In-Situ and Temporary Augmentation of Ship Hull Forms to Improve Top Speed Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-049 Topic Title: In-Situ and Temporary Augmentation of Ship Hull Forms to Improve Top Speed Proposal No.: N051-049-0765 Firm: Maritime Applied Physics Corporation 1850 Frankfurst Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21226 Contact: Justin Harper Phone: (443) 524-3330 Web Site: www.mapcorp.com Abstract: Maritime Applied Physics Corporation (MAPC) herein proposes to develop feasible combinations of LCU 1600-class landing craft temporarily joined in-line for at-sea propulsion, and to complete a concept design of the best solution. The primary goals are to increase speed while still maintaining as much of the endurance, seakeeping capability, cargo capacity, and affordability of the LCU 1600-class landing craft as possible. Benefits: Vastly increased speeds for LCU-1600 Return