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

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Propeller Hubs Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199922
ESTCP Apr 2004

Demonstration/Validation of Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200024
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jeffrey Duncan, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
ESTCP Jun 2004

Investigation of MIC Materials for Electrically Initiated Lead Free Primers (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1183
Principal Investigator: Mr. Ron Jones, NAVAIR Weapons Division
SERDP Jul 2004

Electrochemical Oxidation of Alkylnitro Compounds

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1345
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kirstin Warner, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
SERDP Aug 2004

New Primary Explosives Development for Medium Caliber Stab Detonators

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1364
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Hirlinger, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC)
SERDP Sep 2004

Nondestructive Testing of Corrosion Under Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1137
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Weir, Northrop Grumman Corporation
SERDP Sep 2004

Environmentally Friendly Advanced Gun Propellants

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1363
Principal Investigator: William Fawcett, ATK Thiokol
SERDP Sep 2004

Mg/λ-MnO2 High Energy Reserve Batteries

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1360
Principal Investigator: Dr. Frank Cassel, MaxPower, Inc.
SERDP Sep 2004

Environmentally Compliant Sprayable Low Observable Coatings that Facilitate Rapid Removal and Repair

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1181
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Kovar, R.F. Kovar & Associates
SERDP Oct 2004

Universal Stationary/Mobile NoFoam Unit for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200026
Principal Investigator: Mr. Rance Kudo, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Oct 2004

Cleaning Verification Techniques Based on Infrared Optical Methods

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1138
Principal Investigator: Dr. Shane Sickafoose, Sandia National Labs
SERDP Oct 2004

Novel Approach for Welding Stainless Steel Using Chromium-Free Consumables (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1346
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gerald Frankel, The Ohio State University
SERDP Dec 2004

Membrane-Mediated Extraction and Biotreatment of VOCs

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1105
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jack Wasser, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
SERDP Jan 2005

Low Temperature Powder Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1268
Principal Investigator: Dr. Glen Merfeld, GE Global Research Center
SERDP Jan 2005

Replacement Non-Toxic Sealants for Standard Chromated Sealants

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1075
Principal Investigator: Mr. Alan Fletcher, Air Force Research Laboratory
SERDP Feb 2005

An Alternative to EPA Method 9 - Field Validation of a Digital Recording and Analysis System for Opacity Compliance Measurements

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200119
Principal Investigator: Mr. Steve Rasmussen, Hill Air Force Base
ESTCP Feb 2005

Corrosion Resistant Steels for Structural Applications in Aircraft

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1224
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gregory Olson, QuesTek Innovations LLC
SERDP Feb 2005

The Development of Spatially-Based Emission Factors from Real-Time Measurements of Gaseous Pollutants Using Cermet Sensors

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1243
Principal Investigator: Dr. Laura Skubal, Argonne National Laboratory
SERDP Mar 2005

Electro-Spark Deposited Coatings for Replacement of Chrome Electroplating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1147
Principal Investigator: Mr. Andrew Goetz, Industrial Ecology Center
SERDP Jun 2005

Critical Factors for the Transition from Chromate to Chromate-Free Corrosion Protection

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1119
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rudolph Buchheit, Ohio State University
SERDP Jun 2005