PHASE I
Topic 1-Physics
- 1. Distributed Neutron Generator
- First Point Scientific, Inc.
- 2. Optical Pattern Recognition and Phase-Encoded Biometrics Data
- Technology International Incorporated of Virginia
- 3. Tunable Tailored Filters for High-Sensitivity Chemical Detection
- Physical Optics Corp.
- 4. Compact, Stable EUV Light Source with Lisitano Coil Excitation
- Spire Corp.
- 5. All-Digital Time-to-Digital Converter Integrated with Visible Light Photon Detectors
- HYPRES
Topic 2-Chemistry
- 6. Chemical Sensors Based on Dendritic Polymers for Detection of Environmental Pollutants
- Dendritech, Inc.
- 7. Mutable Molecular Surface
- Michael L. Connolly
- 8. Horizontally Polymerized Chromatographic Stationary Phases
- Separation Methods Technologies, Inc.
- 9. Electrochemical Synthesis of Propylene Oxide Under Reductive Conditions
- Eltron Research, Inc.
- 10. CVD of Copper Alloys From Bimetallic, Single Source Precursors
- Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.
- 11. High Efficiency Polymer Phases for Planar Chromatography
- Fenris Technology Research, Inc.
- 12. Low Cost Routes to Processable, Inorganic Polymers from SiO2 and A10(OH)
- Tal Materials, Inc.
- 13. Selective Electrochemical Fluorinations
- Electrosynthesis Co., Inc.
- 14. Ozone Sensor for Environmental Monitoring
- Giner, Inc.
- 15. Binding Protein Patterns on Plastic Surfaces
- SurModics, Inc.
- 16. Software for Fast and Accurate Calculations on Transition-Metal Systems
- Schrodinger, Inc.
Topic 3-Materials Research Resources
- 17. Real-Time Spectroscopic Ellipsometer for Thin Film Process Control
- Containerless Research, Inc.
- 18. An Investigation of a Rheotaxial Growth of Diamond
- F.S. Lab
- 19. Nanophase-Separating Thermoplastics for Stabilized Liquid Crystal Displays
- Displaytech, Inc.
- 20. Real-Time Wiener Filter Image Processing
- Benassi Enterprises, Inc.
- 21. Advanced, Polycrystalline t’-Zirconia Ceramics for High Temperature Applications
- Materials and Systems Research
- 22. Novel Passive Material to Achieve Vibration Isolation
- Intelligent Automation, Inc.
- 23. Moisture-Resistant Composite Finishes
- Adherent Technologies, Inc.
- 24. Preparation of Ultrapure Aluminum Nitride from a Preceramic Lewis Acid- Base Adduct Synthesized in an Ambient Temperature Chloroaluminate Molten Salt
- Eltron Research, Inc.
- 25. Liquid Crystalline Thermoset (LCT) Adhesives for High Temperature Applications
- Adherent Technologies, Inc.
- 26. A Novel Method to Produce Ta Filaments for Use in Electrolytic Capacitors
- Supercon, Inc.
- 27. Stable Fluorescers for Luminescent Solar Concentrators
- Envirochem, Inc.
- 28. Novel Nanomagnetic Materials
- NanoSystems, Inc.
- 29. High Percolation Rate of Nano-structured MnO2 Materials
- Inframat Corp.
- 30. Development of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors through Microfabrication by Coextrusion Melt Spinning
- Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc.
- 31. Novel Material for GMRAM
- Nonvolatile Electronics, Inc.
- 32. Thermal Atomic Nitrogen/Hydrogen Source for MBE Applications
- PVD Products, Inc.
- 33. Evaluation of Ternary Carbide Compounds that Exhibit Unique Characteristics
- Advanced Refractory Technologies, Inc.
- 34. High Surface Area, High-Capacitance EDLC Electrodes
- Ultramet
- 35. High Microwave and Optical Reflectance Coatings
- Millimeter Wave Technology, Inc.
- 36. Scanning Wire Magnetometer for Nondestructive Evaluation of HTS Wire
- Quantum Magnetics, Inc.
- 37. Improved Microwave Absorbing Insulator-Conductor Composites with Tailored Frequency Response
- Physical Sciences, Inc.
- 38. Surface-Modified, Ultra-High-Strength Polyethylene Fibers and Their Composites
- Poly-Med, Inc.
- 39. A Force Transducer for Normal Force Measurements in Shear Characterization of Polymeric Materials
- Cambridge Polymer Group
- 40. Novel Functionalized Polymer-Trivalent Lanthanide Metal Ion Complexes for Advanced Electroluminescent Devices
- Molecular Technologies Inc.
- 41. Nano-Engineered Materials for High Frequency Switching Power Supplies
- Nanomaterials Research Corp.
- 42. Net Shape Fabrication Technology for Fiber Reinforced Composites Densified by Pressureless Sintering
- Ceramic Composites, Inc.
- 43. Low-Cost Manufacture of Refractive Index Gradient (GRIN) Lens
- Chemat Technology, Inc.
- 44. Graphite to Diamond Transformation by Gas Cluster Ion Beam Transient Processing
- Epion Corp.
- 45. Composite Lead Material for Power Electronic Devices
- Technical Research Associates, Inc.
- 46. Instrumentation for Controlled Fabrication and Characterization of Nanostructures: Assembly of 2-D Membrane Protein Crystals
- Ultrathin Film Technology Ltd.
- 47. Development of Calcium Phosphate Microcarriers as Suspendable, Mitogenic Substrates for Mammalian Cell-Culture Applications
- CaP Biotechnology, Inc.
