October 2008Aviation and Missile Research,

Development and Engineering CenterMoffett Field, CA

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Aeroflightdynamics Directorate:Organization & CapabilitiesAeroflightdynamics Directorate:Organization & Capabilities

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AFDD MissionPlan, Manage, and Execute 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 Rotorcraft S&T in:

Rotorcraft DynamicsStructural DynamicsAeroelastic Stability

Rotor Loads & VibrationsComprehensive Analysis

Rotorcraft DynamicsStructural DynamicsAeroelastic Stability

Rotor Loads & VibrationsComprehensive Analysis

AeroperformanceConfiguration Aerodynamics

Advanced AirfoilsOptimization

AeroperformanceConfiguration Aerodynamics

Advanced AirfoilsOptimization

Simulation & Aircraft SystemsHandling Qualities/Flight Controls

Pilot-Vehicle InterfaceCrew Station Design Methodology

Pilot Workload

Simulation & Aircraft SystemsHandling Qualities/Flight Controls

Pilot-Vehicle InterfaceCrew Station Design Methodology

Pilot Workload

Fluid MechanicsAerodynamicsPerformance

AcousticsComputational Fluid Dynamics

Advanced Measurement Techniques

Fluid MechanicsAerodynamicsPerformance

AcousticsComputational Fluid Dynamics

Advanced Measurement Techniques

Advanced DesignAdvanced Concept Analysis

Design LayoutCost Estimation

System Requirements

Advanced DesignAdvanced Concept Analysis

Design LayoutCost Estimation

System Requirements

Apply AFDD’s World-Class Expertise to•Conducting Fundamental and Applied Rotorcraft Research•Supporting Acquisition and Problem Solving for the US Rotorcraft Fleet

Apply AFDD’s World-Class Expertise to•Conducting Fundamental and Applied Rotorcraft Research•Supporting Acquisition and Problem Solving for the US Rotorcraft Fleet

AFDD Mission

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AFDD Demographics

• Civilian Personnel: 79 (91 Auth) – 52 Scientists and Engineers (S&Es)

• Average Age: 48– 80% of S&Es Have Advanced Degrees– 35% of S&Es Have Ph.D.

• 2 STs (Aviation’s only STs)

• Military Personnel: 1 (Test Pilot)

• R&D Program augmented with ~40 contractors– Largely Through University Consortia and Grants– Limited to Specialized Positions & Maintenance Functions for

Flt Ops

• Annual Budget– ~$12 to $15 M Mission (S&T) Funds (6.1, 6.2, 6.3)– ~ $3 to $5 M Reimbursable work

(OSD, DARPA, PEO AVN, NAVY, USAF, Industry)

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US Army AviationScience And Technology Organization

Ames Research Center, CA

National RotorcraftTechnology CenterDr. Michael Rutkowski (Army)

[Acting]Daniel C. Dugan (NASA)

National RotorcraftTechnology CenterDr. Michael Rutkowski (Army)

[Acting]Daniel C. Dugan (NASA)

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Redstone Arsenal, ALRedstone Arsenal, AL

Aviation AppliedTechnologyDirectorate

COL Steven W. Kihara

Aviation AppliedTechnologyDirectorate

COL Steven W. Kihara

Joint ResearchProgram OfficeWayne R. Mantay

Joint ResearchProgram OfficeWayne R. Mantay

Ames Research Center, CAFt. Eustis, VA

Langley Research Center, VA Langley ResearchCenter, VA

Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field, OH

Army ResearchLaboratory

John M. Miller

Army ResearchLaboratory

John M. Miller

Vehicle TechnologyDirectorate

Dr. Mark Nixon

Vehicle TechnologyDirectorate

Dr. Mark Nixon

StructuresProgram

StructuresProgram

PropulsionProgram

PropulsionProgram

Langley Research Center, VA

Adelphi, MD

Army ResearchOffice

Dr. David Skatrud

Army ResearchOffice

Dr. David Skatrud

Research Triangle Park, NC

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Dept of DefenseDept of Defense Dept of the ArmyDept of the ArmyAlexandria, VAWashington, DC Washington, DC

Army Materiel CommandGEN Ann E. Dunwoody

Army Materiel CommandGEN Ann E. Dunwoody

Research, Development, & Engineering Command

MG Paul S. Izzo

Research, Development, & Engineering Command

MG Paul S. Izzo

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

As of Oct 2007

Aviation EngineeringDirectorate

Dr. William D. Lewis

Aviation EngineeringDirectorate

Dr. William D. Lewis

Advanced S&TDirectorate

Dr. Virginia (Suzy) Young

Advanced S&TDirectorate

Dr. Virginia (Suzy) Young

Aviation & Missile RDECDr. William C. McCorkle, Jr.

