Non-Destructive Evaluation for Corrosions/Defects of Naval Air Vehicles
ID: N241-014Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Non-Destructive Evaluation for Corrosions/Defects of Naval Air Vehicles

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2479703

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic of "Non-Destructive Evaluation for Corrosions/Defects of Naval Air Vehicles" as part of their SBIR 24.1 BAA program. The objective is to develop an imaging system capable of detecting hidden corrosions/defects in naval air vehicles. The proposed solution should be able to detect defects with sizes greater than 0.005 in. on a curved surface with a radius of curvature of 2 in. or less. The system should be portable, weigh no more than 12 lbs., and be compliant with FCC regulations. The Phase I involves developing an imaging system and demonstrating its feasibility through modeling and simulation. Phase II focuses on developing a prototype and evaluating its performance on a Navy test panel. Phase III involves transitioning the technology into a system that can be acquired by the Navy. The technology has potential applications in the private sector for detecting degradation of aluminum material in commercial aviation assets.

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