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PHASE III COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS: Laser communication has a variety of applications due to its high bandwidth, “no cable” and quick installation. A high probability of commercialization is expected. Potential commercial applications include high bandwidth video transmission, building-to-building LAN backbones, long distance communication links, spectroscopy, sensor imaging, collision sensing, industrial manufacturing, chemical, environmental, and food sensing, optical routing, wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) optical networks, bandwidth-on-demand applications, metropolitan area networks. REFERENCES: 1) W. B. Miller, J. C. Ricklin and W. J. Stewart, An Optical Turbulence Code for the Surface Boundary Layer (Army Research Laboratory, ASL-TR-0220, 1987). 2) W. B. Miller and J. C. Ricklin, A Module for Imaging Through Optical Turbulence (Army Research Laboratory, ASL-TR-0221-27, 1990). 3) D. L. Hutt, “Modeling and measurements of atmospheric optical turbulence over land,” Opt. Eng. 38(8), 1288-1295 (1999). 4) A. Ishimaru, Wave Propagation and Scattering in Random Media (Academic, New York, 1978), Vol. II, Appendix C. 5) A. N. Kolmogorov, “The local structure of turbulence in an incompressible viscous fluid for very large Reynolds numbers,” C. R. Acad. Sci. U.R.S.S. 30, 301-305 (1941). 6) A. N. Kolmogorov, “Dissipation of energy in the locally isotropic turbulence,” C. R. Acad. Sci. U.R.S.S. 32, 16-18 (1941). 7) A. M. Obukhov, “On the energy distribution in the spectrum of a turbulent flow, C. R. Acad. Sci. U.R.S.S. 32, 19-21 (1941). 8) A. M. Obukhov, “On the energy distribution in the spectrum of a turbulent flow,” Izv., Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Geogra. Geofiz. 5, 453-466 (1941). 9) A. M. Yaglom, “Laws of small-scale turbulence in atmosphere and ocean (in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the theory of locally isotropic turbulence),” Izv., Atmos. Oceanic Phy. 17, 919-935 (1981). 10) S. F. Clifford, “The classical theory of wave propagation in a turbulent medium,” in Laser Beam Propagation in the Atmosphere, J. Strohbehn, ed. (Springer, New York, 1978). 11) A. N. Kolmogorov, “A refinement of previous hypotheses concerning local structure of turbulence in a viscous incompressible fluid at high Reynolds number,” J. Fluid Mech. 13, 82-85 (1962). 12) A. S. Monin and A. M. Yaglom, Statistical Fluid Mechanics (MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1971). 13) J. A. Businger, “Turbulent Transfer in the Atmospheric Surface Layer,” in Workshop on Micrometeorology, D. Haugen, Ed. (American Meteorological Society, Boston, MA, 1973). 14) N. Busch, “On the Mechanics of Atmospheric Turbulence,” in Workshop on Micrometeorology, D. Haugen, Ed. (American Meteorological Society, Boston, MA, 1973). 15) M. Liu, D. Durran, P. Mundkur, M. Yocke and J. Ames, The Chemistry, Dispersion and Transport of Air Pollutants Emitted From Fossil Fuel Plants in California: Data Analysis and Emission Impact Model (National Technical Information Service, PB-264-822, 1976). 16) F. V. Hansen, A Fractional Stability Category Scheme (Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory Technical Report ASL-TR-0275, 1990). 17) V. Hansen, Flux-Profile Relationships for Development of Standards of Comparison (Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory Internal Report, 1980). 18) E. C. Kung, “Climatology of aerodynamic roughness parameter and energy dissipation in the planetary boundary layer of the northern hemisphere,” in Studies of the Effects of Variations in Boundary Conditions on the Atmospheric Boundary Layer (Annual Report, Contract DA-36-039-AMC-00878, Dept. of Meteorology, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1963). 19) D. Zhang and R. A. Anthes, “A high-resolution model of the planetary boundary layer- sensitivity tests and comparisons with SESAME-79 data,” J. Appl. Meteorol 21(11), 1594-1609 (1982). 20) H. A. Panofsky and J. A. Dutton, Atmospheric Turbulence: Models and Methods for Engineering Applications (John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1984). 21) R. J. List, Smithsonian Meteorological Tables (Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC, 1951). 22) F. V. Hansen, personal communication. The weighting factor given here was derived empirically. 23) F. B. Smith, “The relation between Pasquill stability P and Kazanski-Monin stability (in neutral and unstable conditions,” Atmos. Environ. 13(6), 879-881 (1979). 24) Characterization of Wind Speed in the Lowest Layers of the Atmosphere Near the Ground: Strong Winds (Engineering Sciences Data Unit Ltd, London, UK, EDSU 72026, 1972). [25) L. O. Myrup and J. Ranziere, A Consistent Scheme for Estimating Diffusivities to be Used in Air Quality Models (NTIC, Springfield, VA, PB-272-284, 1976). 