Cost-Effective PiezoCrystal Transducer Assembly Technologies Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Topic No.: N101-092 Topic Title: Cost-Effective PiezoCrystal Transducer Assembly Technologies Proposal No.: N101-092-1665 Firm: BTECH Acoustics 17 Surrey Rd. Barrington, Rhode Island 02806 Contact: David Brown Phone: (401) 261-9318 Abstract: The design and development of piezocrystal sonar transducers is a challenging multidisciplinary and technological effort that spans many fields and skill sets. We look to extend and improve our transducer assembly technologies to reduce cost and implementation time for sonar technology transition and in particular our methods for Active-Passive single crystal ring development and fiber glass wrapping to pre-stress segmented ring assemblies. Benefits: Enabling technology to improve underwater modem communications, and acoustic countermeasures, improves performance, decreases cost, technology is applicable to sonar arrays also. Will yield commercial sales to UUV users, and potential countermeasures. Return