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Innovative Ship/Aircraft Analytic Securing and Positioning Algorithms

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N102-151-0487 		Solicitation Year:
2010 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N102-151 		Solicitation Number:
2010.2
Small Business Information
Advanced Rotorcraft Technology, Inc.
635 Vaqueros Avenue Sunnyvale, CA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: Innovative Ship/Aircraft Analytic Securing and Positioning Algorithms
Agency: DOD
Contract: N00167-11-P-0020
Award Amount: $80,000.00
 

Abstract:

On-deck positioning and securing is an essential aspect of rotorcraft shipboard operations. The controlled or restrained on-deck positioning of aircraft is a complicated process that is strongly affected by the unsteady ship motion, the turbulent wind condition, and the aircraft and ship flight deck configurations, such as the type of aircraft, the size of flight deck, etc. This SBIR is dedicated to developing innovative ship/aircraft on-deck dynamics and aerodynamics modeling methods and algorithms in support of effective aircraft on-deck positioning and securing operations. The modeling methods and algorithms under development will overcome the major limitations inherent in the current on-deck analysis tools, including the inability to account for unsteady rotor/airframe aerodynamics and mutual dynamic interaction between the aircraft, the securing equipment, the traverse systems, and the moving ship deck. The advanced analytic tool to be developed aims at improving the design of on-deck tie down and securing devices by considering the unsteady ship/aircraft aerodynamics and dynamics under all environmental and operational conditions. The development will provide the designers of ship, aircraft, and deck securing devices with an advanced tool to effectively design the proper configurations and, hence, facilitate the ship/aircraft integration. The analytic tool will also provide simulation support for rotorcraft/ship dynamic interface analysis and testing, which will enhance ship/aircraft integration test productivity, reduce cost, and increase the safety of test operations.

Principal Investigator:

Chengjian He
Vice President of Researc
(408) 523-5103
he@flightlab.com

Business Contact:

Donna Carrig
Vice President of Finance
(408) 523-5100
donna@flightlab.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Advanced Rotorcraft Technology, Inc.
635 Vaqueros Avenue Sunnyvale, CA -

EIN/Tax ID: 942839639
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No