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Novel Actuators for Active Aerodynamic Control of Gun Fired Munitions
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2006Title: Novel Actuators for Active Aerodynamic Control of Gun Fired MunitionsAgency / Branch: DOD / ARMYContract: W15QKN-07-C-0043Award Amount: $70,000.00
Abstract:
Orbital Research Inc. proposes to develop a Low-Cost Miniature Control Actuator System (MCAS) for active aerodynamic control of gun-fired munitions. The proposed MCAS will employ active flow-control actuators to decrease dispersion and enhance end-game maneuverability of Army's current projectile systems. In recent years, Orbital Research has developed state-of-the-art actuators such as deployable control devices (miniature strakes/spoilers/flaps), plasma actuators, and active-vents for innovative flow-control applications. In this program, we propose to leverage our AFC actuator technologies and use an innovative flow tailoring approach to demonstrate the feasibility of a low-cost MCAS on a representative projectile using a combination of CFD and wind tunnel experiments, and 6-DOF flight simulations. Phase II will include high-speed wind tunnel tests, advanced flight simulations, g-hardening, and rail/air-gun tests of the most promising actuator design, leading to a full-scale prototype design of a fully-functional MCAS.Small Business Information at Submission:Business Contact:
Joseph T. Snyder II
Vice President, Administration
2166490399
snyder@orbitalresearch.comORBITAL RESEARCH, INC.
4415 Euclid Avenue, Suite 500 Cleveland, OH 44103EIN/Tax ID: 341672688DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Army |
Award ID: 77297 |
Program Year/Program: 2006 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: A062-050-2463 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |