Advanced Bridge Window Systems

Maintaining a high level of visibility in surface ships is very difficult under very inclement environmental conditions. Mechanical systems such as wipers and spinning windows are known to malfunction, are costly to maintain, and also impair vision during clear weather. New systems are required to improve visibility during heavy rain, snow, and ice. The requirements of this system are that they are self-cleaning, anti-fogging, non-icing, scratch resistant, glare dampening, and will provide a low Radar Cross Section (RCS). Luna proposes the combination of our developed coatings with proven electro-thermal deicing technology to produce a bridge window system that will meet all of these requirements. This window system will be inexpensive to produce and operate, and will improve visibility for Aegis class and other Navy surface ships.