| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N102-120 |
| Topic Title: |
Inherent Electrical Conductivity in Qualified Aircraft Transparency Materials |
| Proposal No.: |
N102-120-0797 |
| Firm: |
Eikos, Inc.
2 Master Drive
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 |
| Contact: |
Paul Glatkowski |
| Phone: |
(508) 528-0300 |
| Web Site: |
www.eikos.com |
| Abstract: |
This program seeks to impart P-static control and EMI protection within current aircraft transparencies. This will be accomplished by using multiple carbon nanotube based composite layers to impart electrical conductivity to materials used in the manufacture of F-18 canopies. Eikos, along with teaming partners proposes to layers of CNT composited with polycarbonate and/or acrylic to reach the desired combination of properties called for in this program. The result of this work is a subscale demonstration of this nanocomposite that strongly indicates the potential to provide a full range of protection to environmental and operational conditions. The composite part should form a highly durable transparent and conductive shield useful on all types of transparencies. The overall goal is to apply Eikos Invisiconr technology to layered polycarbonate substrate for optimal EMI protection and within the protective acrylic top coat for improved ESD mitigation for F-18 canopies. The proposed approach allows deposition by common atmospheric processing methods that are scalable to protect large areas and complex curvature. |
| Benefits: |
A successful Phase I will demonstrate by modeling and experimentation that nanotube coatings can produce high transparency multilayer stacks that also offer the desired EMI shielding and ESD mitigation with better weather resistance than the current state of the art. Furthermore, a successful Phase I will create proof-of-concept nanotube layers can be integrated into the casting of acrylic parts and impart natural ESD mitigation while maintaining the transparency of these parts. The successful results of this project will contribute to enable production of durable high performance
transparencies to a wide range of DoD and commercial aircaft. |