AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
The Aircraft Technology activity develops technologies for reduced observables technology and 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, saleable naval air vehicle technologies, such as - autonomous air vehicle command and control, helicopter and tilt rotor systems, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, materials, structures and flight controls for future and legacy air vehicles. Variable Cycle Advanced Technology (VCAT) will identify and mature critical, relevant variable/adaptive cycle propulsion system technologies for the next generation carrier-based Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR)/Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems. The Sea-Based Aviation National Naval Responsibility (SBA NNR) Structures and Materials program will develop the next generation structural capability and material response science for aircraft technology in fixed and rotary wing, manned and unmanned airframe technology to achieve reduced weight, increased durability, strength, streamlined manufacturability, reduced life-cycle cost and maintenance/readiness gaps improvements. Program payoffs include increased availability/readiness, reduced sustainment requirements, fatigue/loads life enhancement, reduced weight and improved range, and advanced prognostics design tools. These efforts addresses unique attributes to propulsion and power technologies for Naval Aviation, as well as those having higher importance to Naval Aviation and some that are more pervasive to all of military aviation. Related basic research efforts are addressed under 0601153N Defense Research Sciences.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- b0cd117f596d47fec827a8fac79ea213