Design of Conformal Direct Write Smart Electromagnetic Skins -PROP1.SI2T.EW01.12

SI2 Technologies, Inc. (SI2) proposes to develop a dynamic, additively-manufactured shape-conformal electromagnetic (EM) skin for Air Force airborne or smart munitions platforms. SI2’s electrically thin EM skin is intended to change its function in response to an incident EM signal. SI2 will leverage its experience with Direct Write printing onto conformal surfaces and flexible hybrid electronics to design a low-profile structure that can conform to an Air Force platform.   In the proposed project, SI2 will design a smart skin unit cell to function within a 2-18 GHz frequency range. Design simulations will demonstrate multi-functionality and evaluate mutual coupling between elements. Further, the skin design will be evaluated for adaptation to conformal surfaces. The Phase I effort will provide the base research to expand into prototyping an  EM skin in Phase II.