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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOURCES SOUGHT -- CORROSION CONTROL SENSOR POC Rachel Orosz, Contract Specialist, 301-342-1861 ext 159, FAX 301-342-4952, Joann R.. Gough, Contracting Officer, 301-342-1861 ext 150 E-MAIL: Orosz_ Rachel%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, Orosz_Rachel%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. 17. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking a technology transfer partner for the further development of its corrosion control sensor technology. A lightweight corrosivity sensor, similar in size and shape to a conventional strain gage, has been invented by NAWCAD scientists. The sensor, thin enough to be embedded between the layers of a composite structure or placed on a surface beneath a coating, is composed of a thin nonconductive base and two electrically isolated conductive elements fixed to the polymer base surface. It is able to sense environmental corrosion and can distinguish between humidity and acid and salt effects. The sensor can be used to evaluate the corrosion-protection properties of paints and sealants by measuring failure due to environmental intrusions and breakdown of cohesion. It is effective in monitoring corrosion in areas such as buried or hidden structures where detection is difficult and can measure accumulated corrosion occurring over many years. Cost savings can be realized by early detection of corrosion and performance of condition based maintenance, thus avoiding excessive damage and expensive maintenance and repair. The corrosivity sensor has been patented by the U.S. Navy, patent numbers 4,994,159 (February 9, 1991), 5,338,432 (May 10, 1994) and 5,310,470 (August 16, 1994). Specifically, the NAWCAD seeks a company with the appropriate financial, technical and marketing resources capable of commercializing this technology. Technology transfer opportunities may include a Patent License and/or a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). Under a CRADA, the NAWCAD will share the technology and, if funded, provide resources and unique experimental facilities to assist in the development of the technology. Any company that is interested in pursuing this opportunity or that wishes to receive more information concerning this program should respond with a brief statement describing the company's technical, manufacturing, and marketing expertise in the corrosion field; the company's size and accessibility to financial and other resources if needed; the company's previous technology transfer experience with an emphasis on intellectual property licensing; and the company's motivation for participation in this technology transfer opportunity. Correspondence should be faxed to Mr. John Wood at 301-342-0235 or mailed to COMMANDER, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, ATTN: Mr. John W. Wood, 4.0T, Bldg 2187, Suite 3245, 48110 Shaw Road, UID#5, Patuxent River, MD 20653-1906. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not expected to directly lead to contracts to be let by the Government. (0104)

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