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Topics covered include: Burnishing Techniques Strengthen Hip Implants;; Signal Processing Methods Monitor Cranial Pressure;; Ultraviolet-Blocking Lenses Protect, Enhance Vision;; Hyperspectral Systems Increase Imaging Capabilities;; Programs Model the Future of Air Traffic Management;; Tail Rotor Airfoils Stabilize Helicopters, Reduce Noise;; Personal Aircraft Point to the Future of Transportation;; Ducted Fan Designs Lead to Potential New Vehicles;; Winglets Save Billions of Dollars in Fuel Costs;; Sensor Systems Collect Critical Aerodynamics Data;; Coatings Extend Life of Engines and Infrastructure;; Radiometers Optimize Local Weather Prediction;; Energy-Efficient Systems Eliminate Icing Danger for UAVs;; Rocket-Powered Parachutes Rescue Entire Planes;; Technologies Advance UAVs for Science, Military;; Inflatable Antennas Support Emergency Communication;; Smart Sensors Assess Structural Health;; Hand-Held Devices Detect Explosives and Chemical Agents;; Terahertz Tools Advance Imaging for Security, Industry;; LED Systems Target Plant Growth;; Aerogels Insulate Against Extreme Temperatures;; Image Sensors Enhance Camera Technologies;; Lightweight Material Patches Allow for Quick Repairs;; Nanomaterials Transform Hairstyling Tools;; Do-It-Yourself Additives Recharge Auto Air Conditioning;; Systems Analyze Water Quality in Real Time;; Compact Radiometers Expand Climate Knowledge;; Energy Servers Deliver Clean, Affordable Power;; Solutions Remediate Contaminated Groundwater;; Bacteria Provide Cleanup of Oil Spills, Wastewater;; Reflective Coatings Protect People and Animals;; Innovative Techniques Simplify Vibration Analysis;; Modeling Tools Predict Flow in Fluid Dynamics;; Verification Tools Secure Online Shopping, Banking;; Toolsets Maintain Health of Complex Systems;; Framework Resources Multiply Computing Power;; Tools Automate Spacecraft Testing, Operation;; GPS Software Packages Deliver Positioning Solutions;; Solid-State Recorders Enhance Scientific Data Collection;; Computer Models Simulate Fine Particle Dispersion;; Composite Sandwich Technologies Lighten Components;; Cameras Reveal Elements in the Short Wave Infrared;; Deformable Mirrors Correct Optical Distortions;; Stitching Techniques Advance Optics Manufacturing;; Compact, Robust Chips Integrate Optical Functions;; Fuel Cell Stations Automate Processes, Catalyst Testing;; Onboard Systems Record Unique Videos of Space Missions;; Space Research Results Purify Semiconductor Materials;; and Toolkits Control Motion of Complex Robotics. |