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Title: Wireless Network Emulator Facilitates High-Fidelity Testing Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Intelligent Automation, Inc., developed a wireless network emulator called RFnest™, which facilitates effective communications in current operations of aerial dynamic networks. Firm: Intelligent Automation, Inc. Topic #: AF083-043 City: Rockville State: MD Download:       GMO: RI Published: 8/22/2012 7:53:34 PM

Title: Decision Explanation Engine Platform Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The technology developed on the Decision Explanation Engine Platform (DEEP) SBIR contract uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) and text analysis techniques to improve the information retrieval results from unstructured data. Firm: Modus Operandi, Inc. Topic #: AF06-077 City: Melbourne State: FL Download:       GMO: RI Published: 12/4/2011 1:58:53 PM

Title: Quality Assurance of Composite Bonding Processes Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Surface Analyst™ tool, originally intended for quality assurance inspection of adhesively bonded composites, also works on metals, polymers, ceramics, and biological surfaces. Firm: Brighton Technologies Group, Inc. Topic #: AF05-126 City: Cincinnati State: OH Download:       GMO: RX Published: 12/4/2011 1:53:47 PM

Title: Acquiring Probabilistic Knowledge for Information Fusion Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation (DAC) developed the Predictive Analysis Network Tool for Human knowledge Elicitation and Reasoning (PANTHER) to support learning, analysis, and sharing of probabilistic knowledge in the form of predictive models. Firm: DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation Topic #: AF06-065 City: Arlington State: VA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 11/18/2011 11:57:46 AM

Title: Improved Pressure- and Temperature-Sensitive Paint Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc., (ISSI) has developed a light-activated, dual-probe lifetime pressure- and temperature-sensitive paint as well as a high-power light emitting diode (LED) system for excitation of the probes. Firm: Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc. Topic #: AF04-T001 City: Dayton State: OH Download:       GMO: AFOSR Published: 10/4/2011 3:19:44 PM

Title: Simulation of Cultural Identities for Prediction of Reactions Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Simulation of Cultural Identities for Prediction of Reactions (SCIPR) is an an agent-based computer simulation that forecasts the effects of actions and events on peoples’ opinions and cultural identities. Firm: Aptima, Inc. Topic #: AF05-069 City: Woburn State: MA Download:       GMO: RH Published: 10/4/2011 3:15:48 PM

Title: Expanding Net-Centric Systems and Capabilities to Tactical Environments Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: AgileDelta developed a break-through data optimization technology, called Efficient XML™, which optimizes the bandwidth and resource utilization of Net-Centric data standards to levels far beyond those previously possible. Firm: AgileDelta, Inc. Topic #: AF03-094 City: Bellevue State: WA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/2/2011 2:25:23 PM

Title: Innovative Energy Harvesting Technology Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Defense Research Associates, Inc., created a small and reliable platform known as the Vigilant Sensing System (VSS) that can be installed directly onto any power line worldwide. Firm: Defense Research Associates, Inc. Topic #: AF06-204 City: Beavercreek State: OH Download:       GMO: RY Published: 9/2/2011 2:18:12 PM

Title: Scaling Cyber Defenses to Meet Mission Needs Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Adventium's SBIR technologies allocate cyber defenses to huge networks while making sure that mission requirements are satisfied during deployment and operations. Firm: Adventium Enterprises, LLC Topic #: OSD06-IA5 City: Minneapolis State: MN Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/2/2011 2:12:47 PM

Title: Incident Response and Computer Forensics Product to Investigate Live Computers Enhances Enterprise Security Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The OnLine Digital Forensic Suite (OnLineDFS) technology is useful in network security environments where no additional infrastructure is desired. (Architecture Technology Corporation purchased Odyssey Research Associates in Ithaca, NY, which now operates as the wholly owned subsidiary ATC-NY.) Firm: Odyssey Research Associates, Inc. Topic #: AF01-119 City: Ithaca State: NY Download:       GMO: RI Published: 7/2/2011 2:30:43 PM

Title: Development of Filtered Rayleigh Scattering Velocimetry for Wind Tunnel Applications Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc. (ISSI) developed a Filtered Rayleigh Scattering (FRS) velocimetry system based on the Doppler shift phenomenon that nonintrusively measures flow velocities in wind tunnels. Firm: Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc. Topic #: AF97-146 City: Dayton State: OH Download:       GMO: RB Published: 4/18/2011 10:34:41 AM

