Priority 9 - Ship Survivability

Survivability (Susceptibility, Vulnerability, & Recoverability) improvement is essential to improving ship effectiveness. Events have demonstrated that current ship survivability is inadequate compared to previous decades. Both in-service and emerging optimally manned ships require improvements to meet current and emerging threats. S&T; in this area should focus on reducing susceptibility to EM threats, reducing ship radar detection and classification ranges, reducing acoustic detection range, as well as focusing on technology that will assist in surviving and/or minimize severe damage. A potential focus area includes nanotechnology research on high strength, lightweight, antiballistic materials (nano-aluminum alloys and nanocomposites). Please view SURFTECH's Overarching Investment Guidance Issues regarding S&T; efforts for this Technology Need. TechMatch Keyword(s): Ship - Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Systems Logistics Maintenance Sustainment Additional Information: Images: (Click Thumbnail for Full View) Links: Login Here to Respond