Air Vehicle Technology (A1)NATERI MADAVANNASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER

Disclaimer

The NASA SBIR/STTR subtopic workshop was held for informational purposes only and was an opportunity for the small businesses community to explore and share ideas related to the general technical topic areas.

In the event of any inconsistency between data provided in this presentation and the Final Solicitation, the language in the Final Solicitation, including any amendments, will govern.

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U.S. leadership for a new era of flight

3The NASA Aeronautics Vision

NASA Aero Strategic Portfolio Model 4

NASA Aeronautics Roadmaps 5

NASA Aero View of Small Business Role

NASA Aero leverages both in-house and external expertise to address research and development needs

External collaborations include other government agencies, academia, and industry (large, medium, and small businesses)

External research is competition-based and includes Task Order Contracts, NASA Research Announcements (NRA), and SBIR/STTR

SBIR/STTR awards integral part of overall competitive acquisition strategy Tap into vast intellectual capital and innovative ideas in small business community

Serve as catalyst for small business growth and expansion

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Topic A1 and T15 Overview A1 one of three Aero-sponsored topics and addresses 5 of 6 strategic thrusts Broken down into subtopics that reflect enduring themes relevant to Aero Strategy Each Subtopic further broken down into focus areas

Focus areas updated annually based on current outlook

Subtopic breakdown meant to (1) identify specific needs, (2) ensure relevant proposals, (3) save you time and effort

10 SBIR subtopics for 2017 Phase 1 (9 last year) 7 with a new focus area within the subtopic

1 with a slightly refined focus area

1 cross-cutting area that is essentially unchanged

1 new in Hypersonic Technology

2 STTR subtopics (T15) for 2017

Recurring Subtopic Themes with Rotating Focus and Newly-Proposed2017 A1.01 Structural Efficiency - Tailored Airframe Materials & Structures New Focus2016 A1.01 Structural Efficiency - Aeroelasticity and Aeroservoelastic Control 2015 A1.01 Structural Efficiency - Hybrid Nanocomposites2017 A1.02 Quiet Performance - Airframe Noise Reduction New Focus2016 A1.02 Quiet Performance - Propulsion Noise Reduction Technology 2015 A1.02 Quiet Performance - Airframe Noise Reduction2017 A1.03 Low Emissions Propulsion and Power - Turboelectric and Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion New Focus2016 A1.03 Low Emissions/Clean Power - Combustion Technology/Emissions Measurement Techniques 2015 A1.03 Low Emissions Propulsion and Power - Electric/Hyrbid Electric2017 A1.04 Aerodynamic Efficiency - Active Flow Control Actuators and Design Tools Refined Focus2016 A1.04 Aerodynamic Efficiency - Active Flow Control Actuation Concepts2015 A1.04 Aerodynamic Efficiency - focus was on skin friction drag preduction2017 A1.07 Propulsion Efficiency - Propulsion Materials and Structures New Focus2016 A1.07 Propulsion Efficiency - Turbomachinery Technology for Reduction Fuel Burn2015 A1.07 Efficient Propulsion and Power - Propulsion Controls …2017 A1.05 Computational Methods & Tools - High Fidelity Mesh and Geometry Tools New Focus2016 A1.05 Physics-Based Computational Tools - Stability and Control/High Lift Design Tools 2015 A1.05 Physics-Based Conceptual Aeronautics Design Tools2017 A1.06 Vertical Lift Technology New Focus2016 A1.06 Vertical Lift - VL Measurement Techniques and Condition-Based Maintenance2015 A1.06 Vertical Lift 2017 A1.08 Aeronautics Ground Test and Measurements Technonolgies Essentially same (cross-cutting)2016 A1.08 Aeronautics Ground Test and Measurements Technonolgies 2015 A1.08 Ground Test Measurement Technologies2017 A1.09 Vehicle Safety - Internal Situational Awareness and Response New Focus2016 A1.09 Vehical Safety - Inflight Icing Hazard Mitigation Technology20152017 A1.10 Hypersonic Technology - Improvement in Isolator Operability Predictions using Computational Algorithms New Subtopic20162015

2017 T15.01 Distributed Electric Propulsion Aircraft Research New Subtopic2017 T15.02 Bio-Insprired and Bio-Mimetic Technologies and Processes for Earth and Space New Subtopic

Topic A1/T15 Subtopic Strategy

Success Story – ATA Engineering 9

Bench test:

Development of an Engine Air-Brake for Quiet Drag ApplicationsPhase 1, 2 (2008, 2009-2011): Concept Development Developed and analyzed engine air-brake (EAB) concept to enable

slower and/or steeper aircraft approach, reducing community noiseexposure

Developed prototype model-scale design

Deployable EAB for Drag ManagementPhase 1, 2 (2012, 2013-2015): EAB System Demonstration Designed and fabricated a realistic flight-weight EAB

Performed a full-scale ground engine test of the EAB on the WilliamsInternational FJ44-4A engine, meeting design targets

https://youtu.be/_HszLu7Os8QOn-engine test: https://youtu.be/EDOSVnW0HnQ

ATA Engineering, San Diego, CA

Success Story – ESAero 10

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc., Pismo Beach, CA; www.esaero.comNASA X-57 “Maxwell”

NASA “LEAPTech” and ESAero ECO-150R

Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Distributed Electric Air Vehicle Development

Leveraged multiple awards since 2008 (9 Phase I, 2 Phase II and 2 Phase III SBIRs) and AFRL efforts to develop and deliver a new suite of FW/VL electric aircraft propulsion system designs and tools

Multiple “Tube & Wing” DEP Concept Developments

Hybrid Helicopter/VTOL System Design, Development and Optimization

Multi-Disciplinary Electric Propulsion System, components, and Air Vehicle Sizing Tools (VTOL and Fixed Wing); PANTHER Toolset

Thermal Management System Sizing

Performance and Mission Analysis Methodologies and Tools

“ePHM” Prognostics and Health Management (with General Atomics IS)

X-57 “Maxwell” Phase III IDIQ SBIR; ESAero Prime Contractor

Industry support (AeroVironment, Boeing R&T, Lockheed Martin ADP, General Atomics IS, Electricore Inc., and others)

$8M in Phase III IDIQ Contracts from NASA

NASA Aeronautics/SBA SBIR Success Story @ http://tinyurl.com/esaero

Success Story – ZONA Technology 11

Innovative Structural and Material Concepts for Low-Weight Low-Drag Aircraft Design Phase 1: June – November 2013; Phase 2: August 2014 – July 2015

Successful Development: Software tools to develop 3 controllers (classic, robust, and linear quadratic-

Gaussian) for active flutter suppression and gust load alleviation

Built a high aspect ratio, truss-braced wing wind tunnel model with distributed multiple control surfaces for testing in NASA’s TDT

Benefit to ZONA: Testing of the model and controllers using NASA’s TDT offers valuable validation of ZONA’s software tools

Benefit to NASA: Enables multi-objective control law development andhardware to validate controllers via wind tunnel testing; Aligns with

NASA’s high aspect ratio wing work for reduced drag and weight (enabling fuel burn reduction)

ZONA Technology, Inc.; www.zonatech.com

Ingredients for Success

Technology Timing Awareness Serendipity Leveraging Looking beyond

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References 13

NASA Aeronautics website www.aeronautics.nasa.gov

Links to Programs, Projects, Technical Challenges

NASA Aeronautics strategic plan and current versions of ARMD strategic thrust roadmaps www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/strategic-plan.htm

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