Structures
Abstract
This project develops advanced structures concepts to exploit new materials and fabrication processes and investigates new structural concepts and design techniques. New structural concepts include incorporating subsystem hardware items (e.g., antennas, sensors, directed energy weapon components, and integrated energy storage) and adaptive mechanisms into the aerospace structures and/or skin of the aircraft. Resulting technologies strengthen and extend the life of current and future manned and unmanned aerospace vehicle structures, while providing increased capabilities. Payoffs to the warfighter include reduced weight and cost, as well as improved operability and maintainability of aerospace vehicles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 622401_0602201F_2_3600_PB_2011
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