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Dynamic ASE Modeling and Optimization of Aircraft with SpaRibs
Completed
TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)
Description
We propose development and demonstration of a dynamic aeroservoelastic modeling and optimization system based on curvilinear internal structural arrangements of variable topology. This will allow combined sizing and topology optimization of complete airplane configurations including aeroservoelastic performance.
Benefits
This technology is expected to apply to design of new airplane configurations, including subsonic transports, supersonic transports, business jets, UAV's, and RLV configurations.
This technology is expected to apply to design of new airplane configurations, including subsonic transports, supersonic transports, business jets, UAV's, fighters, bombers, and RLV configurations.
Details
| Technology area | Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing > Structures > Innovative and Multifunctional Concepts |
| Program | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) |
| Lead organization | M4 Engineering, Inc., Long Beach, CA |
| Start date | 2014-06-20 |
| End date | 2014-12-19 |
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