(Hughes Missile Systems Company)
Project Number: J-95-OC-001
Completed in 1997
Meeting and Teleconference Summaries
The Meeting and Teleconference Summaries contains basic information about this project and a summary paragraph from each meeting or teleconference held for this project.
Potential Programs/Owners:
ACM, AMRAAM,
Phalanx, RAM, Standard Missile, Stinger, Tomahawk, and TOW
Material(s) Targeted for Reduction/Elimination: Chrome
Milestones and Prior Decisions:
- Jun 95 - Affected programs identified
- Jun 95 - Chrome was selected as the target chemical
- Aug 95 - First Technical Meeting - conversion coating was selected as the target process
- Nov 95 - Technology Survey portion of PAR complete - 20 alternatives initially identified
- Jan 96 - Purpose and content of JTP and PAR redefined
- Feb 96 - Alternatives selected for testing
- Mar 96 - Three tests selected for screening alternatives - testing started by HMSC
- Apr 96 - Technical discussions completed - JTP final
- Apr 96 - SOT prepared for business meetings
- May 96 - First Business Meeting
- Aug 96 - Technology survey placed on JG-PP website
- Feb 97 - Screening tests complete - No alternatives passed
- Apr 97 - Project put on hold until more promising alternatives become available
- Apr 97 - SOT approved
- Jun 97 - JTP signed, June 9, 1997, by all affected program managers
- Aug 97 - JTP formally approved and placed on JG-PP website
- Jan 98 - JTR formally approved and placed on JG-PP website
- Mar 98 - PAR formally approved and placed on JG-PP website
Meeting and Teleconference Summaries:
On April1, 1997, representatives from HMSC, DCMC, DCAA, Tomahawk, ACM, TOW, Stinger, AMRAAM, RAM, Phalanx, Standard Missile Systems, and the JPPAB participated in a technical/business meeting at HMSC, Tucson, AZ. After reviewing the results of prescreening tests performed by HMSC, the group decided to place the nonchromate conversion coating effort on hold until more promising alternatives become commercially available. Results of prescreening tests will be documented in the JTR and the PAR will be finalized. Both documents will be published on the JG-APP Website (http://www.jgapp.com). The participants also initiated a new JG-APP effort involving HMSC, HAMI and Raytheon-Bedford, focusing on the use of MEK and toluene as paint solvents. This effort will build on AMRAAM’s current low VOC chromium-free coatings project and on prior JG-APP efforts with Texas Instruments and Lockheed Martin.
On May 9, 1996, the first business meeting took place at HMSC, Tucson AZ. Participants included: HMSC, Tomahawk, AMRAAM, RAM, Standard Missile, ACM, Stinger, TOW, PHALANX, ASC/EME, ASC/YAA, DCAA, MICOM, PEO(TAD), JPPAB, and DCMC. The meeting was conducted to determine and verify the cost of required testing in support of the JTP, where the required testing should take place, the adjudication of cost among affected programs, and the contract vehicle to fund the testing. Signature information for the approval of the JTP was acquired. The estimated cost of testing was discussed. A review of recommended changes to the test matrix and an update of the test matrix was discussed. A proposed method of funding the required tests, using consideration from another Single Process Initiative (SPI) at HMSC, was reviewed. The use of a contract vehicle for funding the testing was discussed in conjunction with methods of cost adjudication among Program Managers and the contractor.
On 3 Apr 96, Technical Representatives (TRs) from HMSC, Tomahawk, AMRAAM, RAM, Standard Missile, Stinger, ACM, and JPPAB conducted a teleconference. Technical discussions focused on the JTP , test requirements, and parameters. Minor changes to the JTP will be accomplished to incorporate the new information and decisions. Signature of the final JTP will be done before the 9 May 96 Business Meeting.
On 19 and 21 March 1996, TRs from HMSC, Tomahawk, AMRAAM, RAM, Standard Missile, Stinger, ACM, Phalanx, and JPPAB conducted a teleconference. The purpose was to complete technical discussion toward finalizing the JTP. The only technical point remaining deals with contract resistance tests. TRs requested a correlation between resistivity and contact resistance, and identification of another methodology to evaluate contact resistance of the coated materials. HMSC will investigate. The Draft JTP will be revised to reflect agreed upon changes, and faxed to TRs by 29 Mar 96 for review prior to the next teleconference on 3 Apr 96 to discuss HMSC findings and finalize JTP technical consensus.
