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Completed TRL 2 (started at 2, targeting 3)
Because there is a lack of data for propulsion systems and thermal management systems for UAM vehicles, NASA will develop design and test guidelines, acquire data, and explore new concepts that improve propulsion system component reliability by several orders of magnitude over state-of the-art technology.
This Technical Challenge will benefit UAM vehicle developers, manufacturers and operators and the FAA and DOD. Results of this Technical Challenge will overcome key barriers for this emerging market by providing validated models for community use in propulsion system and thermal management design, and design/test guidelines for propulsion system components that will enable safe, reliable propulsion system designs. Data acquired during the performance of the Technical Challenge will be available for use in standards development.
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