Title: Organizational and Cultural Criteria for Adversary Modeling (OCCAM) Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The OCCAM tool helps guide the warfighter through a formalized approach to assessing, analyzing, and forecasting human behavior. Firm: Charles River Analytics Inc. Topic #: OSD02-CR12 City: Cambridge State: MA Download:       GMO: RH Published: 2/1/2011 7:44:23 PM

Title: Software Protection through Trusted Platform Module Co-Execution Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: BlueRISC developed a hardware-centric software protection solution based on the use of BlueRISC’s TrustGUARD (TG) core and its support for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Firm: BlueRISC Inc Topic #: OSD06-I10 City: Amherst State: MA Download:       GMO: RY Published: 2/1/2011 7:40:18 PM

Title: Vectored-Thrust Micro Air Vehicle for Bomb Impact Assessment Operations in Urban Environments Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Hovering Autonomous Low-profile Observer (HALO™), a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) micro air vehicle (MAV), is designed specifically for performing operations in cluttered urban environments and is also applicable to soldier or police-fielded intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Firm: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. Topic #: AF05-164 City: Dayton State: OH Download:       GMO: RW Published: 1/3/2011 6:39:22 PM

Title: Reduced Order Augmentor Static Stability Modeling Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Creare developed a design tool for predicting stability (i.e., blowout) that provides designers with a significantly improved predictive capability relative to existing empirical correlations. Firm: Creare Inc. Topic #: AF06-177 City: Hanover State: NH Download:       GMO: RZ Published: 12/4/2010 1:15:56 PM

Title: Silicon Carbide Missile Seeker Telescope Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Entegris Specialty Materials, Inc., (formerly Poco Graphite, Inc.) provided the foundation for the broad development and use of a Chemical Vapor Conversion (CVC) SiC technology for precision optics applications. Firm: Poco Graphite, Inc. Topic #: MDA03-026-AF City: Decatur State: TX Download:       GMO: RV Published: 10/12/2010 5:38:26 PM

Title: Preemptive Actions with Dynamic Anticipatory Targeting (PREDATAR) Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: PREDATAR provides probabilistic identification of potential time sensitive targets well in advance of their positive identification via the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance process. Firm: Charles River Analytics Inc. Topic #: AF06-051 City: Cambridge State: MA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/30/2010 9:38:03 AM

Title: Affordable On-Orbit Demonstration of Very Large Flexible Space Structures Control and Pointing Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: CSA Engineering developed tools to simulate the coupling between gossamer space structures and spacecraft attitude control systems, and a multiple secondary payload adapter was designed and fabricated for an Air Force flight experiment for use as a satellite bus. Firm: CSA Engineering, Inc. Topic #: AF01-044 City: Mountain View State: CA Download:       GMO: RV Published: 9/1/2010 7:28:52 PM

Title: Wideband Radio Frequency (RF) Data Recorder and Playback System Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: X-COM Systems, LLC, developed a comprehensive system for acquisition, storage, and playback of wideband RF signals known as the Wideband Acquisition, Record and Playback (WARP™) system. Firm: X-COM Systems Topic #: AF071-247 City: Reston State: VA Download:       GMO: RY Published: 8/3/2010 7:37:37 PM

Title: Automated Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Alliance Spacesystems developed a man-portable automated dynamic cone penetrometer, called the “Mosquito," which uses a feedback-controlled linear actuator that provides a consistent driving impact to a specially designed penetrometer. Firm: Alliance Spacesystems, LLC Topic #: 06-1-S1.01 City: Pasadena State: CA Download:       GMO: RX Published: 7/6/2010 7:00:50 PM

Title: F-35 Robotic Inlet Duct Hole Drilling Cells Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Variation Reduction Solutions, Inc. (VRSI) teamed with other companies to design, build, and demonstrate a production prototype Inlet Duct Robotic Drilling (IDRD) cell that was able to robotically drill an F-35 Carrier Variant (CV) left hand inlet duct. Firm: Variation Reduction Solutions Inc Topic #: AF063C-011 City: Plymouth State: MI Download:       GMO: RX Published: 6/11/2010 5:00:25 PM

