Dispersed Ceramic Filament / Polysilazane GPS Antenna Windows(1001-479)

Triton Systems Inc. proposes to develop an ultra-high temperature polymer composite tailored to address the electrical, thermal and mechanical performance required of a high temperature, high stress GPS antenna window. Utilizing a thermoset silicon based polymer, two ceramic fiber reinforced composite materials have shown excellent promise in Phase I and will be optimized in Phase II. Composites of both ceramic based reinforcement will be produced and evaluated for mechanical and thermal properties at several elevated temperatures. Our prime contractor team partner in this effort is The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory who will conduct thermal and stress analysis upon the Navy projectile design and confirm RF transmissibility of tested composite materials. Antenna window components will be subjected to high “G” force accelerations and inspected at attachment and load bearing surfaces for damage. Triton will support Navy planned experiments by producing antenna window components for testing such as arc testing and EM rail gun test fire.