Laser Depaint Technology for Aerospace Applications

Abstract

Overview: Problem Statement, Air Force Laser Depaint Program, Current laser Depaint Technologies, Future Laser Depaint Technologies and Summary. Problem Statement: US Air Force operates three Air Logistics Centers for depot maintenance of aircraft. Coatings removal operations are performed extensively as part of this maintenance. Current methods are time consuming processes that create hazardous waste and emissions as well as require large quantities of rinse water. Program Goal: Establish and expand the use of laser technology as a viable alternative technology for depot maintenance operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA566272

Entities

People

  • Gerard Mongelli
  • Tom Naguy

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Energy Security
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Graphite Epoxy Composites
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Laser Components
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Surface Properties
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space