Innovative Conformal Power Sources for Advanced Smart Munitions

The objective of this project is to develop a number of novel conformable power sources and on-board power generation devices that can be integrated into the structure of the projectile with minimal or no loss of the intended functionality of thestructure. The structurally integrated power sources and power generation devices are load bearing. As the result, all or a significant portion of the space required to house the power source and power generation devices and their various components can besaved. In addition, the power sources and power generation devices are better protected against high acceleration loads, vibration, impact loading, repeated loading and acceleration and deceleration cycles that can be experienced during transportation andloading operations. Such power sources are also safe, have long shelf life, and are more reliable. The conformal and structurally integrated power sources and power generation devices have numerous other military and commercial applications. They are idealfor use in different types of missiles and rockets, in satellites and in all different types of commercial disposable electronic devices such as flash lights, cameras, and the like.