Advanced Canopy and Window Materials for Improved Helicopter and Aircrew Survivability Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Topic No.: N091-014 Topic Title: Advanced Canopy and Window Materials for Improved Helicopter and Aircrew Survivability Proposal No.: N091-014-0149 Firm: United Protective Technologies, LLC 142 Cara Court Locust, North Carolina 28097 Contact: Reggie Drake Phone: (704) 888-2470 Web Site: www.unitedprotec.com Abstract: Since the inception of radar over 50 years ago, development of battlefield detection and sensing methods has increased dramatically. All methods of detection and sensing that transmit, distribute, or utilize electrical energy can be sources of EMI. Of these sources of EMI, radio frequency energy can cause significant disruption to the operation and performance of aircraft avionics and pose a potential threat to aircrews of the affected aircraft due to exposure through the aircraft canopy. Another device, the low power laser, also poses an exposure danger. The laser can be targeted at the aircrew through the canopy and be used as a weapon by reducing the vision of the person(s) the laser is directed at. United Protective Technologies (UPT) will address these considerations by using a wealth of experience and a company history of laminate based protection of military windows. UPT will seek to incorporate a cost effective, multiple airframe solution capable of reducing or eliminating the threats posed by EMI and laser interference while maintaining the desired optical properties. UPT currently produces a sacrificial windscreen laminate for erosion protection and has obtained airworthiness on multiple airframes. Benefits: Anticipated benefits include: Increased survivability for aircrew and passengers in the event of a lasing incident, whether intentional or accidental. Potentially all commercial and general aviation aircraft could benefit from this technology. Return