PHASE I

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

69. Fine Particles as a Means of Extinguishing Fires

Energy & Environmental Research Corporation

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 NO_x 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.

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-NO_x 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 NO_x 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

279. Holographic Grating Filters for Ca II Line Imaging and Emission Spectroscopy

Accuwave Corp.

280. Predictions of Magnetic Activity Induced Hazards to Ground and Space Assets—Phase II

Mission Research Corp.

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.

283. System for Digital Elevation Map Reconstruction from Radarsat Antarctica Data

Vexcel Corp.

284. Elastomer Bed Technology for Arctic Heat Recovery Ventilation

ElasTek, Inc.

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

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.

293. Use of Transputers for Wavelet Calculations

BioTraces, Inc.

294. A 3-D Image Matrix Processor

ARACOR

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Alphabetical List of Awardees (Including Presidents)

State Listing of Awardees

Subject Index