Variable Optical Transmission Lens for Integrated Eyewear Protection(1001-252)

Triton Systems will build on existing electrochromics technology to develop and demonstrate variable light transmission lens technology capable of meeting size, shape, weight, and power constraints of ballistic fragmentation protective spectacles compatible with the Army Combat Helmet. Two major technical advances are planned for the Phase I effort. This program is focused on the use of an improved color changing material to increase the total contrast range, with particular emphasis on increasing the clear state transmission. This new material has almost 12% higher clear state transmission than our current material and is easily deposited onto the substrate through a spray deposition process. In addition, we will demonstrate ballistic capability of the prototype architecture through V-50 ballistic testing at an independent test facility.