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I

IA Tech, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Planning and Simulation over Internet for Robot Operations

Real Time Image Correspondence Algorithm Implementation

Innovative Dynamics, Inc., Ithaca, NY

IceDetection Sensor System
Smart Coating for In-Situ Monitoring of Engine Components
Spacecraft Integrated Health Monitoring System

Integrated Sensors, Inc., Utica, NY

Relative Attitude and Position Estimation Program

Intelligent Automation, Inc., Rockville, MD

Six Degree of Freedom Active Vibration Damping
Software for Planning In a Dynamic Environment
Real-time Equipment Health Monitoring

Intelligent Decisions, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

An All-Sky Autonomous Stellar Compass 

Intelligent Optical Systems (IOS), Torrance, CA

Detecting the Onset of Fire in an Aircraft by employing Correlation Spectroscopy

Intermagnetics General Corporation, Latham, NY

High-Temperature Superconducting Coils for Magnetic Damping of Convection Currents in Crystal Growth Equipment

International Solar Electric Technology, Inglewood, CA

Light-Weight Flexible Thin Film Solar Cells for Space Applications

InterScience, Inc., Troy, NY

Intensified Color Camera

Invocon, Inc., Conroe, TX

Wireless Integrated Sensor Data Processor
Miniature Wireless Instrumentation System

inXitu, Inc., Mountain View, CA

X-Ray Diffraction Analysis Device Minimizes Sample Preparation

Ion Optics, Inc., Waltham, MA

Hand Held Infrared Spectrometer

IPIX Corporation (OmniView, Inc.), Reston, VA

Immersive Imaging Technology

Iowa Thin Film Technologies, Inc., Ames, IA

Flexible, Lightweight, Amorphous, Silicon Solar Cells Tuned for Air Mass Zero (AMO) Spectrum

Irvine Sensors Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA

Signal Processing for Spectral Imaging
Solid-State Data Recorder
3-D Chip stacking to build cameras, computers

Isothermal Systems Research, Inc.(ISR), Clarkston, WA

Spray Quench System for Directional Solidification Furnaces

Ithaco, Inc., Ithaca, NY

Scanning Momentum Wheel (T-Scanwheel^®)

J

Jackson & Tull, Seabrook, MD (former Wavix, Inc.)

Modular Offshore Data Acquisition

JENTEK Sensors, Inc., Waltham, MA

Nondestructive Characterization of Critical Components

JX Crystals, Inc., Issaquah, WA

30-Percent Efficient, Tandem Solar Cells for Line-Focus Photovaltaic Array

K

K Technology Corporation, Horsham, PA

High Performance Space Radiator

Knowledge Based Systems, Inc., College Station, TX

Knowledge Based Mechanisms for Plan Generation
Optimization Modeling Assistant (OMA)
Portfolio Analysis Tool (PAT)
Range Process Simulation Tool (RPST)
Toolkit for Enabling Adaptive Modeling and Simulation (TEAMS)
Toolkit for Enabling Adaptive Modeling and Simulation (TEAMS+)

Kopin Corporation, Taunton, MA

High Volume Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Device Wafer Production

KSE, Inc., Amherst, MA

Air Revitalization by A Novel Photocatalyst

Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc., Leonia, NJ

6H-SiC Pressure Sensors for High Temperature Applications

L

Lambda Research Corporation, Littleton, MA

Interactive Software For End-To-End Electro-Optical System Modeling
Software for Optical Instrument Design and Stray Light Analysis

Lambda Research, Inc., Cincinnati, OH

Surface Enhancement for Improved Fatigue Life of Superalloys at Engine Temperatures

Laser Components Instrument Group, Inc., Wilmington, MA

Tunable Diode Lasers And Systems For Airborne Atmospheric Studies

Left Hand Design Corporation, Longmont, CO

Steering And Alignment Mirrors For Space Based Optical Systems

L'Garde, Inc., Tustin, CA

Design Tool for Inflatable Structures

Lightwave Electronics, Mountain View, CA

Compact, Efficient, Visible Laser
Single-Frequency Solid-State Laser
Solid-State Laser Oscillator, Modulator, and Amplifier for Space Communications

Lincom Corporation, Houston, TX - acquired by Titan Corporation

SimTool: An Advanced Simulation Support Environment
Intelligent Computer-Aided Training

LiteCom, Inc., Canoga Park, CA

Fiber Optic Cable Feedthrough & Hermetic Sealing for Aerospace Environment

Lumina Decision Systems, Inc., Los Gatos, CA

Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis Modeling (SCRAM) System

Luna Innovations Incorporated, Blacksburg, VA

 High-Temperature Fiber Optic Sensor Suite for Extreme Environment Flight Applications

Applications of Thin Polyimide Films to X-ray Optics
Composites of Fiber Reinforced Ultra Thin Films For X-Ray Applications
High Throughput Thin Foil Filters with Enhanced Durability for the Soft X-ray and EUV Regions
Polyimide X-ray Filters Optimized for Strength at Cryogenic Temperatures

Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

Molybdate Conversion Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

M

Mainstream Engineering Corporation, Rockledge, FL

QwikBoost

ManTech SRS Technologies, Inc. (formerly SRS Technologies), Huntsville, AL

A Solid Expellant (SOLEX) Plasma Generator
Deployable Collectors for Advanced Space Power and Propulsion Systems
Large Aperture Thin Film Antenna Development, Fabrication and Testing
Thin Film Large Payoff

MarketMiner, Inc., Charlottesville, VA

ModelQuest System Validator
Virtual Marketing Analyst

Marotta Scientific Controls Inc., Huntsville, AL

PRV95 Pressure Relief Valve for Aerospace Testing

Materials and Electrochemical Research (MER) Corporation, Tucson, AZ

Advanced Electrode Materials for Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Processing of Metal Matrix Composites withControlled Microstructures
Carbon-Carbon (C-C) Composites for Dual-Use Aerospace and Commercial Applications
Low Cost Al/Diamond Composites for Thermal Management Applications

Materials Resources International (MRi), Lansdale, PA

Brazing for Furnace Components
Powdered Metal Braze Preforms (WideGap^TM) for Joining of C:C Refractory Comp. Materials

Matsi, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Zinc-Oxygen Batteries

Maverick Corporation, Cincinnati, OH

Safe Polyimides for Low-Cost Processing of High-Temperature Composites

Maxwell Technologies, Inc., San Diego, CA

Single Event Latch Up Protection Of Integrated Circuits

Merritt Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL

Parking Garage Automation System

Metadyne, Inc., Towanda, PA

Manufacturing of Refractory Metal Components

Metal Matrix Cast Composites, Inc., Waltham, MA

Pressure Infiltration Casting of Superalloy Composites

MetroLaser, Inc., Invine, CA

VibroMet / Orion

Michigan Aerospace Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI

A Space-Qualified Fabry-Perot Filter

Micro-Bac International, Inc., Round Rock, TX

Light Driven Waste Remediation System Utilizing Phototrophic Bacteria

Microcosm, Inc., El Segundo, CA

Sounding Rocket Validation of Low-Cost Launch Vehicle Techonology

Microwave Monolithics Incorporated, Simi Valley, CA

High Efficiency, Low Cost Monolithic RF Module for SARSAT Distress Beacons

Microwave Power Technology, Campbell, CA

Compact and Rugged X-Ray Tube Using Carbon Nanotube Cathode

Mide Technology Corporation, Medford, MA

Disturbance Optics Controls Structures

Millitech, Inc., South Deerfield, MA

Space-Qualified-Submillimeter Radiometer

Mod Works, Punta Gorda, FL

Human Factors Engineered (HFE) Small Airplane Cockpits

Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc., Albany, NY

High Temperature Foil Thrust Bearing

Moldyn, Inc. / Photon Research Associates, Cambridge, MA

Human-Machine-Task CAD Software

Moller International, Inc., Davis, CA

Special Coatings in a Rotary Engine

Mosaic ATM Inc., Leesburg, VA

Surface Operations Data Analysis and Adaptation (SODAA) Tool

N

Nanomaterials Research Corporation, Longmont, CO

Miniaturized CH₄ Sensors

NanoSciences Corporation , Oxford, CT

Solar Blind AlGaN Photocathode

NASTEC, Brook Park, OH

High Temperature Wave Bearing Technology

Neocera Inc., Beltsville, MD

Microwave-Compatible Superconducting Films

Netrologic Inc., San Diego, CA

Neural Networks for Intelligent Space Systems

Nichols Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL

Development of an Automated Wire Delivery System for Robotic Welding Applications

Northern Power System, Waitsfield, VT

Wind Power Generator System

NovaSol, Honolulu, HI

Compact Scalable Navigation and Stabilization System for Spectral Imagers

Nu-Cast, Inc., Londonderry, NH

High Efficiency Monolithic Lightweight Cast Structures

O

Omitron, Inc., Greenbelt, MD

Spacecraft Supercomputer Prototype

Omnitec Robotics, Englewood, CO

Autonomous Operation Robotic Vehicle System

OPHIR Corporation, Littleton, CO

Rayleigh/Mie Lidar for Non-Intrusive Measurement of Aircraft Air Data Parameters
Wind Field and Wind Shear Lidar Combining the RM-CW and Edge Techniques

Opotek, Inc., Carlsbad, CA

Contaminant Monitor Laser

Optimal Synthesis, Inc., Los Altos, CA

Spacecraft Formation Control with Direct Interferometer-Output Feedback

Optical Research Associates, Pasadena, CA

High Accuracy Optical System Simulation 

Optivision, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

OptiVideo MPEG Compression Products

Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc., Torrance, CA

Novel Neural Network Technology for Very Fast Analysis of Hyperspectral Imagery

Optra, Inc., Topsfield, MA

Compact Ultraviolet Spectrometer

Orbital Technologies Corporation (ORBITEC), Madison, WI

The Biomass Production System (BPS)
Biomass Production System for Education (BPSe)
Metallized Cryogen for Advanced Hybrid Engine

