military – TechConnect Briefs

Characterization of Inkjet-printed Explosive Materials

Farrell M.E., Holthoff E.L., Marcus L.S., Pellegrino P.M., US Army Research Lab, US

The requirement to detect hazardous materials at both point and standoff distances has led to the development of laser-based hazard detection systems with immediate application for the security and safety of the US military, national [...]

TiO2-Nanowired cerebrolysin attenuated hyperthermia induced ubiquitin overexpression and brain pathology

Moessler H., Muresanu D.F., Patnaik R., Sharma A., Sharma H.S., Uppsala University, SE

1. Hyperthermia and heat stress induces brain damage. This is specially applicable to Military personals during combat operations in the Middle East where heat is a big problem 2. Intoxication of nanoparticles exacerbates heat-induced brain [...]

Technologies for Deep Reductions in Military Operational Energy Use

Andrews K., Brown R., Kiser S., Lindsey M., Sharp T., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US

The U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) has begun a research program for Transformative Reductions in Operational Energy Consumption (TROPEC), which will identify, refine and validate technologies for reducing energy use in expeditionary military outposts. The primary [...]

Technologies for Deep Reductions in Military Operational Energy Use

Andrews K., Brown R., Kiser S., Lindsey M., Sharp T., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US

The U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) has begun a research program for Transformative Reductions in Operational Energy Consumption (TROPEC), which will identify, refine and validate technologies for reducing energy use in expeditionary military outposts. The primary [...]

Inkjet Printed Devices for Armament Applications

Fuchs B.E., Petrock A.M., Schmidt D.P., Zunino III J.L., U.S. Army, US

U.S. Army Armaments Research Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) is developing the capability to custom design, manufacture and integrate novel technologies into functional devices for the creation and advancement of active systems, including printed electronics, [...]

MEMS Reliability Assessment ProgramMicro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Reliability Assessment Program for Department of Defense Activities

Mason R., Skelton D., Zunino III J.L., U.S. Army Corrosion Office, US

As the U.S. Army transforms into a lighter, more lethal force, the technologies that support both legacy and emerging weapon systems must decrease in size while increasing in intelligence. Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) are one such [...]

U.S. Army Development of Active Smart Coatings™ System for Military Vehicles

Battista L., Colon N., Zunino J., U.S. Army Corrosion Office, US

The goal of the U.S. Army Smart Coatings™ Materiel Program is to conduct research designed to lead to the development of coatings systems for Army materiel incorporating unique properties such as self repair, selective removal, [...]