Abstract: A NoFoam system which permits the environmentally safe testing of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle's foam delivery system by using a surrogate fluid to test the foam delivery system. The NoFoam system includes the piping, valves, and connecting elements to interface with the fire vehicle's foam delivery system, while minimizing the release of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to the environment.

Abstract: A PCM encoder which receives asynchronous serial data and incorporating the serial data and eight channels of analog data into a PCM data stream. The encoder includes a microprocessor which processes the serial data provided in eight bit digital words and the analog data which the microprocessor converts to twelve bit digital words. The encoder also has a programmable gate array which receives six bits of data during each transfer of data from the microprocessor to the gate array. The gate array for the PCM encoder also receives a Frame Sync, and then processes the data to provide a data stream containing NRZL data and Bi Phase data.

Abstract: A handheld GPS jammer locator for locating a GPS jamming signal generated by a jammer. The handheld GPS jammer locator has two modes of operation, a amplitude mode and a difference finding mode. The amplitude measures the strength of an incoming GPS jamming signal and the difference finding mode determines the direction of the incoming jamming signal.

Abstract: A ground based launch detection system consisting of a sensor grid of electro-optical sensors for detecting the launch of a threat missile which targets commercial aircraft in proximity to a commercial airport or airfield. The electro-optical sensors are configured in a wireless network which broadcast threat lines to neighboring sensors with overlapping field of views. When a threat missile is verified, threat data is sent to a centrally located processing facility which determines which aircraft in the vicinity are targets and send a dispense countermeasure signal to the aircraft.

Abstract: A GPS collision avoidance apparatus which uses Global Positioning System (GPS) information and computer processing to determine the location of man made and natural occurring obstacles to allow a user to avoid a collision with these obstacles. The collision avoidance apparatus has a collision decision processor which analyzes position and motion dynamics data including a direction of motion, a velocity and an acceleration for a user utilizing collision avoidance apparatus to determine whether a collision will occur and then to provide protection for the user in the event a collision is likely to occur.

Abstract: A ground based launch detection system consisting of a sensor grid of electro-optical sensors for detecting the launch of a threat missile which targets commercial aircraft in proximity to a commercial airport or airfield. The electro-optical sensors are configured in a wireless network which broadcast threat lines to neighboring sensors with overlapping field of views. When a threat missile is verified, threat data is sent to a centrally located processing facility which determines which aircraft in the vicinity are targets and send a dispense countermeasure signal to the aircraft.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting a target which uses composition correlation filters with score reaffirmation post processing for acquiring a target. The method and system uses target decision rules that are based on comparing the dot products, or peaks, of three score reaffirmation filters and their registered LADAR image to detect a target.

Abstract: A Telemetry antenna which uses microstrip antenna technology to cover the 2200 to 2300 MHz TM frequency band and a GPS microstrip antenna to cover the L1 Band at a frequency of approximately 1575 MHz. The antenna 12 fabricated from high dielectric constant material to reduce the size of the antenna which has a diameter of 1.364 inches.

Abstract: Computer software for testing the performance a Joint Advanced Missile Instrumentation Time-Space-Position Information Unit (JTU). The computer software is utilized for Functional, Acceptance and Qualification test of the JTU. The software has the capability of bench test the JTU and field testing the JTU to verify and document functionality of the JTU prior to use of the JTU in an operational environment.

Abstract: An Auto Focus and Zoom Controller for controlling multiple cameras and their lens tracking a vehicle in flight at a test range. The Auto Focus and Zoom Controller controls camera lens functions including focus, focal length, and exposure settings, based upon information stored in a track file, in order to obtain optimal recordings of launch events at the test range.

Abstract: A method for controlling multiple cameras and their lens tracking a vehicle in flight at a test range. The method controls camera lens functions including focus, focal length, and exposure settings, based upon information stored in a track file contained within an Auto Focus and Zoom Controller, in order to obtain optimal recordings of launch events at the test range.

Abstract: A treatment facility for removing toxic metals from storm water runoff to provide clean water. The treatment facility includes a pretreatment chamber for removing large toxic particles from the storm water runoff and absorbent chamber for removing fine particles of toxic metals from the storm water runoff. The absorption chamber has an absorption bed of three absorptive materials for removing the fine particles of toxic metals from the storm water runoff.

Abstract: An Auto Focus and Zoom Controller for controlling multiple cameras and their lens tracking a vehicle in flight at a test range. The Auto Focus and Zoom Controller controls camera lens functions including focus, focal length, and exposure settings, based upon information stored in a track file, in order to obtain optimal recordings of launch events at the test range.

Abstract: A portable fuel storage tank leak detection system for detecting fuel leaks from a fuel storage tank at a leak rate of 0.1 gallons per hour. The leak detection system provides for a probability of detection of at least 95% and a probability of false alarm of no more than 5%.

Abstract: A portable fuel storage tank leak detection system for detecting fuel leaks from a fuel storage tank at a leak rate of 0.1 gallons per hour. The leak detection system provides for a probability of detection of at least 95% and a probability of false alarm of no more than 5%.

Abstract: A GPS microstrip antenna designed to receive satellite provided GPS position information for use by a fourteen inch diameter projectile. The GPS microstrip antenna is configured to wrap around the projectile's body without interfering with the aerodynamic design of the projectile. The GPS microstrip antenna operates at 1.575 GHz with a bandwidth of ±10 MHz. Eight microstrip antenna elements equally spaced around the projectile provide for right hand circular polarization and a quasi-omni directional radiation pattern.

Abstract: A TM microstrip antenna designed to transmit telemetry data for use by a fourteen inch diameter projectile. The microstrip antenna is configured to wrap around the projectile's body without interfering with the aerodynamic design of the projectile. The TM microstrip antenna operates at the 2200 to 2300 MHz TM frequency band. Eight microstrip antenna elements equally spaced around the projectile provide for linear polarization and a quasi-omni directional radiation pattern.

Abstract: A method which uses a process reactor having three separate reaction stages to remove high concentrations of heavy metals from acidic wastewater and chemical solutions. During each of three stages the pH level of the wastewater is increased and sludge and flocculate organic and metal hydrocyl matters are removed from the wastewater to provide clean water which is discharged in to a sewer system.

Abstract: A method for storing a crypto key and an associated checkword of the crypto key stored in a non-volatile memory within a micrcontroller and then providing the crypto key and associated checkword to an encryption device. The method next loads the crypto key and associated checkword into the encryption device.

Abstract: A dual polarized broadband, lightweight, low cost tapered slot antenna which has first and second radiating tapered slot antennas which are co-located and positioned perpendicular to one another. Each antenna includes a relatively thin dielectric substrate and a radiating metallic antenna element mounted on the upper surface of the dielectric substrate. A tapered notch area, which is centrally located, is etched away to expose the dielectric substrate. The tapered slot antennas allow for linear polarization, elliptical polarization and circular polarization.

Abstract: A system for ultrasonically cleaning tubes includes an elongated cleaning tank adapted to hold a quantity of detergent-containing water and a series of transducers mounted on the bottom wall of the tank in a generally linear arrangement extending between opposite end walls of the tank. The transducers generate ultrasonic cavitational energy within the water in the tank. An inclined upper tube entry ramp supported above the tank guides delivery of tubes in single file fashion into the tank to a reversely inclined middle tube transfer ramp. The inclined middle ramp guides transfer of tubes in single file fashion into the water in the tank and to a lower tube soak ramp having a tube accumulating terminal end. The lower ramp feeds the tubes across the tank within the water and above the transducers therein to its tube accumulating end such that each tube will pass through and be cleaned by the cavitation energy in the water.