Title: Reusable Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) Mandrels Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc., developed and optimized shape memory polymer (SMP) mandrel materials and processes for rapid fabrication of complex and trapped geometry composites, including high-temperature materials for aerospace applications. Firm: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. Topic #: AF04-137 City: Dayton State: OH Download:       GMO: RX Published: 5/6/2010 8:56:08 PM

Title: Short-Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) Laser Illuminator System Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Aerius Photonics, LLC, successfully applied a new semiconductor laser technology, named Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), to pulsed laser radar and rangefinders and demonstrated high continuous-wave laser output powers for pumping applications. Firm: Aerius Photonics, LLC. Topic #: AF04-156 City: Ventura State: CA Download:       GMO: RW Published: 3/27/2010 5:04:05 PM

Title: Portable Thermal Analysis Microscope Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: QUEST Integrated, Inc., developed the Induction Thermography System (ITSTM) which operates by inductively heating the aluminum honeycomb at the bond interface with a radio frequency (RF) wand. Firm: QUEST Integrated, Inc. Topic #: AF02-282 City: Kent State: WA Download:       GMO: WR-ALC Published: 4/15/2010 8:17:29 PM

Title: Improved Vibration Control for AEDC Wind Tunnel Testing Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Bushing device helps isolate the angular displacement transducers from wind tunnel structural vibrations. Firm: Streamline Automation, LLC Topic #: AF04-291 City: Huntsville State: AL Download:       GMO: AEDC Published: 2/12/2008 2:34:14 PM

Title: Versatile Laser Target Simulator Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Photodigm Inc. developed a laser target simulator system which was built around the firm’s proprietary high-power, single-frequency Distributed Bragg Reflector lasers. Firm: Photodigm, Inc. Topic #: AF04-156 City: Richardson State: TX Download:       GMO: RW Published: 2/27/2010 2:19:33 PM

Title: Deployable Inflatable Satellite Terminal Supports Data Communications Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The GATR Antenna System (ground-based inflatable antenna) supports high-bandwidth satellite communications at equivalent transfer rates to rigid dish systems) at 1/16th the package's volume, and orders of magnitude less in weight. Firm: GATR Technologies Topic #: OSD04-C17 City: Huntsville State: AL Download:       GMO: RX Published: 1/11/2010 7:32:22 PM

Title: Gallium Nitride Spatial Power Combiner chosen for B-1B ALQ-161A Transition Program Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: CAP Wireless produced an innovative prototype, successfully demonstrating a Gallium Nitride (GaN) Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) with 150W continuous wave (CW) power and 35% power added efficiency (PAE) covering the X-Band. Firm: CAP Wireless, INC Topic #: AF04-218 City: Newbury Park State: CA Download:       GMO: RY Published: 12/10/2009 8:32:20 PM

Title: Hyperspectral Visualization and Spectral Exploitation Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Hyperspectral Visualization and Spectral Exploitation (HyperVISE) suite provides the warfighter and other primarily non-scientific users with the capability to effectively and simply use hyperspectral imagery. Firm: LPA Systems, Inc. Topic #: AF03-086 City: Fairport State: NY Download:       GMO: RI Published: 11/18/2009 11:36:37 AM

Title: Intelligence Analyst Collaboration Tool Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: LPA Systems developed a simple, easy-to-use Intelligence Analyst Collaboration Tool designed to aid an image analyst in the detection, characterization, and monitoring of information. Firm: LPA Systems, Inc. Topic #: AF05-092 City: Fairport State: NY Download:       GMO: RI Published: 10/21/2009 4:17:34 PM

Title: Variable-Fidelity Multi-Physics Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Capability Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: PC Krause and Associates, Inc. (PCKA) developed two key technologies – a partitioned finite-element (FE) technique and a variable-fidelity multi-physics simulation infrastructure – to facilitate modeling, simulation, and analysis for support of the design and optimization of large-scale systems. Firm: P.C. Krause & Associates, Inc. Topic #: AF03-173 City: West Lafayette State: IN Download:       GMO: RZ Published: 10/21/2009 4:14:12 PM