- 48. Thermophotovoltaic Devices Based on II3V2 Compounds
- APTX, Inc.
Topic 4-Mathematical Sciences
- 49. Discrete Mathematics Software Solution to Surface and Volume Reconstruction and Simplification
- Raindrop Geomagic, Inc.
- 50. An Automated Adaptive Cartesian/Prism Grid Flow Simulation Methodology for Arbitrary Moving-Boundary Problems
- CFD Research Corp.
- 51. Statistical Analysis and Software for Long Memory Processes
- MathSoft, Inc., Data Analysis Products Div.
- 52. An Efficient Data Structure for R-set Solids
- Knowledge Based Systems, Inc.
- 53. Development of an Accurate and Efficient Radiative Transfer Model in a Body-fitted Coordinate System
- Engineering Sciences, Inc.
- 54. An Accurate and Efficient Reconstruction Algorithm for Fast Volumetric X-Ray CT Scanner
- ImagingTech, Inc.
Topic 6-Atmospheric Sciences
- 55. Tandem Ebert-Fastie Double Monochromator and Calibration Transfer Spectroradiometer for UV Surface Radiation Monitoring
- Research Support Instruments, Inc.
- 56. Modular Approach to Scientific Radar Design
- Geospace Research, Inc.
- 57. Novel, Low-Cost Atmospheric Humidity Sensor
- PMD Scientific, Inc.
- 58. Portable NO2 Monitor Based on Photoacoustic Detection
- Polestar Technologies, Inc.
Topic 7-Earth Sciences Resources
- 59. Sensitive Semiconductor Optical Detector for Bore Hole Logging
- Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.
- 60. High-Intensity Microfocus X-Ray Fluorescence Using Monolithic Capillary Optics
- X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
- 61. Total Organic Carbon Analysis for On-Site Monitoring
- Eltron Research, Inc.
- 62. A Fiber-Optic Analyzer Selective for Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Cepra, Inc.
- 63. Novel Method for Detecting Single Copy Genes
- One Cell System, Inc.
Topic 8-Oceanographic Measurement, Sampling, and Reporting Systems
- 64. Artificial Intelligence-Based Acoustic Emission Monitoring for Bit Wear During Deep Drilling
- AAC International
- 65. FishMASS: Fish Monitoring Acoustic Sensing System
- RD Instruments
- 66. A Novel, Automated High Temperature Combustion Organic Carbon Analyzer
- MQ Scientific
- 67. Advanced Coring System with Real-Time Monitoring
- Maurer Engineering, Inc.
- 68. Genetic Improvement of Penaeus Monodon
- Aquatic Farms
Topic 9-Polar Science
- 69. Fine Particles as a Means of Extinguishing Fires
- Energy & Environmental Research Corporation
Topic 11-Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
- 70. Novel Chemical Synthesis of RNA Oligonucleotides
- Dharmacon Research Inc.
- 71. Investigation of Novel Genetic Resource for Rootworm Resistance in Corn
- Sun Dance Genetics
- 72. Custom DNA-Based Diagnostics
- P.E. AG Gen
Topic 12-Environmental Biology Resources
- 73. Biodegradation of the Gasoline Oxygenate Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
- Envirogen, Inc.
- 74. Phytoremediation of Surface and Ground Waters Using Sequential Rhizosphere Thin Film and Periphyton Filters
- Azurea, Inc.
- 75. Regulation of Moisture and Thermal Microenvironments to Improve Mycoherbicides
- Triangle Research and Development Corp.
Topic 13-Biological Instrumentation and Resources
- 76. Use of Carbon Disulfide to Generate Peptide Sequencing Ladders for Analysis by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/ Ionization Time-of-Flight MS
- PproSeeQ
- 77. Computerized Algal Identification System (CAIS)
- PhycoTech, Inc.
- 78. A Novel Flat Panel Detector for X-ray Diffraction
- Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.
- 79. CdZnTe Thin-Film Detector on TFT-Arrays: A New Digital Detector Technology for Macromolecular Crystallography
- Spire Corp.
Topic 14-Decision Analysis, Risk Analysis,and Management Science Resources
- 80. Design of a Spatial Decision Support System for the School District Planning Problem
- ISERA Group, Inc
- 81. Ground Truthing Approach to Risk Assessment and Communication under Uncertainty
- DecisionFX, Inc.
- 82. A Geographic Information System (GIS) Based Community Transit Information System (CTIS)
- GIS/Trans, Ltd.
- 83. Coherence-Based Commercialization Strategy Decision Aid
- Foresight Science & Technology, Inc.
- 84. Decision Support for Managing Performance Risk (DSMPR)
- Modus Operandi, Inc.
- 85. Finding Value in Patent Portfolios Using Co-citation Analysis
- Mogee Research & Analysis Associates
Topic 15-Advanced Scientific Computing
- 86. An Improved Method for High-Speed Solutions of Stiff Problems in Real Time
- EAI Simulation Associates, Inc.
- 87. Algebraic Multigrid (AMG) Software
- Front Range Scientific Computations, Inc.
- 88. Advanced Scientific Parallel Debugger
- NumerEx
Topic 16-Computers and Computation Research Resources
- 89. Intranet V&V Tool
- Architecture Technology Corp.
- 90. Algorithms and Software for Multiresolution Analysis of Triangular Meshes
- Manifold Graphics, Inc.
- 91. Genetic Algorithms for Software Test Data Generation
- Reliable Software Technologies Corp.
- 92. An Approach to Measuring and Assessing Dependability for Critical Software
- SoHar, Inc.
