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2) Farringdon, Jonny, et. al. “Wearable Sensor Badge & Sensor Jacket for Context Awareness,” Proceedings of the Third IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers, San Francisco, CA., 18 – 19 October 1999, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. pp. 107 - 113. 3) Post, R. E. and Orth, M. “Smart Fabric, or Wearable Computing,” Proceedings of the First IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers, Cambridge, MA, October 13 – 14, 1997, pp. 167-168. 4) Pentland, Alex. “Smart Clothes,” Scientific American, April 1996, pp. 73. KEYWORDS: Textiles, Electronics, Smart Textiles, Information Technology A03-192 TITLE: Active Package Olfaction to Increase Soldier Acceptance of Field Rations TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Human Systems ACQUISITION PROGRAM: Joint Proj. Dir., Combat Feeding OBJECTIVE: a) Develop a packaging-based technology to improve the olfactory appeal of military rations intended for field use, to increase the acceptability and therefore consumption of rations. b) Explore the potential of olfactory agents to influence short-term behavior in field personnel. DESCRIPTION: Field rations are manufactured well ahead of time, and at the point of consumption are considerably different in their sensory qualities from freshly prepared meals. This is a result of both the processing of food during the filling/packaging operation and the slow thermo-oxidative changes that occur during storage. The chemical changes that take place within a food package over time reduce the appeal of otherwise palatable food items. This results in under-consumption of rations, which has been proven to have a deleterious effect on the warfighter’s nutritional and hydration status, and ultimately his or her performance. Any improvement in the appeal of rations is therefore highly desirable. Sensory appeal of food is well known to be predominantly due to olfaction or aroma. It is the loss of volatile olfactory agents from the food during storage or processing that is primarily responsible for the reduced appeal of field rations. Recognition of food as being wholesome and acceptable for consumption is almost entirely determined by how closely the olfactory signature of the food agrees with that of the same food item freshly-prepared. The acceptability of rations should therefore improve considerably by replacing the missing parts of the olfactory signature using appropriate additives in the packaging materials (as opposed to the food itself). Embedding the appropriate non-toxic olfactory agents in ration packaging systems is the primary approach to improving the appeal of the rations. Upon opening an olfaction food package at point of use, an aromatic signature will improve acceptance, consumption and nutritional status. A secondary aspect of the topic is to research the potential impact olfactory agents have on the short-term behavior and morale. Olfactory agents are reported to have a proven effect on physiological factors such as appetite, morale, alertness, relaxation, aggression and cognitive skills. Olfaction packages could be used to elicit short-term behavioral responses when desired for specific missions. For example, they could enhance cognitive skills, alertness or aggression during an intense conflict; suppress appetite, thirst or enhance morale in survival situations; or improve endurance and productivity during recognizance missions. Ration packages provide a reliable and consistent means of delivering the aromatic factors to field personnel. The result of this SBIR effort will be the demonstration of a novel active package technology that is capable of delivering olfactory agents via controlled release from ration packaging materials. PHASE I: Identify the critical olfactory signatures of at least two food components of combat rations. Demonstrate the feasibility of using a packaging-material based release of appropriate olfactory agents to enhance the olfactory signature of these items. This would include the determination of the levels of olfactory agents needed in the plastic films to achieve the desired threshold odor levels in the package. Demonstrate through consumer panel tests the increased acceptability of the items employing the novel packaging materials with enhanced olfactory signatures compared to control ration items. Through a combination of literature and market research, document those areas where odorants have the potential to influence short-term behavioral and/or psychological responses. Based on this documentation, propose research studies to assess short-term behavioral/psychological response potentials (i.e., brief exposures to candidate agents in which possible behavioral effects are determined by used of questionnaires administered before and after exposure). For those odorants showing promise in either past or proposed research, follow on research could be developed to measure behavioral or psychological outcomes over short-term (hours) periods. Prepare a limited database of physiological and psychological impacts of the olfactory agents relevant to soldier performance. PHASE II: Carry out analysis of the more effective and economical ways of implementing the packaging technology, particularly the use of aromatic inserts versus direct incorporation of agents into the plastic packaging film. Investigate the processing variables involved in dispersing the olfactory agents in blown plastic film materials. Through accelerated oven aging tests, establish the lifetime of the olfactory agents in the plastic matrix. Establish the impact of the olfactory additives on the mechanical integrity of the plastic film material in which it is incorporated. Prepare documentation to establish the non-toxicity and environmental impacts of the use of this technology. Develop prototype olfactory materials to demonstrate successful application of the technology with packaged food items. Add to Phase I database a list of olfactory agents, the threshold levels, feasibility of release through a plastic matrix, cost of the aromatic agents, ease of manufacturability, and summarize reported data on the changes effected by the agents. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: The possible commercial applications of this active packaging technology are numerous. Olfaction packages will impart a fresh-like aroma and quality to store-bought shelf stable, refrigerated or frozen foods. Package induced ‘aromatherapy’ could be used extensively in the weight-control or food service industry to suppress or enhance appetite, mood or morale. In the holistic, health foods or performance foods market, olfaction packaged foods have the added benefits of increasing thinking or problem solving skills, endurance, productivity, alertness, etc. In the medical field, aroma packages can be used to boost the immune system or cause cephalic phase responses which may influence nutrient absorption. REFERENCES: 1) Hirsch, Alan, Chicago’s Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation publications on aroma and its effect on human behavior. 2) Lubbers, S., Landy, P., and Voilley, A., “Retention and Release of Aroma Compounds in Foods Containing Proteins”, Food Technology, May 1998, Vol. 52, No.5. 3) Watts, David, “Nutrition News: The Bottom Line from the Latest Research,” Eating Well. 4) Mattes, R. “Physiologic Responses to Sensory Stimulation by Food: Nutritional Implications”, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, April 1997, Vol. 97 No.4. 5) Toops, Diane, “Scent-sational New Research,” Food Processing, July 1997.