Title: Commercial Methods for Production of Orientation-Patterned Gallium Arsenide (OP-GaAs) Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Physical Sciences demonstrated the feasibility for a fabrication method of Orientation-Patterned Gallium Arsenide (OP-GaAs) which exclusively utilizes processes available from commercial vendors. Firm: Physical Sciences Inc. Topic #: AF06-T010 City: Andover State: MA Download:       GMO: AFOSR Published: 10/21/2009 4:11:30 PM

Title: QuickStrike: An Air Force Operations Staff Trainer Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: QuickStrike is a realistic, deployable simulation environment that can be used to support more effective individual skill and team process training. Firm: MAK Technologies Topic #: AF03-053 City: Cambridge State: MA Download:       GMO: RH Published: 9/11/2009 12:55:51 PM

Title: Advanced Wargame Simulation Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: WARCON (a WARgame CONstruction toolset for military simulations) has a set of software authoring components that enables developers to quickly synthesize wargames for present-day Air Force curricula needs. Firm: Stottler Henke Associates, Inc. Topic #: AF03-094 City: San Mateo State: CA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/11/2009 12:49:49 PM

Title: Collaboration Gateway Enables Secure Cross-Domain Information Sharing Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Collaboration Gateway system is designed for use by the U.S. military and intelligence communities, allowing for real-time collaboration and information sharing across security boundaries. Firm: Trident Systems Inc. Topic #: AF03-079 City: Fairfax State: VA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 8/14/2009 5:33:44 PM

Title: Improved Titanium Machining Process Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Third Wave Systems enhanced a non-commercial version of its Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software, AdvantEdge FEM, to simulate various cutter geometries and process conditions, ultimately identifying high-opportunity operating envelopes for titanium machining. Firm: Third Wave Systems, Inc. Topic #: AF01-134 City: Minneapolis State: MN Download:       GMO: RX Published: 7/29/2009 4:48:07 PM

Title: Condition Based Maintenance Tools Contribute to Lower Maintenance Costs and Improved Availability, Reliability, and Safety of Critical Air Force Assets Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The SBIR-developed Smart CBMi™ monitoring and analysis system is capable of detecting machine incipient failures and predicting the remaining useful life of failing components. Firm: Impact Technologies, LLC Topic #: AF06-099 City: Rochester State: NY Download:       GMO: RX Published: 5/11/2009 1:08:39 PM

Title: B-2 MIL-STD-1553 Avionics Bus Characterization and Integrity Toolset (BCIT) Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: ITCN, Inc. has developed the BCIT network analyzer to locate 1553 cabling and wiring faults to within six inches, thus minimizing removal of stealth access panels. Firm: ITCN, Inc. Topic #: AF03-094 City: Dayton State: OH Download:       GMO: RY Published: 4/7/2009 2:21:12 PM

Title: Improved Propeller De-Icing Systems Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi) uses patented metal fiber brushes which have much higher current carrying capability and much lower resistances than carbon brushes. Firm: Defense Holdings, Inc. Topic #: N03-007 City: Manassas State: VA Download:       GMO: WR-ALC Published: 4/7/2009 2:17:43 PM

Title: Small, Lightweight Vascular Access Device Saves Lives Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: VidaCare Corporation developed the EZ-IO® intraosseous (IO) infusion system which quickly penetrates adult bone to establish an IO port in a person’s shoulder, shin or ankle, allowing medical personnel to deliver lifesaving fluids. Firm: VidaCare Corporation Topic #: AF05-051 City: San Antonio State: TX Download:       GMO: RH Published: 3/16/2009 1:56:53 PM

Title: Hyperspectral Enhanced Reconnaissance System Aids Rescue Mission Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Reconnaissance (ARCHER) system contributed to a successful search and rescue mission by the Civil Air Patrol. Firm: Space Computer Corporation Topic #: AF00-256 City: Los Angeles State: CA Download:       GMO: RY Published: 2/19/2009 4:18:24 PM

Title: Closed-Loop Adaptive Optics System Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: AgilOptics developed the Analog Beam Control System (ABCS), a first-of-a-kind adaptive optics system which employs analog (as opposed to digital) controls, permitting very fast operation. Firm: AgilOptics Topic #: AF05-003 City: Albuquerque State: NM Download:       GMO: RD Published: 2/19/2009 4:16:02 PM

