Specific Expertise: Under contract A, Vision Point Systems supports NSWCCD code 631 on an effort funded by the Office of Naval Research regarding corrosion data modeling and analysis. This effort consists of three stages: 1) Compile all corrosion performance reports generated in NSWCCD code 631. 2) Design and implement a centralized database for the corrosion performance data. 3) Provide advanced data analysis of corrosion performance data using neural networks and advanced visualization. These analysis techniques will require development of custom applications for recognizing data patterns and correlations unique to the materials engineering community.

Under contract B, Corrpro built a scaled down model of a ballast tank to compare coating performance over Abrasive Blasted (AB) surfaces versus Ultra High Pressure Water jetted (UHP-WJ) surfaces. This project was a continuation of efforts to determine feasibility and performance of water jetting equipment for use in surface preparation in tanks. Corrpro simulated the same harsh environment that ballast tanks experience - completely filled with seawater, partially filled, or sometimes completely empty - and provided NAVSEA with coating performance data and developed preliminary guidelines for conducting UHP-WJ and coating application inside shipboard tanks.