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Full Automatic: Missile Protection Upgrade Helps Military Pilots Focus on Job One
Pilots of many U.S. combat jets can now fly with greater security and reduced in-flight workload, thanks to the recent automation of several electronic warfare (EW) systems. The upgrade, now operational on the F-16 and the A-10, was developed by a research team at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Testing Product Usability for Arthritis Australia
To encourage manufacturers to design arthritis-friendly products and packaging, and to provide individuals with a way to distinguish products that are comfortable, effective and easy to use, Arthritis Australia recently began an "Ease of Use" program that will involve testing by the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
Safety First: Investigators Test Compliance of Nuclear Plant’s Warning System
A team at GTRI is working with the owner-operators of a major New York State nuclear facility to ensure that a critical safety measure will work correctly if a problem occurs.
Using Military Antenna Technology to Relay Ocean Data
GTRI's antenna expertise is helping Liquid Robotics Inc. enhance its wave-powered autonomous surface vehicle called Wave Glider, opening the door to a more reliable and faster way to receive high-bandwidth information such as streaming audio and video from the vehicle.
Using Nanotechnology to Detect Gamma Radiation
GTRI researchers are using composite materials made of nanoparticles or quantum dots embedded in a polymer matrix to detect materials associated with potential nuclear threats, while effectively filtering out the many legitimate radioactive objects commonly found in commerce and the environment.
Testing Product Usability for Arthritis Australia
To encourage manufacturers to
design arthritis-friendly products and packaging, and to provide individuals
with a way to distinguish products that are comfortable, effective and easy to
use, Arthritis Australia
recently began an "Ease of Use" program that will involve testing by the
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
GTRI Team Studies Breath Test for Detecting Breast Cancer
A team of researchers from Georgia Tech, Emory University and the University of Ulm in Germany are using a portable, non-invasive device to determine which biomarker gases exhaled in a person's breath indicate the presence of breast cancer.
FutureMedia Conference Weighs Georgia's Potential as a Digital, Social, and Multi-Media Powerhouse
Held in midtown Atlanta on Oct. 15, the 2009 FutureMedia conference brought together some 260 people from as far off as Canada, Ireland, Scotland, South Korea and Singapore. Of the total attendees, more than half were representatives from industry.
GTRI to Sponsor 2009 Georgia Tech Legislative Roundtable
The Georgia Tech Legislative Roundtable is an annual event focused on bringing legislators, technical researchers, and industry representatives together to discuss emerging science and technology policy issues on the forward legislative landscape.
Improved Electric Propulsion Could Boost Satellite Lifetime
Georgia Tech researchers win a $6.5 million grant to develop improved components that will boost the efficiency of electric propulsion systems used to control the positions of satellites and planetary probes.
GTRI Named Among Atlanta’s Best Places to Work
GTRI ranked No. 6 on the 2009 list of Atlanta's best places to work for large companies and is the only higher education organization on the list.
Crew-Focused Design and Sacrificial “Blast Wedge” Could Improve Survivability in Future Light Armored Patrol Vehicles
GTRI researchers have developed a new crew survivability concept that would build military vehicles around a protected personnel compartment. It includes a sacrificial "blast wedge" to absorb energy from improvised explosive devices, which could improve safety of future light armored patrol vehicles.
New Protocols Will Test Effects of RFID Systems on Medical Devices
RFID systems are widely used for applications that include inventory management, package tracking, toll collection, passport identification and airport luggage security. GTRI has begun developing testing protocols for RFID technology in the health care setting.
Conference Aims to Shape Georgia’s Role in Developing Future Media & Media Industries
The FutureMedia Initiative will kick off October 15 with a day-long conference aimed at encouraging dialogue about what Georgia needs to do to create an open innovation ecosystem for developing media of the future.
Motorola Veteran Joins Georgia Tech to Head FutureMedia Initiative
As head of Georgia Tech's FutureMedia Initiative, Renu Kulkarni's charter is to bring many elements together in an open-innovation environment that will make the state of Georgia both a leader in developing new media and a model for how to bring new ideas to market.
GTRI Demonstrates Cargo Security Technologies for DHS
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) demonstrated two cargo container security systems at a recent event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.
FalconViewTM Goes Open Source
GTRI has released an open-source version of its popular FalconView™ software. The program displays topographical maps, aeronautical charts, satellite images and other maps, along with overlay tools that can be displayed on any map background.
Helping Seniors "Walk and Roll"
When a Georgia company's rolling walker couldn't be sold in Wal-Mart stores because the box wouldn't fit on the shelves, the company came to GTRI for help. GTRI researchers reduced the volume of the cardboard box by 51 percent,while still allowing someone with a disability to remove the walker from the box and use it without assistance.
Helping Astronomers Collect More Accurate Images of the Sky
Researchers at GTRI developed an NSF funded device to accurately assess the impact of this variability on light traveling through the Earth's atmosphere.
GTRI to Host Military Open Source Software Working Group
The initial gathering of the Military Open Source Software (Mil-OSS) Working Group will take place at GTRI on Aug. 12 and 13.
The group will discuss the role of open source software for military applications. This non-classified event is open to all interested parties.
U.S. Army and GTRI Dedicate New Communications Electronics Laboratory in Atlanta
GTRI is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. Army by establishing an on-site laboratory that will work closely with the Army in the field of communications electronics.
Field-Office Expansion Increases Capabilities, Customer Outreach
GTRI is significantly expanding the capabilities of two of its U.S. field offices. Current field operations in Tucson, Ariz., and Panama City, Fla., are relocating to larger facilities and expanding their research staffs.
Tech Alum Named Director of GTRI Support Services
Ellis Kirby supervises a 40-employee unit that provides GTRI with services ranging from construction projects to mail delivery and vehicle maintenance.
Turning Poultry Processing Byproducts into Fuel
Researchers at GTRI are developing cost-effective techniques for separating and converting poultry processing residuals into higher-value products such as high-grade fuels.
Novel Heat-Transfer Material Could Allow More Powerful Radar Electronics
Researchers at GTRI are developing a novel material for transferring heat away from ultra-high-power defense electronics, part of a process that aims to remove heat up to 100 times more effectively than present thermal-conducting schemes.
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