Portfolio

Highly curved composite aerospace components are very difficult to inspect using the typical inspection techniques available in the factory or…

TRI Austin has a method for generating 3D digital models of aircraft components and structures by piggybacking on data from…

TRI Austin has an automated approach for the translation of full UT datasets to detect and identify disbonds and other…

Dielectric properties, and therefore radar transmission abilities, of radomes degrade with weathering, but the mechanisms causing degradation are not well…

Cracks and loose fasteners are continuing structural problems on H-60 helicopters, resulting in unexpected downtime to repair/replace structures. This reduces…

For decades, cold working has been used to extend the fatigue life of aircraft fastener holes. This procedure may be…

Building upon our successful effort to identify grain structures in titanium alloys, TRI Austin uses a combination of high frequency…

Development of crack resistant conductive gap-fillers fits within the Air Force’s goal of investing in low observable maintenance improvements to…

Rapid on-aircraft repair techniques for fiberglass composite components are essential to the support of the Air Expeditionary Force concept. Field…

TRI Austin developed a series of room temperature cure syntactic foam products for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR). A single…

More efficient on-aircraft repair processes are needed for structural organic-matrix composite components. In response to this need, TRI Austin developed…

The superior strength-to-weight ratio of composites has prompted expanded usage in tactical missiles. However, increasing mission demands are driving the…

Some hazardous materials (HazMats) are so toxic that a few drops on the skin can cause serious harm, or even…

TRI Austin developed a chemical-biological warfare (CBW) resistant water pouch to provide safe drinking water in contaminated environments. The water…

Burns are generally prevented by clothing and materials that offer a considerable degree of thermal protection from high heat fluxes.…

Petroleum based hydraulics are problematic in terms of environmental hazards, flammability, and cost. The Submarine External Hydraulic System (SEHS) is…

Cements currently used to bond rubber to metal and rubber to rubber contain large amounts of hazardous volatile organic compounds…

Submarines have actuated parts that must be lubricated with grease to ensure correct operation and long service-life. In dry deck…

The Navy spends $10 to 100 million per year on unexpected and premature failures of outboard equipment due to cathodic…

Sonar systems are critical Naval assets that require well-defined performance and lifetime characteristics. These systems are expected to last 15-20…

The Navy's TB-16 array consists of an acoustic detector array that is towed by a cable that serves a direct…

High moisture permeation rates through hose wall materials are a primary failure mode for the design currently used in fat…

The Navy continues to incur very high costs and lost service time due to unanticipated maintenance and repair or replacement…

TRI SealPlus® is specifically designed for sealing the pores of plasma sprayed ceramic coatings. The cured sealer reduces permeation of…

BondCoat™ is technology for making underwater connectors resistant to cathodic delamination. The Portsmouth connector is the most commonly used underwater…

Non-skid coating materials are used for treatment of aircraft carrier flight deck surfaces and ship deck applications. Legacy non-skid products…

Working under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract, scientists from AFRL and the Texas Research Institute developed a high-temperature…

Corrosion resistant coatings are used to protect aircraft landing gear components that are made of high-strength steel. These alloys are…

Many of the coatings used on composite aircraft cannot withstand high temperatures, especially while maintaining mechanical properties such as abrasion…

The suppression of a ship’s magnetic signature is important in the effort to thwart detection by adversarial forces and prevent…

The use of stress physical scale models allows the Navy to design ship magnetic field signature reduction systems into Navy…

Reliability of weapon systems through periods of storage dormancy has long been a significant concern to military organizations. The trend…

Lead based solders were used for decades to make conductive and structural connections in electronic assemblies. Whole manufacturing technologies were…

Verification testing of  TRI Austin’s Plastic Encapsulated Microcircuit/Environmental Evaluation Chamber (PEM/EEC) were carried out in this project. The PEIM/EEC has…

The US DoD requires cylindrical and spherical pressure resistant vessels for various applications. In some applications, these vessels need to…

Tactical wheeled vehicles need the ability to adapt to rapidly changing terrain conditions and missions by developing a Variable Vehicle…

The MK48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) Heavyweight Torpedo is a primary submarine weapon and has been considered the workhorse of the…

TRI Austin developed an optimized man portable flexible container that protects divers from multiple hazards related to carry-on equipment being…

Severe head and body trauma resulting from vehicular accidents and explosions is a major concern to the military. The objective…

ThermaSafe™ is a fire resistant, low smoke, non toxic resin system. Significant weigh savings on Navy Ships and submarines can be…

The DOD is always seeking low-cost, lightweight manufacturing technology for munitions packaging that meets environmental requirements. Texas Research Institute Austin…

An alternate tray ration heating system (ATRHS) utilizing heat recovered from diesel engine exhaust was developed and evaluated for the…

The Army’s Assault Kitchen (AK) supports the field feeding with Heat and Serve (UGR-H&S) meals in mobile operations as well…

Modern military field kitchens are required to provide high volume throughput while maintaining the best quality of group feeding rations…

TRI Austin designed and demonstrated an Oil-less Deep Fat Fryer (DFF) replacement system through the use of high speed air…

There is a requirement for lethal high density sub-projectiles that are affordable. Simple shapes, which are relatively inexpensive, lose lethality…

U.S. SOCOM requires small, lightweight, concealable stabilization devices for target designators, cameras, and other imagers. A fieldable solution must be…

The Mk 77 Mod 0 Gas Generator countermeasure launch tube used on U.S. Navy submarines was constructed from 1026 carbon…

Over the past two decades significant progress has been made on the development of mission capable micro air vehicles (MAV)…

Soil stabilization matting is used to provide a temporary roadway for wheeled vehicles in areas otherwise rendered impassable due to…

TRI Austin is developing a composite standardized payload canister that will support rapid integration of payloads into the forward Virginia…

TRI Austin developed a cost effective, corrosion resistant hazardous material storage locker design to meet shipboard deployment requirements with acceptable…

The U.S. Navy has a goal of reducing weight and extending the service life of equipment on board ships. TRI…

TRI Austin developed a low cost, lightweight, fire resistant, reconfigurable composite berth system designed to provide corrosion free service life…