High Friction, Conforming Boat Capture and Transfer System Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-135 Topic Title: High Friction, Conforming Boat Capture and Transfer System Proposal No.: N112-135-0345 Firm: C3I, Inc. 4 Merrill Industrial Dr. Ste 108 Hampton, New Hampshire 03842 Contact: Charles Wagner Phone: (603) 929-9989 Web Site: www.c3i-usa.com Abstract: The boat transfer, launch, and recovery system proposed will utilize a system of composite moving ways, cradle, and configurable bouyant bladders, controlled by the Advanced Communication and Control System (ACCS) to safely launch, recover, and transfer a variety of boats ranging in size as a minimum, from 7 M to 11 M, with a variety of hull shapes and materials, including unmanned surface vessels from the sea to the ship. The system is designed to operate safely without risk to personnel or equipment at high sea states, with a wide range of vehicle to ship relative velocities, and to take advantage of wave energies when present. The system is designed to operate with a minimum of training, to be easily maintained, to be highly compatible with the marine environment, highly affordable, and to integrate well into existing ship systems and to unmanned platforms. Benefits: The program will provide the technology for an affordable, easily operated and maintained, and safe boat launch and recovery system that is applicable to all classse and types of marine vessels, carrying a wide range of equipment and personnel. It will provide the technology required for the support of off shore platforms, particularly those that are unmanned, such as alternative energy platforms. It will reduce the number and skill levels of personnel involved in the execution of launch and recovery operations, both on the vehicle and the ship. Return