U.S. ARMY

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

 

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The Army works to maintain its technological edge by partnering with industry and academia.  Agile, free thinking, small, high tech companies often generate the most innovative and significant solutions to meet our soldiers’ needs. The Army seeks to harness these talents for the benefit of our soldiers through the SBIR Program.

 

The Army participates in one DoD solicitation each year with a two-tiered Phase I and Phase II proposal evaluation and selection process.  Army scientists and technologists have developed 243 technical topics and the Phase III dual-use applications for each which address Army mission requirements.  Only proposals submitted against the specific topics following this introduction will be accepted.

 

The Army is undertaking a transformation to better meet small-scale contingencies without compromising major theater war capability.  This transformation has had a major impact on the entire Army Science and Technology (S&T) enterprise -- to include the SBIR program.    To supply the new weapon systems and supporting technologies needed by the transformed Objective Force (OF), the Army has initiated the Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. The SBIR program has been aligned with FCS and OF technology categories -- this will be an ongoing process as OF/FCS needs change and evolve.  All of the following Army topics reflect OF and FCS technology needs.  Over 70% of the topics also reflect the interests of the Army acquisition (Program Manager/Program Executive Officer) community.

 

Please Note!

 

ü       Your entire proposal (consisting of Proposal Cover Sheets, the full Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and Company Commercialization Report) must be submitted electronically through the DoD SBIR/STTR Proposal Submission Website. A hardcopy is NOT required. Hand or electronic signature on the proposal is also NOT required. You may visit the Army SBIR Website (address: http://www.aro.army.mil/arowash/rt/ ) to get started.  This page links to the DoD-wide SBIR proposal submission system (available directly at http://www.dodsbir.net/submission), which will lead you through the preparation and submission of your proposal. Refer to section 3.4n at the front of this solicitation for detailed instructions on the Company Commercialization Report. You must include a Company Commercialization Report as part of each proposal you submit to the Army; however, it does not count against the proposal page limit. If you have not updated your commercialization information in the past year, or need to review a copy of your report, visit the DoD SBIR Proposal Submission site. Please note that improper handling of the Commercialization Report may result in the proposal being substantially delayed and that information provided may have a direct impact on the review of the proposal.

 

ü       Based on past year's experiences with the electronic submission, please submit your proposals as early as possible.

 

ü       Be reminded that section 3.4.b of this solicitation states: “If your proposal is selected for award, the >technical abstract and discussion of anticipated benefits will be publicly >released on the Internet on the DoD SBIR/STTR web site (www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir/)”; therefore, do not include proprietary or >classified information in these documents.  DoD will not accept classified proposals for the SBIR Program. Note also that the DoD web site contains timely information on firm, award, and abstract data for all DoD SBIR Phase I and II awards going back several years.   >> >> >

 

ü       The Phase II Plus Program objectives are to (1) extend Phase II R&D efforts beyond the current Phase II contract to meet the product, process, or service requirements of a third party investor, preferably an acquisition program, and (2) accelerate the Phase II project into the Phase III commercialization stage.  "Third party investor" means Army (or other DoD) acquisition programs as well as the private sector.  The general concept is to provide qualified Phase II businesses with additional Phase II SBIR funding if they can obtain matching non-SBIR funds from acquisition programs, the private sector, or both.  Under Phase II Plus, additional funds may be provided by modifying the Phase II contract, and where appropriate, use will be made of the flexibility afforded by the SBA 1993 Policy which allows total Phase I + Phase II SBIR funding to exceed $850,000. Additional SBIR matching funds, subject to availability, will be provided on a one-to-one matching basis with third-party funds, but not to exceed $250,000.  The additional SBIR funds must be used for advancing the R&D-related elements of the project; third-party investor funds can be used for R&D or other business-related efforts to accelerate the innovation to commercialization. More information is available on the Army SBIR web site: http://www.aro.army.mil/arowash/rt/.

 

Phase I Proposal Guidelines

 

The Army has enhanced its Phase I-Phase II transition process by implementing the use of a Phase I Option that the Army may exercise to fund interim Phase I - II activities while a Phase II contract is being negotiated.  The maximum dollar amount for a Phase I is $70,000 over a period of up to 6 months.  The Phase I Option, which must be proposed as part of the Phase I proposal if desired, covers activities over a period of up to four months and at a cost not to exceed $50,000.  All proposed Phase I Options must be fully costed and should describe appropriate initial Phase II activities which would lead, in the event of a Phase II award, to the successful demonstration of a product or technology.  The Army will not accept Phase I proposals which exceed $70,000 for the Phase I effort and $50,000 for the Phase I Option effort.  Only Phase I efforts selected for Phase II awards through the Army’s competitive process will be eligible to exercise the Phase I Option.  To maintain the total cost for SBIR Phase I and Phase II activities at a limit of $850,000, the total funding amount available for Phase II activities under a resulting Phase II contract is $730,000, unless Phase II Plus funds are provided.

 

Companies submitting a Phase I proposal under this Solicitation must complete the Cost Proposal within a total cost of up to $70,000 (plus up to $50,000 for the Phase I Option, if desired).  Phase I and Phase I Option costs must be shown separately; however, they may be presented side-by-side on a single Cost Proposal.  The Phase I Option proposal must be included within the 25-page limit for the Phase I proposal.  In addition, all offerors will prepare a Company Commercialization Report, for each proposal submitted.  The Company Commercialization Report does not count toward the 25-page Phase I proposal limitation. 

 

Selection of Phase I proposals will be based upon scientific and technical merit, will be according to the evaluation procedures and criteria discussed in this solicitation, and will be based on priorities established to meet the Army’s mission requirements.  The first Criterion on soundness, technical merit, and incremental progress toward topic or subtopic solution (refer to section 4.2 at the front of this solicitation), is given slightly more weight than the second Criterion, which is given slightly more weight than the third Criterion. When technical evaluations are essentially equal in merit between two proposals, cost to the government may be considered in determining the successful offeror.   Due to limited funding, the Army reserves the right to limit awards under any topic, and only those proposals of superior scientific and technical quality will be funded.

