iMAST Quarterly, Number 3, 2003

Abstract

This newsletter's feature article focuses on Surface Preparation Improvement, a vital link in fighting corrosion. Charlie Tricou, the principal investigator, previously worked with Marine Corps Logistic Base personnel to solve a paint stripping problem at the base. Proper surface preparation is necessary if paint application is to be effective. Since the Government Accounting Office recently reported that corrosion costs the military more than $20 billion annually, the problem affecting the fleet is enormous and merits close attention. As our fleet ages and operational tempo grows, corrosion issues will only become more important. There are several technologies resident at ARL that combat corrosion. Charlie Tricou specializes in paint application technology also, and has identified technologies that essentially eliminate paint overspray. He also is an expert on spray metal application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA497178

Entities

People

  • Charlie S. Tricou

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Amphibious Vehicles
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Commerce
  • Construction
  • Electronic Mail
  • Environmental Protection
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Corps
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design