Improved Capabilities in Ground Target Tracking
BACKGROUND Ongoing research at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has resulted in the development of a ground-target tracking module…
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The Pursuit of Persistent ISR
INTRODUCTION The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Pennsylvania State University (PSU), and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), in conjunction with the Marine…
The U.S. Rocket Propulsion Industrial Base: A Status Report
BACKGROUND Rocket propulsion industrial base issues have spanned virtually every facet of the industry, as many officials and workers in…
U.S. Military Eyeing Futuristic Hoverbike Technology
INTRODUCTION Sometimes science fiction has a way of becoming reality. From Buck Rodgers ray guns to Star Trek communicators, many…
In Situ Manufacturing of Polymer Nanocomposites for Energetic Applications
Introduction For many years, propellant and explosive formulators have investigated the use of nanomaterials to increase performance and modify reactivity of energetic…
Better Buying Power 3.0 Integral to DoD’s FY17 Science & Technology Plan
On 24 February 2016, DSIAC attended a hearing of the U.S. House Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee. The…
Getting the Best Out of Light with Adaptive Optics
INTRODUCTION It’s hard to imagine a part of the military that does not use some kind of optical system to…
Portable Deep-Ultraviolet Raman Spectroscopy for Standoff Threat Detection
INTRODUCTION The growing proliferation of concealed improvised threats (e.g., explosives and chemical warfare agents [CWAs]), has created a critical international…
Recent Advancements in Ultrashort Pulse Lasers Shed New Light on Directed Energy Applications
INTRODUCTION Researchers from across the U.S. DoD seek to use the unique properties of ultrashort pulse lasers (USPLs) for directed…
Developing and Fielding Non-Lethal Weapons: The Marine Corps and Army Approach
INTRODUCTION Changes in modern warfare have included a remarkable shift in the international security mosaic. While threats from traditional state…
Gaussian Mixture Measurement Modeling for Long-Range Radars
Introduction Long-range radar systems designed to provide precise range measurements may, in certain cases, experience degraded tracking performance in range,…
Estimating Endgame Effectiveness of Air-to-Air Missles: An Overview of the Major Tools and Techniques
BACKGROUND How well an air-to-air missile performs against a foreign target has long been of interest to military planners, designers,…