Topic 17-Networking and Communication Research and Infrastructure
- 93. High Coding Gain, High Rate Turbo Product Codes (TPCs)
- Efficient Channel Coding, Inc.
- 94. Fast Flow Control in High Speed Communications Networks
- Intelligent Automation, Inc.
- 95. Digital I/Q Converter for Wide-Band Digital Beamforming
- HYPRES, Inc.
- 96. Terabit/sec, Ultra-Broadband Free-Space Optical Interconnect
- REVEO, Inc.
- 97. Energy/Delay Efficient Protocols for Wireless Access
- Boston Communications Networks
Topic 18-Microelectronic Information Processing System (MIPS)
- 98. An Ultra-Fast Signal Integrity Analyzer for Multi-Layer Electronic Packages and Boards
- Sigrity
- 99. A Two-Part Nonvolatile RAM
- Rubicon
- 100. Improved Wavetable and FM Sound Synthesis
- Clear Signal Research
- 101. A CMOS-Based MEMS Fabrication Service
- Tanner Research, Inc.
- 102. Boundary Scan and BIST Insertion into VHDL Designs with COTS Components
- Alternative System Concepts, Inc.
Topic 19-Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems Resources
- 103. Stereo-Based Pursuit and Obstacle Avoidance for Mobile Robots
- Metrica, Inc. TRAClabs
- 104. Handwriting-Based Interface for Mathematical Notation
- Communication Intelligence Corp.
- 105. Precise Magnetic Tracking of Robotic/Virtual Reality Services
- Quantum Magnetics, Inc.
- 106. Multi-Viewpoint Clustering Analysis for Validation of Knowledge-Based Systems
- Pragati Synergetic Research, Inc.
- 107. Intelligent Agents Using Situation Assessment
- Accurate Automation Corp.
- 108. AIDE: The Data Analyst’s Assistant
- ACSIOM Labs, Inc.
- 109. Alternative Keyboard for Typists with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- McAlindon Enterprises, Inc.
- 110. Interactive Telerobotic Video on the World Wide Web
- Perceptual Robotics, Inc.
- 111. Optoelectronic Label Verification System
- Physical Optics Corp.
- 112. High Performance Three-Dimensional Mouse and Head Tracker
- Dynaflow, Inc.
Topic 20-Engineering Systems-Power Systems Resources
- 113. Power Electronic Interface to Connect a Micro-SMES System to Inverters for the Power Quality Market
- Superconductivity, Inc.
- 114. Automated Optimal Robot Trajectory Planner
- Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.
- 115. Ultra-Miniature Transformer and Inductor Design and Manufacture
- BH Electronics, Inc.
- 116. High Efficiency Diamond Micro Cathode for Electron Field Emission
- Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp.
- 117. Thin Film Circulators for Microwave/MMW Integrated Circuits
- ElectroMagnetic Applications, Inc.
- 118. Recurrent Adaptive Critics for Nonlinear Systems Control
- Accurate Automation Corp.
- 119. A Neural Network Approach for Active Noise Control in a Three-Dimensional Enclosure
- NeuroDyne, Inc.
- 120. Novel Crystal Growth Process for AgGaS2
- INRAD, Inc.
- 121. Single Crystals for High Temperature, High Power Electronics
- Nanomaterials Research Corp.
- 122. Nanomagnetic Memory Device
- NanoSystems, Inc.
- 123. Point Sensor for Remote Off-Gas Monitoring
- PXL, Inc.
- 124. Multiport Wavelength Division Multiplexing Cross-Connect for All-Optic Networks
- Aurora Associates
- 125. Enhanced Photorefractive Quantum Wells for Compensated Laser Ultrasonic Receivers Using Real-Time Holography
- Lasson Technologies
- 126. Polymer Diode Arrays and Image Sensing Arrays: Large Area, Flexible Photon Sensors with High Photosensitivity
- UNIAX Corp.
- 127. A Web-Based Automatic Database for an Electric Power System OASIS
- The Web Foundry
- 128. Next-Generation Speed Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal-VLSI Spatial Light Modulators
- Displaytech, Inc.
- 129. Enhancement of the EPRI-Operator Training Simulator for the Restructured Electric Utility
- Decision Systems International
- 130. High-Pressure MOCVD Growth of GaN and InGaN
- Spire Corp.
- 131. Micro Relay Switches
- Aura Systems, Inc.
- 132. New, Reconfigurable MEMS Based Grating for Optical Sensors
- InterScience, Inc.
- 133. Microfabrication of Planar Accelerating Structures for High-Frequency Electron Linear Accelerators
- DULY Research, Inc.
- 134. Electrostatic-Surge Protection Tape
- Oryx Technology Corp.
- 135. Real-Time Spectrogram Inversion for Ultrashort Laser Pulse Measurement
- Southwest Sciences, Inc.
- 136. Terahertz Time-Domain Spectrometer
- Clark-MXR, Inc.
- 137. In Situ, Fiber-Optic Magnetic Field Sensor Array for Real-Time Process Control in Physical-Vapor Deposition Cluster Modules
- Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems (IFOS)
- 138. Millimeter Wave Imaging System Using Evanescent Wave Coupling Antenna
- WaveBand Corp.
Topic 21-Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation Resources
- 139. CVD-SiC-Coated Ceramic-Bearing Elements of High Damage and Wear Resistance
- Materials and Systems Research, Inc.
- 140. An Economical Process for Manufacture of Nano-Sized Inorganic Powders Based on Microemulsion-Mediated Synthesis
- CeraMem Corp.
