Fiscal Year:
2005
Title:
Development and flight test demonstration of an innovative practical Autonomous Formation Flying System (AFFS) for manned rotorcraft.
Agency / Branch:
DOD / ARMY
Contract:
W911NF-05-C-0092
Award Amount:
$99,935.00
Abstract:
Aerotonomy, Incorporated and our Research Institution partner the Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT) will combine an innovative adaptive guidance system, the latest knowledge in autonomous adaptive rotorcraft control, and intuitive pilot interface techniques to arrive at a safe, practical, Autonomous Formation Flying System (AFFS) for manned rotorcraft. This Phase I project will culminate in an actual heterogeneous formation flight test demonstration with GIT's GTMax UAV flying autonomously in formation with a manned UH-60 simulation.
Small Business Information at Submission:
Aerotonomy, Inc.
117 Herron Street Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
EIN/Tax ID:
270110166
DUNS:
N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
HUBZone-Owned:
No
Research Institution Information:
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
School of Aerospace Engineerin, 270 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332
Contact:
Eric Johnson
Contact Phone:
(404) 385-2519
RI Type:
Nonprofit college or university