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The AAD Project focuses its core competencies and resources on NASA-appropriate research areas, and
works with other government agencies (OGAs), industry and universities to fill technology gaps that
NASA research cannot address. Partnerships with industry are meant to benefit NASA and the aeronautics
industry at large. Given that industry and OGA have ongoing activities related to AAD topics, research
will be closely coordinated to leverage resources and to collaborate while pursuing NASA-specific roles.
Space Act Agreements have been negotiated with the Center for Rotorcraft Innovation to develop
validated models to predict the durability and damage tolerance of composite rotorcraft structures;
Luna Innovations to collect nonlinear ultrasonics measurements; and Williams International to assess
the rim attachment strength of an advanced superalloy disk.
AAD considers among its partners all the recipients of NASA Research Announcement awards. For a list
of active NRA awards, click here.
AAD also contributes to the collaborative work done by the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
with the following federal agencies:
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United States Army
In September 2007, NASA and the U.S. Army formalized a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) that expands the longstanding relationship between
the two organizations and focuses on research to enable revolutionary
capabilities in rotorcraft. The MOU covers rotorcraft aeronautics
including flight dynamics and control, vehicle structures, propulsion,
avionics, aeromechanics, safety and airspace management. The agreement
is designed to ensure the free exchange of research information, reduce
duplication and enhance long-term research planning for both
organizations.
+ NASA/U.S. Army MOU [PDF]
+ Visit Army Web site
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United States Air Force
In August 2006, NASA and the U.S. Air Force signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to formalize a new aeronautics research partnership.
The MOU ensures the free exchange of research information, reduces
duplication of research, and enhances long-term research planning on
advanced aircraft design, propulsion development, materials development,
and aviation safety.
+ NASA/U.S. Air Force MOU [PDF]
+ Visit Air Force Web site
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Under the terms of a 2006 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), NASA and
the FAA will pursue complementary goals in aviation and space
transportation. These goals include aviation and space transportation
safety, airspace system efficiency, environmental compatibility,
international leadership, and others.
+ "A Partnership to Achieve Goals in Aviation & Space Transportation" MOU (2006) [PDF]
+ Visit FAA Web site
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