Tag Archives: sensors

Sentient Data May One Day Protect Soldiers

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Yolanda R. Arrington

“Sentient data” that can feel and perceive things might one day protect soldiers and their networks.
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Near-Zero Program to Revolutionize Remote Sensors

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Yolanda R. Arrington

New DARPA program aims to develop near-zero-power technologies that could benefit the growing global network of Internet-enabled devices.
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Sensors Key to Preserving Battlefield Edge

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Yolanda R. Arrington

The future force will likely be able to operate in extremely degraded atmospheric conditions, thanks to advanced sensor research.
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(U.S. Defense Department graphic illustration by Jessica L. Tozer/Released)

Army Sensor Research Enables Future Capabilities

Posted on January 18, 2015 by jtozer

Army scientists and engineers are advancing sensors research in hopes of giving future soldiers enhanced situational awareness.
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Using Silicon Nanowires to Detect Explosives

Posted on August 20, 2013 by jtozer

Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have developed a technology, using silicon to fabricate a sensor that may revolutionize the way trace chemical detection is conducted. The sensor, called Silicon Nanowires in a Vertical Array with a Porous Electrode, …
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Satellites? Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Satellites

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jtozer

For all the incredible and fantastic elements of the Global Positioning System (GPS), there are a few…gaps. For example: Ever tried to get your GPS to work under a bridge? Or inside a building? Mine launches a full assault against …
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Sneaky Discovery Can Identify Counterfeits, Track Materiel

Posted on April 10, 2013 by jtozer

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory‘s (ARL), Army Research Office‘s (ARO) initial concept of exploring DNA as a tagging and tracking method has led to the discovery of an optical scanning technology that can identify counterfeit electronic components before they are …
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Army Biologist Developing NextGen Tools for Soldiers

Posted on December 7, 2012 by jtozer

U.S. Army scientists are developing new technologies, including smartphones that detect and identify chemical and biological agents, to empower soldiers. Dr. Calvin Chue, a research biologist with the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, or RDECOM, is focused on …
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