Title: Electric Starter/Generator Meets In-Flight Restart Needs Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The brushless starter/generator (BS/G) combines both start and power generation functions, thus eliminating traditional air turbine or other dedicated engine start systems. Firm: Innovative Power Solutions, LLC Topic #: AF03-173 City: Eatontown State: NJ Download:       GMO: RZ Published: 1/12/2009 7:40:44 PM

Title: Portable Universal Ground Processing Unit Supports Data Communications Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Portable Universal Ground Processing Unit (PUGPU) system supports the full set of Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding (TT&C) ground processing functions. Firm: RT Logic Topic #: AF02-092 City: Colorado Springs State: CO Download:       GMO: RI Published: 1/12/2009 7:32:51 PM

Title: Lightweight Optics for High Energy Applications Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Schafer Corporation used its proven Silicon Lightweight Mirror Systems (SLMS™) technology to design and manufacture a prototype mirror in the configuration and form factor of a beam director primary mirror (PM). Also, silicon carbide SiC-SLMS™ technology was applied toward developing a fast steering mirror (FSM) instrument. Firm: Schafer Corporation Topic #: AF04-008 City: Chelmsford State: MA Download:       GMO: RD Published: 12/10/2008 3:13:41 PM

Title: Software Tool Enhances Airspace Management Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: KBSI developed the Software Tool for Efficient Airspace Management (STEAM), a versatile and powerful tool that can be used for airspace analysis and management. Firm: Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. Topic #: AF02-307 City: College Station State: TX Download:       GMO: AFFTC Published: 12/10/2008 3:07:45 PM

Title: Work Scope Optimization Tool Contributes to Lower Maintenance Costs and Higher Reliability in Aircraft Engines Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The Work Scope Optimization Tool (WSOT) is capable of predicting time on wing (TOW) and cost for a specific work scope. Firm: Impact Technologies, LLC Topic #: AF05-186 City: Rochester State: NY Download:       GMO: RZ Published: 11/4/2008 3:12:35 PM

Title: Standard Space Trainer (SST) Offers Expanded Simulation Features Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Sonalysts, Inc., developed a Standard Space Trainer (SST) for use as a satellite operator proof-of-concept instructional simulation that supports multiple systems, Firm: Sonalysts, Inc. Topic #: AF02-072 City: Waterford State: CT Download:       GMO: RH Published: 10/20/2008 10:35:17 AM

Title: Electrostatic Switched Radiator Supports International Space Station Mission Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Sensortex, Inc., developed an Electrostatic Switched Radiator (ESR), which is an advanced spacecraft thermal control device that uses electrostatic holddown of a high emissivity composite film to control spacecraft skin temperature. Firm: Sensortex Topic #: BMDO02-007 City: Kennett Square State: PA Download:       GMO: RX Published: 9/29/2008 8:41:22 PM

Title: Heat Flux Based Emissivity Measuring Method Breakthrough Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: ATEC developed a heat flux based emissivity (HFBE) measuring method that provides direct measurements of the heat flows through the emitting surfaces of several coatings or surfaces simultaneously. Firm: ATEC, Inc. Topic #: AF04-147 City: College Park State: MD Download:       GMO: RX Published: 8/24/2008 7:20:56 PM

Title: Dynamic Real-Time Infrared Image Generation Capability Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: This SBIR effort has significantly advanced the utilization of low-cost commodity-based graphics hardware to support radiometrically accurate generation of infrared images in real time. Firm: Kinetics, Inc. Topic #: AF03-264 City: Stevenson State: WA Download:       GMO: AFFTC Published: 7/24/2008 6:29:45 PM

Title: Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Technology Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Boundless Corporation developed lithium-ion battery modules which can support a wide variety of vehicles and promise dramatic increases in performance, reliability, and life-cycle cost. Firm: Boundless Corporation Topic #: AF04-275 City: Boulder State: CO Download:       GMO: WR-ALC Published: 7/9/2008 5:17:36 PM

Title: Fiber Optic Components Support International Space Station (ISS) Mission Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Space Photonics’ fiber optic transceivers provide the data link platforms’ backbone electronics and the ISS’s embedded fiber optic network. Firm: Space Photonics, Inc. Topic #: AF99-029 City: Fayetteville State: AR Download:       GMO: RV Published: 4/17/2008 9:24:21 PM

