IV.P.04. Ultra Light Ballistically Resistant Materials. Demonstrate ultra lightweight ballistically resistant materials which could be incorporated into small arms protective gear having aerial densities of less than 5 pounds per square foot. The understanding of the materials dynamic properties, chemistry, and microstructure and their interrelationships will be advanced and implemented into the development/design of new materials weighing 40 percent less than current materials. Both quantitative and qualitative ballistic performance of candidate armor materials and select combinations will be studied. By FY96, determine the baseline dynamic response of lightweight ceramic and polymeric composite materials. By FY97, correlate the relevant materials dynamic properties and response to improvements in ballistic resistance. By FY98, provide guidelines through modeling and simulation codes for enhancing material performance. By FY99, demonstrate ballistic performance and dynamic response of optimal ultra lightweight armor materials. Analysis and data will be transitioned to the Soldier System Command (NRDEC) for applications into personnel armor for soldier protection.
Supports: Personnel protection for infantry and Special Operations forces, Protect the Force, Force XXI Land Warrior ATD-Follow on Program, Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab.
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|James Mackiewicz||Catherine Kominos||Chris Kearns|