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Nanotechnology research and development for military and industrial applications

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Ruffin, PB; Brantley, CL; Edwards, E; Roberts, JK; Chew, W; Warren, LC; Ashley, PR; Everitt, HO; Webster, E; Foreman, JV; Sanghadasa, M ...
Published in: Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
May 23, 2011

Researchers at the Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) have initiated multidiscipline efforts to develop nano-based structures and components for insertion into advanced missile, aviation, and autonomous air and ground systems. The objective of the research is to exploit unique phenomena for the development of novel technology to enhance warfighter capabilities and produce precision weapons. The key technology areas that the authors are exploring include nano-based microsensors, nano-energetics, nano-batteries, nano-composites, and nano-plasmonics. By integrating nano-based devices, structures, and materials into weaponry, the Army can revolutionize existing (and future) missile systems by significantly reducing the size, weight and cost. The major research thrust areas include the development of chemical sensors to detect rocket motor off-gassing and toxic industrial chemicals; the development of highly sensitive/selective, self-powered miniaturized acoustic sensors for battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance; the development of a minimum signature solid propellant with increased ballistic and physical properties that meet insensitive munitions requirements; the development of nano-structured material for higher voltage thermal batteries and higher energy density storage; the development of advanced composite materials that provide high frequency damping for inertial measurement units' packaging; and the development of metallic nanostructures for ultraviolet surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy. The current status of the overall AMRDEC Nanotechnology research efforts is disclosed in this paper. Critical technical challenges, for the various technologies, are presented. The authors' approach for overcoming technical barriers and achieving required performance is also discussed. Finally, the roadmap for each technology, as well as the overall program, is presented. © 2011 Copyright Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE).

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Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

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0277-786X

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May 23, 2011

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7980

Related Subject Headings

  • 5102 Atomic, molecular and optical physics
  • 4009 Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
  • 4006 Communications engineering
 

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Ruffin, P. B., Brantley, C. L., Edwards, E., Roberts, J. K., Chew, W., Warren, L. C., … Callahan, J. (2011). Nanotechnology research and development for military and industrial applications. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 7980. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878970
Ruffin, P. B., C. L. Brantley, E. Edwards, J. K. Roberts, W. Chew, L. C. Warren, P. R. Ashley, et al. “Nanotechnology research and development for military and industrial applications.” Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering 7980 (May 23, 2011). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878970.
Ruffin PB, Brantley CL, Edwards E, Roberts JK, Chew W, Warren LC, et al. Nanotechnology research and development for military and industrial applications. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2011 May 23;7980.
Ruffin, P. B., et al. “Nanotechnology research and development for military and industrial applications.” Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 7980, May 2011. Scopus, doi:10.1117/12.878970.
Ruffin PB, Brantley CL, Edwards E, Roberts JK, Chew W, Warren LC, Ashley PR, Everitt HO, Webster E, Foreman JV, Sanghadasa M, Crutcher SH, Temmen MG, Varadan V, Hayduke D, Wu PC, Khoury CG, Yang Y, Kim TH, Vo-Dinh T, Brown AS, Callahan J. Nanotechnology research and development for military and industrial applications. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 2011 May 23;7980.

Published In

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

DOI

ISSN

0277-786X

Publication Date

May 23, 2011

Volume

7980

Related Subject Headings

  • 5102 Atomic, molecular and optical physics
  • 4009 Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
  • 4006 Communications engineering