| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2009.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N091-014 |
| Topic Title: |
Advanced Canopy and Window Materials for Improved Helicopter and Aircrew Survivability |
| Proposal No.: |
N091-014-0709 |
| Firm: |
Acree Technologies Incorporated
1980 Olivera Ave
Suite D
Concord, California 94520-5454 |
| Contact: |
Mike McFarland |
| Phone: |
(925) 798-5770 |
| Web Site: |
www.acreetech.com |
| Abstract: |
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility of applying an advanced, multifunctional coating system to canopy windows to increase their resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and attack from low-power laser exposure. The coatings can be controlled during the deposition process to produce laser absorption profiles suitable for a wide variety of window requirements. In addition, the coating system will have an increased resistance to abrasion and scratching and will have an increased resistance to ballistic impact. |
| Benefits: |
The multifunctional windscreen coatings developed in this project will increase the safety of the warfighter through laser and EMI threat reduction and increased ballistic protection. In addition, the coatings will reduce maintenance costs because of their increased abrasion resistance and durability. |