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Vectored-Thrust MAV for BDI Operations in Urban Environments

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
73040 		Program Year/Program:
2006 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
F051-164-0958 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
2750 Indian Ripple Road Dayton, OH -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2006
Title: Vectored-Thrust MAV for BDI Operations in Urban Environments
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: FA8651-06-C-0122
Award Amount: $749,990.00
 

Abstract:

Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. (CRG), proposes to design and demonstrate a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) micro air vehicle (MAV) with vectored thrust for high maneuverability and platform stability. CRG will design and demonstrate a MAV providing the capabilities necessary for operating in cluttered urban environments while transferring real time reconnaissance information for bomb damage information (BDI). The proposed multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) MAV will use a vectored thrust propulsion system designed to allow the MAV body to remain level during all stages of flight while providing high maneuverability for collision avoidance in low-altitude operations. Lightweight structural components are essential to the design of a VTOL MAV where thrust-to-weight ratios greater than 1 are required. To accomplish this, CRG will employ its lightweight high-strength syntactic materials in the design of the MAV structure. Obstacle avoidance is a crucial component for low-altitude operations. In Phase II CRG will design and develop an autonomous obstacle avoidance system for the MAV. In addition, CRG will integrate complete communication and navigation systems for the MAV. At the completion of Phase II CRG will demonstrate the MAV through a mission-simulated flight test.

Principal Investigator:

Christopher D. Hemmelgarn
Research Engineer
9373201877
hemmelgarncd@crgrp.net

Business Contact:

Patrick J. Hood
President
9373201877
hoodpj@crgrp.net
Small Business Information at Submission:

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
2750 Indian Ripple Rd. Dayton, OH 45440

EIN/Tax ID: 311517769
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No