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

Environmentally Friendly Zirconium Oxide Pretreatment

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1676
Principal Investigator: Dr. Nathan Silvernail, PPG Industries Inc.
SERDP Sep 2009

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

Shelf Stable Epoxy Repair Adhesive

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1763
Principal Investigator: Mr. Michael Cushman, Infoscitex Corporation
SERDP Oct 2010

Elimination of Perchlorate Oxidizers from Incendiary Projectile Compositions

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201110
Principal Investigator: Mr. Gary Chen, US Army ARDEC
ESTCP Mar 2011

Elimination of Perchlorate Oxidizers from Pyrotechnic Flare Compositions

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200730
Principal Investigator: Ms. Christina Yamamoto, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane
ESTCP Oct 2007

Elimination of Perchlorate Oxidizers from Green Pyrotechnic Flare Compositions

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201008
Principal Investigator: Ms. Christina Yamamoto, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane
ESTCP Jun 2010

Lead-Free Ballistic Modifier for Rocket Motor Propellants

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200727
Principal Investigator: Mr. Darren Thompson, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC)
ESTCP Apr 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

Scale-Up and Formulation of Green Insensitive DEMN Based Secondary Explosives

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201223
Principal Investigator: Ms. Erika Rivera, U.S. Army - ARDEC
ESTCP Mar 2012

Joint Army/Navy Program for Environmentally Acceptable Propellant Charges for Medium Caliber Guns

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200529
Principal Investigator: Ms. Thelma Manning, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC)
ESTCP May 2005

Demonstration of Tungsten Nanocomposite Alternatives to Depleted Uranium in Anti-Armor Penetrators

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200805
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lee Magness, U.S. Army Research Laboratory (USARL)
ESTCP Jul 2008

Proof-of-Principle Study to Replace RDX in LOVA-Style Propellant Formulations Intended for Use as a Perchlorate-Free Replacement Grain in Cartridge Actuated Devices

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200836
Principal Investigator: Mr. Todd Allen, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
ESTCP Jul 2008

Improved Military Noise Monitoring System

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201117
Principal Investigator: Mr. Edward Nykaza, U.S. Army ERDC/CERL
ESTCP Mar 2011

Demonstration of Novel Sampling Techniques for Measurement of Turbine Engine Volatile and Non-Volatile Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201317
Principal Investigator: Mr. Edwin Corporan, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
ESTCP Jan 2013

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 Heavy Diesel Hybrid Fleet Vehicles

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200907
Principal Investigator: Mr. David Cook, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Sep 2009

Elimination of Acid Cleaning of High Temperature Salt Water Heat Exchangers

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200302
Principal Investigator: Denis Colahan, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
ESTCP Dec 2003

Lightweight and Compostable Packaging for the Military

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201218
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jo Ann Ratto, U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center (NSRDEC)
ESTCP Mar 2012

In-Situ Shipboard Heat Exchanger Cleaning and Maintenance Using Innovative i2 Bubble Infusion (i2BI) Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201219
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Holden, NAVFAC Engineering Service Center
ESTCP Mar 2012

Demonstration of a Polypropylene Packed Material for the Treatment of Solids in Shipboard Bilgewater

Project Information
Project ID: WP-201224
Principal Investigator: Mr. Momar Seck, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock Division
ESTCP Mar 2012