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NanoSonic proposes to develop a durable fully-integrated nanostructured sensor to detect surface-related phenomena, such as wear/corrosion, of military aircraft; specifically, a Metal Rubber(TM) corrosion detection system. Metal Rubber™ (MR™) is a multifunctional nanostructured material that can have high electrical-conductivity, low-modulus, and low mass-density. NanoSonic plans to integrat ...

This SBIR proposes to investigate various chemical solutions and approaches for improving the chemical and hydrolytic stabilities of polyimide polymers without affecting the insulating properties of the polymer substrate. Through polyimide modification with siloxanes, fluoropolymers and other treatments, permanently water repellent polyimide materials will be produced. Other commercial polymers ...

This proposal seeks innovative solutions to address the Navy’s needs to extend life and durability of its aircraft. It is proposed to apply surface treatment strategies for two important classes of materials: Custom 465 Stainless, and CSS 42L carburizing stainless steel. The former is a highly corrosion resistant high-strength precipitation hardening material that, nevertheless, will requi ...

Corrosion of aircraft and rotorcraft is the single largest maintenance cost driver for the Navy and Marine Corps. In order to maximize aircraft availability and minimize inspection and maintenance demands, Luna proposes to develop a miniature, light weight sensor suite that will measure corrosive severity of aircraft operational environments. The smart corrosivity sensor suite will monitor multi ...

Corrosion of aircraft and rotorcraft is the single largest maintenance cost driver for the Navy and Marine Corps. In order to maximize aircraft availability and minimize inspection and maintenance demands, Luna proposes to develop a smart sensor hub to support corrosion monitoring of aircraft. The sensor hub will be the central application device for a complete corrosion monitoring system that d ...

Luna Innovations Incorporated will work with our existing gas turbine engine OEM partners to develop durable, high-temperature fiber optic pressure sensors and prognosis system for compressor and combustor health monitoring in military turbine engines. Luna has already demonstrated un-cooled gas pressure measurements at 500psig and 1050°C and in a running P&W JT-15D at temperatures in excess of 5 ...

Thermal barrier coatings (TBC) are desired to improve the durability of hot-section engine components. Currently, TBC top coats are applied onto turbine components using an electron beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) process. A key drawback of this approach is that it can only effectively coat surfaces in the line-of-sight of the vapor source. The advent of advanced engine designs containing ...

The Shared Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP) provides the U.S. Navy with the latest digital tactical reconnaissance capability. NAVAIR wishes to make SHARP data available to a larger number of surface terminals, thus expanding the SHARP Close Air Support mission capability. Coupled with concurrent enhancements to incorporate net-centric capabilities on the SHARP, the addition of an omni-directional cap ...

Prognostics and health management technologies are critical for detecting impending equipment failures and enabling a proactive decision process for maintaining or replacing components before actual failures occur. This capability is particularly critical to the Joint Strike Fighter given the goals for high affordability and mission readiness. Achieving the gains in maintenance decision making, sa ...

Under SBIR Program Solicitation FY07.1, Navy Topic N07-038 entitled, "Techniques, Processes and Tools for Implementing an Integrated Corrosion Detection System”, the NAVY has identified a need for the development of techniques, processes and tools for corrosion detection in large military aircraft. The technical problem being addressed in Navy Topic N07-038 arises from the limitations of the cu ...