Other Procurement, BA 4 - U.S. Navy

CLASSIFICATION:UNCLASSIFIEDBUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET DATE Feb-05P-40APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITYOther Procurement, Navy/BA-7P-1 NomenclatureBLI: 8108 X7YH Education Support Equipment (ESE)B. Gas Turbine Laboratory ($357 thousand in FY 2004):Provides demonstration capability for split-shaft gas turbine propulsion systems widely used in the Navy and Marine Corps. Supportsconsiderable classroom time dedicated to extensive instruction of all midshipmen in gas turbine theory and operation. Provides an operablelab facility for midshipmen to conduct hands-on experiments and collect data on fleet propulsion systems. This facility will include a fullyinstrumented helicopter engine, computerized data acquisition, instructor console and small tabletop student labs.C. Scientific Visualization Compute Server ($356 thousand in FY 2004):Provides a high-end server for midshipmen and faculty computational requirements in science and technology disciplines. Applicationssupported include flow visualization, computer-aided design, and computational fluid dynamics. The server also provides central file back-up,software and communications services for numerous laboratories, classrooms and courses. The computer will replace a device for whichincremental upgrades will no longer be feasible due to intervening technological advancements. Subsequent replacement in FY 2009 willensure functional capability remains current with changing technology.D. Microfabrication Facility ($383 thousand in FY 2004):Provides capability to educate midshipmen in micro-fabrication technology through photolithography and with other techniques. Equipmentwould be used to demonstrate metal deposition and surface micro-machining techniques, along with alignment and ultraviolet exposure ofcoated wafers for bulk silicon etching through wafer masking. These capabilities are the foundation for semiconductor, nano-system, andmicroscale heat transfer topics in various engineering courses. Keeps the academic curriculum current by providing an operational capabilitythat allows midshipmen to conduct hands-on experiments in areas increasingly important to national defense.E. NMR Spectrometer ($293 thousand in FY 2004):A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data acquisition device for the spectral analysis of a wide variety of chemical compounds in support ofcurriculum requirements. American Chemical Society guidelines specifically list an operational NMR spectrometer as a requirement foraccreditation. The instrument will replace an NMR Spectrometer (purchased in FY02) that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Isabel.Exhibit P-40, Budget Item JustificationP-1 Shopping List - Item No. 136Page 2 of 5