Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to random noise addition to a communication. A first secure network can employ a first encryption scheme and a second secure network can employ a second encryption scheme. In order to communicate between the first secure network and the second secure network such that the schemes are not decipherable, random noise can be added to a communication designated to transfer from the first secure network to the second secure network.

Abstract: A band track including a band having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first side face, and a second side face; a plurality of teeth extending from the inner surface and spaced apart circumferentially around the inner surface; a plurality of lugs extending from the outer surface and each spaced a distance apart circumferentially around the outer surface; a plurality of living hinges defined within the band circumferentially between each of the plurality of teeth; and at least one fiber-reinforcement disposed circumferentially within a neutral plane of the plurality of living hinges and a method of making the same.

Abstract: A functionally graded structure for a protective device includes a plurality of lattice structures including at least a first lattice structure having a first geometry and a second lattice structure having a second geometry. The first lattice structure with the first geometry has a first compression response property and the second lattice structure with the second geometry has a second compression response property that is different from the first compression response property.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, systems, methods, and media for estimating compensatory reserve and predicting hemodynamic decompensation using physiological data are provided. In some embodiments, a system for estimating compensatory reserve is provided, the system comprising: a processor programmed to: receive a blood pressure waveform of a subject; generate a first sample of the blood pressure waveform with a first duration; provide the sample as input to a trained CNN that was trained using samples of the first duration from blood pressure waveforms recorded from subjects while decreasing the subject's central blood volume, each sample being associated with a compensatory reserve metric; receive, from the trained CNN, a first compensatory reserve metric based on the first sample; and cause information indicative of remaining compensatory reserve to be presented.

Abstract: A system or a method for providing pacing guidance to an individual for a particular activity based on a physiological strain index (PSI) or an adaptive physiological strain index (aPSI). The system in at least one embodiment includes a heart rate monitor, a memory storing multiple pacing templates, a clock, an activity completion module, an output device, and a processor configured to perform multiple steps resulting in outputting pacing information to the individual. The pacing information selected in at least one embodiment is based on the individual's heart rate that provides in part a PSI or aPSI, the elapsed time for the activity, and the amount of progress through the activity.

Abstract: A functionally graded structure for a protective device includes a plurality of lattice structures including at least a first lattice structure having a first geometry and a second lattice structure having a second geometry. The first lattice structure with the first geometry has a first compression response property and the second lattice structure with the second geometry has a second compression response property that is different from the first compression response property.

Abstract: A functionally graded structure for a protective device includes a plurality of lattice structures including at least a first lattice structure having a first geometry and a second lattice structure having a second geometry. The first lattice structure with the first geometry has a first compression response property and the second lattice structure with the second geometry has a second compression response property that is different from the first compression response property.

Abstract: A method of installing an underbody kit to a vehicle comprising providing a rapid underbody kit deployment crate comprising a pallet, at least one inflatable bladder, and at least one cover; removing the at least one cover from the pallet; placing the underbody kit onto the pallet and the at least one inflatable bladder; securing the at least one cover back onto the pallet; transporting the rapid underbody kit deployment crate to an assembly location; removing the at least one cover from the pallet; driving the vehicle over the rapid underbody kit deployment crate; inflating the at least one inflatable bladder to vertically lift the underbody kit into installation position; installing the underbody kit to an underbody of the vehicle; deflating the at least one inflatable bladder by releasing the fluid from the at least one inflatable bladder; and driving the vehicle away from the rapid underbody kit deployment crate.

Abstract: A surrogate component for a test system is described that includes a body having a first shell, a second shell coupled to the first shell, and a wiring harness. The first shell includes a plurality of exit holes and the second shell includes a first connection interface and a second connection interface. The wiring harness passes through at least one of the plurality of exit holes of the first shell and includes at least one data communication line coupled to the first connection interface and at least one power line coupled to the second connection interface.

Abstract: An rapid underbody kit deployment crate including a pallet, at least one inflatable bladder, and at least one cover, wherein the underbody lift kit is constructed and arranged to store, ship, and vertically lift and lower an underbody kit for installation and removal of an underbody kit to and from a vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to immunogenic compositions comprising at least one Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis) antigen, an aluminum salt adjuvant, and an oligonucleotide comprising an unmethylated cytidine-phospho-guanosine (CpG) motif. The immunogenic compositions are suitable for stimulating an immune response against Y. pestis in a subject in need thereof. The present disclosure also relates to kits and methods using the immunogenic compositions, or two separate compositions which together comprise the antigen, the aluminum salt adjuvant, and the oligonucleotide.