Dr. James C. Bradas -- AD for Avn & Msl Tech

Aviation & Missile RDECDr. William C. McCorkle, Jr.

Dr. James C. Bradas -- AD for Avn & Msl Tech

AeroflightdynamicsDirectorate

Richard Spivey

AeroflightdynamicsDirectorate

Richard Spivey

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• Established at NASA-Ames in 1965

• Extended to NASA-Glenn & Langley in 1970

• Army support personnel embedded in NASA

organization in lieu of base ops payments

• NASA provides facilities, services, office

space, & equipment

NASA-AmesAMRDEC - Aeromechanics

- Flight Control- Human Systems- Advanced Design

NASA-GlennARL - Propulsion

NASA-Langley ARL - StructuresAMRDEC - Configuration Aero

AMC HQ

• Highly integrated S&E work force attains critical

mass in key rotorcraft technologies

• Benefits military, civil, and dual-use programs

• Priority access to NASA expertise and facilities

• DoD / NASA model for interagency reliance

Leveraging Army and NASA Resources and ExpertiseLeveraging Army and NASA Resources and Expertise

Unique MOU signed by Secretary of the Army and NASA Administrator

NASA HQ

NASA-Army Joint Agreement for Rotorcraft Technology

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NATIONAL ROTORCRAFTTECHNOLOGY CENTER

Dr. Michael Rutkowski (Army) [Acting]Daniel C. Dugan (NASA) [Acting]

NATIONAL ROTORCRAFTTECHNOLOGY CENTER

Dr. Michael Rutkowski (Army) [Acting]Daniel C. Dugan (NASA) [Acting]

Alexandria, VAWashington, DC

DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTOF DEFENSEOF DEFENSE

DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTOF DEFENSEOF DEFENSE

DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYOF THE ARMY

DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYOF THE ARMY

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, & ENGINEERING COMMAND& ENGINEERING COMMAND

MG Paul S. Izzo

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, & ENGINEERING COMMAND& ENGINEERING COMMAND

MG Paul S. Izzo

AVIATION & MISSILE AVIATION & MISSILE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING CENTERAND ENGINEERING CENTER

Dr. William C. McCorkle, Jr.Dr. James C. Bradas -- AD for Avn & Msl Tech

AVIATION & MISSILE AVIATION & MISSILE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING CENTERAND ENGINEERING CENTER

