Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE)
Abstract
The Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program will demonstrate revolutionary improvements in aircraft controls technology. The program will design, build, and flight test an aircraft that is 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; broadly defined, it is a control mechanism which alters the aerodynamic flow field thru ejection or suction of fluid via an orifice on a lifting body. An emphasis of the program will be on 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 77b0bfd67c86f08869a6d9a44dfcee28
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