26) A. S. Smedman-Hogstrom and U. Hogstrom, “Practical method of determining wind frequency distributions for the lowest m from routine meteorological data,” J. Appl. Meteorol. 17(7), 942-954 (1977). 27) C. D. MacArthur and P. A. Hains, The Roughness Length Associated With Regions of Heterogeneous Vegetation and Elevation (Army Research Laboratory, ASL-CR-82-0206-1, 1982). KEYWORDS: high speed networks, high capacity communication, wavelength division multiplexing, optical networks, laser communication A03-120 TITLE: Smart Single or Multiple Beam Forming Antennas in the 1 to 2 GHz Range TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Electronics ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM TRCS JTRS and PM-Aviation Mission Equipment OBJECTIVE: To advance the state-of-the-art in the conformal antenna technology. To produce an airworthy prototype of a flat panel beam steerable and possibly tunable antenna potentially covering the 1 to 2.5 GHz frequency band for low-speed aircraft. DESCRIPTION: The Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) is a multi-band, multi-mode radio, and will provide a wideband networking waveform (WNW). The WNW is currently being designed to provide high rate situational awareness data at rates up to 8 Mbps. Additionally, secure wireless local area networks (SWLAN) and flying local area networks (FLAN) provide high data rate signals. Current airborne and ground vehicular antennas will not provide adequate gain to close these links. Low profile, high gain, condensed-beam, tuneable, and steerable antennas are some of the viable improvements to the current antenna systems. PHASE I: Provide a feasible design of a flat-panel, steerable, and possibly tuneable antenna in the 1 to 2.5 GHz frequency range; based on related work in this area. PHASE I Option: Provide a complete design package of the 1 to 2.5 GHz antenna from Phase I. PHASE II: Develop and demonstrate an airworthy prototype of an approved design in the lab environment. Conduct testing, with government personnel, of the prototype on a military airborne and/or ground platform. PHASE III: Commercialization of product. Possible applications include cellular base station and mobile antennas for high-rate data transmission, wireless LAN data links, and mobile Inmarsat satellite links. REFERENCES: 1) Stutzman, Warren L. Antenna Theory and Design, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1997. 2) Balanis, Constantine. Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1996. 3) Harris Corporation, Phased Array Antenna Website: http://www.govcomm.harris.com/solutions/marketindex/product.asp?source=market&segment_id=29&sgt=Military+Satellite+Communications&market_id=48&mkt=Ground+Communications&product_id=241 4) Boeing Corporation Phantom Works, Phased Array Antennas Website: http://www.boeing.com/phantom/atp.html KEYWORDS: Smart Antenna, Tunable, Beam-Forming, Tracking, Flat-Panel, High-gain, Array, MMIC A03-121 TITLE: Networked System on a Chip for C4ISR TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO C3T/PM CCS OBJECTIVE: The overall objective of this effort is to design, develop, test, and evaluate the technology needed to provide a network oriented C4ISR chip. In a high level systemic context, a C4ISR system could be viewed as a collection of (radio based) communicating and processing elements. It is the ultimate goal that each one of these communication and processing elements could be implemented by a single re-configurable VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated circuit) or small set of such VLSI chips. DESCRIPTION: With the stated objective to design, develop, test and evaluate the technology to produce (ultimately) a single chip that provides a set of C4ISR functions, a number of related technology areas need to be defined and developed. This effort should address the use of low power radio based network protocols, (potentially collaborative) energy aware application level digital signal processing, as well as VLSI implementation and energy consumption concerns in a unifying and consistent manner. Innovative and novel state of the art techniques in the above areas are encouraged. It should be noted that the term C4ISR includes all forms of sensor processing, as well as the more traditional C2 reporting and messaging functions. The effort could also consider the emerging automated tools for specification, design, implementation, testing and verification that could be used in the chip design and development process. Innovative design, specification and analysis techniques to be used in the development of a C4ISR chip (or chip set) are also encouraged. PHASE I: Overall