 

Proposals not conforming to the terms of this solicitation and unsolicited proposals will not be considered.  Awards will be subject to the availability of funding and successful completion of contract negotiations.  The Army typically provides a firm fixed price contract or awards a small purchase agreement as a Phase I award, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

 

Phase II Proposal Guidelines

 

Phase II proposals are invited by the Army from Phase I projects that have demonstrated the potential for commercialization of useful products and services.  The invitation will be issued in writing by the Army organization responsible for the Phase I effort.  Invited proposers are required to develop and submit a commercialization plan describing feasible approaches for marketing the developed technology.  Fast Track participants may submit a proposal without being invited, but the application must be received NLT 120 days after the Phase I contract is signed or by the Phase II submission date indicated later, whichever date is earliest. The Fast Track technical proposal is due by the Phase II proposal submission date indicated later.  Cost-sharing arrangements in support of Phase II projects and any future commercialization efforts are strongly encouraged, as are matching funds from independent third-party investors, per the SBIR Fast Track program (see section 4.5 at the front of this solicitation) or the Phase II Plus program.  Commercialization plans, cost-sharing provisions, and matching funds from investors will be considered in the evaluation and selection process, and Fast Track proposals will be evaluated under the Fast Track standard discussed in section 4.3 at the front of this solicitation.  Proposers are required to submit a budget for the entire 24 month Phase II period.  During contract negotiation, the contracting officer may require a cost proposal for a base year and an option year, thus, proposers are advised to be mindful of this possibility.  These costs must be submitted using the Cost Proposal format (accessible electronically on the DoD submission site), and may be presented side-by-side on a single Cost Proposal Sheet.  The total proposed amount should be indicated on the Proposal Cover Sheet, Proposed Cost. At the Contracting Officer’s discretion, Phase II projects may be evaluated after the base year prior to extending funding for the option year.

 

The Army is committed to minimizing the funding gap between Phase I and Phase II activities. All Army Phase II proposals will receive expedited reviews and be eligible for interim funding (refer to top for information on the Phase I Option).  Accordingly, all Army Phase II proposals, including Fast Track submissions, will be evaluated within a single two-tiered evaluation process and schedule.  Phase II proposals will thus typically be submitted within 5 months from the scheduled DoD Phase I award date (the scheduled DoD award date for Phase I, subject to the Congressional Budget process, is 4 months from close of the DoD Solicitation).  The Army typically funds a cost plus fixed fee Phase II award, but may award a firm fixed price contract at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

 

Submission of Army SBIR Proposals

 

All proposals written in response to topics in this solicitation must be received by the date and time indicated in Section 6.2 of the introduction to this solicitation.  Submit your proposal(s) well before the deadline.  The Army does not accept late proposals. 

 

All Phase I proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoD SBIR/STTR Proposal Submission Site.  Each proposal must include the Proposal Cover Sheets along with the full Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal and Company Commercialization Report. The Army will NOT accept proposals which are improperly submitted.  A confirmation of receipt will be sent via e-mail shortly after the closing of the solicitation.   Selection and non-selection letters will also be sent electronically via e-mail.

 

Electronic Submission of Proposals Using the DoD SBIR Proposal Submission System

 

Your entire proposal must be submitted using the online submission system. This site allows your company to come in any time (prior to deadline) to upload an updated Technical Proposal or edit your Cover Sheets, Cost Proposal and Company Commercialization Report.  The Army WILL NOT accept any proposals which are not submitted through the on-line submission site (http://www.dodsbir.net/submission).  File uploads may take a great deal of time depending on your internet connection speed and file size.  If you experience problems uploading your proposal, call the help desk (toll free) at 866-724-7457.  You are responsible for performing a virus check on each proposal before uploading electronically.  The detection of a virus on any submission may be cause for the rejection of the proposal.  The Army will not accept e-mail submissions.

 

ReminderBased on past year's experiences with the electronic submission, please submit your proposals early.

 

 Key Dates

 

                                     Phase I                                                                                           Phase II

 

03.2 Solicitation Open         1 July - 14 August 2003               Phase II Invitation                       April 2004+

Phase I Evaluations             August - November 2003            Phase II Proposal Receipt           May 2004+

Phase I Selections                November 2003                             Phase II Evaluations                    June – July 2004

Phase I Awards                    December 2003*                           Phase II Selections                      July 2004

                                                                                                        Phase II Awards                           November 2004*

 

*Subject to the Congressional Budget process.

+ Subject to change; Consult ARO-W web site listed above
Recommendations for Future Topics

 

Small Businesses are encouraged to suggest ideas that may be included in future Army SBIR solicitations.  These suggestions should be directed to the SBIR points-of-contact at the respective Army research and development organizations (detailed on the following page).

 

Inquiries

 

Inquiries of a general nature should be addressed in writing to:

 

MAJ Janice M. Baker                                         

Army SBIR Program Manager                                          

U.S. Army Research Office - Washington                      

Room 8N31                                                                           

5001 Eisenhower Avenue                                                  

Alexandria, VA  22333-0001                                                               

(703) 617-7425

FAX: (703) 617-8274                                                                                           

                                                                               

                                                                                               

ARMY SBIR PROGRAM

POINTS OF CONTACT (POC) SUMMARY

 

 

Research, Development & Engineering CTR                       POC                                                           Phone

 


U.S. Army Materiel Command

Armaments RD&E Center                                                           Carol L'Hommedieu                                  (973) 724-4029

Army Research Laboratory                                                        Dean Hudson                                           (301) 394-4808

Army Research                                                                             Dr. Ellen Segan                                         (919) 549-4240

Aviation RD&E Center                                                               Peggy Jackson                                         (757) 878-5400

Communications Electronics Command                                   Suzanne Weeks                                        (732) 427-3275

Edgewood Chemical Biological Center                                     Ron Hinkle                                                (410) 436-2031

Missile RD&E Center                                                                  Otho Thomas                                            (256) 842-9227

Natick Soldier Center                                                                   Dr. Gerald Raisanen                                 (508) 233-4223

Simulation, Training Center                                                        Mark Stoklosa                                          (407) 384-3928

Tank Automotive RD&E Center                                                Alex Sandel                                               (586) 574-7545

 

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command             

Developmental Test Command                                                  Nancy Weinbrenner                                (410) 278-1477

 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Engineering Research Development Center)                           

Engineer Research & Development Center                             Susan Nichols                                          (703) 428-6255

 

Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (Army Research Institute)

Army Research Institute                                                             Dr. Jonathan Kaplan                                (703) 617-8828                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

Space and Missile Defense Command                                     Jay Howland                                             (256) 955-1843                          

 

Army Medical Command

Medical Research and Materiel Command                              Jeannie Shinbur                                        (301) 619-7427

 


DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

 

This is a Checklist of Requirements for your proposal.  Please review the checklist carefully to ensure that your proposal meets the Army SBIR requirements.  Failure to meet these requirements will result in your proposal not being evaluated or considered for award.  Do not include this checklist with your proposal.