Abstract: A communication system provides multimedia communications within and between armored ground combat vehicles (GCVs). The system includes client computers within the armored GCVs providing distributed and interconnected multimedia communications among the client computers. The multimedia communication may include a one-to-one communication, a text communication to a group, an audio communication to a group, or a video communication to a group. Logic providing the distributed and interconnected multimedia communications is not located at a single client computer. The client computers display graphical user interfaces (GUIs) enabling soldiers to select parameters of the communication system with some GUIs providing presence discovery among the armored GCVs. One of the plurality of client computers acts as an origination station and other client computers may be configured as receiving communication station(s).

Abstract: Various embodiments that relate to local communication are discussed. A radio from one geographical area can enter a communication environment of a different geographical area. However, if the radio still functions consistent with the previous geographical area, then the radio will not blend into the new geographical area. Therefore, the radio can alter operational characteristics when entering the new geographical area such that the radio blends into the new geographical area from a radio frequency perspective.

Abstract: Inhibitors against SARS-COV-1, SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), MERS-CoV, and variants within each, including methods of treating a subject suffering from such respiratory disease.

Abstract: Various embodiments that pertain to artificial intelligence algorithms. A repository can retain a reusable common set of artificial intelligence algorithms. Different users can access this common set of artificial intelligence algorithms and employ individual artificial intelligence algorithms in programs as appropriately as they are developing different applications and/or products. Employment of these individual artificial intelligence algorithms can include, for example, tailoring parameters based on the desires of the individual user's desires using the same common set of algorithms or individually or as a group as appropriate.

Abstract: An explosive reactive armor (ERA) enclosure for an ERA tile includes a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom, where the plurality of sidewalls are continuous with each other and with the bottom so as to define an internal volume. The plurality of sidewalls are formed from a fiber-reinforced composite material having a plurality of plies of fiber sheet material. Additionally, a sidewall seam defined by abutting edges of the first ply is offset from a sidewall seam defined by abutting edges of the second ply. Methods of manufacturing ERA enclosures, including applying wrap layers and forming attachment structures for securing the fiber-reinforced composite ERA enclosure to an armor element, are also described. The composite enclosure is inexpensive and lightweight and improves the dynamic capabilities of armored vehicles using such ERA tiles.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel reformation reaction in a fuel reformation reactor is provided. Furthermore, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, which is configured to store a program for controlling a fuel reformation reaction in a fuel reformation reactor. In addition, a fuel reformation system for controlling a fuel reformation reaction is provided, which includes a fuel reformation reactor and a control unit.

Abstract: Methods of prevention of symptomatic malaria in a malaria-naïve, G6PD-normal human subject comprising administering to the human subject a compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I): A compound of Formula (I) can be administered prior to potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, during potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, and after potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium. The methods of the invention also pertains to kits comprising specific doses of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I), and instructions for administration of dosing quantity and frequency. The methods of the invention also pertain to determining doses of Formula (I) that meet the general regulatory requirement for a drug to be efficacious in the prevention of malaria in malaria-naïve subjects.

Abstract: Improved systems and methods for diagnosing an injury of a patient. The system and methods provide for more accurate scans of the injury thereby enabling a combat medic, a medical technician, or even untrained individuals to quickly diagnose the injury. By providing more accurate information, the systems and methods provide the technician with additional information regarding treatment options, such as whether to transport the patient or treat the patient in place, potential for aspiration, and other information about dangerous fluid build-up such as size, depth, and types of surrounding tissues, thereby increasing survivability of the patient. The systems and methods can also provide a diagnosis of the injury as well as suggestions on actions to take to treat the patient.

Abstract: Various embodiments that pertain to fuel processing are described. A fuel processor can produce an endothermic reaction that cools a substance and produces a processed fuel from a raw fuel. A generator can employ the processed fuel to produce an electricity. The generator can supply the electricity to a load that uses the electricity to function. The load can become hot due to its functioning and can benefit from being cooled. The substance cooled by the fuel processor can cool load and in the process the substance can rise in temperature. This warmer substance can be transferred to the fuel processor to be cooled again and this cycle can continue. Further, the fuel processor can use the warmer substance to achieve the endothermic reaction.