NDI Technique Capable of Detecting and Characterizing Bridging in Laminates(1001-555) Navy SBIR FY2010.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.2 Topic No.: N102-143 Topic Title: NDI Technique Capable of Detecting and Characterizing Bridging in Laminates(1001-555) Proposal No.: N102-143-0098 Firm: TRITON SYSTEMS, INC. 200 TURNPIKE ROAD Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824 Contact: Thomas McDonald Phone: (978) 250-4200 Web Site: www.tritonsys.com Abstract: Triton Systems Inc, in partnership with its OEM airframe and inspection partners, proposes to develop and demonstrate advanced nondestructive methods for detecting and characterizing ply bridging in graphite/epoxy and fiberglass/epoxy laminate components featuring tight radii. TSI has put together an experienced, cross-functional team to: 1. Provide coupon level simulation of real-world composite ply bridging; 2. Use the proposed NDI methods to demonstrate data acquisition and defect detection capability for bridging defects of greater than � inch diameter for all thicknesses and depths through the composite structure; 3. Employ post-processing NDE techniques to manipulate full-waveform image data to provide accurate characterization of detected bridging; and 4. Notionally integrate the NDI methods and NDE techniques into a functional system feasibility demonstration on representative coupons in Phase I (for demonstration on real-world problems in Phase II). Benefits:  Improved reliability of post-process analysis inspection results  Improved reliability of composite airframe components  Increased capability to meet delivery schedules  Improved capability to meet cost targets Return