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Cerablak-Based Materials for Next Generation Radomes

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N68335-05-C-0074
Agency Tracking Number: N031-1543
Amount: $749,989.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N03-080
Solicitation Number: 2003.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2003
Award Year: 2005
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2004-12-01
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2006-12-01
Small Business Information
1801 Maple Ave. Suite 5316
Evanston, IL 60201
United States
DUNS: 020126814
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: Yes
Principal Investigator
 Kimberly Steiner
 Research Scientist
 (847) 491-3373
 ksteiner@atfinet.com
Business Contact
 John Rechner
Title: Manager, Contracts & Engi
Phone: (847) 467-5235
Email: jrechner@atfinet.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

A new material, based on a thermally-stable amorphous aluminophosphate composition (Cerablak™), was investigated in Phase I, and demonstrated highly desirable dielectric properties suitable for next-generation hypersonic radomes. Cerablak™ is a low cost, solution derived material which has a unique glass structure that is resistant to crystallization even at elevated temperatures. Building on the Phase I results, the Phase II effort will investigate processing techniques to fabricate mechanically robust bulk materials including demonstration of subscale radome shape followed by full-scale demonstration in Phase II option. The key properties for a hypersonic missile radome material are high strength, low dielectric constant, and rain erosion resistance over a range of temperatures experienced during flight. ATFI will work closely with a DOD Prime Contractor and the Navy to demonstrate scalability and property optimization. Phase II effort will include evaluation of material architectures with the goal to meet dielectric, thermo-mechanical, and rain erosion protection property requirements. Progressive development via fabrication of small coupons to large panels to subscale development is planned with downselection to the most suitable architecture that meets Navy requirements.

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