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2021 USASOC 34 Remote Drone Recharging (1 EOI Recieved)

Active 4 months, 1 week ago

Provide a small, portable, self contained recharging system that allows quadcopter drones to locate, land, and be electrically recharged so that they may fly multiple sorties.

Private Research Topic / 3 members
2021 USASOC 35 Virtual Maintenance and Training Tool

Active 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Provide the means for operators to do field maintenance, repair, and training tasks with reference and guidance from individually worn virtual equipment (a visor). Enable remote connectivity where instructors […]

Private Research Topic / 1 member
2021 USASOC 33 Self Learning Sensor Network

Active 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Create a self-learning network that can characterize and classify seismic and acoustic signals from remote sensors dispersed over an area. Network shall be able to do correlation and geolocation tasks. Integration […]

Private Research Topic / 4 members
2021 USASOC 310 Oscillator Detection

Active 4 months, 3 weeks ago

A small, handheld means is needed to detect the presence of micro-oscillator circuits through structures and from a distance. A prototype and demonstration is desired.

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 NSWG 31 Dry Combat Submersible Fatigue/Stress Management (2 EOIs Received)

Active 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), a new small submersible operated by a crew of 2 and capable of transporting 8 additional passengers. New sensors, equipment, and techniques including networked data c […]

Private Research Topic / 3 members
2021 USASOC 311 Electrical Service Monitor

Active 5 months ago

A means is desired to monitor the electrical service for dwellings and buildings to characterize the power usage of various electrical devices and components. A prototype and demonstration is desired.

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 USASOC 36 Quiet Drone (1 EOI Received)

Active 5 months ago

Small quadcopter drones have significant noise sources. Quiet drones are needed for various tasks. A system that reduces drone noise is needed using aerodynamic, mechanical, or electrical modifications, acoustic […]

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 NSWG 33 Dry Combat Submersible External Life Support

Active 5 months ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) is a new small submersible operated by a crew of 2 and capable of transporting 8 additional passengers. The crew of the DCS also conducts diver operations external to the s […]

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 NSWG 39 Dry Combat Submersible Sanitary Solutions

Active 5 months ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) is a new small submersible operated by a crew of 2 and capable of transporting 8 additional passengers. An onboard bio-waste management system is needed. A design i […]

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 USASOC 39 Dog Communicator

Active 5 months ago

A means is desired to transmit dog handler commands to a search dog that can not be readily detected by others. In addition, audio and video data are to be sent back from the dog to the handler by means that are […]

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 NSWG 32 Dry Combat Submersible Atmospheric Monitoring, Conditioning, and Purification (2 EOIs R

Active 5 months ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), a new small submersible operated by a crew of 2 and capable of transporting 8 additional passengers. The DCS has limited ability to condition, purify, or monitor its i […]

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 NSWG 37 Dry Combat Submersible Smart Tow Cable (1 EOI Received)

Active 5 months ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) is a new small submersible operated by a crew of 2 and capable of transporting 8 additional passengers. During missions, the DCS may be towed by other craft. A means to p […]

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 NSWG 38 Dry Combat Submersible Salinity Specific Configurations (1 EOI recieved)

Active 5 months ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) is a new small submersible operated by a crew of 2 and capable of transporting 8 additional passengers. It is able to operate in both fresh and salt water, however the DCS h […]

Private Research Topic / 2 members
2021 MARSOC 01 Digital Imprints

Active 5 months ago

A capability is needed for individual operators in the field, in real world environments, to create digital imprints on images and video from goggles, visors, or like devices, that represent the operator’s p […]

Private Research Topic / 1 member
2021 USASOC 38 Polarization Analyzer

Active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

A means is desired to detect man-made objects among a background of natural materials by characterizing changes in the polarization of reflected natural light.

Private Research Topic / 1 member
2021 USASOC 37 Portable Ultrasonic Survey

Active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

In the field, acoustic emissions of interest may occur in frequency ranges outside of normal human hearing sensitivity. A small, portable means to detect and classify various ultrasonic emissions is desired.

Private Research Topic / 1 member
2021 USASOC 32 Agile SDR + FPGA

Active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Provide a small portable software defined radio (SDR) device that can sweep in conjunction with FPGA Fully Programmable Gate Arrays to identify RF signals and create a history of their bearing, frequency, waveform […]

Private Research Topic / 1 member
2021 USASOC 31 Unremarkable Disruption

Active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Provide a small cheap device that can receive and modify digital signals (WIFI, RF, BT, etc) and transmit “unremarkable” disruptions to selected cell phone and WiFi devices such that the users have com […]

Private Research Topic / 1 member
2021 NSWG 314 Dry Combat Submersible Handheld Deck Box Controller

Active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) is a new small submersible. Prior to reaching a dive area, the DCS is often maneuvered via a basic, semi-portable topside controller connected to the DCS by a cable. A new D […]

Private Research Topic / 1 member
2021 NSWG 313 Dry Combat Submersible External Data Bus Architecture

Active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Navy’s Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) is a new small submersible operated by a crew of 2 and capable of transporting 8 additional passengers. DCS systems and components located external to the pressure hull h […]

Private Research Topic / 1 member

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