- 141. Municipal Waste Fuels for NOx Control
- Energy and Environmental Research Corp.
- 142. Dynamic, Real-Time Man-Machine Interface for Manual Welding
- IMPACT Engineering, Inc.
- 143. A New Active Vibration Control Method for Precision Machines
- Signal Separation Technologies
- 144. Ballistics Matching Using Three-Dimensional Images of Cartridge Cases
- Intelligent Automation, Inc.
- 145. Efficient Removal of Aerosols from Process Gas Streams by Vapor Condensation and Growth
- Measurement Technologies, Inc.
- 146. Acoustic Beamforming for Process Monitoring
- TPL, Inc.
- 147. Synthesis of New Conjugated Polymers for Stimulated Emission of Light
- UNIAX Corp.
- 148. Advanced Foamed Abrasive Polishing Application
- Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc.
- 149. Extrusion Freeforming of Super-finishing Polymer Composite Platens
- Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc
- 150. Low-Cost Forming of Superalloys
- Nanomaterials Research Corp.
- 151. A Low-Cost Process for Toughened Ceramics
- TDA Research, Inc.
- 152. New Method to Minimize the Evaporation of Volatile Colorant
- MO-SCI Corp.
- 153. A Computational Model for Electromagnetic Processing of Materials
- Innovative Research, Inc.
- 154. Target Tracking and Identification Using a Holographic Correlation Filter
- Accuwave Corp.
- 155. Aluminum Nitride Cold Cathodes for Field Emission Displays
- Spire Corp.
- 156. A Noninvasive Viscometer for Materials Analysis and Process Control
- Quantum Magnetics, Inc.
- 157. Recycling Painted Automotive Thermoplastics
- American Commodities, Inc.
- 158. One-Step Manufacturing Process for Low-Cost SiC-SiC Composites
- Materials and Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp.
- 159. Laser Engineered Net Shaping for Injection Mold Tooling Applications
- Optomec Design Co.
- 160. A System for High-Speed Metal Machining
- Aesop, Inc.
- 161. A Meshless Topology Optimization Design and Analysis Tool
- Altair Computing, Inc.
Topic 22-Chemical and Transport Systems Resources
- 162. Transport of Colloidal-Sized Particles through Porous Media—A New Approach to the Formation of Impermeable and Reactive Subsurface Barriers
- Lynntech, Inc.
- 163. Ultra-Low-NOx Micromixed Burner
- Fossil Energy Research Corp.
- 164. Mitigation of Coke Deposits on Heat Transfer Surfaces via Ion Implantation
- Harvest Energy Technology
- 165. Innovative Reburning Technique for Deep NOx Control
- Energy & Environmental Research Corp.
- 166. Electrosynthesis of Propylene Oxide
- Electrosynthesis Co., Inc.
- 167. Protein Crystals as Novel Materials for Chromatography
- Altus Biologics, Inc.
- 168. Improved Process for Chiral Resolution of Biotechnologically Important Synthons
- LSR Technologies
- 169. Recovery of Platinum Group Metals from Spent Catalysts
- Dakota Alpha, Inc.
- 170. Supercritical Fluid Viral Inactivation in a Varying Potential Electrical Field
- Aphios Corp.
- 171. Novel, Highly Permeable, and Selective Ceramic Membranes for the Separation of Oxygen from Air
- Materials and Systems Research, Inc.
- 172. An Antimonide Laser-Based Formaldehyde Detector for Combustion Emissions Monitoring
- Southwest Sciences, Inc.
- 173. A New Instrument for Surface Characterization
- Atom Sciences, Inc.
- 174. A Multi-Function Heat Exchanger for Control of Temperature, Moisture, and Air Quality
- Xetex, Inc.
- 175. Numerical Simulation of Cavitating Flows Using an Innovative PDF Model for Phase Change
- CFD Research Corp.
- 176. Improved Materials for Hydrogen-Purification Membranes
- Bend Research, Inc.
- 177. Catalysts for CO Removal During Automobile Cold Start
- TDA Research, Inc.
- 178. Facilitated Transport Organic-Inorganic Membranes for Olefin/Paraffin Separation
- CeraMem Corp.
- 179. A New Chemically Heated Catalytic Converter to Reduce Cold-Start Emissions in Automobiles
- Lynntech, Inc.
- 180. Solvent-Free Manufacture of Molecular Carbon
- NanoTechnologies of Texas, Inc.
- 181. Development of a Volatile Nitrogen-Containing Compound Pollution Abatement Catalyst
- Guild Associates, Inc.
- 182. Heterogeneous Catalyst for Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Remediation
- GF Activation Technologies
- 183. Novel Superglassy Polymer Membranes for Hydrocarbon Separation
- Membrane Technology and Research (MTR), Inc.
- 184. Zeolite Membrane Reactors for Enhancement of Dehydrogenation Selectivity
- TDA Research, Inc.
Topic 23-Civil Infrastructure Materials, Structures, and Systems Resources
- 185. A Nondestructive Method for Examining Bridge Foundations
- North American Geotechnical Co.
- 186. An In Situ Process Control Device for Asphalt Pavements
- Tri-Valley Research
- 187. Thermal Spray Coatings to Prevent Corrosion on Steel Pilings
- DACCO SCI, Inc.
- 188. Probabilistic Assessment for Embedded/Underground Hazardous Facilities Subjected to Dynamic Loads Induced by Extreme Environmental Events
- Stevenson & Associates, Inc.
- 189. Synthesis of Carbon Nitride Thin Films
- Physical Sciences, Inc.