Title: Lightweight and High-efficiency Solar Cells for Airship and Space Applications Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: UNI-SOLAR® space photovoltaic (PV) products offer an ultralight, low-cost alternative to conventional space PV modules made of crystalline silicon or gallium arsenide. Firm: United Solar Systems Corp. Topic #: AF03-032 City: Troy State: MI Download:       GMO: RV Published: 5/10/2008 2:15:17 PM

Title: Linerless Composite Tanks Enable Nanosatellite Flight Launch Schedule Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR-developed linerless composite fuel tanks resolved a critical problem for the nanosatellite research satellite launch. The fuel tanks weighed 40% less, had 18% more volume, and 12 times the pressure capability of the aluminum tanks that they replaced. Firm: Composite Technology Development, Inc. Topic #: AF06-241 City: Lafayette State: CO Download:       GMO: RV Published: 4/9/2008 7:41:57 PM

Title: Major Improvements Developed for High Performance Infrared Focal Plane Arrays Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: New linear long wave arrays are currently used in tanks for command control, in smart bombs for identification, and in advanced missiles for searching and tracking Firm: Fermionics Corporation Topic #: AF98-295 City: Simi Valley State: CA Download:       GMO: AEDC Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Real-Time Visibility of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Assets Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: RampMap™ is a scaleable computer-based replacement for the manual methods commonly used to track and manage aircraft, ground support equipment, and other MRO assets. Firm: Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. Topic #: AF99-323 City: College Station State: TX Download:       GMO: OC-ALC Published: 2/25/2008 2:20:45 PM

Title: Advanced Electric Vehicle Propulsion Technology Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR project resulted in development of a high power and low electromagnetic interference propulsion motor, a parking brake mounted to the output of the electric machine, electric vehicle control algorithms, and a lithium battery pack. Firm: UQM Technologies, Inc. Topic #: AF02-278 City: Frederick State: CO Download:       GMO: WR-ALC Published: 2/25/2008 2:08:06 PM

Title: Intelligent Agent Architecture (IAA) Underlies Data Search Breakthrough Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR developed tool enables users to quickly search gigabytes of data and generate electronic reports Firm: ISTL, Inc. Topic #: AF01-143 City: Beavercreek State: OH Download:       GMO: RX Published: 11/5/2007 7:07:20 PM

Title: Adaptor for Multiple Spacecraft on Atlas V and Delta IV Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR technology led DoD Space Test Program mission on an Atlas V launch vechicle from Cape Canaveral Firm: CSA Engineering, Inc. Topic #: AF98-072 City: Mountain View State: CA Download:       GMO: RV Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Electronic Document File Inspection Application Enhances Information Security Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Electronic file inspection system, known as PuriFile®, identifies critical hidden metadata placed in applications either accidentally or maliciously. Firm: Dolphin Technology, Inc Topic #: AF03-094 City: Rome State: NY Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/25/2007 6:49:02 PM

Title: Intermittent Fault Detection and Isolation System (IFDIS) Developed to Isolate Problems In Avionics Equipment Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: With support from the Air Force SBIR Program a tool was developed to isolate intermittent faults in avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRU) circuit connections and wiring. Firm: Total Quality Systems, Inc Topic #: AF01-296 City: Roy State: UT Download:       GMO: OO-ALC Published: 11/15/2006 3:26:01 PM

Title: Sensor System Detects Combustion Instability During Engine Testing Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Fighter aircraft operating with afterburners can experience combustion instabilities that can damage the aircraft. New system will provide improved testing capabilities to advanced engine/augmentor development programs like the F119 and VAATE/IHPTET. Firm: Advanced Fuel Research, Inc. Topic #: AF00-298 City: East Hartford State: CT Download:       GMO: AEDC Published: 4/12/2006 11:22:42 AM

Title: Cognitive Battle Damage Assessment (CBDA) Tools Developed for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Threat Data Analysis Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Current battlefield information is critical to combat assessment and deployment. Software is being transitioned as a new component of the Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT) Firm: Bevilacqua Research Corporation Topic #: AF03-055 City: Huntsville State: AL Download:       GMO: RH Published: 4/12/2006 11:14:14 AM

