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Ultra-Portable, Low-cost, Nondestrutive Evaluation Technologies for Rapid…
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2007Title: Ultra-Portable, Low-cost, Nondestrutive Evaluation Technologies for Rapid Damage Assessment in Epoxy-based Composite MaterialsAgency / Branch: DOD / NAVYContract: N68335-07-C-0485Award Amount: $79,998.00
Abstract:
In-theater operations of US Navy/Marine Corps aircraft can result in operational damage that requires rapid detection and repair so as not to interrupt mission operations. Multiple Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) technologies are available for in-depth analysis of suspected damage zones at higher-level maintenance activities. Unfortunately, the only inspection methods available for rapid on-site damage detection at the squadron level are visual and tap testing. Texas Research Institute Austin (TRI/Austin), in collaboration with Dr. Mel Siegel from Carnegie Mellon University and Physical Acoustics, proposes to develop a portable inspection system for detecting damage in composites. The TRI team will construct a breadboard instrument that will perform a controlled impact tap test and utilize both accelerometer and microphone data to assess damage in composite materials. In the Phase I work, the design for the composite inspection system will be completed and the instrument will be built and tested to ensure system functionality.Small Business Information at Submission:TEXAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AUSTIN, INC.
9063 Bee Caves Road Austin, TX 78733EIN/Tax ID: 742518103DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Navy |
Award ID: 82828 |
Program Year/Program: 2007 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: N072-126-0389 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
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