A03-193 TITLE: Rigidification of Flexible, Inflatable Composite Structures TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Human Systems ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM- Force Sustainment Systems OBJECTIVE: Develop the materials and techniques of providing field rigidification to rapidly deployable inflatable airbeams that are used as frames for fabric-skinned structures to provide enhanced durability for long-term deployments. DESCRIPTION: Recent advances in inflatable airbeam technology have resulted in lightweight structures that can be rapidly deployed to accommodate highly-mobile military missions as well as quickly establishing logistics support facilities at ports and across the battlefield. Some functions require the fast deployment offered by airbeams but are long-term facilities where maximum durability and minimal maintenance are high priorities. These uses can benefit from the ability to utilize an inflatable structure for deployment which is then rigidified for long-term use. Military users often ask about the airbeam’s ability to withstand punctures due to bullets, schrapnel, etc. Post-deployment rigidification offers a solution to this technical barrier. It is not the intention to make airbeam structures bullet-proof but to eliminate structural collapse if unintentionally deflated. To date, NASA has lead the research in rigidification of inflatables. Inflatables offer significant weight and cube advantages, which provide large cost reductions to get structures into space. Rigidifying inflatables in space is desirable as micro-meteorites are a constant threat in space. Technology approaches have included heat or UV curable resins that in some cases can be reversed in order to repackage the item. PHASE I: Address technical feasibility issues related to rigidifying flexible inflatable composites including structural performance, energy requirements to activate, weight, cube and cost considerations. Explore the most promising concept and demonstrate in a sub-scale prototype system. PHASE II: Advance the technology demonstrated in phase I and scale-up to a full-size system. Fabricate a prototype shelter based on the technology and conduct testing to prove-out technical and operational performance. Address all manufacturing technology issues related to proceeding to production. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Inflatables have many dual use structural applications where rapid deployment is beneficial but post-deployment rigidification offers long-term use. Potential uses include dams, bridges, space structures, commercial construction, antennas, etc. REFERENCES: 1) An excellent overview of this technology along with many references can be found in “Rigidizable Materials for use in Gossamer Space Inflatable Structures”, David Cadogan, Stephen Scarborough, ILC Dover, Inc., April 2001. This paper is available online at: http://www.ilcdover.com/WebDocs/AIAA2001-1417.pdf KEYWORDS: inflatable, textiles, airbeams, shelters, tents, structures, rigidification, composites A03-194 TITLE: Enhanced Lethality Munitions for Army Applications TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Weapons ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO-Air & Missile Defense OBJECTIVE: The objective of this effort is to develop leap ahead technologies in high performance structural materials such as nanostructured materials and/or the processes used to produce them. Emphasis should be placed on structural materials whose grain structure provides property enhancement such as high strength at operational temperatures, very high specific stiffness, or novel characteristics such as structural thermite intermetallics that would result in more capable and lethal systems. Cost effective fabrication technologies that are scalable to production are of interest. DESCRIPTION: Over the last decade substantial progress has been made in the area of high performance materials (specially in nanostructured materials). Laboratory discoveries offer the promise of significant increases in mechanical, electrical and other properties. Relatively limited progress has been made in developing large scale manufacturing capability and transitioning these discoveries to real-world applications. Missile defense systems require a host of high performance materials in hardware to detect, discriminate, intercept and most important to destroy hostile offensive systems. Therefore, substantial latitude is left to interested firms in proposing advanced materials concepts that could be applied to these needs. Promising technology areas include, but are not limited to, thermal or kinetic spray forming process for producing well characterized nanoscale grain structures, rapid solidification with in situ nucleation techniques, and high rate processes for producing well characterized nanoparticles. Proposed efforts should seek to provide revolutionary