 

____       1.   The Proposal Cover Sheets along with the full Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal and Company Commercialization Report were submitted using the SBIR proposal submission system, which can be accessed via the Army’s SBIR Web Site (address: http://www.aro.army.mil/arowash/rt/ ) or directly at http://www.dodsbir.net/submission.  The Proposal Cover Sheet clearly shows the proposal number assigned by the system to your proposal.

 

 _____   2.   The proposal addresses a Phase I effort (up to $70,000 with up to a six-month duration) AND (if applicable) an optional effort (up to $50,000 for an up to four-month period to provide interim Phase II funding).

 

_____    3.   The proposal is limited to only ONE Army solicitation topic.

 

_____    4.   The Project Summary on the Proposal Cover Sheet contains no proprietary information and is limited to the space provided.

 

_____    5.   The Technical Content of the proposal, including the Option, includes the items identified in Section 3.4 of the solicitation.

 

_____    6.  The Company Commercialization Report is submitted online in accordance with Section 3.4.n.  This report is required even if the company has not received any SBIR funding.  (This report does not count towards the 25-page limit)

 

______   7.  The proposal, including the Phase I Option (if applicable), is 25 pages or less in length.  (Excluding the Company Commercialization Report.)  Proposals in excess of this length will not be considered for review or award.

 

_____    8.  The proposal contains no type smaller than 10-point font size (except as legend on reduced drawings, but not tables).

 

_____    9.  The Cost Proposal  has been completed and submitted for both the Phase I and Phase I Option (if applicable) and their costs are shown separately.  The Cost Proposal has been filled in electronically.  The total cost should match the amount on the cover pages.

 

_____    10. The entire proposal must be electronically submitted through the online submission site (http://www.dodsbir.net/submission) by 6 a.m. EST on August 14, 2003. 


ARMY 03.2 SBIR TITLE INDEX

 

Armaments RD&E Center (ARDEC)

A03-001                 Generic Sensor Information Transmitter Optimized for Acoustics

A03-002                 Recoil Energy Recovery for Powering Munitions

A03-003                 Small Arms Gun Barrel Stabilization Using High Energy Density, Rugged, and Low Creep Actuators 

A03-004                 Innovative Modular Packaging of Military Supplies

A03-005                 Utilization of Acoustics and Laser Light for Energy and Power Transmission

A03-006                 Innovative Long Life Power System/Battery Recharge System for Munitions

A03-007                 Nano-Particle Surface Tension Release by Laser Initiation

A03-008                 Innovative Onboard Angular Orientation Sensors

A03-009                 Mass Fabrication of MEMS-based Micro Detonator Technology

A03-010                 Advanced Multi-Sensor Array System (AMAS)

A03-011                 Solar Power for Ground Munitions, Sensors, and Communication Systems

A03-012                 Remote Sensing of the Electro-Magnetic Potential of the Human Heart

A03-013                 Medium Caliber Gun Barrel Bore Coatings

A03-014                 Smart, Light Weight Electronic Pointing Device for Indirect Fire Weapons

A03-015                 Advanced Neutron Source for Radiography & Tomography

A03-016                 Innovative Real -Time Titanium Manufacturing

                A03-017                 Intelligent Agent Technologies for Homeland Defense

A03-018                 Innovative High Resolution Thermal Imager with Small Optics

A03-019                 Artifact Free Tomographic Algorithms

A03-020                 3-D HyperSpectral Microbolometer

A03-021                 Innovative Automatic Warhead Optimization and Modeling

A03-022                 HyperSpectral Data Cube Processor

 

Army Research Institute (ARI)

A03-023                 Measurement of Career Leadership Performance

A03-024                 Semi-Automated Question Accumulation and Response System

A03-025                 Enhancing Warrior Ethos in Initial Entry Soldiers

 

Army Research Lab (ARL)

A03-026                 Ascertaining Bio-Mechanical Response of Armor Materials

A03-027                 Actively Controlled Rotary Actuator For Vehicle Suspensions

A03-028                 Hydrogen Generation and Storage for Fuel Cell Systems

A03-029                 Innovative Methods for Geolocation and Communication with Ultra-Wideband Mobile Radio Networks

A03-030                 Wideband High Fidelity I-Band Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM)

A03-031                 Advancing the Objective Force Through Mulitnational Coalitions and Interagency Task Forces

A03-032                 Crew Survivability Inside Future Combat Systems (FCS) -Type Vehicle:  Techniques for Ammunition Protection from Fragments, Shock, and Fire

A03-033                 Novel Hierarchical Hybrids for Transparent Armor

A03-034                 Non-Imaging Disposable Sensor System

A03-035                 Cross-Layer Designs for Energy-Efficient Sensor Networking

A03-036                 Human Behavior Architecture Interface for Integrated Cognitive and Task Performance Model Development

A03-037                 Non-Fuel-Cell, Ultra-Low Emission/Signature Engine Capable of Exhaust Water Extraction

A03-038                 True Time Delay Multiple Beam Antenna System Design Tool

A03-039                 High Energy, Fast-Rise Film Capacitors

A03-040                 Mixed Signal for Multifunction RF (Radio Frequency) Sensor

A03-041                 Efficient Atmospheric Extinction Algorithms for Line of Sight Transmission

A03-042                 Agent-Based Knowledge Enablers for the Unit of Action

A03-043                 Natural Hearing Restoration for Encapsulating Helmets

A03-044                 Polymers for Lightweight Small Arms Cartridge Cases

A03-045                 Configurable Tooling Systems for Complex Structures for Objective Force Survivability

A03-046                 Breathable, Chemical Resistant,  Elastomeric Protective Clothing Material

A03-047                 Long Wave Infrared Acousto-Optic Materials

A03-048                 Ultra-Compact Doppler LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) for Unmanned Aerial/Ground Vehicles

A03-049                 Blast and Shock Damage Analysis

 

Army Research Office (ARO)

A03-050                 Research and Development of Stochastic Optimal Control Algorithms for Mobile Communications Systems

A03-051                 Mixed-Feed Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

A03-052                 Self-Decontaminating Coatings

A03-053                 Detection of Drugs/Narcotics and Processing Components Using “Sniffing” Devices

A03-054                 Large Scale Biomaterial Production

A03-055                 Cross-Layer Wireless Networking for Low Energy Sensor Networks

A03-056                 Man Portable Personnel Detection Device for MOUT

A03-057                 High Power, High Efficiency Diode Sources for Pumping Eye-Safe Solid State Lasers

A03-058                 Chaotic Radio Frequency (RF) Sources for Ranging and Detection (RADAR) Applications

A03-059                 Compact Submillimeter-Wave Sources and Detectors for Biological and Chemical Spectroscopy

A03-060                 Personnel Detection and Warning Systems for Perimeter, Ambush, and Casualty Detection.

