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Despite numerous recent developments in the area of thermal management, there is now a critical shortage of cooling schemes that can handle anticipated heat loads in many military and commercial applications. The lack of effective cooling schemes hasemerged as an obstacle to electronic packaging at the device, module, and system levels. This study incorporates liquid cooling techniques and capit ...

NOVA Scientific will demonstrate a large-area/low-cost neutron detection system having high detector quantum efficiency and high signal-to noise ratio. The approach utilizes an embedded neutron absorber in a solid state detector, utilizing known processingtechnology. The system detects fissionable materials by converting the neutron signal into a large electron pulse. The unit is light for field d ...

Multifunctional structure encompasses a revolutionary level of integration that improves performance and reduces cost. Subsystem functionality is integrated into structural members to eliminate the need for subsystem interconnecting wires, cables, lines,and supporting brackets. Avionics support racks can be eliminated. Large modular structure with embedded subsystem functionality will eliminate ...

Bistable infrared-reflecting organic semiconductors were shown in Phase I to provide novel solid state electro-reflective modulation. These organic semiconductors were also found to possess photon-induced electron transfer and electrical conductivityproperties for use in infrared (IR) photodetectors. Phase II will offer prototypes of an electro-reflective modulator and of an infrared-absorbing p ...

The Missile Defense Agency of the DoD needs to develop a system for the rapid production of mixed-base hydrogen peroxide (MHP). MHP, a key reagent used in chemical oxygen iodine lasers (COIL), is produced by blending two or more concentrated causticssolutions (LiOH, NaOH, and KOH) with hydrogen peroxide. The production system must be air-transportable, be configured for rapid setup on site, and ...

The MDA requires lightweight, stiff and stable mirrors for use in high quality, air-based and space-based optical observation and energy projection systems. The current state-of-the-art uses various types of honeycomb core material with glass and compositeface sheets. The honeycomb material, while excellent in compression, does not transfer the bending shear loads efficiently enough for truly lig ...

Foster-Miller will demonstrate two classes of innovative, low cost and health hazard-free composite materials - metal matrix composites (MMC) and ceramic matrix composites (CMC) towards their utility to effectively substitute beryllium and its alloys inseveral critical military and commercial applications, without compromising systems' performance. We have previously demonstrated affordable and s ...

The Missile Defense Agency of the Department of Defense needs to develop a system for the production of mixed-base (MOH) solutions from solid caustics. The MOH will be used to produce mixed-base hydrogen peroxide (MHP), a key reagent in chemical oxygeniodine laser (COIL) systems. Solutions of the three MOH components(LiOH, NaOH, and KOH), are to be prepared in separate solution tanks and then s ...

Erosion resistance and light weight are two key requirements for DACS nozzle and valve components. Foster-Miller will demonstrate innovative lightweight and affordable DACS nozzle and valve components that would exhibit zero erosion under anticipatedservice conditions. Our components will exhibit substantial benefits over the baseline Re and Re-coated carbon components.During Phase I, we will pr ...

High efficiency cooling systems for the state-of-the-art high heat flux laser diodes is the key to the successful development of compact and operational airborne and space-based directed energy weapons applications. Current cooling systems for high heatflux laser diodes are limited to less than 500 W/cm2 waste heat removal. Foster-Miller will demonstrate innovative laser thermal management incor ...