Estimated Navy Cost Avoidance:
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Minimum annual:
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$ 100 K
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Minimum 15 Year:
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$ 1,500 K
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| The Navy has received the MTTC-provided wiring harnesses with composite connectors from LiteCom, Inc. After testing on Phalanx CIWS systems, it has been decided not to adopt the concept for fleet-wide application. While there is great potential that may later be realized, the Navy engineers were not comfortable with the lack of solid lock on the bayonet-style device. Further development is anticipated. |
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Problem:
| Metallic topside connectors are inherently susceptible to corrosion. A recent Navy SBIR resulted in a composite connector that could eliminate many of the current issues with systems such as Phalanx.
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Solution:
| MTTC and NSWC/PHDL/ have teamed to obtain two Phalanx wiring harnesses equipped with the new composite connectors. The Navy will test the concept at the land-based test site and on fleet units.
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Fleet Impact:
| Connectors are necessary in order to remove/install equipment for test and maintenance. Non-corroding connectors will greatly eliminate damage to existing connectors and the need to replace them.
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Applications:
- All topside systems using connectors
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All systems using connectors
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All ship types and classes
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