Uses of DARPA Materials Sciences Technology in DoD Systems.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to document examples of DARPA-funded research in materials sciences which resulted in processes, technology, or products being used in DoD systems or other agency's systems. On each project, specific information is given concerning the project including why it was successful in that it led to use in such systems. These 19 programs/technologies include: explosive forming; beryllium optics; rare earth magnets; ceramic turbine; brittle materials design; glassy carbon; high performance IR optics; platinum silicide focal plane arrays; integrated circuit process measurement techniques; GaAs integrated circuits; rapid solidification rate processing; computer aids for VLSI modeling; metal matrix composites; lightweight Al-Li alloys; precision, high performance ceramic bearings; retirement for cause; SiC particulate reinforced Al; ceramic composite armor; in situ metal matrix composites; and high temperature superconductors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA311508

Entities

People

  • C. M. Stickley

Organizations

  • University of Central Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Silicon Carbide

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials