Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE)
Abstract
The Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program is demonstrating revolutionary improvements in aircraft controls technology. The program will design, build, and flight test an aircraft able to fly and maneuver at altitude relying on state-of-the-art Active Flow Control (AFC) technology. AFC is a broad term that encompasses a range of technology approaches; it includes a number of control mechanisms which alter the aerodynamic flow field thru ejection or suction of fluid via an orifice on a lifting body. An emphasis of the program is assessing AFC component technologies, risk reduction and experimentation, integrated testing, fabrication and demonstration of a relevant scale novel and innovative aircraft. Technologies, design tools and models developed and demonstrated under this program will be made available to all Services as well as the civilian aerospace sector for application to future air systems development. Beginning in FY 2023, this program is funded in PE 0603286E, Project AIR-01.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 14141ee592a4e065e21022cef14073bc
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