Title: Providing Satellites a Smoother Ride to Orbit Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR-supported spacecraft vibration system proved to reduce vibration by a factor of 3 to 5 Firm: CSA Engineering, Inc. Topic #: AF93-070 City: Mountain View State: CA Download:       GMO: RV Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Automated Cost and Risk Tools Developed for Satellite Electro-optical Sensors Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: A method was needed to estimate production costs for expensive satellite based electro-optical sensors. Galorath Inc. used SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts to develop “Spyglass”, a plug-in for its existing estimating hardware. Firm: Galorath Incorporated Topic #: AF01-092 City: El Segundo State: CA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 6/6/2005 3:45:11 PM

Title: SBIR Project Aids Development of New Optical Technology for Testing On-board IR Sensors Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Real-time, large format IR scene generators and projectors require high fidelity and versatile optical coupling to serve modern military aircraft. Firm: OPTICS 1, Inc. Topic #: AF95-245 City: Westlake Village State: CA Download:       GMO: AFFTC Published: 6/1/2005 11:37:16 AM

Title: High Performance Modulation for Telemetry to Increase Test Range Availability and Support (HyperMod) Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: A package of related equipment (airborne, telemetry transmitter and ground station demodulator) was developed to meet requirements Firm: Nova Engineering, Inc. Topic #: AF98-284 City: Cincinnati State: OH Download:       GMO: AFFTC Published: 5/27/2005 10:31:05 AM

Title: Ultra-lite Satellite Receive System Gives Special Forces Access to Battlefield Intelligence Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR-developed technology decreases the size and increases the portability of receiver units aimed at supporting fast moving front line units Firm: Windmill International, Inc. Topic #: AF01-216 City: Nashua State: NH Download:       GMO: RY Published: 12/16/2004 12:37:40 PM

Title: Ultra High-resolution Image Generation and Display Systems for Effective Simulator Training Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR contracts supported development of a low cost, high fidelity, PC-based image generation system capable of producing exceptional visuals Firm: SDS International, Inc. Topic #: AF00-076 City: Fredericksburg State: VA Download:       GMO: RH Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Smart Target Model Generator Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Smart Target Model Generator (SMTG) offers quick and automatic creation of 3-D generic building models based on construction type, function, and dimensions Firm: Applied Research Associates, Inc. Topic #: AF98-223 City: Albuquerque State: NM Download:       GMO: RW Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Intrusion Detection and Threat Prediction System to Counter Computer Attacks Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Netwar, to be transitioned to the Air Force Information Warfare Center (AWIWC), is a powerful intrusion detection and threat prediction system Firm: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Topic #: AF03-094 City: Austin State: TX Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Command and Control System Tracks Air Force/DoD Assets Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR-supported system was developed to track aircraft assets, cargo, and crew, both in the air and on the ground in near real-time Firm: Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC) Topic #: AF93-039 City: Austin State: TX Download:       GMO: ESC Published: 10/25/2004 3:28:11 PM

Title: Simplified Manual Flight Control System for UAVs Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: New technology simplifies manual control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to eliminate the need for highly trained pilot operators Firm: Geneva Aerospace, Inc. Topic #: AF98-179 City: Carrollton State: TX Download:       GMO: RH Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Vibration Isolation System Enables Airborne Laser (ABL) Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: With a system for controlling dynamic vibration and precise registration of multiple optical benches, Airborne Laser (ABL) performance is enhanced Firm: CSA Engineering, Inc. Topic #: AF97-074 City: Mountain View State: CA Download:       GMO: RV Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Increasing the Durability of Titanium Fan Blades Saves Millions Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR technology increases strength and durability of engine fan blades. Substantial savings in fan blade replacement costs. Firm: LSP Technologies, Inc. Topic #: AF97-198 City: Dublin State: OH Download:       GMO: RX Published: 10/7/2004 11:28:19 AM

