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Distributed Flight Controls for UAVs, Phase II
Two novel flight control actuation concepts for UAV applications are proposed for prototype development, both of which incorporate shape memory alloy (SMA) wires as prime... -
GVT-Based Ground Flutter Test without Wind Tunnel, Phase II
ZONA Technology, Inc (ZONA) and Arizona State University (ASU) propose a R&D effort to further develop the ground flutter testing system in place of a wind tunnel (WT),... -
A Structurally-Integrated Ice Detection and De-Icing System for Unmanned Air...
Unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are becoming more prevalent for Suborbital Scientific Earth Exploration, which often involves high altitude, long endurance flight missions. Extreme... -
The Development of a Human Fatigue Meter Using Finite Element...
The Development of a Human Fatigue Meter Using Finite Element Multidisciplinary Simulation, Phase II -
Rapid Automated Mission Planning System, Phase I
The proposed innovation is an automated UAS mission planning system that will rapidly identify emergency (contingency) landing sites, manage contingency routing, and dynamically... -
Novel MAV Air Data System, Phase I
The development of Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) has received considerable attention in recent years for both military and civilian uses. MAVs typically suffer from operation in an... -
Implementation of Extreme STOL Capability in Cruise Efficient Aircraft, Phase II
Aerotonomy, Incorporated, the Georgia Tech Research Institute, and the Boeing Company propose here to continue work towards the development of commercially viable enabling... -
Integrated Sensing and Control of Aeroelastic Deformation (ISCAD) Toolbox, Phase I
An Integrated Sensing and Control of Aeroelastic Deformation (ISCAD) Toolbox is proposed. Specif-ically, this toolbox will provide a methodology, both hardware and software,... -
Robust Flow Control For Radically Enhanced Natural Laminar Flow Wings, Phase II
Robust Flow Control For Radically Enhanced Natural Laminar Flow Wings, Phase II -
Aerodynamic Efficiency Enhancements for Air Vehicles, Phase I
The need for aerodynamics-based efficiency enhancements for air vehicles is presented. Concepts are presented for morphing aircraft, to enable the aircraft to optimize its... -
Embedded Fiber Optic Shape Sensing for Aeroelastic Wing Components, Phase I
As the aerospace industry continues to push for greater vehicle efficiency, performance, and longevity, properties of wing aeroelasticity and flight dynamics have become... -
Model Updating Nonlinear System Identification Toolbox, Phase I
ZONA Technology proposes to develop an enhanced model updating nonlinear system identification (MUNSID) methodology by adopting the flight data with state-of-the-art control... -
Advanced Long-Range Video Capabilities Using Speckle Imaging Techniques, Phase I
Flight-testing is a crucial component in NASA's mission to research and develop of new aeronautical concepts, allowing for verification of simulated and wind-tunnel results, and... -
Power Replenishment Patch for Spacecraft Health Monitoring Sensors, Phase I
Metis Design Corporation (MDC) proposes the development of a strain-based power replenishment technology to harvest energy for recharging remote sensors. MDC has been working to... -
Novel Spectral Enhancement for Incipient Fault Detection of Rotating...
Novel Spectral Enhancement for Incipient Fault Detection of Rotating Machinery, Phase II -
Aircraft Control Augmentation and Health Monitoring Using FADS Technology, Phase I
This Phase I research proposal is aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of an innovative architecture comprising control augmentation and on-line health monitoring system. This... -
Adjoint-Based Design Software Using Adaptive Finite Element Methods, Phase I
Adjoint-Based Design Software Using Adaptive Finite Element Methods, Phase I -
Smart Adaptive Flight Effective Cue (SAFE-Cue), Phase II
To enhance aviation safety, numerous adaptive control techniques have been developed to maintain aircraft stability and performance in the presence of failures or damage. Flight... -
Aircraft Sensor-Logger with Power Replenishment Capabilities, Phase II
Traditional instrumentation of an aircraft is a complex and time-consuming chore. Once the sensors are installed, long wires for power and data must be routed through to a... -
High-Performance, Low-Sonic-Boom Supersonic Cruise Inlet, Phase I
High-Performance, Low-Sonic-Boom Supersonic Cruise Inlet, Phase I