Extended Service Life of Transparent Armor Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Topic No.: N181-001 Topic Title: Extended Service Life of Transparent Armor Proposal No.: N181-001-0973 Firm: JNI Armor 1875 S Gail Ln Anaheim, California 92802 Contact: David Jungk Phone: (714) 951-5118 Web Site: http://www.jniarmor.com Abstract: The focus of this Phase I proposal will be transparent armor lifetime increase through reduction or removal of residual stresses through a unique lamination technique - Radio Frequency (RF) Lamination. The residual stress of RF lamination will then be compared to autoclave lamination via cross polarized light and polarimeter measurements. JNI Armor will then integrate methods to design an efficient high-quality laminate. To validate life extension JNI Armor and Applied Physical Sciences Corp will then develop an accelerated test method focusing on high temperature and moisture. Then with support from the test capabilities of Southwest Research Institute, the team will test standard laminates and RF laminates to the accelerated test protocol. It is anticipated that combining this technology with systems to reduce moisture ingression (edge seals), and proper frame integration, lifetime can be extended beyond 6-10 years. Benefits: RF lamination will increase the durability of transparent armor through removal of residual stresses. A successful transition shall increase life beyond 6 years. This can be applied to legacy systems such as HMMWV, MTVR, LVSR, MATV and JLTV to icrease lifetime and reduce lifecycle costs. Return