Abstract: A system and method for detecting, quantifying, and/or measuring motion of an object and correcting for exposure includes providing a processor and at least one video sensor; determining video recording parameters of the at least one video sensor; recording, by the at least one video sensor, video of the object; extracting a data set from the video wherein the data set describes the motion of the object; calculating a frequency transform of the data set for at least one frequency; and performing exposure correction at the at least one frequency based on the recording parameters.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a system are disclosed for defeating enemy missiles and rockets by the use of a non-lethal cloud of pellets that collide with the missile a certain distance away from the target causing premature detonation of the missile, and/or possible severe damage to the missile, and/or deflection of the missile, and/or a deformation to the ogive cones to cause a short in the fuze circuit, and/or deposition of conductive material to cause a short in the fuze circuit.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a system are disclosed for defeating enemy missiles and rockets by the use of a non-lethal cloud of pellets that collide with the missile a certain distance away from the target causing premature detonation of the missile, and/or possible severe damage to the missile, and/or deflection of the missile, and/or a deformation to the ogive cones to cause a short in the fuze circuit, and/or deposition of conductive material to cause a short in the fuze circuit.

Abstract: A turbomachinery seal (20) attached to annular member (30) which surrounds and rotatably engages a shaft (34). The seal is capable of sealing pressure differentials between a high pressure region (24) and a low pressure region (26) well in excess of 300 psi at relatively low leakage rates. One embodiment (120) of the seal includes a plurality of confronting plates (128) arranged so as to form an annular structure. Another embodiment (220) includes a plurality of bristle packs (252), each positioned between annular plates (256) having an axial taper (278) adjacent radially inner ends (274). In another embodiment (320) bristles 334′ and 334″ extend in axial positive and negative directions so as to create an interleaved bristle structure. In yet another embodiment (720), a plurality of elongate members (450) are embedded within bristles (434). A turbomachine (550) includes seals 520′ and 520″ of the invention.

Abstract: A process for the production of ceramic-metal assemblies which are joined by a graded layer of a metal-ceramic mixture is described. The effect of the processing sequence is to vary the prestress between the metal and ceramic components. The assemblies are produced by heating at elevated temperatures and the process of the invention involves preferential cooling of the metal portion of the assembly.

Abstract: A proportional controller controls the speed of an engine during start-up and warm-up periods by utilizing the properties of thermoexpansive and electroexpansive materials to regulate air flow to the engine in proportion to engine manifold vacuum, prevailing ambient temperature and a predetermined warm-up schedule.