Dr. William C. McCorkle, Jr.Dr. James C. Bradas -- AD for Avn & Msl Tech

Washington, DC

Aberdeen PG, MD

Redstone Arsenal, AL

U.S. ARMYU.S. ARMYMATERIEL COMMANDMATERIEL COMMAND

U.S. ARMYU.S. ARMYMATERIEL COMMANDMATERIEL COMMAND

Langley ResearchCenter, VA

JOINT RESEARCHPROGRAM OFFICE

Wayne R. Mantay

JOINT RESEARCHPROGRAM OFFICE

Wayne R. Mantay

RESEARCHSUPPORT DIVISION

Arthur E. Ragosta

RESEARCHSUPPORT DIVISION

Arthur E. Ragosta

ARMY STsARMY STs

CHIEF DESIGNCHIEF DESIGNENGINEERENGINEER

Dr. Michael P. Scully SENIOR SCIENTISTSENIOR SCIENTIST

Dr. Mark B. Tischler

ARMY STsARMY STs

CHIEF DESIGNCHIEF DESIGNENGINEERENGINEER

Dr. Michael P. Scully SENIOR SCIENTISTSENIOR SCIENTIST

Dr. Mark B. Tischler

AVIATION CONCEPTSDEVELOPMENT OFFICEAVN ADV DESIGN OFFICE

AVIATION CONCEPTSDEVELOPMENT OFFICEAVN ADV DESIGN OFFICE

FLIGHT PROJECTS OFFICEMAJ(P) Steven Braddom

FLIGHT PROJECTS OFFICEMAJ(P) Steven Braddom

AEROFLIGHTDYNAMICSAEROFLIGHTDYNAMICSDIRECTORATEDIRECTORATE

Richard Spivey

AEROFLIGHTDYNAMICSAEROFLIGHTDYNAMICSDIRECTORATEDIRECTORATE

Richard Spivey

Washington, DC

NASA HEADQUARTERSNASA HEADQUARTERS

AMES RESEARCHCENTER

Dr. Simon P. "Pete" Worden

AMES RESEARCHCENTER

Dr. Simon P. "Pete" Worden

AERONAUTICSDIRECTORATE

Dr. Thomas A. Edwards

AERONAUTICSDIRECTORATE

Dr. Thomas A. Edwards

FUNDAMENTAL AERONAUTICS

Susan Gorton Subsonic Rotary Wing Project PI

FUNDAMENTAL AERONAUTICS

Susan Gorton Subsonic Rotary Wing Project PI

Activitiesat all

NASA Centers

Activitiesat all

NASA Centers

Moffett Field, CA

As of OCT 2007

FLIGHT CONTROL &COCKPIT INTEGRATION

Christopher L. Blanken

FLIGHT CONTROL &COCKPIT INTEGRATION

Christopher L. BlankenAEROMECHANICS

Thomas H. Maier

AEROMECHANICSThomas H. Maier

AEROMECHANICSDr. William G. Warmbrodt

AEROMECHANICSDr. William G. Warmbrodt

FLIGHT VEHICLE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

George H. Kidwell, Jr.

FLIGHT VEHICLE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

George H. Kidwell, Jr.

NASA Langley, VA

Rotorcraft R&D at Ames

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Facilities and Equipment at Ames

• National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex: World’s Largest Wind Tunnel (40’ x 80’ & 80’ x 120’ Test Sections)

• 7 X 10 Foot Wind Tunnel For Basic Research

• Rotorcraft Hover Chamber

• Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

• Numerical Aerodynamic Simulator (NAS): World’s Most Powerful Computational Aerodynamics Facility

• Vertical Motion Simulator World’s Largest Amplitude Moving-Base Simulator

• Human Factors Research Facility

• Rotorcraft Research Flight Operations:– JUH-60A RASCAL

In-Flight Simulator

– EH-60L Blackhawk

– Yamaha RMAX UAVs (2)

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Technology for Simulation-based Acquisition of Rotorcraft

Physics-Based Modeling• Aerodynamics & Acoustics• Dynamics• Comprehensive Analysis• Flt Control / Handling Qualities• Human-System Integration

Simulation• Part Task• In Flight

Testing & Validation• Components• Model Scale• Full Scale• In Flight

Design Synthesis• Concept Formulation• Concept Evaluation• Technology Planning• Rapid Prototyping• Advanced Optimization

AFDD - From Computation to FlightAFDD - From Computation to Flight

NRTC: Organization & Participants

NASA

Army Navy

FAA

Technology Investment Agreement

Membership Agreement, Bylaws, and Intellectual Property Agreement

Center forRotorcraft Innovation

Non-Profit

Vertical LiftResearchCenter of

Excellence

Technology Investment Agreements

GeorgiaTech

PennState

Bell

Boeing

Sikorsky

PrincipalMembers

AssociateMembers

NRTCGovernment

Office

SmithsAerospace

SupportingMembers

GoodrichLord

Corporation

Arizona State Univ.

Univ. of Illinois at Chicago

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Univ. of Maryland

Univ. of Michigan

Mississippi State Univ.

Ohio Aerospace Institute

Ohio State Univ.

Penn State Univ.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Syracuse Univ.

Univ. of Texas (Arlington)

West Virginia Univ.

KamanAerospace

DA, NASA, FAA, NAVAIR, & ONR, Washington, DC

Nat. Rotorcraft Tech. Ctr.Moffett Field, CA

NASA Ames Res. Ctr.Moffett Field, CA

Army AeroflightdynamicsDir., AMRDECMoffett Field, CA

BoeingMesa, AZ

BellFort Worth, TX

Army Aviation & Missile Res., Dev. & Eng. Center (AMRDEC), RDECOM, Huntsville, AL

BoeingPhiladelphia, PA

Penn. State U.University Park, PA

SikorskyStratford, CT

Army Vehicle Tech. Dir., ARLHampton, VA

NASA Langley Res. Ctr., Hampton, VA

Army Av. Applied Tech. Dir.AMRDEC, Ft. Eustis, VA

Georgia Inst. of TechGeorgia Tech Res. Institute Atlanta, GA

NASA Glenn Res. Ctr.Cleveland, OH

Army Vehicle Tech. Dir.,ARL, Cleveland, OH

Lord IndustriesCary, NC

KamanBloomfield, CT

GoodrichVergennes, VT

Arizona State U. Phoenix, AZ

U. of TexasArlington, TX

West Virginia U.Morgantown, WV

Ohio StateColumbus, OHOhio Aerospace Inst.,Cleveland, OH

NRTC: CRI & Government Team

U. of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

U. of MarylandCollege Park, MD

Rensselaer Poly.Institute,Troy, NY

Mississippi StateStarkville, MS

Smiths AerospaceGrand Rapids, MI

Syracuse U. Syracuse, NY

U. of IllinoisChicago, IL