On 7 March 1996, the fourth technical meeting was held at HMSC. TRs from ACM, AMRAAM, Standard Missile, TOW, Tomahawk, DCMC, JPPAB, and HMSC participated. Discussed the JTP test methods and pass/fail criteria. TRs reached technical consensus on substrates, test methods, and pass/fail criteria, and categorizing some tests as "extended tests" because the requirement for the test was not common among all systems. TRs agreed on a three test scheme to serve to screen promising alternatives. HMSC has been doing initial screening of promising alternatives identified in the draft PAR. These test results/data on additional alternatives not yet addressed will be incorporated in the update of the PAR. TRs agreed to a teleconference on 19 Mar 96 to continue the technical discussions of the JTP’s testing requirements.
On 21 Feb 96, TRs from HMSC, affected programs, and the JPPAB held a teleconference to finalize the JTP. Discussed testing requirements in the JTP. The draft JTP will be revised and faxed to TRs by 1 Mar 96 for review prior to the next technical meeting on 7 Mar 96 at HMSC, Tucson, AZ.
On 18 Jan 96, the third technical meeting was held at HMSC. TRs from ACM, AMRAAM, Phalanx, RAM, Standard Missile, Stinger, TOW, Tomahawk, Missile, DCAA, DPRO, JPPAB, and HMSC participated. The draft PAR and JTP were provided and discussed. The PAR identified 20 potential alternatives to chrome conversion coatings for the particular application at HMSC. Conducted a detailed technical review of all tests in the JTP test matrices. TRs categorized the JTP tests in three classes: unpainted, painted, and electrical conductivity. JPPAB will conduct a teleconference of TRs and HMSC on 21 Feb 96 to finalize technical discussions on the JTP. JPPAB will distribute the updated draft JTP to all technical representatives prior to the teleconference.
On 17 Jan 96, Intellectual Rights (IR) Councils from the Air Force and Army met with TRs from TOW, PEO (TAD), AMRAAM, Stinger, DCAA, DPRO, and the JPPAB. Discussed IR issues regarding HMSC-proposed alternative for the joint pilot program that is based on a Hughes Aircraft Corporation (HAC) patent. TRs expressed concern with possible royalty payment and technical data rights. After the government only meeting, a meeting was held with HMSC’s IR Council and technical representative to discuss government concerns. HMSC proposed a DOD royalty-free irrevocable license for all IR rights for the current process. HMSC will maintain IR rights for FMS and commercial applications. The proposed license appears to be acceptable. HMSC will draft the license and provide to JPPAB for coordination. The proposed license will not preclude the joint pilot program from evaluating other viable alternatives. However, if the HAC-patented alternative is successful in meeting the JTP requirements and the government PMs/TRs decide to implement it, then the license will apply.
On 24 Oct 95, the second technical meeting was held at HMSC. TRs from all programs, DCAA, DPRO, JPPAB, and HMSC participated. HMSC discussed a proposed statement regarding royalty-free nonexclusive license to the government of any HMSC-owned patents covering conversion coatings. A future meeting of legal representatives was tentatively planned to resolve concerns about data rights. MIL-C-81706 DOD Custodian (Naval Warfare Center) will be included in further development of the JTP. HMSC presented the preliminary test matrix that was compiled from the draft JTP developed in the first technical meeting. TRs agreed to review the draft JTP for applicability to their programs. HMSC discussed a preliminary cost estimate (rough order of magnitude) and the assumptions.
On 22 Aug 95, the first technical meeting was held at HMSC. TRs from all programs, DCAA, DPRO, JPPAB, and HMSC participated. The proposed alternative non-chromate conversion coating with topcoat was discussed. MIL-C-5541 and MIL-C-81706 were identified as key standards contractually required that drive the requirement for chromated conversion coating of aluminum. HMSC discussed a proposed HMSC-patented process and the San-Chem, Inc. processes of non-chrome conversion coating. The draft JTP was developed using the Affinity Diagram process, during which technical participants reach technical consensus as the process evolves.
On 1 Jun 95, the initial meeting among the JPPAB, government program managers (GPM), DPRO, and HMSC personnel meeting took place at HMSC. JPPAB Chairman briefed the JG-APP initiative. The initiative is to foster joint service cooperation to reduce duplication of efforts in the reduction and elimination of hazardous materials. HMSC discussed the candidate target chemicals: MEK, chrome, methylene dianiline, and toluene. GPMs prioritized the chemicals to determine which to target for this prototype project. Chrome was selected as the candidate chemical. The next meeting was planned to be a technical meeting and during the week of 23 Aug 95.
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