Aerospace Vehicle Technologies
Abstract
This program investigates, develops, and analyzes aerospace vehicle technologies in the three primary areas of structures, controls, and aeromechanics. Advanced structures concepts are explored and developed to exploit new materials, fabrication processes, and design techniques. Flight control technologies are developed and simulated for aerospace vehicles. Advanced aerodynamic vehicle configurations are developed and analyzed through simulations, experiments, and multi-disciplinary analysis. Resulting technologies reduce life cycle costs and improve the performance of existing and future manned and unmanned aerospace vehicles. This program is in Budget Activity 2, Applied Research, since it develops and determines the technical feasibility and military utility of evolutionary and revolutionary aerospace vehicle technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0602201F_2_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- Note 1: The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. A detailed explanation of changes between the two budget positions is not provided because it cannot be made in a relevant manner. Note 2: In FY 2010 Congress added $1.5 million for Unmanned Sense, Track, and Avoid Radar, $2.98 million for Materials Integrity Management Research for the Air Force, $3.9 Unmanned Air Vehicle Sensor and Maintenance Development Center, and $3.48 million for Unmanned Aerial System Exploitation. (U) C. Performance Metrics Under Development
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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