Army STTR follows AFC’s topic release schedule but partners with a university, federally funded research and development center, or a qualified non-profit research institution as part of their contract.
Vendors must develop a metamaterial using magnetic shape anisotropy of ferromagnetic nanoparticles for the operation of ultracompact antenna in the K frequency band of the microwave spectrum.
Metamaterials Based on Magnetic Shape Anisotropy for K-Band Microwave Applications Read More »
Vendors must build a microstructure for dielectric optically-transparent materials to act as a narrowband (1030 to 1070nm), high-reflector for continuous wave laser light while maintaining high transmission in mid- and long-wave infrared spectrums.
The Army needs a technology that can completely characterize an optic under test via phase recovery and a collimated, partially-coherent light source.
Zernike Polynomials via Phase Recovery Read More »
Small caliber weapon system barrels operate in a high temperature, chemically corrosive and high mechanical wear environment.
Hexavalent Chrome Replacement for Small Caliber Barrels Read More »
The Army wants drone swarm detection using artificial intelligence. Businesses should develop neural network architecture and learning processing algorithms for drone identification based on ultra-fast neural networks with low power consumption.
Drone Swarm Detection Using Artificial Intelligence Based on Ultrafast Neural Networks Read More »
Businesses must develop materials and an approach to manufacturing ballistic protection eyewear lenses with integrated prescription correction suitable for point-of-need additive manufacturing.
Additive Manufacturing for Protective Eyewear Read More »
Vendors should develop and scale the production of biosynthetic materials for environmentally-friendly, omniphobic technologies for Department of Defense clothing and equipment without the use of fluorine or perfluorinated compounds.
Biosynthetic PFAS Alternatives to Provide Omniphobicity Read More »
Businesses must develop and validate an automatic Ground Control Point methodology for orthomosaic, while providing advancements in object identification and mapping (KAZE algorithms2) for multiscale feature detection.
Businesses must develop a solution for the autonomous, standoff detection of hidden objects and personnel in or around foliage at 50 to 250 feet.
Standoff Detection of Hidden Objects and Personnel In and Around Foliage Read More »
Businesses must demonstrate a mission-configurable miniature, deployable sensing capability.
Distributed Multithreat Microsensor Read More »