- 190. Application of Hybrid Foil-Magnetic Bearings for High Speed Turbomachinery
- C&B Engineering Associates, Inc.
- 191. A New Approach to Local Area Damage Detection in Composite Structures
- NeuroDyne, Inc.
- 192. Intelligent Prevention and Information System for Earthquake-Induced Fires (IPIS-EF)
- InfraTech, Inc.
- 193. Commercialization of a Mechanical Testing Instrument with In Situ Surface Analysis
- Microsystems of Buckhannon, Inc.
- 194. Enhanced Airborne Beam-Steering for Ground Probing Radar
- ChT Engineering Systems
- 195. Design of a New Advanced Composite Material System
- E. T. Techtonics, Inc.
- 196. Damage Models for Metallic and Composite Structures
- Knowledge Systems, Inc.
- 197. Impedance-Based Remote NDI of Critical Structural Components
- Garman Systems, Inc.
- 198. The Use of Doppler Radar for Estimating the Aerial Extent of Strong Winds in Thunderstorms
- Applied Research Associates, Inc.
- 199. Pulsed-Waterjet Soil Densification
- Waterjet Technology, Inc.
- 200. Surfactant-Enhanced Subsurface Remediation at a Petroleum Hydrocarbon Impacted Site
- Trust Environmental Services
Topic 24-Bioengineering and Environmental Systems-Ocean Systems Resources
- 201. An Integrated Sensor System for Autonomous Monitoring of Carbon Dioxide Exchange and Transport at the Air-Sea Interface
- Physical Optics Corp.
- 202. Electroplated Iridium Oxide Coatings for Functional Electrical Stimulation
- EIC Laboratories, Inc.
- 203. A Fiber-Optics Linked Marine Coast Observer and Monitor
- Owen Research, Inc.
- 204. A Novel Water Treatment Method
- Ion Physics Corp.
- 205. Remediation of Pesticide-Contaminated Soil with Sub-Critical Water
- Western Environmental Services & Technology, Inc.
- 206. Solvent Production from CO, CO2 and H2 in Waste and Synthesis Gases
- Bioengineering Resources, Inc.
- 207. A Novel System for the Expression of Integral Membrane Proteins Using Halobacterium Halobium
- HaloGenetics, Inc.
- 208. Unique Biomaterial for Long-Term Culturing of Hematopoietic Stem Cells In Vitro
- Cytomatrix, LLC
- 209. Low-Cost, High-Power Gradient Cryo-amplifiers for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- American Superconductor Corp.
- 210. Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOCs) as Control Parameters for Engineered Antimicrobial Processes in Indoor Air Environments
- Quality Air Heating & Cooling of Midland, Inc.
- 211. Photocatalytically Active Filters for VOC Removal from Gas Streams
- Energy & Environmental Research Corp.
- 212. Resonantsonic Advanced Oxidation Reactor
- Montec Associates, Inc.
- 213. Prototype of Health Care Quality Assurance Software for an Internet Environment
- CK Software, Inc.
- 214. A New Approach to Low-Cost Enzyme Expression in Bacillus
- Enzyme Design, Inc.
- 215. Oxidation of Organic Compounds in Water with Cavitating Jets
- Dynaflow, Inc.
- 216. Exhaustive Oxidation of Indoor Air Contaminants Via An Ozonated, UV Irradiated Fluorocarbon/TiO2 Dispersion
- Surfactant Associates, Inc.
Topic 25-Special Education Equipment for Persons with Physical Handicaps
- 217. Design of a New and Improved Print Reading Machine for the Blind
- Blazie Research, Inc.
- 218. Modern Design and Engineering Education in the Agile Engineering World
- Concepts ETI, Inc.
- 219. Using Multimedia and Communication to Promote Conceptual Change
- LexIcon Systems
- 220. Classroom Auditory Transceiver for Hearing Impaired
- Cleveland Medical Devices, Inc.
- 221. Single-Switch Access to Science Software
- Academic Software, Inc.
- 222. Computer Interactive Plant Biotechnology Education
- EDVOTEK, Inc.
- 223. "Sky Explorer"Ô: A Low-Cost Telescope/CCD Camera System, Incorporating Interactive Software, to Enrich High School Science and Technology Learning by Enabling Student Research Projects in Astronomy
- Boston Engineering Services
- 224. Versatile Economic Speech Technology (VEST)
- Automated Functions, Inc.
- 225. Connecting to Data
- Key Curriculum Press
- 226. 3-D Sketchpad
- Key Curriculum Press
- 227. Innovative Artificial Life Lab for Life Science Instruction
- DA Technologies, Inc.
- 228. VLE—A Virtual Learning Environment to Support Group Learning in the Sciences
- Analysis and Simulation, Inc.
- 229. A New Course of Experiments Based on an Inexpensive, Nanometer Resolution Interferometer
- Science Research Laboratory, Inc.
Topic 26-Next Generation Vehicles
- 230. A Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stack with Improved Reactant Distribution and Stable Operation
- BCS Technology, Inc.
- 231. Low Cost High Quality Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
- CCVD, Inc.
- 232. VLSI Implementations of Neuromorphics "Virtual Sensors" for Intelligent Diagnostics and Control
- Mosaix, LLC
- 233. Electrocatalysts for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
- T/J Technologies, Inc.
- 234. Tertiary Recycling Process for Polymer-Based Automotive Components
- Adherent Technologies, Inc.
- 235. Conductive Oxide Coatings on Aluminum Sheets for Low-Temperature Fuel Cell Stacks
- Crystals & Ceramic Technology, Inc
- 236. Low Cost Composite Plate for PEM Fuel Cell
- Analytic Power Corp.
