Innovative Modular Design for Leak-Proof Acoustically-Shielded Composite PTM-Light (1000-711)

Triton Systems, Inc. proposes to design and develop a rugged, low-cost, safe and easy to assemble composite personnel transport module (CPTM) to replace the current aluminum system. The CPTM will be corrosion-resistant, water and noise leak-proof, fire-retardant (passed ASTM E1925), and environmentally-friendly. Triton has engineered advanced thermoset polymer matrix composite (PMC) materials to meet all performance requirements for the PTM. The major benefits of the CPTM over the current aluminum are acoustic and water leak proof design resulting in 6 dB improvement in panel transmission loss, fast assembly time of <2 hours, with 12 installers, more simple, safe and durable assembly, lower procurement price for the complete six-section CPTM and corrosion-free PMC materials. At the end of Phase II, panels/components required for full-scale ½ PTM prototype (without seats, lights, etc) will be fabricated and delivered to Navy for assembly demonstration and testing. The CPTM will outperform, and will have lower life-cycle cost than aluminum- or steel-based products due to the lighter weight, tailored mechanical properties, superior resistance to environmental deterioration, and low unit production cost of the composite materials employed.