performance improvements with emphasis on structural material systems. Such enabling materials and process technologies would be readily adaptable to commercial applications, providing for dual use applicability. PHASE I: Analyze, evaluate and conduct feasibility experimentation of the proposed advanced materials to include material characterization and fabrication. PHASE II: Demonstrate feasibility of engineering scale up of proposed process; identify and address technological issues, and characterize the performance of the novel materials. Demonstrate applicability to both selected military and commercial applications. PHASE III: The availability of a cost effective process to produce high performance structural materials for missile defense applications could have critical impact on fielding an effective system. Improving system performance(velocity, lethality) with equivalent or lower costs could be the result of successful development. Equaly important is the transferability of such process technology to highly critical commercial applications in aerospace, sporting goods, automotive and industrial uses. REFERENCES: 1) M. A. Meyers, Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Wiley Interscience, New York 1994. 2) A. Thes et al, "Crystalline ropes of metallic carbon nanotubes", Science, Vol. 273, July 1996. 3) “Advanced Energetics Technology Exchange”, presentations by Industry and Government at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Sept. 10-12, 2002. KEYWORDS: Nanomaterials, lethality, reactive materials, munitions A03-195 TITLE: Advanced Algorithms for Tomographic Imgaging TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Information Systems ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO-Air & Missile Defense OBJECTIVE: The objective of this effort is to develop advanced algorithms to identify and characterize low-observable flying overhead targets, such as an unmanned-aerial vehicle (UAV), in near-real time. DESCRIPTION: Laser tomography is being investigated as an alternative approach to more traditional surveillance techniques used in RF radars for platform identification and characterization of low observable aerial platforms. Laser reflection tomography offers consistent resolution for all target ranges, as the resolution is determined by the laser pulse width and detector response time, and the imaging is done temporally, not spatially. One of the technical challenges of the reflective tomography approach is to rapidly compose, in near-real-time, a two dimensional tomographic image of the interrogated platform to support rapid threat assessments. Once the tomographic image has been generated, the imagery data is then utilized to determine platform identification and is input into assessment algorithms to determine the operational intent of the platform. The tomography algorithms must be able to generate images of targets that are non-rotationally symmetric and be able to account for variation in the axis of rotation of the target with respect to the ground observation point. These assessments must be accurately performed in near real time. PHASE I: Identify a potential algorithm approaches for generating near-real-time two dimensional tomographic imagery to be used for platform identification and determination of operational intent while taking into account the variation in axis of rotation from the ground observation point. Propose a top-level design for a simulation to test the performance of the proposed algorithm approach, using “notional” threats developed by the offeror. Suggest metrics for validating the proposed simulation and for evaluating the performance the proposed algorithm. PHASE II: Design, build, prototype and test the simulation and the advanced algorithm proposed in Phase I. Prepare functional trade analyses to show the impact of number of target aspect angles and number of range returns to the processing (computational) time. Compute metrics and assess findings. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Laser tomography, with the proper advanced algorithms, could be used to support identification of aerial platforms, for a variety of battlefield and commercial applications, including homeland security. This algorithm could also be used with the imaging technologies currently in the medical community, to support faster diagnosis and treatment. REFERENCES: 1) Copley, D. C., Eberhard, J. W. and Mohr, G. A., 1994, "Computed Tomography Part I: Introduction and industrial application", JOM, January, 14-26. 2) ASTM, 1997, "E 1441-97 Standard guide for CT imaging", Annual Book of ASTM Standards. 3) Houndfiled, G. N., 1973, "Computerized transverse axial scanning (tomography): Part 1 Description of system", British J. Radiology, 46 , 1016-1022. 4) Herman, G. T., 1980, Image Reconstruction from Projection: the fundamentals of computerized tomography, Academic Press, New York, Ch. 10.