Title: New On-Board Propulsion System to Power TechSat-21 Satellites Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR-developed "Hall" thruster offers low power requirements to operate a satellite and great increases in efficiency Firm: Busek Co. Inc. Topic #: AF95-096 City: Natick State: MA Download:       GMO: RZO Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Intense Visible Pulsed Plasma Light Source for Test Instrumentation Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: SBIR supported technology resulted in development of an intense plasma discharge light source that dramatically improves testing flexibility and safety Firm: Prism Science Works Incorporated Topic #: AF95-216 City: Boston State: MA Download:       GMO: RW Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: New Coating Process Protects B-2 Engines From Ice Damage Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: This SBIR-developed coating withstands the harsh environment in which a B-2 operates Firm: Microphase Coatings, Inc. Topic #: AF01-124 City: Garner State: NC Download:       GMO: RX Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Low Shock Separation System Dramatically Reduces Satellite Failures Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: This SBIR technology has facilitated a system that is 25% lighter, 40% less expensive, and provides less than 90% of the shock of existing conventional pyrotechnic separation systems Firm: Planetary Systems Corporation Topic #: AF00-032 City: Silver Spring State: MD Download:       GMO: RV Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Improved Seeker for Next Generation "Smart" Weapons Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: New Seeker carries its own laser, eliminating the need to expose laser designator personnel to enemy fire products from traditional light sources Firm: H. N. Burns Engineering Corporation Topic #: AF95-219 City: Orlando State: FL Download:       GMO: RW Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Expanded Range of Chemical Sensors Used for Finding and Assessing Ground Contamination Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Finding and assessing any in-ground chemical contamination is required before clean-up can begin. This technology reduces costs and mission distraction, while helping to return the land to productive uses. Firm: Dakota Technologies, Inc. Topic #: AF95-026 City: Fargo State: ND Download:       GMO: RH Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Essential Training For Space Operations Using Distributed Mission Training Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Intelligent Link Agent (ILA) technology provides new training capability in a simulated space environment Firm: Sytronics, Inc. Topic #: AF99-082 City: Dayton State: OH Download:       GMO: RH Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Effective Text Exploitation For Improved Situation Awareness Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Information Extraction (IE) technology automates text analysis of entities, relationships and events, leading to faster analysis, greater situational awareness, and more effective decision making Firm: Cymfony, Inc. Topic #: AF00-127 City: Watertown State: MA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Conductive Adhesives Improve Aircraft Microelectronics Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: This technology will greatly enhance F/A-22 electronics performance by the elimination of unique and time-consuming microelectronics assembly and processing Firm: Browne Technology, Inc. Topic #: AF01-121 City: Longmont State: CO Download:       GMO: RX Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Affordable Array Antenna for Multiple Satellite Links Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The technology features two independent transmit and receive beams, and is programmable to perform two simultaneous links with launch vehicles and satellites. Firm: PRINCETON MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY INC Topic #: AF98-107 City: MERCERVILLE State: NJ Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Advanced Wind-Tunnel Test Apparatus for "Virtual Flight Testing" New Missiles Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: The apparatus measures a variety of forces on a missile while providing important feedback to developers Firm: Physical Sciences Inc. Topic #: AF00-297 City: Andover State: MA Download:       GMO: AEDC Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Advanced Simulation Tools Enable Aerial Refueling of UAVs and UCAVs Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: This technology is being used to enable aerial refueling of the Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV)under the Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) program Firm: Bihrle Applied Research, Inc. Topic #: AF98-175 City: Hampton State: VA Download:       GMO: RB Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Advanced Al Tools Enable Greater Productivity for Team Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: An A1 authoring package, called SimBionic, was created to lessen the divide between subject matter experts and software developers Firm: Stottler Henke Associates, Inc. Topic #: AF99-140 City: San Mateo State: CA Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: Application of System-Level Design Languages to Upgrade/Improve Complex Electronic Systems Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: EDAptive Computing, Inc. developed the Enhanced Design Automation by Specification and Testing Against Requirements (EDASTAR) tool suite Firm: EDAptive Computing, Inc. Topic #: AF99-138 City: Dayton State: OH Download:       GMO: RI Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM

Title: High Speed Camera Used for Testing Satellite Spacecraft Components Against Nuclear Radiation Effects Folder: SBIR / STTR Success Stories (Transition) Description: Air Force SBIR supported development of a robust, very high-speed pixilated camera for imaging high intensity x-rays Firm: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Topic #: AF99-314 City: San Leandro State: CA Download:       GMO: AEDC Published: 9/13/2004 3:44:28 PM