- 237. Conducting Polymer Based Bipolar Plates for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
- Lynntech, Inc.
- 238. Double-layer Ultracapacitors Incorporating Microtextured Metal Electrodes
- Ion Optics, Inc.
- 239. A Self-Balancing, Expansion Matched Flywheel Design for Power-Assist Hybrid Vehicles
- Helios International Inc
- 240. Sensor for Reformer Performance Control
- Giner, Inc.
- 241. An Enhanced, High Density, High Surface Area, Monolithic Composite Storage Media for Natural Gas
- NewMan Technology
- 242. Commercially Viable Deposition of Catalytic Films onto Proton Conducting Membranes
- CCVD, Inc.
- 243. Development of Molecular-Sieve Electrocatalysts for PEM Fuel Cells
- ElectroChem Inc.
Topic 27-Microelectronics Manufacturing
- 244. On-Site Silane Gas Generator for Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Electron Transfer Technologies
- 245. Rotating-Field Plasma Source for Semiconductor Device Manufacturing
- First Point Scientific, Inc.
- 246. High-Speed, In-Line Gas Monitoring for Control of Gas Mixing in CVD Systems
- Advanced Fuel Research & On-Line Technologies (Joint Venture)
- 247. Advanced Metal Film Polishing Planarization Process Control
- Endpoint Technologies, Inc.
- 248. Diffusion Resistant, High Purity Wafer Carriers
- Materials Focus, Inc.
- 249. Frequency-Quadrupled Diode Laser Atomic Absorption-Based Flux Controller
- Physical Sciences Inc.
- 250. Novel Low Dielectric Constant Materials
- Ionic Systems, Inc.
- 251. Development of a Cell Controller for Epitaxial Silicon Fabrication
- On-Line Technologies, Inc.
- 252. Process-Control Instrument for Multi-Chamber Platforms
- Active Impulse Systems, Inc.
ABSTRACTS—Phase II
Topic 1-Physics
- 253. Enhanced SQUID Electronics and Sensors Adapted for Use with Cryogenic Detectors—Phase II
- Quantum Magnetics, Inc.
- 254. Accelerating-Focusing Structures for Industrial Electron Accelerators
- World Physics Technologies, Inc.
Topic 2-Chemical Synthesis
- 255. Second-Generation Lead CVD Precursors for PbTi03
- Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.
- 256. Novel Chemical Methods for Labeling Small Peptides
- Assay Designs, Inc.
- 257. High-Definition Raman Imaging Microscope
- Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Inc.
Topic 3-Materials Research
- 258. Coupled HPLC/FTIR Instrumentation for the Characterization of Polymers
- Lab Connections, Inc.
- 259. Synthesis and Characterization of High Purity ZnGeP2
- INRAD, Inc.
- 260. Structure-Property Relationships for Polyquinolines
- Maxdem, Inc.
- 261. Zeolite Membranes for Gas Separation
- TDA Research, Inc.
- 262. Defect Reduction in Bulk 6H-SiC
- Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.
- 263. Novel Methods to Produce Nanocrystalline Materials
- Materials Modification, Inc.
- 264. High Density Plasma Vapor Deposition of Metal Oxide Thin Films
- Applied Science and Technology, Inc. (ASTeX)
- 265. Quality Manufacturing of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Silver Sheathed High-Temperature Superconductor Wire Using Internal Oxidation
- American Superconductor Corp.
- 266. Monte Carlo Simulation—A Design Tool for Investment Casting
- CC Technologies, Inc.
- 267. Development of APC NbTi Superconductors with Optimal Overall Composites
- Supercon, Inc.
- 268. Real-Time Magneto-Optic Nondestructive Inspection of Tagged Composite Materials
- Physical Research, Inc.
- 269. Coulombic Pairing of Dopants as a Novel Approach to Produce High Conductivity p-type GaN
- Avyd Devices
- 270. Manufacture of Metal/Metal Oxide Powders by Spray Pyrolysis
- Nanochem, Inc.
- 271. Real-Time Sputter Depth Measurement for In Situ Surface Microanalysis
- Charles Evans & Associates
- 272. Superconducting Wires for Magnet Applications
- American Superconducting Corp.
- 273. Low-Cost Silicon Carbide Fiber Development
- Materials Solutions Int., Inc.
- 274. A New Laser Crystal for Holographic Interferometry
- Holographics, Inc.
- 275. Process Control of Physical Property Variation in Vapor-Grown Carbon Fibers
- Applied Sciences, Inc.
Topic 4-Mathematical Sciences
- 276. Advanced Methods and Software for Nonparametric Wavelet Prediction
- StatSci, a division of MathSoft, Inc.
- 277. Optimal Shape Design by the Boundary Contour Method
- DeHan Engineering Numerics
- 278. A Global Multi-Grid GMRES Scheme for an Adaptive Cartesian/Prism Flow Solver on Distributed Memory Machines
- CFD Research Corp.
Topic 5-Astronomy
- 279. Holographic Grating Filters for Ca II Line Imaging and Emission Spectroscopy
- Accuwave Corp.
Topic 6-Atmospheric Sciences
- 280. Predictions of Magnetic Activity Induced Hazards to Ground and Space Assets—Phase II
- Mission Research Corp.
Topic 7-Earth Sciences
- 281. A Novel Three-Dimensional Seismic Imaging Method by Migration to Common-Offset in Variable Velocity Media
- 3DGeo Development, Inc.