A03-061                 Integrated Computational Algorithms to Treat Fracture and Fragmentation

A03-062                 Integrated Information Interface for Electromagnetic Modeling and Simulation Tools

 

Army Test & Evaluation Center (ATEC)

A03-063                 Remote Neurological Measurement and Sensing

A03-064                 Advanced Electro-Optical/InfraRed (EO/IR) Projector for Testing Imaging Sensors

A03-065                 Variable Cold-Stop for a Multi-Band Infrared Imagers

 

Aviation RD&E Center (AVRDEC)

A03-066                 Airspace Management and Deconfliction of Networked UAV

A03-067                 Active Trim Tab Actuator For In-Flight Rotor Blade Tracking

A03-068                 Dismounted Small Unmanned Air Vehicle (SUAV) Associate

A03-069                 Advanced Technologies for Improved Part Power Performance in Small Turbine Engines

A03-070                 Merging Sensor and Stored Terrain Database Data for Rotorcraft Poor Visibility Weather Operations

A03-071                 Sensors for Detecting and Monitoring Fatigue Cracks

A03-072                 Self-Healing Composite Structures

A03-073                 Advanced Snubber/Damper for Bearingless Helicopter Main Rotor Blades

A03-074                 Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

A03-075                 Composite Fastener Development

A03-076                 Combat Rotorcraft Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Suppression Technology

A03-077                 Analysis, Design & Test of Low Reynolds Number Rotors and Propellers

A03-078                 High Strength, Affordable Helicopter Gears

A03-079                 Miniature Inertial Reference System

 

Communications Electronics Command (CECOM)

A03-080                 Small Multi-decade Communications and Electronic Warfare (EW) Antenna

A03-081                 Blockage Mitigation Techniques for On-the-Move Satellite Communications

A03-082                 Extensible Markup Language (XML) Compression Tool

A03-083                 Military 3-D Visualization Utilizing Gaming Technology

A03-084                 Ultrafast Charging of Smart Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Hybrid Power Sources

A03-085                 Lithium-Air Technology

A03-086                 Commanders Portal Technology

A03-087                 Use of Cognitive Systems in Generation of Course of Action

A03-088                 Near-Real Time Tactical Automated Machine Translation Technology(N-TAMTT)

A03-089                 Integrated Search and Discovery Portal

A03-090                 Techniques for Unconventional Terrain Navigation

A03-091                 Command and Control Metrics

A03-092                 Advanced Monostatic and Bistatic Azimuth Estimation Techniques

A03-093                 Video-Moving Target Indicator (MTI) Trackers for Multiple Targets

A03-094                 Knowledge Engineering Environment for Army Intelligence Analysis and Interpretation

A03-095                 See Thru the Wall Technologies

A03-096                 Perimeter Detection System

A03-097                 All Terrain Combat Identification

A03-098                 Wind Blown Clutter Reduction to Improve Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Moving Target Indicator (MTI) Performance

A03-099                 Selective Localized Global Positioning System (GPS) Denial

A03-100                 High Speed, High Power, Electronically Tuned Components

A03-101                 Low Probability of Intercept/Low Probability of Detection (LPI/LPD) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Mitigation Techniques

A03-102                 Global Positioning System (GPS) Interference Electronic Support Measure (ESM) Payload for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

A03-103                 Low-Loss Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Data Compression

A03-104                 Low Cost Three Dimensional Laser Radar Receiver

A03-105                 Optical Components to Reduce Retroreflection from Uncooled Infrared Focal Plane Array

A03-106                 Uncooled Infrared (IR) Camera with High Resolution Zoom

A03-107                 Landmine Detection

A03-108                 Off-Route Mine Detection

A03-109                 Detection of Non-buried Explosives using Chemical Detecting Technologies

A03-110                 Lightweight Laser Designator

A03-111                 Near Infrared Streak Tube

A03-112                 Security for Wireless Handheld Devices

A03-113                 Terrain Aware Network Planning Tools

A03-114                 Network Protocols for Onboard Satellite Packet Routing

A03-115                 Small, Bandwidth Efficient Satellite Communications Modems and Waveforms

A03-116                 Satellite Access Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

A03-117                Disposable Micro-Radios for Sensor and Munitions Networks

A03-118                 Digital Dynamic Pre-Distorter for High Power Amplifiers for Wideband Digital Radios

A03-119                 PAMELA: Propagation Analysis and Modeling Experiments for Laser Applications

A03-120                 Smart Single or Multiple Beam Forming Antennas in the 1 to 2 GHz Range

A03-121                 Networked System on a Chip for C4ISR

A03-122                 Orthogonal Coding for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

A03-123                 Disposable Imaging Sensors

A03-124                 Automated Wafer Polishing for Epi-ready CdZnTe Substrates

 

Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)

A03-125                 Carbon Nanotube Obscurants for Survivability

A03-126                 Multi-Dimensional Separations Technology for Proteomics

 

Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC)

A03-127                 Buried Mine/Unexploded (UXO) Detection and Identification Improvement Through Characterization and Innovative Incorporation of Sensor Background Noise/Clutter Signals

A03-128                 Implementation of a Geospatial 3-dimensional Topology Model

A03-129                 Spatial Data Mining

A03-130                 Sensors for Rapid Chemical Biological Radiological (CBR) Detection and Countermeasure Activation to Protect Water Distribution Systems

A03-131                 Immunological Detection of Pathogens by Biofunctional Membrane

A03-132                 Modeling and Simulation of Chemical and Biological Agents in Potable Water Systems

A03-133                 Geospatial Exploitation of Motion Imagery (GEMI)

 

A03-134                 Dendrimers for Biological Warfare Agent Detection and Neutralization for Immune Buildings

A03-135                 Urban Tactical Decision Aids

A03-136                 A Device for Estimating Site Condition

A03-137                 Void Detection and Stiffness Measurement System for Road and Airfield Pavements

