Weapons Systems and Platforms

SERDP and ESTCP’s Weapons Systems and Platforms program area supports the development and demonstration of innovative technologies that enable DoD to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials in its production and maintenance processes, reduce hazardous waste streams, and better understand and mitigate emissions and other environmental impacts that result from its operations.

Completed Projects List
Project Title Completed

Qualification of an Acceptable Alternative to Halon 1211 DoD Flightline Extinguishers

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200618
Principal Investigator: Howard Bowman, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
ESTCP Sep 2008

Shelf-Stable Adhesive for Reduction of Composite Repair Hazardous Waste

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1579
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Kovar, R.F. Kovar & Associates
SERDP Sep 2008

Robotic Laser Coating Removal System (RLCRS)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200526
Principal Investigator: Mr. Timothy Hoehman, Tinker AFB
ESTCP Aug 2008

Electrolytic Plasma Processing for Sequential Cleaning and Coating Deposition for Cadmium Plating Replacement

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1406
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
SERDP Aug 2008

Electroactive Polymers as Environmentally Benign Coating Replacements for Cadmium Plating on High Strength Steels

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1411
Principal Investigator: Dr. Peter Zarras, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
SERDP Jun 2008

Chromium Free Application System for DoD Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1341
Principal Investigator: Dr. William van Ooij, ECOSIL Technologies LLC
SERDP May 2008

Robust, Perchlorate-Free Propellants with Reduced Pollution

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1404
Principal Investigator: Dr. David Ciaramitaro, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
SERDP Apr 2008

Demonstration/Validation of an Environmentally Advantaged Aircraft Deicing Fluid as an Alternative to Ethylene and Propylene Glycol

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200409
Principal Investigator: Ms. Mary Wyderski, U.S. Air Force
ESTCP Apr 2008

Scale-Up of Environmentally Friendly Non-Destructive Inspection for Corrosion through Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200407
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jack Benfer, NAVAIR
ESTCP Feb 2008

Investigation of Chemically Vapor Deposited Aluminum as a Replacement Coating for Cadmium

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1405
Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Berman, AFRL/MLSC
SERDP Feb 2008

Improved Large-Area Surface Cleaning Verification with Visual Cleaning Performance Indicator (VCPI) Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200410
Principal Investigator: Mr. Blair Armstrong, Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC)
ESTCP Jan 2008

Elimination of Redwater from TNT Manufacture

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1408
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ross Millar, QinetiQ
SERDP Dec 2007

Assessing and Controlling Blast Noise Emission

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200006
Principal Investigator: Dr. Larry Pater, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Dec 2007

A NIST Kinetic Data Base for PAH Reactions and Soot Particle Inception During Combustion

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1198
Principal Investigator: Dr. Wing Tsang, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
SERDP Dec 2007

Near-Infrared Radiation-Based Composite Repair Using Thermoplastics as Adhesives

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1581
Principal Investigator: Mr. Shridhar Yarlagadda, University of Delaware
SERDP Dec 2007

Environmentally Responsible Microbiological Production of Energetic Ingredients (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1515
Principal Investigator: Dr. Vladimir Gilman, Infoscitex Corporation
SERDP Nov 2007

Demonstration/Validation of Low-VOC Barrier Coating for Industrial Maintenance

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200301
Principal Investigator: Mr. Daniel Zarate, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Nov 2007

Environmentally Acceptable Medium Caliber Ammunition Percussion Primers

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1308
Principal Investigator: Mr. Michael Ellis, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC)
SERDP Oct 2007

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Hydraulic Actuators Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200038
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Oct 2007

Enhancement of Digital Methods for Determination of Opacity

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1465
Principal Investigator: Dr. JoAnn Lighty, University of Utah
SERDP Sep 2007