Lightweight Adaptive Propeller for HALE Applications

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Missile Defense Agency	Award ID: 69463	Program Year/Program: 2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: B041-004-1642	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
9950 Wakeman Drive Manassas, VA -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2004

Title: Lightweight Adaptive Propeller for HALE Applications

Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA

Contract: HQ0006-04-C-7047

Award Amount: $97,327.00

Abstract:
Significant improvements in propulsion systems are necessary in order to support high altitude, long endurance (HALE) missions for airships and UAV's. One of the critical components of the propulsion system is the propeller. The proposed research will demonstrate the feasibility of producing large diameter light weight adaptive propellers from launch through long duration station keeping in a variety of environmental conditions. The proposed aqpproach will provide a significant reduction in rotating mass as well as offer the benefit of being able to adapt the foil shape and twist in addition to angle of attack to improve the performance through the full flight envelope.

Principal Investigator:
Bob Minelli
Chief Engineer, GoldenEye
7033311032
bminelli@aurora.aero

Business Contact:
Kris Miller
VP Administration
7033311048
kmiller@aurora.aero

Small Business Information at Submission:

AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES CORP.
9950 Wakeman Drive Manassas, VA 20110

EIN/Tax ID: 541502935

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No