FY96 Materials and Processes Technology Area Plan (TAP).

Abstract

The Materials and Processes Technology Area Plan (M&P TAP) describes the research and development activities performed by the Wright-Laboratory's Materials Directorate (WL/XL) at WPAFB, OH. WL/ML is responsible for developing M&P technologies for all Air Force aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles systems. M&P for Structures, Propulsion, and Subsystems thrust of the M&P TAP describes the development of technologies utilizing advanced composite materials, lightweight - aluminum and titanium alloys, high temperature intermetallics, and improved fluids, lubricants, and coatings. Applications include airframe and engine retrofits, high speed aircraft, spacelift, missiles and satellites. The M&P for Electronics, Optics, and Survivability thrust of the M&P TAP describes the development of materials for high temperature semiconductors and superconductors, advanced infrared detectors, non-linear optical devices, and laser hardening. Applications include high power radar and avionic systems, infrared countermeasures, and sensor and aircrew laser protection. The M&P for Systems and Operational Support thrust of the M&P TAP describes the development of nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques and repair of composite and LO materials. It also describes ML's interface with all Air Force fielded systems through logistic centers and system project offices (SPOs) and by conducting electronic and structural failure analysis. jg p.1

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA299401

Entities

Organizations

  • Wright Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Aircraft
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Composite Materials
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Failure Analysis
  • High Temperature
  • Infrared Countermeasures
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Laser Hardening
  • Materials
  • Semiconductors
  • Spacecraft
  • Titanium Alloys

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics
  • Space