- 282. Neutron/X-ray Measurement-While-Drilling Instrument
- First Point Scientific, Inc.
Topic 9-Polar Science
- 283. System for Digital Elevation Map Reconstruction from Radarsat Antarctica Data
- Vexcel Corp.
- 284. Elastomer Bed Technology for Arctic Heat Recovery Ventilation
- ElasTek, Inc.
Topic 11-Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
- 285. Using Multiplexed Luminescence to Extend Bioassay Capabilities
- Promega Corp.
- 286. Molecular Engineering of a Biocatalyst for the Destruction of Chlorinated Solvents
- Envirogen, Inc.
- 287. Biosensors for Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Envirogen, Inc.
- 288. Production of Periclinal Chimeric Potatoes Containing New Multigenic Traits for Pest Resistance
- Tissue-Grown Corp.
- 289. Cloning and Automated Screening of Genes Encoding Cold-Adapted Lipases from Bacteria Inhabiting Lipid-Rich Whale Skeletons
- Diversa Corporation
Topic 13-Biological Instrumentation and Resources
- 290. Mathematical Models for DNA Sequencing Quality Control
- Daniel H. Wagner Associates
- 291. A Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer for the Analysis of Biological Samples
- Newton Scientific, Inc.
- 292. The Development of a 600 MHz Wide Bore (89 mm) High Resolution NMR Magnet with Internal Tin Wires
- Cryomagnetics, Inc.
Topic 16-Computers and Computation Research
- 293. Use of Transputers for Wavelet Calculations
- BioTraces, Inc.
- 294. A 3-D Image Matrix Processor
- ARACOR
Topic 17-Networking and Communication Research and Infrastructure Resources
- 295. Multicast Transport of Compressed Audio and Video in Computer Networks
- Optivision, Inc.
- 296. A Wideband Wireless Network for Transactions, Files, and Digital Voice
- ALOHA Networks, Inc.
- 297. New Architectures and Applications of Multiwavelength Optical Networks Using Waveguide Grating Routers
- Optivision, Inc.
Topic 19-Information, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems Resources
- 298. Volumetric 3-D Display Based on Switchable Binary Optic Element Array
- Physical Optics Corp.
- 299. Dexterous Manipulators for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Endorobotics Corp.
- 300. A High-Speed Low-Cost 3-D Ranging System
- Robotronics, Inc.
- 301. The Development of a Solid-State, Laser Diode Driven Three-Dimensional Display Based on Two-Photon Upconversion
- 3D Technology Laboratories
Topic 20-Electrical and Communication Systems
- 302. Passivation of III-V Devices
- TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.
- 303. Waveguide Bimodal Launcher for Fiber-Optic Security Link
- MJC Optics
- 304. The Photochemical Generation of Planar Waveguides in Sol-Gel Glasses
- Physical Optics Corp.
- 305. Tunable, Narrowband, Long-Wave Infrared Light Source
- INRAD, Inc.
- 306. Rectangular Discharge CO2 Laser
- QSource, Inc.
- 307. ZnSe Substrates and Blue-Green Laser Diodes
- Fermionics Corp.
- 308. Deposition of Large-Area Flat Panel Displays Based on Organic Light Emitting Diodes
- PD-LD, Inc.
- 309. Improving Neural Network Reliability for Dynamic System Modeling and Control Optimization through the Use of Confidence Measures
- Unica Technologies, Inc.
- 310. Infrared Detectors Using Micro-Cantilevers
- Consultec Scientific, Inc.
- 311. An Optical Data Processing Technique for Communication Switch Node
- Physical Optics Corp.
- 312. Strained Layer Avalanche Photodiodes for Long-Wavelength Applications
- Sensors Unlimited, Inc.
- 313. In-Line Process Monitoring and Control for Poly-Silicon Formation inside Cluster Tools
- Advanced Fuel Research, Inc.
- 314. Integrated GMR Solid State Relay
- Nonvolatile Electronics, Inc.
- 315. Actively Controlled Chemical Mechanical Polishing Process
- Endpoint Technologies, Inc.
- 316. Neural Network Methods for Advanced System Identification
- Accurate Automation Corp.
- 317. Low Energy X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Using a Polycapillary X-Ray Focusing Optic
- X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
- 318. A Neuro-Dynamic Programming Approach to Stochastic Control
- Unica Technologies, Inc.
Topic 21-Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation
- 319. Q-Switched Operation of Microchip Laser Composite Cavities
- Micracor, Inc.
- 320. Advanced Manufacturing Processing to Produce Economical CVD SiC Fiber Tow
- Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp.
- 321. Synthesis of Nano WC/Co for Tools and Dies
- Materials Modification, Inc.
- 322. Ion-Implanted Thin-Film Zinc Gallate Phosphors for Field Emission Displays
- Spire Corp.
- 323. Factory-in-the-Computerã
- Pritsker Corp.
- 324. Triaxial Force Sensing for Automated Manufacturing
- Bonneville Scientific, Inc.
- 325. Development and Scaleup of the "Electron Jet" Jet Vapor Deposition Source
- Jet Process Corp.
- 326. Web-based Machinability Process CAM Suite
- Microprof, Inc.
- 327. Investigation of Phase Change Material Microcapsules for High Temperature Applications
- Triangle Research and Development Corp.
Topic 22-Chemical and Transport Systems Resources
- 328. Production of Endohedral Metallofullerenes
- TDA Research, Inc.
- 329. High-Frequency Shearing Interferometer Emission Velocimeter (Sieve)for High-Temperature Gas Diagnostics
- Science Research Laboratory, Inc.
