AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
The Aircraft Technology activity develops technologies for enhanced capability of Naval aviation aircraft platforms in terms of mission effectiveness, platform range, responsiveness, survivability, observability, readiness, safety and life cycle cost. It also develops new Naval air vehicle concepts and high impact, scalable Naval air vehicle technologies, such as - autonomous air vehicle command and control, helicopter and tiltrotor rotor drive systems, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, materials, structures and flight controls for future and legacy air vehicles. This activity directly supports the Naval Aviation Enterprise Science and Technology Objectives and the Naval Science and Technology Strategic Plan, principally in the Autonomy and Unmanned Systems, Platform Design and Survivability, Power and Energy and Total Ownership Cost Focus Areas. The funding increase from FY 2015 to FY 2016 is due to the initiation of the joint TERN program. The funding increase from FY 2016 to FY 2017 is due to the increase investment in the joint TERN effort and to maturation of Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) technology from advanced research to advanced development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 2690d13d381f2029bf9933e28bb1062c