Embedded Acoustic Sensors on the Surface of Composite Sonar Domes and Aluminum Hull Sections Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Topic No.: N101-044 Topic Title: Embedded Acoustic Sensors on the Surface of Composite Sonar Domes and Aluminum Hull Sections Proposal No.: N101-044-0856 Firm: Progeny Systems Corporation 9500 Innovation Drive Manassas, Virginia 20110 Contact: Dave Baird Phone: (801) 359-4566 Web Site: www.progeny.net Abstract: As the Navy moves toward composite material solutions for sonar system dome development and non-steel hull materials, there will be an increased need for embedding sensors on the surface of these structures. In particular, as the Navy develops new and improved aluminum hull structures and/or composite sonar domes, there is an opportunity to integrate low cost conformal sensor arrays on both these surfaces, thereby improving overall sonar system performance. There is also a need to be able to repair these systems in order to maintain overall USW performance. Benefits: In addition to Navy uses, the materials and processes could be used to develop various types of commercial sonar systems to detect threats to tankers, cargo carriers, and passenger ferries. Return