities in comparison with existing disc and drum brake technology. Using validated learning through the build-measure-learn feedback loop we rapidly developed minimum viable products that have been demonstrated in the lab environment. Advantages ...

An effective missile defense requires an understanding of the combined radar signature of a hard body and plume or wake and a capability of predicting that signature. The proposed program will enhance software which is designed to fully couple hard body Radar Cross Section (RCS) calculations from software designed for this purpose with plume/wake RCS calculations from software designed for that pu ...

This project will design and develop concepts to incorporate deep learning and natural language processing into mission and strike planning and re-planning. First, we will determine which functions in the current Joint Mission Planning System Maritime (JMPS-M) can be productively performed in a near-autonomous manner using (a) current JMPS-M methods, (b) methods from other Navy tactical decision a ...

The primary gearbox components on board the Navys Air Cushioned Vehicle (ACV) platforms are operationally essential components of the crafts propulsion system. The current cast-aluminum housing and metallic gear components are of substantial weight and require significant maintenance throughout the life of the craft primarily due to operations in a harsh salt-laden environment. Material and design ...

KCF Technologies will design an intelligent, autonomous, lightweight, low-cost system for grooming Navy vessel hulls, utilizing KCFs existing Smart Tether shape sensing technology to determine the real-time shape of the grooming vehicles umbilical tether, and employing multiple auxiliary technologies to improve the accuracy of the tether positioning system. These technologies will include physical ...

High-Power Radio Frequency (HPRF) systems effectively engage electronic systems in mission scenarios, debilitating or disrupting critical functionality. However, the results of using a HPRF weapon are not easily ascertained through conventional battle damage assessment. Nokomis will demonstrate that its uniquely capable Hiawatha sensor can discover and classify electronic targets and monitor the c ...

Ceramics, Composites and Coatings, Inc., (3CInc) proposes to incorporate off-the-shelf and advanced metal reinforcing elements into rapid setting concrete materials to assist the Air Force in Rapid Runway Repair. By teaming with METSS Corp, the company currently developing a solution to this problem under an AF Phase 2 SBIR contract entitled, Fast-Setting, High Strength Materials for Expedient Pav ...