 

Missile RD&E Center (MRDEC)

A03-138                 High Temperature Matrices for Filament Wound Composites

A03-139                 Robust Alignment Concepts for Precision Guided Weapons

A03-140                 Fabrication Enhancements for the Production of Spinel Domes

A03-141                 Thermobaric Blast Pressure Gauges

A03-142                 Weapon Weight Reduction Using Genetic Algorithms

A03-143                 Rocket Exhaust Plume Secondary Smoke Formation Modeling

A03-144                 Nanograin MgF2 for Tri-Mode Seeker Dome

A03-145                 Weather Encounter Particle Impact Phenomena and Failure Criteria for Missile Components

A03-146                 Coating Applications of Single Wall Nanotubes

A03-147                 Impedance-Based Structural Health Monitoring

A03-148                 Hypersonic Material Technology for Missile Components

A03-149                 A Throttling Solid Propellant Rocket Motor with Adaptive Thrust Control

A03-150                 High Speed X-Band Single Pole 4 Throw Switch

A03-151                 Diode-Pumped Solid-State Laser (DPSSL) for Airborne Laser Radar

A03-152                 A Logistic Regression Model for Single Shot Missile Reliability Prediction

A03-153                 Advanced Gel Propellent Fuel

A03-154                 Advanced Gel Bipropulsion Tank System

 

Medical Research and Materiel Command (MRMC)

A03-155                 Development of Medic Blood Pack

A03-156                 Skeletal Muscle Water Content Measurement Sensor/Tool

A03-157                 Generic Flavivirus-Based Vaccine Platform for Biological Threat Agents 

A03-158                 Enhanced Detection and High-Throughput Screening of Proteomic Signatures/biomarkers in Neoplastic Tissue

A03-159                 Personal Area Network for Warfighter Physiological Status Monitoring (WPSM)

A03-160                 Biomonitors for Real-Time Air Toxicity Monitoring

A03-161                 Integrated Architecture for Functional Genomic Measurements

A03-162                 Haptics-Optional Surgical Training System (HOSTS)

A03-163                 Re-Usable Intraosseous Infusion Device

A03-164                 Diagnostic Microarray Test Based on Comparative Studies of Gene Expression in Humans with Common Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases

A03-165                 Accelerated Drug Design Through Computational Biology

A03-166                 Development of Bioassays for Prion Infectivity Using Human, Deer, or Elk Cells

A03-167                 Innovative Manufacturing Techniques for Polysaccharide-Protein Conjugate Vaccines

A03-168                 Anti-Microbial Nanoparticles Composed of a Magnetic Core and Covered with Photocatalytic TiO2

A03-169                 Programmable Wrist-Worn Prediction Model and Environmental Stress Monitor

A03-170                 Patient Safety Perioperative Readiness Support System

A03-171                 Multimeric Protein Malaria Vaccine

A03-172                 Angiogenesis Targeted Drug Development

A03-173                 Amplification of Proteins in Body Fluids for Early Detection of Biological Warfare Exposure

A03-174                 Advancing Training Techniques of Non-Invasive 3-Dimensional Ultrasound Sound Technologies for both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

A03-175                 Portable Test for Detection of Viruses in Arthropod Vectors

A03-176                 A "Personal Blood Pack" to Improve the Availability of Red Cells for Transfusion during Contingency Operations

A03-177                 Development of a Field Portable Mosquito Monitoring System with Attractant

A03-178                 Noninvasive Treatment of Hemorrhagic Shock

 

Natick Soldier Center (NSC)

A03-179                 Non-Ceramic Small Arms Protective Inserts in Personnel Armor

A03-180                 Development of Stitchless Seaming Equipment

A03-181                 Self-Decontaminating Barrier Material Incorporating Catalytically Reactive Membranes for Individual and Collective Protection on a Chemically/Biologically Contaminated Battlefield

A03-182                 Individual Cooling Element (ICE) for Improved Warfighter Hydration

A03-183                 Development of Silent Hook and Loop Closure System

A03-184                 Modular Parachute Concepts

A03-185                 Micro-Atomizing Logistic-Fuel Delivery System

A03-186                 Hydrogen Capture or Utilization in Mg/Fe Based Chemical Heaters

A03-187                 Medical Textiles

A03-188                 Height Sensors and Velocity Sensors

A03-189                 Tactical Guidance System for Military Free Fall

A03-190                 High Performance Shelter Insulation with Reduced Weight and Cube

A03-191                 Body Conformal Integrated Personal Area Network

A03-192                 Active Package Olfaction to Increase Soldier Acceptance of Field Rations

A03-193                 Rigidification of Flexible, Inflatable Composite Structures

 

Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC)

A03-194                 Enhanced Lethality Munitions for Army Applications

A03-195                 Advanced Algorithms for Tomographic Imgaging

A03-196                 Explosive Pulsed Power

A03-197                 Engineering Models for Reactive Munitions

A03-198                 Compact, Rugged  Ultra Wideband Antennas

A03-199                 Army Directed Energy Weapon Systems Deployability Enhancements

 

Simulation, Training & Instrumentation Command (STRICOM)

A03-200                 Advanced Virtual Environment Haptic Simulation

A03-201                 Automated Tool to Model Software for System Performance Predictions

A03-202                 High-Precision, Expendable, Six Degree-of-Freedom Sensor

A03-203                 Trainning Performance Assessments for Mixed Initiative (Manned/Umanned) Team

A03-204                 Adapting Intelligent Tutoring System for Assessing Collaborative Skills

A03-205                 Software Tools for Modeling Urban Details

A03-206                 Common Aggregation Framework for Simulation Scalability

A03-207                 Multi-Resolution Terrain Models Representation

 

Tank Automotive RD&E Center (TARDEC)

A03-208                 Increased Plastic Oxygen/Water Barriers

A03-209                 Lightweight Multi-Use Slipring

A03-210                 Damage-Based, Low-Threshold Optical Attenuating Materials

A03-211                 Low Cost Materials, Designs, and Manufacturing Processes for Robust Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)

A03-212                 Hydraulic Actuated Roll Inhibited Active Suspension for the Army

A03-213                 Biofiber-Reinforced Structural Composites for Use in Matting/Temporary Roadway Panels

A03-214                 Portable Highly Mobile Autonomous Robot for Mine Detection

