Low Cost, Multipurpose Thermal Protection for High Velocity Missiles Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Topic No.: N08-071 Topic Title: Low Cost, Multipurpose Thermal Protection for High Velocity Missiles Proposal No.: N081-071-1064 Firm: Ocellus, Inc. 450 Lindbergh Avenue Livermore, California 94551-9552 Contact: Michael Droege Phone: (925) 606-6540 Web Site: www.ocellusinc.com Abstract: In future conflicts, it is projected that there will be a need for new weapon types that can strike targets around the globe within minutes. The development of high velocity (Mach 3 and greater), precision strike weapons is one response to the current need for weapon systems with the ability to attack time-critical targets at long range. In particular, precision strike missiles are being developed to meet the need for increased weapon effectiveness, decreased time to target, and increased fly out range. Future Navy requirements for precision strike missiles require advances in structural and insulation materials as enabling technologies. Such missiles will experience severe aero-thermal loading, high G accelerations, and must be capable of flight in all-weather conditions. It is clear that thermal protection materials will be required to ensure the successful integration of airframe components into precision strike missiles. We propose a novel, easily applied composite thermal barrier coating to meet the need for an effective, robust, non-ablating thermal protection material that can be applied using efficient manufacturing methods. This insulation coating has the potential to play a multipurpose role in precision strike missile thermal protection. Benefits: This insulation coating has the potential to be a multi-functional material for precision strike missiles and potentially fill several TPS roles including exterior acreage insulation, antenna insulation, and rocket motor case insulation. While this proposed effort is focused on the Navy's need for high temperature insulation under missile flight conditions, it is clear that this insulation technology has the potential to impact broader DOD technology needs. For example, the Falcon program is seeking TPS technologies for hypersonic craft that can evolve to provide both a near- and far-term operational capability. In addition, thermal insulation solutions are required for heat-treating and molten metal processes, high temperature kilns and furnaces, nuclear reactors, glass and ceramics processing, chemical and petroleum processing, aerospace and other industries. Return