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October 2008Aviation and Missile Research,
Development and Engineering CenterMoffett Field, CA
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Distribution authorized to DoD and DoD contractors only; Critical Technology; August 2001. Other requests for this document shall be referred to the U.S. Army RDECOM, ATTN: AMSRD-AMR.
Distribution authorized to DoD and DoD contractors only; Critical Technology; August 2001. Other requests for this document shall be referred to the U.S. Army RDECOM, ATTN: AMSRD-AMR.
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
This is not an official organizational chart.
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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This is not an official organizational chart.
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