A03-196 TITLE: Explosive Pulsed Power TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Weapons ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO-Air & Missile Defense OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this effort are to develop explosive pulsed power systems that can be used to produce small to medium caliber munitions (40-mm to 155-mm) capable of producing effects in addition to blast and fragmentation. DESCRIPTION: The radius of damage and the destructive power of conventional munitions is limited to that of the blast and fragments. The objectives of this effort are to extend the lethal range of munitions, increase the scope of the target set, and enhance destruction capability. A directed energy component, such as high power microwave or ultra wideband signals, can attack sensitive electronics and may have longer lethal ranges than blast waves and fragments. Activated materials, such as aerosols, can enhance conventional munitions by adding a component that can provide new sensor blinding and power system disruption mechanisms to enhance lethal damage to targets. One of the critical technologies that will enable the development of multi-functional munitions by providing sufficient electrical power from a very compact and rugged package is explosive driven pulsed power. Current capacitive and inductive energy storage technologies do not provide sufficient energy or meet the severe mass and volume requirements imposed by the munitions being considered for development. PHASE I: Identify potential explosive driven pulsed power systems and their associated power conditioning and analyze, design, and conduct proof-of-principle demonstrations to: 1) verify that outputs are predictable and are consistent with predictions, and 2) to assess their suitability for use in a variety of munitions to include packaging and ruggedization. PHASE II: Design, build, and test enhanced prototype explosive pulsed power systems and/or their critical components and verify their capabilities. Design production process for mass production. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Explosive pulsed power systems are being considered for oil and mineral exploration, propulsion systems and electromagnetic launchers, rapid charging of capacitors, magnetized target fusion, and destruction of chemical and biological agents. REFERENCES: 1) J. Benford and J. Swegle, High Power Microwaves, Artech House, Boston (1992). 2) L. Altgilbers, M. Brown, I. Grishnaev, B. Novac, S. Tkach, Y. Tkach, Magnetocumulative Generators, Springer-Verlag, New York (1999). 3) L. Altgilbers, et al, “Compact Explosive Driven Sources of Microwaves: Test Results”, Megagauss 98 Proceedings, to be published. 4) A. B. Prishchepenko, V. V. Kiseljov, and I. S. Kudimov, “Radio Frequency Weapon at the Future Battlefield”, EUROEM, in Proceedings of EUROEM 94, Bordeaux (1994). 5) A. B. Prishchepenko and V. P. Zhitnikov. “Microwave Ammunitions: SUMM CRIQUE”, in Proceedings of AMREM 96, Albuquerque (1996). 6) A. B. Prishchepenko, “Devices Built Around Permanent Magnets for Generating an Initial Current in Helical Explosive Magnetic Generators”, Instruments and Experimentation Techniques, 38(4), Part 2, pp. 515 – 520 (1995). 7) A. B. Prishchepenko and M. V. Shchelkachev, “Operating Regime of an Explosive Magnetic Field Compression Generator with a Capacitive Load with a Consideration of Magnetic Flux Losses”, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Technical Physics, 32(6), pp. 848 – 854 (1991). 8) A. A. Barmin and A.B. Prishchepenko, “Compression of a Magnetic Field in a Single Cyrstal by a St rong Converging Ionizing Shock Wave”, in Megagauss Magnetic Field Generation and Pulsed Power Applications (eds. M. Cowan and R. B. Spielman), Nova Science Publ., New York, pp. 35 – 40 (1994). 9) A. B. Prishchepenko, D. V. Tretjakov, and M. V. Shchelkachev. “Energy Balance by Explosive Piezoelectric Generator of Frequency Work”, Electrical Technology, No. 1, pp. 141 - 145 (1997). 10) A. B. Prishchepenko, “Electromagnetic Munitions”, 96UM0427 Moscow Soldat Udachi, No. 3, pp. 45 – 46 (1996).
A03-197 TITLE: Engineering Models for Reactive Munitions TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Weapons ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PEO-Air & Missile Defense OBJECTIVE: The objective of this effort is to develop engineering models and computer codes that would predict the damaging effects of reactive interceptors on targets of interest such as ICBMs, tactical ballistic missiles to include chemical and biological submunitions, etc. Specificaly, along with the structural parameters,pressure gradients, etc. the chemical exothermicity of reactive interceptors will be incorporated into the models. DESCRIPTION: The Army is striving to develop more effective interceptor systems. Interceptors utilizing reactive materials offer the potential of enhanced effectiveness over conventional interceptors. Analytical tools are required to evaluate new interceptor concepts, optimize their designs, and evaluate their effectiveness. Testing of reactive interceptors is expensive, results can not be extrapolated, and use of hydrocodes is limited by the absence of the chemical and physical phenomena taking place during the interaction period. Therefore, there is a need to develop new modeling concepts which incorporates the chemistry and the properties of the reactive materials in order to predict behavior of reactive interceptors and target response and damage accurately. PHASE I: Develop a simple model that incorporates the parameters involved in controlling energy release rates and effects on targets of interest. The model could be parametric. Model target/reactive munitions and determine parameters that determine the outcome of the interaction. PHASE II: Use the results from the Phase I to expand into detail models that include energy rates, pressure gradients, forces, structural properties and realistic targets. Develop the code that provides lethality assessment answers and plan experiments to validate models.
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