Composite Strain Sensing Using Direct-Write Strain Gages(1001-345) Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Topic No.: N091-025 Topic Title: Composite Strain Sensing Using Direct-Write Strain Gages(1001-345) Proposal No.: N091-025-0111 Firm: TRITON SYSTEMS, INC. 200 TURNPIKE ROAD Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824 Contact: Scott Morrison Phone: (978) 250-4200 Web Site: www.tritonsys.com Abstract: In this Phase I program, Triton and its team members are proposing the development of a wireless technique for the health monitoring of composite repair panels as well as other composite structures. A wireless approach is much more compatible with the composite fabrication process, and greatly simplifies the interrogation of a fielded component. This technique can be used to monitor the integrity of a structural component, either manually during routine maintenance, or continually during operation. Benefits: Development of composites with inherent health monitoring capabilities would enhance the safety and life-cycle cost of composite structures in military air vehicles, as well as in land and sea vehicles. This technology would also benefit commercial air, land and sea vehicles, infrastructure and other systems that are increasingly implementing composite structures for their decreased weight and improved performance. Return