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| 2009 Project of the Year |
| Surface Sampling Probe for Mass Spectrometry |
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory 
Dr. Gary J. Van Berkel
Dr. Vilmos Kertesz
Instruments for mass spectrometry are used in various applications, including chemical
detection and life sciences. Demand for improvement and enhanced capabilities for new
applications have experienced fast growth in recent years. This need is expected to continue and
provide growing markets in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biotechnology. Currently available
mass spectrometers include sampling systems for analysis, however, these components lack
speedy automation between sampling and does not offer the possibility of continuous sampling
across a solid surface such as a tissue. full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; Dr. Vilmos Kertesz (ORNL); Dr. Michael Paulus (ORNL) Director of Technology
Transfer
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| 2009 Excellence in Technology Transfer |
| Position Sensitive Detector (PSD)
Electronics System & Neutron Detector Assembly |
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. Richard Riedel
Mr. Ronald G. Cooper
Dr. Lloyd G. Clonts
The Position Sensitive Detector (PSD) Electronics System and Neutron Detector
Assembly, also known as the "8pack," is a compact neutron detection system that was developed
for the Department of Energy's Spallation Neutron Source, a record-setting neutron science
facility located at ORNL. The 8Pack detector system is an integrated electronics and neutron
detector assembly, combining commercial Reuter Stokes linear position neutron detectors with
high-speed modular PSD electronics and software developed at ORNL for the Spallation
Neutron Source (SNS). full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; Dr. Michael Paulus (ORNL) Director of Technology Transfer
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| Laser-induced Fluorescence Fiber Optic Measurement of Fuel in Oil |
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. James E. Parks, II
Dr. William P. Partridge, Jr.
Dr. Kent Froelund
The "Fuel in Oil" technology enables a user to determine the amount of fuel dilution in
engine oil, which can occur as fuel efficient engines are operated in advanced modes to meet
increasingly lower emissions regulations. The condition thins the oil, lowers the lubricating
ability, and can lead to higher engine wear, increased oil consumption, and in extreme cases,
engine failure. Fuel dilution also is associated with modern diesel particulate filters, injection
systems, and use of biodiesel fuels. full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; Dr. Michael Paulus (ORNL) Director of Technology Transfer
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| Second Generation Treatment System for Management of Livestock Manure |
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ARS South Atlantic Region
Dr. Matias B. Vanotti
Dr. Ariel Szogi
Dr. Patricia D. Millner
Dr. John H. Loughrin
Dr. Patrick G. Hunt
The technology is a cost-effective method for treatment of livestock waste that is an
alternative to open lagoons—the dominant method of treating hog waste throughout the country.
The technology has changed the way of thinking about manure management by solving multiple
challenges in modern livestock production. These challenges include atmospheric emissions,
excess nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), pathogens and food safety, odors, and affordability
of treatment. full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; Dr. Ariel Szogi (ARS Mid-South Area); Dr. Matias Vanotti (ARS Mid-South
Area); Deborah Brennan (ARS); Don Nordlund (ARS)
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| Novel Fish Vaccines to Prevent Severe Economic Losses in Aquaculture |
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ARS Mid-South Area
Dr. Phillip Klesius
Dr. Joyce J. Evans
Dr. Craig A. Shoemaker
Streptococcal disease is the cause of severe economic losses to farm-raised fish,
especially in tilapia aquaculture. The causative bacteria are Streptococcus iniae and ,em>S.
agalactiae. Both are ubiquitous pathogens that infect all size of fish and no effective methods of
control are available. These pathogens are reported to cause death rates of 30 to 50% in
aquaculture operations. The disease is characterized by erratic swimming and behavior, missing
or cloudy eyes, deformities and rapid death. These pathogens are highly infectious for brain
tissues. Vaccination is the best method to prevent disease and offers the safest alterative to use of
antibiotics and chemicals that can contaminate food and the environment. full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter, FLC Chair; Deborah Brennan (ARS); Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC)
SE Region Coordinator; Dr. Phillip Klesius (ARS); Dr. Joyce Evans (ARS); Dr. Craig
Shoemaker (ARS); Don Nordlund (ARS South-Atlantic Area Director)
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| Balanced Flow Meter Development and Application |
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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Mr. Anthony R. Kelley
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Quality Monitoring and Control
(QMC) of Kingwood, Texas, have collaborated to develop the Balanced Flow Meter, a unique,
robust, safe, and accurate multi-hole orifice plate that determines the fluid flow rate in piping,
channel, and conduit systems. The technology delivers dramatic cost savings due to decreased
energy consumption. The Balanced Flow Meter is also impacting national legislation on
swimming pool safety systems, and is projected to be a part of the Orion spacecraft. full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; Anthony Kelley (NASA-MSFC)
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| Honorable Mention |
| Smart Current Signature Sensor (Valve Health Monitoring System) |
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NASA Kennedy Space Center
Jose Perotti
Angel R. Lucena, Jr.
Bradley Burns
Curtis Ihlefeld
Karen Bassignani
NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has recently partnered with Graftel Incorporated
under an exclusive license agreement for the manufacture and sale of the Smart Current
Signature Sensor. The Smart Current Signature Sensor and software were designed and
developed to be utilized on any application using solenoid valves. The system monitors the
electrical and mechanical health of solenoids by comparing the electrical current profile of each
solenoid actuation to a typical current profile and reporting deviation from its learned behavior. full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; James Nichols (KSC); Carol Dunn (KSC)
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| 2009 Partnership Award |
| Adaptation of Advanced Use of Force Training Simulations (AUFTS) for Law Enforcement |
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Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Storming out of the house, the man begins shouting at the police officers responding to the 911
call. One officer commands him to stay where he is while his partner goes inside to see who else
is in the home. The man hesitates, clenching his fists, and then appears ready to move toward the
officer.
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; Henry Marshall (NAWCTSD); Dee Sheppe (FLETC) Technology Transfer
Director
It's a situation that law enforcement (LE) officers might find themselves in any day of the
week. Going onto scenes of suspected domestic violence, officers never know if the situation
will be resolved peacefully or, worse case, lead to the use of deadly force. But what the LE
community can be sure of is that officers who have gone through judgment and tactics
simulation training are much better prepared to make appropriate use-of-force decisions in the
field, protecting their and the public's safety. full article
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| Honorable Mention |
| Rift Valley Fever Outbreak Early Warning System |
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Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a very serious, often fatal, viral disease of domestic animals and
humans that occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. A team of scientists
from ARS, NASA, DoD, and CDC (RVF Outbreak Early Warning Team) developed a highly
innovative and effective method to forecast RVF outbreaks based upon global climate conditions
that determine the local and regional ecological conditions leading to the emergence of the virus
in Africa. RVF causes severe infections in livestock, resulting in mortality as high as 80%, and
produces very serious human disease and death. full article
Shown L-R: Dr. Scott Deiter (Navy) FLC Chair; Dr. Andrew Watkins (CDC) SE Region
Coordinator; Dr. Kenneth Linthicum (ARS); Deborah Brennan (ARS); Don Nordlund (ARS)
South-Atlantic Area Director
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