Technology Assessment and High Level System on a Chip Design. In this first phase, an overall technology assessment in the areas of radio based, low power networking protocols, chip implementable radio technology, and VLSI implementation will be made for the FY2006 time frame, consistent with the Army FCS program and FCS LSI (Future Combat System Lead System Integrator) team. The results of this technology assessment will be documented as part of the Phase I deliverable report. Based on the technology assessment, a specific sensing and networking problem will be defined suitable for both an FCS (Future Combat System) and Homeland Security type of application. A high level system design will be undertaken to design and specify the chip, or chip set, so the feasibility of implementing such a chip solution is defined and determined. PHASE II: Detailed Design and Prototype Implementation. In this phase of the program, a detailed system level and resulting chip implementation design will be undertaken. At the completion of the detailed design phase, a prototype implementation of a small number ( ~10 ) units will be undertaken. Maximum use of commercially available VLSI components may be made in this first prototype, but with the ultimate goal of going to a single chip. The Phase II deliverable includes the demonstration of the operation and functionality of the chip (or chip set) in a laboratory environment as well as an assessment of the performance (including energy/power consumption) achieved. PHASE III: It is anticipated that the production version of the networked system on a chip could be configured for Homeland Defense or commercial application. Typical combat oriented military application might include acoustic, seismic, and passive IR monitoring of an anticipated enemy avenue of approach, while the HomeLand Defense application might include monitoring of bridges, tunnels or other public areas. REFERENCES: 1) The DARPA SensiT Program ( http://www.darpa.mil) 2) The UCB Wireless Research Center (http://bwrc.eecs.berkeley.edu/ 3) The MIT uAMPS Program (micro Adaptive Multi-domain Power Aware Sensors ( http://www-mtl.mit.edu/research/icsystems/uamps) KEYWORDS: Distributed Sensor Networks, VLSI, RF technology, energy aware networking protocols, energy aware collaborative signal processing A03-122 TITLE: Orthogonal Coding for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Information Systems ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO C3T OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this research is to study the high potential payoff of investigating unique orthogonal coding and its application to the Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology using Spread Spectrum Multiplex Noise codes for secure and reliable wireless communications. This WILL provide significant improvement in network capacity and data throughput. Application of this technique will also have an impact on the data integrity and security of the networks data. This could have direct applicability to various networks to include networks that use CDMA such as cellular networks, commercial SATCOM voice and data networks and Movement Tracking Systems. DESCRIPTION: Improved orthogonal coding by using the Spread Spectrum Multiplexed Noise (MN) codes which could have direct commercial application as it can improve system capacity and data throughput. A virtually inexhaustible quantity of orthogonal Pseudonise (PN) code sets are generated from each MN code. This enables implementing orthogonal CDMA and a noise code switching network. Orthogonal CDMA eliminates the near/far ratio problem and maximizes the system capacity. It can also help in tactical employment for those reasons listed as well as improving potential system vulnerabilities. MN codes can be used for encryption and can be implemented and changed. One can also combine the coded signal with noise before transmission. The resulting transmitted signal could then not be detected. Application to CDMA provides a huge return to both commercial and military communications but is not limited to this in that the techniques can be applied to improve various networks. CDMA has direct application to the Army’s wireless initiatives to include the Terrestrial Personal Communications Systems (TPCS) Program. TPCS has major benefits for secure wireless communications to the Objective Force as it has direct application to the Army’s WIN-T program. PCS is a revolutionary approach to delivering secure voice and data in a handset, which is included in the MOSAIC ATD strategy. CDMA is the de-facto standard for commercial third generation wireless communications. PHASE I: Study and recommendations report outlining existing approaches and their limitation with respect to the mobile tactical environment, hardware, and software descriptions, and plan for integration, enhancements and implementations required for the specific Army tactical system. Analyze applicability to utilizing in the PM WIN-T program. PHASE II: The selected system of Phase I will be further developed by completing a specific design plan, fabrication and carrying out prototype demonstration. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: The end product system capability will be further refined and optimized for both commercial and military use. Possible applications include law enforcement, emergency management, and commercial wireless communications. REFERENCE: IS-95 standard, CDMA 2000, UMTS 1) http://www.cdg.org 2) http://www.itu.org KEYWORDS: Orthogonal coding, IS-95 CDMA, CDMA 2000, UTMS, spread spectrum, mobility, high data capacity, security, wireless communications A03-123 TITLE: Disposable Imaging Sensors TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Soldier Sensors OBJECTIVE: The objective of this SBIR is to develop miniature, low-cost, low-power, manually deployable imaging sensor nodes with integrated communications links for use by the individual soldier in short to medium range distributed sensor network applications. The challenge of this project is to demonstrate a practical, robust, integrated sensors node concept that is projected to be very low cost in production. Specifically, this project requires the development of individual imaging sensor nodes that, as a minimum, include a silicon-based color visible/near infrared (NIR) CMOS imaging sensor with integrated video control and optimization circuitry, triggering sensor(s), NIR LED illuminator and augmentation control circuitry for optimal night imaging, and wireless communications receiver and transmitter link for demonstration in a Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) or complex environment. DESCRIPTION: Disposable unattended ground sensor networks are highly desirable for close-to-the-fight situational awareness. To meet resolution requirements over a wide field of view, the pixel format of the CMOS visible/near-IR imaging array shall be nominally 640 x 480. The project shall consider an integrated CMOS imager electronics architecture that is capable of optimizing image quality and tailoring video format and frame rate within bandwidth and power constraints by implementing video processing functions on-chip or on the sensor node. Example functions include, but are not limited to: full frame or subframe integration, multi-frame ROI windowing, spatio-temporal filtering, video compression, flash memory storage, NIR illuminator auto-augmentation and control, and triggering sensor signal conditioning. Remote adjustment and selection of operational modes is highly desirable. The triggering sensors may include IR, seismic, acoustic or other nonimaging devices that serve to cue sensor operation and video transmission. A portable, handheld central controller unit with communications link that enables the individual solder to communicate, control and download information from multiple sensor nodes within a range of a few hundred feet shall be included. PHASE I: Design and demonstrate by analysis a disposable imaging sensor network consisting of a minimum of 12 imaging sensor nodes with projected volume production cost estimates. Determine physical and performance specifications for each integrated sensor node component and interchangeability of triggering sensor technologies. The cost estimates shall include projected cost of the entire imaging sensor network. PHASE II: Build, demonstrate and deliver a minimum of 12 imaging sensor nodes and central controller unit with functions and capability defined in the Phase I analysis. PHASE III: Commercialize application for low-cost perimeter surveillance. There are many potential commercial applications for low-cost imaging sensors operating in the visible and near infrared with integrated communication technology including low-cost perimeter surveillance, security, law enforcement, machine vision and automated process control. REFERENCES: 1) "Distributed Sensors for Land Warfare", Dr. AF Milton, US Army NVESD (5090-01), Proceedings of 2003 SPIE Conference, Orlando, FL. KEYWORDS: CMOS, imaging sensor, IR, acoustic, seismic, illuminator, communications network A03-124 TITLE: Automated Wafer Polishing for Epi-ready CdZnTe Substrates TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate a process for batch-polishing large cadmium zinc telluride wafers. DESCRIPTION: All military infrared imaging systems capable of multi-spectral detection contain a focal plane array fabricated from mercury cadmium telluride (HgCdTe). An example of such a system is the Army’s 3rd generation FLIR, currently in development to provide the large standoff distances required for FCS. HgCdTe is made available by depositing thin epitaxial layers onto cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe) substrate wafers by a process known as molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). Although MBE has been demonstrated to produce the most complex and the most sensitive detectors, it places severe restrictions on the quality of the substrate surface.