SBIR/STTR Research Award
High Thermal-Thickness Thermal Cunductivity for Thermal Management in Advanced Composite Material
Award amount
$148,716Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
1994Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Air Force
- Recipient company
- FOSTER-MILLER, INC.
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- XDF1FRDG8KK4
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
There is a need to minimize the optical signature of Air Force aircraft. The infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum is of special concern. Foster-Miller proposes to develop a through-the thickness high thermal conductivity composite laminate using our proprietary z-fiber technology. This effort will be aided by our subcontractor, Rockwell North American Aircraft (NAA). They will provide their significant expertise in aircraft thermal management. The Phase II program will focus on an actual aircraft component as defined by the Air Force and Rockwell. Thermal conductivity improvements of 15 times through-the-thickness are anticipated relative to standard carbon epoxy laminates.
Technology keywords
Not reported
Research funding history
924 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1983–2006). Reported award amounts total $172,256,128. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency