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| PHASE II: Design, develop and demonstrate through tests on breadboard models, critical components, critical modules, critical kinematic mechanisms, etc. Use innovative modeling and simulation techniques to reduce the design and testing time. Design, develop and fabricate representative prototype modules that can be assembled to form a raft capable of carrying the designed MLC loads.
PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Due to the constraints of extreme light weight as imposed by the FCS/OF bridging requirements, it is envisaged that this SBIR will result in innovative designs using advanced composites. Composites are increasingly finding applications in infrastructure highway bridges and many other civil engineering applications. Furthermore, it is expected that this SBIR will result in novel watercraft/pontoons, which can be packaged for C-130 aircraft transportation. This novel watercraft technology should find applications in the commercial watercraft and the water sports industries. REFERENCES: 1) Operational Requirements Document (ORD) for the FCS, January 2003. 2) Jane’s Military Vehicles and Logistics, 23rd Edition, 2002 – 2003. 3) Information Brochure on REBS: Available on request from POC. 4) Trilateral Design and Test Code for Military Bridging and Gap Crossing Equipment, January 1996.
A03-242 TITLE: The Robotic Mule TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Ground/Sea Vehicles ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO Ground Combat Systems OBJECTIVE: The objective of this SBIR topic is to build a legged robotic Mule for troop support and payload carrying. DESCRIPTION: Robotics is an area of increased interest in the Defense community. With an increased reliance on robotic vehicles, alternate mobility mechanisms must be examined. On narrow mountain passes or heavily forested trails, there is no room to widen the wheelbase of a vehicle in order to increase stability under a payload. Because of the inherent high center of gravity of a quadraped or biped robot, legged robots are well suited to this task. When you think about it, the best way to increase payload on a narrow trail is to build a taller, not wider vehicle. The ability to adjust center of gravity and gait is key to a successful robotic "Mule." PHASE I: This vehicle should be designed from the beginning with payload capacity in mind. A payload fraction of 25% should be a design goal. Phase I should investigate ways to adjust the gait and posture of the robot under heavy loading. PHASE II: The final design will be built and tested in Phase II with a heavy emphasis on testing. It is the author's opinion that several changes will need to be made in control algorithms upon testing of the final design. That is why I suggest that final assembly of the prototype should occur approximately 3/4 of the way through Phase II. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: While many commercial uses are available for a walking payload robot, probably the most viable would be in the toy and household markets. The government would greatly benefit from having a US commercial base in legged robotics, because right now, there is really only a base in Japan and Europe, greatly hindering our ability to develop cutting edge robotics. This is why we are very interested in partnering with industry to develop a core capability in the US. REFERENCES: 1) A. Kuo “Energetics of actively powered locomotion using the simplest walking model”. J. Biomechanical Engineering 124, 113-120 February 2002. 2) E.Z. Moore and M. Buehler, “Stable Stair Climbing in a Simple Hexapod”, 4th Int. Conf. on Climbing and Walking Robots, Karlsruhe, Germany, September 2001. 3) J. Pratt “Exploiting Inherent Robustness and Natural Dynamics in the Control of Bipedal Walking Robots” Ph.D. Thesis MIT June 2000. 4) M. Garcia, et. al. “The Simplest Walking Model: Stability, Complexity, and Scaling”. J. Biomechanical Engineering February 1998. 5) T. McGeer “Passive dynamic walking”. International Journal of Robotics Research April 1990. KEYWORDS: robotics, legged robotics, dynamic stability A03-243 TITLE: Development of 15,000/30,000 BTU Multi-Fuel Fired Forced Air Heating System TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Materials/Processes ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTV) OBJECTIVE: The objective of the project is to develop a multi-fuel fired forced air heating system with heat outputs of 15,000 BTU (4.4kW) to 30,000 BTU (8.8kW) that take their combustion and ventilating air either from the same source (Single Air) or from different sources (Dual Air). The heating system to be developed must meet the performance requirements of MIL-PRF-62550D (AT) and Source Control Drawing 12474864. The heating system must provide crew cab heat at low arctic temperatures for military tactical and commercial vehicles utilized in extreme environmental and rugged conditions. The heating system must contain self diagnostics, operating mode codes, component failure codes, system faults, error codes and data codes which a conspicuously displayed to assist in troubleshooting and repair. To attain this goal and to meet size and space claim requirements, new manufacturing practices will be required as well and the development of new miniaturized components. To achieve these goals, advanced materials will be required for use that will drive new manufacturing technologies for hardware and electronic components. DESCRIPTION: The project will be designed to prove out the technical objectives and capabilities of the system concepts, the manufacturing processes and the materials utilized. A work plan will be developed to perform surveys of components, manufacturing processes required and technologies anticipated for use in providing a preliminary design. The preliminary design will be reviewed in order to determine compliance with performance requirements of the specification and to ascertain the design’s capability to meet all requirements of application. After the preliminary design review phase, a proof of concept will be performed to ensure that the heating system design in fact does meet all performance requirements specified. Throughout the process, it is anticipated that the contractor will provide day-to-day informal contacts with the government’s appointed representative and will provide monthly technical progress reports, with a complete technical progress report provided at the end of each identified phase of the project. PHASE I: Conduct an analysis of candidate vehicle requirements, existing system capabilities, and anticipated capabilities of the candidate replacement system. Produce a report and proposal for Phase II activities showing the feasibility of producing a heater that meets the requirements outlined in the SBIR (e.g. self diagnostics, operating mode codes, component fault/failure codes, can eliminate defrosting/heating problems on the FMTV, and meets the requirements of MIL-PRF-62550D). PHASE II: Produce working pre-prototype systems that meet the requirements of the SBIR and MIL-PRF-62550D for evaluation in the FMTV truck. Test hardware. Document, summarize and deliver a written report on performance characteristics as compared to existing heating system used on the FMTV platform. Produce a commercialization plan. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: The heating system could be used on a broad range of military tactical vehicles and civilian vehicles where a passenger heat source is required. Commercial applications could include semi-trucks, locomotive cabs, and construction vehicles such as dump trucks operating in Arctic and cold weather conditions. REFERENCES: 1) MIL-STD-1472D Human Engineering Design Criteria for Military Systems, Equipment and Facilities. 2) Human Factors Guideline For Locomotive Cabs. http://www.fra.dot.gov/rdv/volpe/pubs/reports/lococab/locofrnt.html#toc 3) Supply Bulletin (SB) 9-16, Personnel Heater and Winterization Kit Policy for Tank-Automotive Construction and Materiel Handling Equipment. 4) MIL-PRF-62550D, Heater Requirements. 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