Abstract: A radar system includes a transmit antenna array having subarrays disposed at predetermined positions. An orthogonal waveform signal is directed to a corresponding one of the subarrays. On receive, an adaptive processor derives a plurality of adaptive weight factors from a plurality of receive signals and applies them to the receive signals to obtain a jammer cancelled signal. That signal is separated into its orthogonal waveform components by passing it through a bank of correlators. The correlator system provides a plurality of unique receive signals substantially corresponding one-to-one to the unique transmit subarrays. The receive beamformer derives an angular estimate of at least one target relative to boresight from the unique receive signals.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting chemical and biological agents using oligonucleotide aptamers. A sensor includes a detection complex between an aptamer that has a binding domain for the chemical or biological agent, and a first oligonucleotide with a sequence complementary to a region of the aptamer. In the absence of the agent, the aptamer and the first oligonucleotide form an intermediate combination. In the presence of the agent, the intermediate combination dissociates. The sensor further includes a second oligonucleotide with a sequence that interacts with a region of the first oligonucleotide to form a duplex structure only when the first oligonucleotide is dissociated from the aptamer. When the duplex structure is formed, it can interact with a reporter molecule which in turn initiates a signal reporting detection of the chemical or biological agent.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting chemical and biological agents using oligonucleotide aptamers. A sensor includes a detection aptamer that has a binding domain for the chemical or biological agent, and is bound to fibers of a textile such as a patch or article of clothing. The detection aptamer can be stabilized and enhanced through a stabilization agent such as trehalose or through binding to a nanoparticle which is then bound to the fiber. Binding of the chemical and biological agent of interest to the detection aptamer can be reported to the user or wearer of the textile in a variety of ways, including visually and electrically.

Abstract: A system for adaptively generating a sidelobe null in a radar transmit antenna pattern by positioning a small air vehicle along the radial of the sidelobe to be suppressed. The air vehicle is fitted with a receiver and antenna facing the radar, as well as a GPS device for maintaining the designated position. The vehicle further includes a communication link to the processor of the main radar transmitter to form a closed loop that enables adjustment of the attenuators and phase shifters of the auxiliary channel(s) to suppress signals transmitted in the sidelobe to be nulled. The com link may be replaced by a suitable transponder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for extrapolating antenna radiation patterns from a small number of measurements. The present invention is configured to derive an initial estimate based on design information and compare the initial estimate to far-field measurements. The controller is configured to recursively obtain a final estimate wherein a difference between the far-field measurements and the final estimate is less than a predetermined amount. The final estimate represents an extrapolated mapping of the antenna pattern.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for the self-detection and/or self-decontamination of chemical, biological, radiological, and/or nuclear hazards, threats, and contaminants. The self-detection system preferably uses aptamers functionalized to an electronic system to sense CBRN threats. The aptamers are functionalized directly to a conductive surface such as a noble metal coated fiber or other conductive fiber strand. The self-decontamination system is preferably in communication with the self-detection system and responds to the detection of a CBRN agent by switching to a decontamination state, such as becoming absorbent or releasing an anti-CBRN agent such that it can neutralize the threat. In a preferred embodiment, the system is worn by a user.

Abstract: Methods and systems for plasmonically enhanced bionanoantennas for tagging, tracking, and locating targets of interest at long distances in both day and nighttime conditions. The nanoantennas are used to tag a target of interest and emit a wavelength to impart a unique biometric signature. The nanoantennas are detectable by selectively harvesting and plasmonically enhancing incident light in the visible region, then upconverting that energy through an activated phosphor.