Survivable Electronics for Control of Hypersonic Projectiles under Extreme Acceleration Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Topic No.: N121-102 Topic Title: Survivable Electronics for Control of Hypersonic Projectiles under Extreme Acceleration Proposal No.: N121-102-0907 Firm: Progeny Systems Corporation 9500 Innovation Drive Manassas, Virginia 20110 Contact: Edwin Michna Phone: (401) 846-0111 Web Site: www.progeny.net Abstract: Sea Power 21 represents a vision and roadmap for a transformational process which seeks to optimize Naval force employment through integration into joint global operations and align R&D toward specific current and projected warfighter needs. Sea Strike is one of the concepts behind the Sea Power 21 vision. Sea Strike is the ability to project precise and persistent offensive power from the sea and builds upon the asymmetric strengths unique to US Naval forces. Technology now allows Naval forces to decisively engage targets deep inside enemy territory while operating from a remote, secure, mobile afloat base. Electro-magnetic rail guns are one of the key technologies targeted for Future Sea Strike Capability and will contribute in a very measureable way to the ability of the US Navy to execute long range, precise, sustained, time-sensitive, and covert strike missions. Hypersonic guided flight for precision munitions delivery and the related launch survivability for guidance electronics are ONR focus areas. Our proposed shock hardened IMU solution leverages our relevant experience and adapts existing technologies to produce a reliable, compact, cost effective shock hardened and isolation approach for electronic systems subjected to the specific extreme shock environment characteristic of launch from an electromagnetic rail gun. Benefits: A shock hardened and isolated IMU package has many applications in the Consumer, Commercial and Military markets. The Markets that most directly apply to the topic researched in this solicitation include:  Ruggedized automotive applications  Ruggedized UXV applications  Black box and electronics hardening  Foreign military sales The shock hardened and isolated IMU package will equate to longer life cycles and increased reliability. These traits are a important requirement in the DoD and Commercial markets. The Innovative packaging approach can be leveraged on other electronics packages as well enhancing overall Field Electronic Hardware. The solutions are easily applied to various electronics packages and will allow for a large margin of shock protection. Return