SprayCool(TM) Solutions Onboard First Flight of New Air Force Sensor Suite Installed in U-2 Aircraft.

SprayCool technology cited as key component of next-generation signals intelligence sensor for U-2 aircraft and Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- SprayCool([TM]) today announced that its thermal management systems were included in the first flight of Northrop Grumman Corporation's Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload (ASIP) aboard a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. ASIP is a next-generation signals intelligence sensor being developed for U.S. Air Force high altitude reconnaissance aircraft.

This flight launched the flight test phase of the ASIP program, which will deliver enhanced SIGINT capabilities to the warfighter on both the U-2 and the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle. The ASIP sensor detects, identifies and locates radar and other types of electronic and modern communication signals. It is designed and produced by Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector, Electromagnetic Systems Laboratory business unit.

The ASIP sensors will complete flight test on the U-2 in 2007 with operational fielding expected in 2008. The Global Hawk variant of the ASIP sensor will complete flight testing in 2008 and begin production in 2009 with operational fielding in 2012.

"SprayCool technology enables ASIP to efficiently operate commercial, off-the-shelf as well as very high-end electronics at high altitudes," said Jeff Severs, president and chief executive officer of SprayCool. "Operation of electronics in stressed, high altitude environments, especially with products installed in unpressurized areas of the aircraft, are beset with very low temperatures and minimal air density. This requires a thermal management solution that supports both heating and cooling of electronics. SprayCool's technology does exactly that."

"Working with Northrop Grumman, we've expanded our capabilities, and when combined with Global Hawk flight testing conducted in late 2005, have now demonstrated SprayCool enabled SIGINT on manned and unmanned aircraft," Severs said. "This continues to be a very significant program within SprayCool, and one where we have built a strong relationship with our Northrop Grumman customer."

About SprayCool[TM]

SprayCool[TM] uses its innovative technology to revolutionize how electronics are packaged, powered and cooled. It is the leading technology that is enabling the development and delivery of electronic system solutions for problems with heat, noise and reliability. SprayCool System Solutions use a fine mist of liquid, sprayed in a thin layer, which evaporates, to cool and heat electronics. The process continuously cycles within a closed-loop system. Companies are using SprayCool System Solutions to enable the next generation of electronics. SprayCool is a privately-held corporation headquartered near Spokane, Wash.