[1] Currently, a technology for producing such surfaces on a new wafer is available only at a single foreign vendor. Moreover, a technology for re-polishing wafers to remove a HgCdTe layer that did not meet spec has not been demonstrated. These are significant factors in the high cost, and the resulting limited deployment, of current HgCdTe military systems.[2] PHASE I: Show feasibility of a process for polishing CdZnTe wafers for use as substrates for molecular beam epitaxy of mercury cadmium telluride. PHASE II: Demonstrate a prototype machine and a process for polishing and repolishing CdZnTe wafers. The machine must be capable of polishing multiple wafers, each with dimensions as large as 6cm x 6cm. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: A successful demonstration of this machine for military epitaxy applications would lead to its adoption by the industry that manufactures similar wafers for x-ray applications. REFERENCES: 1) IR Detector Technology; MDA Contract F61771-01-WE004 with Charles University, The Czech Republic. 2) Chemical-Mechanical Polishing 2000: Fundamentals and Materials Issues; R. K. Singh, R. Bajaj, M. Moinpour, M. Meuris,editors. Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 613.
A03-125 TITLE: Carbon Nanotube Obscurants for Survivability TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes OBJECTIVE: Develop carbon nanotubes to serve as improved infrared screening smoke particles. DESCRIPTION: The infrared screening effectiveness of current smoke materials needs to be improved by about an order of magnitude based on the extinction cross section per volume of material. One approach is to employ fibers with high electrical conductivity, diameters on the order of several nanometers and lengths on the order of several micrometers. Carbon nanotubes fall into this category. In addition they are extremely strong and uniform in diameter potentially permitting dissemination as a single particle aerosol with little agglomeration and little fiber breakage. Carbon nanotubes are currently very expensive to produce. Significant cost reductions can be realized by using multiwalled rather than single walled carbon nanotubes or by using carbon nanotubes of reduced purity. Carbon nanotube design should address the specific smoke performance goals of high extinction coefficient and high dissemination efficiency. This can probably be achieved with a length distribution peaking at several microns, increased conductivity above that intrinsic to carbon nanotubes and high permissible levels of soot impurities. Smoke performance associated with wall structure and purity must be determined as well as that associated with increasing carbon nanotube conductivity. PHASE I: Produce 10 milligram quantities of modified carbon nanotubes and disperse into a liquid media for spectroscopic cell analysis of the extinction coefficient. Consideration should be given to the cost goal and feasibility to manufacture in commercial quantities. PHASE II: Produce 100 gram quantities of carbon nanotubes sufficient for chamber evaluation and develop a method for aerosolization of the material into the chamber. Show that it is potentially feasible to commercially produce the material economically (<$100/kilogram) and in 10 ton quantities within several years. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: This material has potential commercial use in hostage recovery situations and break-in protection/security systems, paint pigments, makeup, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding, batteries. The military application is in IR threat sensor countermeasures. REFERENCES: 1) Dr. Janon Embury, "Maximizing Infrared Extinction Coefficients for Metal Discs, Rods, and Spheres", ECBC-Tech Report 226, Feb 2002, approved for public release, distrib unlimited. 2) Field Manual 3-50 Smoke Operations at www.adtdl.army.mil, General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library. 3) Kristan P. Gurton and Charles W. Bruce, "Parametric Study of the Absorption Cross Section For a Moderately Conducting Thin Cylinder”, Applied Optics/ Vol.34, No. 15/ 20 May 1995. 4) Proceedings of the Smoke/Obscurants Symposium, various, ECBC, ATTN: AMSSB-RRT-TD, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424.
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