Anti-Exploitation Software Protection Systems
Company: Siege Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: State-of-the-art software protection and anti-tamper systems move critical software and data"out-of-band"to the adversary, by using a hypervisor or on"secure"hardware. Unfortunately, the systems running this software are built using untrusted commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts… more
Cyano-Map: Linking cyanobacteria metrics and human health
Company: Applied Geosolutions, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Research at the intersection of limnology and public health is showing that toxins produced from cyanobacteria act as an environmental trigger for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Additional linkages are being made… more
High Friction, Conforming Boat Capture and Transfer System
Company: C3I, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The boat transfer, launch, and recovery system proposed will utilize a system of composite moving ways, cradle, and configurable bouyant bladders, controlled by the Advanced Communication and Control System (ACCS) to safely launch, recover, and transfer a variety of boats ranging in size as a… more
An Unobtrusive, Multi-individual Gait Monitor
Company: RESPONSE APPLICATIONS, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We will develop an instrument to improve the healthcare of the most frail members of the elderly community. This population; elderly or recovering patients living at home or in an extended care facility is too frail toleave this environment and, as such, is… more
Research Platform Integrating Patient Reported and Clinical Outcomes Data Sources
Company: DYNAMIC CLINICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): While large, prospective, blinded trials are the gold standard in clinical research, they require significant commitments of resources and time. Further, since these trials seek the answer to rather specific questions,the applicability and scalability of data… more
Optimized Thermal Battery for Weight- and Size-Constrained Applications
Company: Erigo Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Thermal batteries are a power source for most MDA weapons systems. Some of these applications place severe constraints on battery weight and size. The key components of thermal batteries are typically made by hydraulically pressing powders into"pellets". The pellets must be greater than… more
Ultrahigh Temperature Materials for Missile Defense Propulsion and Aerothermal Applications
Company: Exothermics, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The notional performance parameters and kinematic requirements for the SM3 Blk IIB mission would benefit from the availability of advanced materials manufacturing methods that could enhance the technical properties and lower the cost of TDACS components. This Phase 2 STTR proposal addresses the… more
Depletion of Dendritic Cells by Immunotoxin as Therapy for Myocardial Infarction
Company: CELDARA MEDICAL, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): MI is the leading cause of death in the developed world, including the United States. In 2005 over 8.1 million Americans had an MI; 30% died before reaching hospital and 10% died after hospitalization. It is the 70% whoreach hospital that we believe we can help -… more
ChNKG2D-Targeted Cellular Cancer Therapy: Phase I Clinical Trial
Company: CELDARA MEDICAL, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The global burden of cancer doubled between 1975 and 2000. Cancer became the leading cause of death worldwide in 2010, and is projected to double again by 2020 and to triple by 2030. This horrible disease has touched each of us, and despite enormous investments… more
Preclinical Development of a Novel Plaque-Regressing Therapy For Atherosclerosis
Company: CELDARA MEDICAL, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the world. The staggering mortality rate is expected to increase significantly in the next ten years. In the U.S., an estimated 81 million adults will haveone or more types of cardiovascular disease… more
Safe and effective anti CD154 antibodies for therapeutic intervention
Company: IMMURX LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): In both animal proof of concept studies and preliminary clinical trials, there is ample data demonstrating the potential therapeutic benefits o CD154 blockade for treatment of autoimmune diseases and organ transplantation. However, development of ?CD154 as a… more
Lightweight Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding System for Aircraft Avionics
Company: Nanocomp Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: A key technology enabler for next generation EMI shielding applications is low loss, lightweight, flexible, conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) tape. The primary goal of this effort is to determine the optimal geometry for a CNT based EMI shield to provide equivalent shielding effectiveness of cable… more
High-Vacuum Package for MEMS Inertial Sensors
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: High-sensitivity resonant vibratory microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors are typically vacuum packaged in discreet packages. Wafer-scale vacuum packaging offers size, weight, and cost advantages, and the packages are more shock and vibration tolerant. However, the high internal pressures… more
Low-Cost UUV Deployed Self-Scuttling Acoustic Source for Littoral Bottom Surveys
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Ocean bottom acoustic surveys are an important component of a number of littoral missions. Knowledge of local ocean bottom acoustic properties is necessary for modern anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and mine and other buried object detection missions to be successful. Bottom-hugging Unmanned Undersea… more
Diver Hearing Protection System
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Although helmeted divers are routinely exposed to noise levels that pose an increased risk of hearing damage, modern dive helmets do not include additional hearing protection. Noise sources from underwater tools, breathing noise, and high-volume communications all contribute to a dangerous noise… more
An Ultra Low Power Cryo-Refrigerator for Space
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Future NASA Space Science Missions will incorporate detectors, sensors, shields, and telescopes that must be cooled to cryogenic temperatures. An enabling technology for these missions is advanced cryocoolers that can provide continuous and distributed cooling with minimal input power. On this… more
An Advanced Wet Expansion Turbine for Hydrogen Liquefaction
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This proposal is responsive to NASA SBIR Topic X10.01, specifically, the need for efficient small- to medium-scale hydrogen liquefaction technologies, including domestically produced wet cryogenic turboexpanders. Future NASA missions will require hydrogen liquefaction systems for spaceport,… more
A Turbo-Brayton Cryocooler for Aircraft Superconducting Systems
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Hybrid turbo-electric aircraft with gas turbines driving electric generators connected to electric propulsion motors have the potential to transform the aircraft design space by decoupling power generation from propulsion. Resulting aircraft designs such as blended-wing bodies with distributed… more
Water Recovery for Regenerative Life Support Systems
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Thermal and environmental control systems for future exploration spacecraft must meet challenging requirements for efficient operation and conservation of resources. Regenerative CO2 removal systems are attractive for these missions because they do not use consumable CO2 absorbers. However, these… more
A Multi-Environment Thermal Control System With Freeze-Tolerant Radiator
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Future space exploration missions require advanced thermal control systems (TCS) to dissipate heat from spacecraft, rovers, or habitats to external environments. We propose to develop a lightweight, reliable TCS to effectively maintain cabin and equipment temperatures under widely varying heat… more
Miniature Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer for In-Situ Resource Utilization
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: In situ resource utilization (ISRU) is essential for several of NASA's future flagship missions. Currently envisioned ISRU plants include production of oxygen from hydrogen reduction of lunar regolith and extraction of water from Martian regolith or asteroid material. These ISRU processes… more
Non-Contact Inspection System
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: Inspection of machined composite laminate parts is currently performed using a precision milling machine (PMM) to maneuver a touch probe. When performed on complex parts, this inspection process is extremely time consuming and ties up the PMM for longer time periods than the actual… more
Low-Cost Hybrid Cryocoolers for Next-Generation Focal Plane Arrays
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: Future airborne imaging sensors will utilize next-generation focal plane technology that must operate at temperatures from 25 to 30 K. Passive cooling techniques such as stored cryogens are heavy and logistically undesirable. Current airborne cryocoolers are too inefficient in this… more
A CubeSat-Compatible Neutral Wind Sensor
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: CubeSats provide a new, low-cost platform for space weather missions. They enable new mission paradigms, such as the ability to perform multiple measurements of the same physical phenomena globally from several satellites, in contrast to high accuracy measurements of multiple phenomena… more
Improved Mass Balancing of Turbo Machine Rotors
Company: CREARE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: The efficient, effective balancing of jet engine rotors and subassemblies continues to be a challenge for key aerospace applications. While manufacturing methods for balancing have improved significantly over the last ten years, measurement methods and procedures and fixturing have not… more