Orion Propulsion, Inc., Madison, AL

Oxygen-Methane Thruster

Osmotek, Covallis, OR

Waste Water Recovery System

P

Pacific Monolithics, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Integrated Circuit Development for X-Band Communications

Payload Systems, Inc., Cambridge, MA

Mars Orbiting Sample Retrieval Testbed

PCP, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL

Ion Mobility Spectrometer

Pegasus Glassworks, Inc., Sturbridge, MA

High-Gain, Sheared MCPs Using an Innovative Boule Design

Penn Laboratories, Inc., Dahlonega, GA

Laser Float-Zone Process Improvements
Innovative Laser Furnace

Photobit Corporation, Pasadena, CA

Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Image Sensor

Photon Systems, Covina, CA

Portable Instrument for In-Situ Detection of Nucleic and Amino Acids

Photon-X, Inc., Huntsville, AL

Non-Invasive Optical Technology for Automated Protein Crystal Analysis

Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA

Adaptive Optics System Based on a Compact Liquid Crystal Wavefront Corrector
Dynamic Coherently Coupled Holographic Optical Element
3-D Visualization System for Robotics Teleoperations

Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

Arc Reduction Procedures for Solar Cells
Electrocatalysts for High Efficiency SolidPolymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell
Lightweight Atmospheric Ozone Measurement Instrument
Optical Temperature Monitor
Accelerated Oxygen Source for Material Degradation Studies
High Velocity Gas Surface Accommodation Coefficients

Plasma Processes, Inc., Huntsville, AL

Innovative Plasma Nozzle Techniques for Eliminating Overspary
Resilient Rockets
Smart Crucibles and Heat Pipes

Polatomic, Inc., Richardson, TX

Metal Thin-Film Optical Polarizer
Universal Helium Magnetometer for Space

Power Technology South (PTS) Company, Raleigh, NC

Pulse Power Thyristors (PPTs) for Aerospace

Precision Combustion, Inc., New Haven, CT

Catalytic Ignition for Rotary Combustion Engines
A Novel Approach to Catalytic Combustion
Microlith® Catalytic Reactor for Cabin Air-Cleaning

Prevision, Inc., San Rafael, CA

Root Cause Analysis (RoCA) System

Princeton Optronics, Inc., Princeton, NJ

Epitaxial Lift-Off GaAs on Diamond for High Power Devices
Opto-Electronic Circuits for Phased Array Receivers

Princeton Satellite Systems, Inc., Princeton, NJ

AgentCommand: A Control Center for Autonomous Distributed Satellite Systems

Princeton Scientific Instruments, Inc., Monmouth, NJ

Fast UV Slitless Spectrometer for Meteor Research

ProSensing, Inc., Amherst, MA

Ultra-Stable Radiometer for Sea Surface Salinity Sensing

Process Instruments, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

Raman Spectroscopy for On-Line Environmental and Atmospheric Analysis

Program Development Company, White Plains, NY

Turbo with Automatic Zoning (GridPro)

ProLogic, Inc., Fairmont, WV 

Commercial GIS Extension for Visualization of Large Unstructured Geospatial Data

Pyxis Corporation (Former Helpmate Robotics, Inc.), San Diego, CA

Robotic Courier System
Two-Armed, Mobile Sensate, Research Robot

Q

Quantum Devices, Inc., Barneveld, WI

Solid State Photon Emission Probe for Application with Photodynamic Therapy
LED-Based Lighting for Treating Mucositis
LED-Based Lighting Treatment for Cancer
LED-Based Lighting Treatment for Wound Healing
WARP 10 Light-Emitting Diode (LED)

Qualis Corporation, Huntsville, AL

Advanced Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Systems Technology

Qualtech Systems, Inc., Weathersfield, CT

Multisignal Modeling of Complex Systems
Remote Diagnostics Server (RDS)

Q-Peak, Inc., Bedford, MA

High-Power Pump Laser for Ozone Lidar
Passively Q-Switched Microchip Laser
349-nm Source for Direct Detection Measurement of Winds

R

Radiance Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, AL

Highly Efficient Vector Inversion Generators

Rapid Imaging Software, Albuquerque, NM

LandForm VisualFlight~Y

Real-Time Innovations, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Software Development Package for Intelligent Reactive Systems

REI Systems, Inc., Annandale, VA

Distributed Object-Type Management System for Heterogeneous Environments

Research International, Monroe, WA

Solid State Micromachined Pump

ResearchSouth, Inc., Huntsville, AL

Grid Optimization Tools for Complex Structural Models
Solution-Adaptive Computer Software for Preliminary Structural Design of Hypersonic Vehicles

Rhenium Alloys, Inc. Elyra, OH

Cold Isostatic Pressing to Near Net Shaped Rhenium for Stirling Engine Components

Rose Engineering, Inc., Incline Village, NV

Analytical Study of Cavity Flow

Rotordynamics-Seal Research, Loomis, CA

Nonlinear Magnetic Bearing Software and Controller