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Low Density, Rugged, Shape Memory-Metal RubberT Morph-on-Demand Towed Array Hose

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
92512 		Program Year/Program:
2009 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N091-058-0455 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
NanoSonic, Inc.
158 Wheatland Drive Pembroke, VA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2009
Title: Low Density, Rugged, Shape Memory-Metal RubberT Morph-on-Demand Towed Array Hose
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N65538-09-M-0112
Award Amount: $70,000.00
 

Abstract:

NanoSonic specializes in the production of multifunctional, nanostructured morphing airfoils and hydrofoils via Shape Memory-Metal RubberT (SM-MR). SM-MRT would be exploited as a smart towed array hose that can both sense and change its shape under sea-water to reduce damaging strum-induced vibration and optimize hydrophone performance. Our unique layer-by-layer self-assembly processing method yields ultra-lightweight (< 0.99g/cc), yet thick rugged and compliant nanocomposites enabling neutral buoyancy due to the extremely low volume fractions of metal nanoparticles required for conductivity. The electrically conductive component of SM-MRT allows for 1) in-situ sensing of longitudinal flow at greater than 4 degrees and 2) wireless induction pathway stimulating temporary shape change to a more hydrodynamic cross-section to suppress crosswise flow and turn-induced strum and 3) repeatedly return to a circular cross-section upon turn completion. While the specific chemical structure of SM-MRT is proprietary, the hybrid polyurethane SMP is resistant to Exxon Isopar L and offers similar properties (isothermal mechanical -40 C to 50 C, Shore A80, > 100% elongation) to BF Goodrich 58881. The TRL of the morph-on-demand SM-MRT submarine towed array hose would be increased to TRL6 during Phase I and to TRL 9 when demonstrated at Carderock housing a TB-29A acoustic module in Phase III.

Principal Investigator:

J.h. Lalli
VP of Business Developmen
5409531785
jlalli@nanosonic.com

Business Contact:

Lisa Lawson
VP of Business Developmen
5409531785
llawson@nanosonic.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

NANOSONIC, INC.
P.O. Box 618 Christiansburg, VA 24068

EIN/Tax ID: 541877635
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No