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Fine Scale Modeling and Forecasts of Upper Atmospheric Turbulence for Operational Use

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA9550-12-C-0067
Agency Tracking Number: F09B-T27-0022
Amount: $748,676.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: STTR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF09-BT27
Solicitation Number: 2009.B
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2009
Award Year: 2012
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2012-09-01
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
8540 E McDowell Road, #16
Mesa, AZ 85207-
United States
DUNS: 623861940
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: Yes
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Alex Mahalov
 Professor
 (480) 357-9791
 mahalov@asu.edu
Business Contact
 Susan Mahalov
Title: President
Phone: (480) 283-3792
Email: suemahalov@intelli-ware.com
Research Institution
 Arizona State University
 Dudley Sharp
 
Office of Knowledge Enterprise 300 E. University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85287-7205
United States

 (480) 965-1225
 Nonprofit College or University
Abstract

ABSTRACT: The objective of this STTR Phase II project is to continue the development of a fine scale forecast model capability that will provide a technologically superior, high resolution atmospheric decision tool to accurately predict areas of clear air turbulence in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS). Accurate real time knowledge of the dynamics in the UTLS is critical to support operations in high impact turbulence environments. In Phase I, the feasibility of novel physics based modeling and multi-nesting techniques was demonstrated. Phase II will pursue advanced development of fast and scalable numerical algorithms and solvers using high resolution nested simulations. We will also investigate optimal operational configurations for an integrated hardware-software platform which uses state-of-the-art multi-core technologies for single analytic workloads to accelerate run-time performance for real time operational forecasting. BENEFIT: The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Global Hawk, Predator), U2, reconnaissance, and communication systems will benefit from this STTR project. Additional applications include forecasts in complex terrain or urban areas for problems related to aviation and Homeland Security.

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