MATERIALS CENTER
Abstract
This project concentrates scientific resources on materials research for lightweight vehicle protection and is executed through Cooperative Research Agreements (CRAs). The effort funds collaborative research in three Materials Science and Engineering Research Areas (MSERAs): Composite Materials Research; Advanced Metals and Ceramics Research; and Polymer Materials Research. Each MSERA pursues thematic research thrusts that address topics pertinent to lightweight vehicle protection and that are aligned with the Army's strategic materials research vision enabling long-term synergistic collaboration between the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) scientists and university researchers. The Materials Cooperative Research Agreements provide for mutual exchange of personnel and sharing of research facilities with the University of Delaware, Johns Hopkins University, Rutgers University, Drexel University, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Lightweight, multi-functional composites, advanced armor ceramics, dynamic response of metals, protective polymer, and hybrid systems are emphasized. This project is closely coordinated with ARL in-house materials research projects (PE 0601102A, project H42) to promote effective and efficient transfer of fundamental scientific research addressing lightweight protective material requirements for the future force. The center accelerates the transition of technology to PE 0602105A (Materials Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this project is performed by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- H64_0601104A_1_2040_PB_2012
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