A03-215                 Enhanced Mobility for Small Vehicle Platforms

A03-216                 Command and Control of Small Tele-Operated Robots

A03-217                 Advanced Thermal Management of LEDs

A03-218                 MEMS/Smart Sensor for Hydraulic Fluidic Analysis

A03-219                 Intra Vehicle Adaptive Computing, Network Security, and Networking Using Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology

A03-220                 Multiperspective Autostereoscopic Display

A03-221                 Replacement of CRT-Based Displays

A03-222                 Integrated High-Performance Remote Visualization Capability

A03-223                 Integration of Vehicle Models and Analytical Simulations  

A03-224                 Development of High-Resolution Virtual Terrain for Use in a Motion-Based Simulator with an Image Generator

A03-225                 Computational Modeling of Nanostructures

A03-226                 Integrating Stochastic Engineering Models in a Distributed Environment

A03-227                 Exploratory Development for A Controllable Combustion Process for Improved Power-Density and Fuel Economy within Multi-Fueled, Low Heat Rejection Compression Ignition Engines

A03-228                 Passive Thermal Management for Next Generation Vehicles

A03-229                 Virtual Prototyping Vehicle Electrical System Management Design Tool

A03-230                 Transmission and Driveline Development and Their Components

A03-231                 Develop New Innovative Filtration Designs and Components for Improved Service Life, Performance and Durability

A03-232                 Point of Use Oil Quality Analysis

A03-233                 Advanced Military Diesel Engine Technologies

A03-234                 High Efiiciency, Compact Heat Exchanger for Mobile Equipment Applications

A03-235                 Next Generation Thermal Management Rapid Prototype Tool for Future Combat Systems (FCS) and 21st Century Truck

A03-236                 MEMS Smart Battery Monitoring System

A03-237                 Heavy Duty Vehicles Cold starting System

A03-238                 Low-Power, Compact Logistic Fuel Pre-Reformer

A03-239                 Development of An Underarmor 10 Kilowatt Thermoelectric Generator Waste Heat Recovery System for Military Vehicles

A03-240                 Water Production for Tactical Systems

A03-241                 Innovative Wet Gap Crossing Technologies for the Future Combat System/Objective Force (FCS/OF)

A03-242                 The Robotic Mule

A03-243                 Development of 15,000/30,000 BTU Multi-Fuel Fired Forced Air Heating System

 

 


ARMY 2003.2 SBIR TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

A03-001                 TITLE: Generic Sensor Information Transmitter Optimized for Acoustics

 

TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Information Systems, Sensors

 

ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Close Combat Systems

 

OBJECTIVE:  Develop an innovative generic sensor information transmitter for acoustics detection.

 

DESCRIPTION:   The land acoustic development efforts have made significant strides classifying and tracking targets over large battlespace areas using multiple microphone beamforming arrays.  The highest performance has been achieved with devices employing arrays of 8 microphones or more in circles of 12 ft diameter or more.  Unfortunately, the cost to develop a unit consisting of a large number of microphones and with accurate placement  has been historically unattractive.  Most planned implementations have been compromises employing modest sized arrays with 5 microphones or less, with projected development costs still high.  An innovative approach is possible to break the paradigm.  This SBIR technology is looking to optimize the functional combination of input signal feature extraction with data compression in order to achieve very high total compression ratios of the input acoustic signal in order to achieve significantly greater target detection performance at appreciably lower costs.  The realization of total compressions ratios in excess of 50 to 1 (with goal 100 to 1) allows a practical, low cost means to directly transmit the essential raw acoustic signal from remotely deployed sensors to a remote master computer.  With such an approach, an entirely different system solution is possible.  Instead of deploying large devices with cumbersome multiple microphone fixtures and high cost custom processing electronics, it would be possible to seed a surveillance area with a modest quantity of single microphones containing low cost, small sized generic "sensor information transmitters".   Significant system level performance gains are possible as a result of the freedom with which a "master" computer can analyze the essential attributes of all raw sensor data within the surveillance area.  The implementation of higher performance system level beamforming using strategic combinations of the remotely deployed sensors allows greater detection ranges, better multiple target discrimination, more accurate target tracking, and system solutions which can be customized to a particular surveillance application.

 

PHASE I:  Design and optimize innovative solutions for acoustic signal feature extraction in functional combination with state-of-the-art compression schemes (lossy, lossless, or integrated) optimized for the transmission of essential acoustic feature information while maintaining a high level of beamforming performance after signal de-compression.  Total compression gains desired are in the range of 50-100.  

 

PHASE II:  Develop a prototype generic processing board solutions, of approximately 2 inch square or less and 4 chips or less, offering quick transition to production.  Provide interface from the compressed data output to an RS232 link for connection to GFE communications systems.    Demonstrate the ability to transmit the raw acoustic signal from each sensor to a remotely placed master computer.  Test system performance using GFE acoustic target tracking and classification algorithms. 

 

PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS:  Small, low cost "sensor information transmitters" can be easily optimized for a wide range of sensor types and obviate the need for custom sensor on-board processing solutions at the sensor node level.  Once the "generic front end electronics" is designed for a particular sensor type and optimized for a particular application, the device can be wirelessly linked to any standard computing platform to host the system level processing algorithms.  The approach also promotes the proliferation of low cost, deployable sensors in support of targeting for FCS systems.  DoD applications for ultra low cost, small size acoustic, seismic, and magnetic sensors include homeland security border patrol, base security systems, and to better promote mass scattered air-deployable surveillance/targeting sensors systems.  Commercial applications include crowd control systems, home security systems, and traffic monitoring of autors or aircraft.

                                                                      

REFERENCES:

1) Johnson, Don H., Dudgeon, Dan E., ?Array Signal Processing: Concepts and Techniques?, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1993.

2)  K. Sayood. Morgan Kauffman, "Introduction to Data Compression", Second Edition, 2000.

3)  A. Gersho and R. M. Gray, Vector "Quantization and Signal Compression", Kluwer Academic Press, 1992.

4)  N. S. Jayant and P. Noll, "Digital Coding of Waveforms", Prentice-Hall, 1984.

5)  R. M. Gray, "Source Coding Theory", Kluwer, 1990.

6)  R. M. Gray, "Entropy and Information Theory", Springer-Verlag, 1990.

7)  T. C. Bell, J. G. Cleary, and I. H. Witten, "Text Compression", Prentice-Hall, 1990.

 

KEYWORDS: acoustics, classification, tracking, feature extraction, signal compression

 

 

A03-002                 TITLE: Recoil Energy Recovery for Powering Munitions

 

TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes, Electronics

 

ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO Ammunition

 

OBJECTIVE:  Design and build an innovative system that converts the recoil G-Force of firing a projectile into powering the munition: 

 

DESCRIPTION:  The weapons of the future are no longer normal bullets or kinetic energy projectiles.  Currently we are using sensors, seekers, electronic fuzing, and the road to directed energy projectiles is before us still.  These systems need a sizable source of energy to function and the space consumed by large batteries is unacceptable for many applications.  When these projectiles are fired, either from a tank gun, mortar shell, or rocket tube, they are exposed to G forces in excess of 18,000 Gs in a small fraction of a second.  If this force can be converted into electrical energy and stored for a short period of time (10 minutes at the most), we could have more accurate and lethal projectiles.

 

The generated power should minimally operate the fire control and acquisition systems within that ?smart? projectile; and optimally provide Source Power for an onboard  Directed Energy Projectile.  

 

The system should be as small (volumetrically) as possible and have the potential to generate enough power to operate at least one device at 12v for a minimum of 3 minutes. 

 

PHASE I:  Design a system capable of taking a significant shock load and converting it into electrical energy.  Perform trade-off analysis of size vs. power output and technical complexity/reliability.

 

PHASE II:  Fabricate and characterize prototype device.

 

PHASE III DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS:  In addition to military applications, any industry plagued with shock loading could benefit from the virtually free energy generated by phenomena that are already present.  For example, in the case of Electric Vehicles, energy could be generated every time the vehicle hits a bump, the shock load is transferred from the wheels, creating energy to recharge the battery.

 

REFERENCES: 

1) http://www.g2mil.com/155mortars.htm   

2) http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/smallarms/Ernest-Jones.pdf

 

KEYWORDS: Power, Energy, Shock Loading, G Forces, Alternative Energy

 

 

A03-003                 TITLE: Small Arms Gun Barrel Stabilization Using High Energy Density, Rugged, and Low Creep Actuators 

 

TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Weapons

 

ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Individual Weapons

 

OBJECTIVE: To design and develop innovative high energy density, low creep actuators for small arms applications to compensate for combat induced stress related gun position jitter.

 

DESCRIPTION: In modern infantry combat soldiers are exposed to intense external stimulations generated by the effects of modern weapons including bright flashes of light, extreme loud noises, witnessing of severe injuries and loss of life, etc. It is well know that the stress generated by these combat experiences produces physiological effects that are detrimental to fine motor skill dependent activities such as marksmanship. For example, studies have shown that the heart rate of a soldier in combat can reach upwards of 300 beats per minute, well above the typical maximum of approximately 200 beats per minute experienced by elite athletes in competition. Additionally, both respiration rate and muscle jerk response increase. These well known physiological effects significantly degrade a soldier’s marksmanship performance in terms of shot accuracy and dispersion which degrades mission effectiveness, increases collateral damage and civilian casualties and ultimately reduces soldier combat survivability.

 

Various strategies have been developed to mitigate these effects on the soldier including: a) physical conditioning to build-up and maintain gross motor skills, physical strength and stamina, b) mental conditioning to better enable the soldier to manage the psychological effects and c) rigorous marksmanship training including range and simulated combat exercises. However, these training regimes are costly, time consuming and have varying degrees of effectiveness, since it is virtually impossible to simulate the external stimulation and life threatening nature of actual combat.

 

Instead of the current approach described above, the U.S. Army is seeking the development of an innovative active gun barrel stabilization system including rugged, high energy density, low creep actuators to integrate into a small arms platform in order to decouple the stress related tremble or jitter imparted by the soldier to the weapon from the weapon gun barrel. The small arms stabilization system envisioned here would function in a similar fashion to that of optical stabilization systems found in many small handheld video cameras, i.e., rejecting “high” frequency jitter/tremble disturbances from the camera line of sight but allowing lower frequency camera pointing commands.

 

The target application for the effort here is the M24 Sniper Weapon System. This platform and the environment in which it must operate place many difficult constraints on the system design. For example, the stabilization system must be compact, lightweight, have minimal effect on weapon balance or feel, and fit into small spaces such as the gunstock. It must operate under harsh environmental conditions including high shock levels, cold and hot temperatures, water immersion, etc. Additionally, the system must be very reliable and if it fails must not effect the operation of the weapon.

 

The design of the small arms stabilization system contemplated here will likely require an integrated system of sensors, actuators, a processor and other electronics and a power source. Critical in this design effort will be the development of rugged, high energy density, low creep, and compact actuators. A comprehensive tradeoff analysis must be performed among the candidate actuator technologies in order to produce an actuator design that meets the significant constraints of the target small arms application. The desired (i.e., target) actuator specifications for effective performance are: -/+ 400 micrometer maximum azimuth/elevation displacement capability; force capability of 45 Newtons (10 pounds); frequency response of 0-10 Hz and physical envelope dimensions of 20mm x 10mm x 10mm. Explicitly delineate power requirements and schemes for minimizing both power load and weight/volume of power package.

 

PHASE I: Design a small arms gun barrel stabilization system.

 

PHASE II: Build a prototype of the small arms stabilization system.

 

PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: For military application, integrate this technology into the M24 sniper rifle and test in a relevant environment. Through live fire testing, demonstrate improvement in bullet impact dispersion at various ranges. Through environmental testing, demonstrate system ruggedness and reliability; however, potential applications are not limited to munitions.

 

For commercial applications, cost effective, low creep actuators are needed in the aerospace industry, as well as in the vehicle industry. Stabilized platforms have broad applications in numerous commercial endeavors.

 

REFERENCES:

1) Siddle, Bruce K. Sharpening the Warrior's Edge, Millstadt, IL: PPCT Research Publications, 1995.

2) Marshall, S. L. A., The Soldier’s Load and the Mobility of a Nation, The Combat Forces Press, 1950.

3) Grossman, D., & Siddle, B. K., "Psychological Effects of Combat," in Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict, Academic Press, 2000.

4) FM 23-10 Sniper Training. Headquarters of the U.S. Army. Washington D.C. August 1994

 

KEYWORDS: actuators, weapon stabilization, gun barrel

 

 

A03-004                 TITLE: Innovative Modular Packaging of Military Supplies

 

TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes

 

ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO Ammunition

 

OBJECTIVE:  Design and build modular packaging with features of biodegradability and impact mitigation capability for mixed classes of supply including ammunition to support various military missions.

