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.

Active Projects List
Project Title Start Date

Industrial Implementation of Environmentally Friendly Nanometal Electroplating Process for Chromium and Cadmium Replacement Using Low Cost Pulse Current Power Supplies

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200934
Principal Investigator: Mr. Neil Mahalanobis, Integran Technologies, Inc.
ESTCP Mar 2010

Accelerated Dynamic Corrosion Test Method Development

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1673
Principal Investigator: Mr. James Dante, Southwest Research Institute
SERDP Nov 2009

Alternative Copper-Beryllium Alloys Development

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Project ID: WP-2138
Principal Investigator: Dr. Eric Fodran, Northrop Grumman Corp
SERDP Mar 2011

Alternative Plating Processes for Metal Electroplating Based on Ionic Liquids

Project Information
Project ID: WP-2316
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sheng Dai, Oak Ridge National Lab
SERDP Jan 2013

Applying Synthetic Biology Principles to Increase Biocellulose (BC) Production

Project Information
Project ID: WP-2333
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Fuller, CB&I
SERDP Jan 2013

Atmospheric Plasma Depainting

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1762
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jerry Cuomo, North Carolina State University
SERDP Jul 2010

Beryllium Replacement Using Coated Powder Metal Matrix Materials

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201106
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ryan Morrissey, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RXSC)
ESTCP Mar 2011

Bio-Based Carbon Fibers and Thermosetting Resins for Use in DoD Composite Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1758
Principal Investigator: Dr. John La Scala, U.S. Army Research Laboratory (USARL)
SERDP Jan 2010

Biodegradable Sonobuoy Decelerators

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201222
Principal Investigator: Mr. Warren Ingram, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
ESTCP Mar 2012

Cadmium Replacements for Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Applications

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Project ID: WP-200022
Principal Investigator: Mr. Steven Brown, Naval Air Systems Command
ESTCP Oct 2000

Chrome Replacement for Gun Barrels

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201220
Principal Investigator: Mr. Brad Buening, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren
ESTCP Mar 2012

Chromium Elimination and Cannon Life Extension

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201111
Principal Investigator: Mr. Frank Campo, U.S. Army Benet Laboratories
ESTCP Mar 2011

Comprehensive Evaluation and Transition of Non-Chromated Paint Primers

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201132
Principal Investigator: Julia Russell, NAVAIR - NAS PAX
ESTCP Mar 2011

Compressor Airfoil Protective Coatings for Turbine Engine Fuel Efficiency

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201009
Principal Investigator: Mr. Greg Kilchenstein, Office of the Secretary of Defense (L&MR) MPP
ESTCP Jun 2010

Contributions of Stress and Oxidation on the Formation of Whiskers in Lead-Free Solders

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1754
Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, Savannah River National Laboratory
SERDP Feb 2010

Copper-Free Antifouling Coatings: Demonstrating a 12-Year Application

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201316
Principal Investigator: Ms. Elizabeth Haslbeck, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock Division
ESTCP Jan 2013

Cyanate Ester Composite Resins Derived from Renewable Polyphenol Sources

Project Information
Project ID: WP-2214
Principal Investigator: Dr. Benjamin Harvey, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division
SERDP Mar 2012

Demonstrate a Low Biochemical Oxygen Demand Aircraft Deicing Fluid

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200905
Principal Investigator: Ms. Mary Wyderski, U.S. Air Force
ESTCP Jan 2009

Demonstration of Biodiesel in Ground Tactical Vehicles and Equipment

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200728
Principal Investigator: Mr. David Chavez, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Jun 2007

Demonstration of DBX-1 as an Alternative to RD-1333 Lead Azide

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201109
Principal Investigator: Liz Chaluisant, Naval Surface Warfare Center
ESTCP Mar 2011