- 330. Multiphase Method for Highly Efficient Mixing
- Creare Inc
- 331. Catalytic Oxidation of CFCs and Related Compounds for Pollution Abatement Applications
- Guild Associates, Inc.
- 332. Novel Nonintrusive Combustion and Spray Diagnostic
- MetroLaser, Inc.
- 333. A High Performance Air Conditioner
- TDA Research, Inc.
- 334. Utilization of Deep Ocean Water for Water Desalination: The Hurricane Tower
- Oceanit Laboratories, Inc.
- 335. High Activity Heat and Mass Transfer Additives for LiBr Absorption Chillers
- Rocky Research
Topic 23-Civil Infrastructure Materials, Structures, and Systems
- 336. An Intelligent Computer-based Method for Health Monitoring of Engine and Transmission Systems
- B&C Engineering Associates, Inc.
- 337. Optical Transfer of Data between Rotating and Stationary Subsystems
- SensorData Technologies, Inc.
- 338. Sensorless Active Magnetic Bearings Using Neural Networks
- Barron Associates, Inc.
- 339. Silicon Carbide Whisker Reinforced Alumina Coatings on SiC-SiC Composites
- Material & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corp.
- 340. Improved NDE of Deep Inaccessible Flaw in Metal Structures
- Quantum Magnetics, Inc.
- 341. New Photogrammetry Data Acquisition and Processing Technology for Highway Design and Maintenance
- CamSys, Inc.
- 342. High Performance Nondestructive Evaluation System Using Giant Magneto-resistance Sensors
- TPL, Inc.
- 343. A Compact Betatron for Nondestructive Evaluation
- Adelphi Technology, Inc.
- 344. Nondestructive Evaluation for Seismic Damage Assessments Using a Real-Time X-ray or Gamma-ray Imaging System
- Inovix Imaging Technologies, Inc.
- 345. An Effective and Environmentally Attractive Paint Removal Method
- UTRON, Inc.
Topic 24-Bioengineering and Environmental Systems
- 346. Nondestructive Evaluation by Quantitative Dielectric Imaging
- Potomac Research, Inc.
- 347. An Innovative Composite Support for Machinery Noise Isolation
- Materials Sciences Corp.
- 348. Direct Micromechanical Simulations for Damage Accumulation in Composite Materials
- QUEST Integrated, Inc.
- 349. Computer-Aided Braille Music Transcription System
- Opus Technologies
- 350. Application of Induction Accelerators for Electron Beam Radiolysis of Contaminated Water
- Science Research Laboratory, Inc.
- 351. Marker Gene Directed Substrates for Cell Regulation
- Marker Gene Technologies, Inc.
Topic 25-Education and Human Resources
- 352. Low-Cost Electron Beam Hydrocarbon Emission Control System
- Science Research Laboratory, Inc.
- 353. Telling Mathematical Stories: A Combination of Research and Technology
- Learning in Motion, Inc.
Topic 26-Next-Generation Vehicles
- 354. Advanced Intelligent Control of Next-Generation Vehicles
- Accurate Automation Corp.
- 355. High Utilization Catalyst for the Direct Oxidation of Methanol in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (7546-130)
- Physical Sciences, Inc.
- 356. Polymer Electrolyte for Internally Humidified Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
- BCS Technology, Inc.
- 357. Preprocessing of Diesel Fuels for Use in Fuel Cells
- Advanced Fuel Research, Inc.
Topic 27-Microelectronics Manufacturing
- 358. Low-Cost and Ultra-High-Precision Position Sensing System for Microelectronics Manufacturing
- NanoWave
- 359. Extremely High-Temperature n-GaN/p-b-SiC/n-GaN HBTs on Large-Area, Compliant SOI Substrates
- Spire Corp.
- 360. Maskless, Large-Area, High-Throughput Lithography System
- Anvik Corp.
Abstracts-STTR
- 361. High-Speed Capillary Electrophoresis/Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
- Sensar Corp.
- 362. "Wired" Enzyme Sensors for Use in Bioreactor Process Control
- Therasense, Inc.
- 363. High Sensitivity Materials Analysis
- Charles Evans & Associates
- 364. Aerosol Mass Spectrometer for Size and Composition Analysis of Sub-Micron Particles
- Aerodyne Research, Inc.
- 365. Hollow Fiber Raman Spectrometer
- Biogeneral, Inc.
- 366. Surface Contamination Analyzer for Light Elements (SCALE)
- ARACOR
- 367. Development of a Novel Low-Voltage Blue Phosphor
- Advanced Vision Technologies, Inc.
- 368. Novel Barrier Materials for Shelf-Life Enhancement of Flexible Flat Panel Displays
- Foster-Miller, Inc.
- 369. Novel All-Silicon-Based Flat Panel Displays
- Spire Corp.
- 370. Saturated Color R-G-B OLEDs for Low-Cost, Low-Power Displays
- Universal Display Corp.
- 371. A Novel Blue Phosphor for Electro-Optic Displays
- Gemfire Corporation
- 372. Materials Technology for Printing AMLCDs
- Partnerships Limited, Inc.
- 373. Wire Grid Polarizer for LC Displays
- MOXTEK, Inc.
- 374. Field Emission Displays Based upon Diamond-Like Nanocomposite Films
- Advanced Refractory Technologies, Inc. (ART)
- 375. Green Phosphor Development for Novel Emissive LCD
- tubeNOT Displays, LLC
INDEXES
- Alphabetical List of Awardees (Including Presidents)
- State Listing of Awardees
- Subject Index