 

DESCRIPTION:   To support the future force in military missions, the logistics system must provide fast and accurate supplies to soldiers in order to enhance their operational efficiency in battlefield.  Modular packaging is an excellent concept to help the Army to meet this objective.  Furthermore, to increase the safety of ammunition handling and reduce environmental impact, the modular packaging should be fabricated with biodegradable materials with a novel internal packing material which is capable of insulating against high temperature and preventing munitions initiation from ballistic and fragment impact.  The biodegradable materials should be lightweight, disposable, and relatively low cost.  The proposed packaging must be capable to maintain a 3 pound per square inch (psi) seal and meet the rough handling requirements at ambient temperature as stated in the military packaging requirements as stated in MIL-STD-1904 including secured and loose cargo vibration and a three to seven foot drop test.  The internal packing material should also be lightweight and low cost.  In addition, it should be fire-resistant and impact-absorbing, with thermal insulating properties, and which can be made either electrically conductive or insulative.  This material, such as carbon-based product would be applied or foamed into the interior of ammunition or missile containers to reduce the munitions sensitivity to bullet and fragment impact, and increase the time to reaction in cook-off events.  The modular packaging should consist of a group of standardized modules consisting of at least three optimum sizes, large, medium and small.  All modules will be used for shipping and storage of both solid materials including ammunition, and liquid materials such as water.  The liquid modules should have an internal collapsible bladder with a self-contained extraction features with quick release couplings for transfer of liquid without the use of a pump.  The loaded modules should be one man portable for small and medium modules and two men portable for the large one.  A unit load can be built by using a combination of the standard modules to within a volume of 44 by 54 by 48H, occupying a quarter of a 463L pallet.  Features to interlock one module to another and pallet components (top lift and base units) to modules are desired to provide a stable load.  Minimizing or total elimination the use of banding is desirable.  These features should be easy and quick to connect and disconnect.  When a unit load is built using a combination of the standard modules with mixed classes of supply, it must meet the rough handling requirements as stated in the MIL-STD-1660.

 

PHASE I:  Conduct studies and analysis to develop biodegradable packaging materials and impact mitigating internal packaging materials. Develop optimum standard sizes of modules and combinations of the modules to form a unit load within the volume as stated above.  Design individual modular packaging to in accordance with military packaging requirements.  Design self-contained extraction features (such as inflatable bladder) for liquid modules and easy connect/disconnect interlocking features to ensure a stable pallet load. 

 

PHASE II: Upon successful completion of Phase I, develop and fabricate a prototype modular packaging system based on material and manufacturing process selected in Phase I.  The material selected must be commercially available and the process developed be easily transitioned to high volume production.  The prototype system will also be tested in accordance with Army’s requirements, MIL-STD-1904 and MIL-STD-1660.

  

PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: This system would have wide use in private sector to deliver products in a pre-packaged configuration such as medical supplies, video equipment, electronics, computer and food industry.  Modular packaging would provide standardized modules common to all products including both liquid and solid.  This concept will make handling, transportation and storage much more efficient and readily compatible to automation.

 

OPERATING AND SUPPORT COST (OSCR) REDUCTION:  ?????

 

REFERENCES:

1.  MIL-STD-1904, Design and Test Requirements for Level A Ammunition Packaging

2.  MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads

 

KEYWORDS: Modular Packaging, Solid and Liquid Materials, Self-Contained Extraction Features, Innovative Interlocking Features, Easy Connect/Disconnect, Modules, ballistic shock mitigation, Pre-Packaged Configuration, biodegradable

 

 

A03-005                 TITLE: Utilization of Acoustics and Laser Light for Energy and Power Transmission

 

TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors, Electronics

 

ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO Ammunition

 

OBJECTIVE:  Design and build an energy/power transport mechanism using laser light and/or acoustics.  This laser and/or acoustic source will transport the energy or power and deliver on target. 

 

DESCRIPTION:  Lasers and acoustics are used commercially for a number of different applications and one emerging technology/use is that of an energy transport mechanism.  This technology permits the delivery of energy without the requirement that the laser source or acoustic element generate that power itself.  This significantly reduces the size and weight of the laser source, reducing the need for large thermal management systems.  It also provides the designer with a degree of latitude on the characteristics of the carrier beam to operate optimally in the prevalent atmosphere without sacrificing the properties of the energy to be delivered. 

 

PHASE I:  Investigate the possibility of using relatively low power lasers and acoustics to transport energy at range.  Include discussions of the enabling technology, possible improvements to that technology, ranges expected, and amount of energy that can be reliably transported.  Predict the behavior of both technologies and down select to the optimal transport mechanism (laser, acoustic, combination) for Phase II and support that decision. 

 

PHASE II:  Fabricate and characterize prototype device.

 

PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS:  A number of commercial applications, including any that require rapid set-up or breakdown of operations, remote test sites, or command centers.  Also could be used for non-explosive demolition work, remote drilling, or heating.

 

REFERENCES:

1) http://www.spie.org/

2) http://hifnews.lbl.gov/hifweb03_02.html

3) http://www.cmmp.ucl.ac.uk/~ahh/teaching/1B24n/

4) Transport Equations for Elastic and Other Waves in Random Media, Leonid V. Ryzhik, George C. Papanicolaou and Joseph B. Keller. Wave Motion, 24, (1996), pp. 327-370.

5) Stability of the P to S energy ratio in the diffusive regime, Leonid V. Ryzhik, George C. Papanicolaou and Joseph B. Keller. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 86, (1996), pp. 1107-1115. Erratum. Vol. 86, (1996), p. 1997.

6) Transport Equations for Waves in a Half Space, Leonid V. Ryzhik, Joseph B. Keller and George  Papanicolaou. Communications in Partial Differential Equations, 22, (1997), pp. 1869-1910.

7) Transport theory for acoustic waves with reflection and transmission at interfaces, G. Bal, J.B. Keller, G. Papanicolaou and L. Ryzhik. Wave Motion, 30, (1999), pp. 303-327.

8) Probabilistic Theory of Transport Processes with Polarization, G. Bal, G. Papanicolaou;  To appear in the SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics.

 

KEYWORDS: LASER, Energy Transport, high power, Directed Energy

 

 

A03-006                 TITLE: Innovative Long Life Power System/Battery Recharge System for Munitions

 

TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes, Electronics

 

ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO - Ammunition

 

OBJECTIVE:  Develop an innovative small