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Fundamental Aeronautics 2009 Annual Meeting
September 29 – October 1, 2009
The Fundamental Aeronautics 2009 Annual Meeting opens on Monday, September 28, with registration from 4:00 until 7:00 pm, and an opening reception from 6:00 until 7:30 pm. Registration will also be open on Tuesday, September 29, Wednesday, September 30, and Thursday, October 1 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm.
| Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
| 8:00 |
Opening Remarks, Dr. Jaiwon Shin, Associate Administrator, ARMD |
| 8:30 |
Fundamental Aeronautics Program Overview, Mr. Jay Dryer, Program Director |
| 9:00 |
Subsonic Fixed Wing Project Overview, Dr. Ruben Del Rosario, Principal Investigator |
| 9:30 |
Subsonic Rotary Wing Project Overview, Ms. Susan Gorton, Principal Investigator |
| 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:15 |
Supersonics Project Overview, Mr. Peter Coen, Principal Investigator |
| 10:45 |
Hypersonics Project Overview, Dr. James Pittman, Principal Investigator |
| 11:15 |
Integrated Systems Research Program Overview, Ms. Jean Wolfe, Deputy Program Director (Acting) |
| 11:45 |
Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project Overview, Dr. Fayette Collier, Project Manager |
| 12:15 |
Lunch |
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SUBSONIC FIXED WING
Advanced Airframe Technology for Improved Noise and Performance. Session Co-chairs: Dr. Michael M. Rogers, Mrs. Susan J. Wilz |
SUBSONIC ROTARY WING
Propulsion Discipline Session Chair: Ms. Susan Johnson |
SUPERSONICS
Technology Challenge Overviews |
HYPERSONICS
Materials and Structures. Chair: Dr. Anthony Calomino |
NRA Final Briefing:
Advanced Vehicle Concepts and Implications for NextGen
Cross-Project Systems Analysis (Fundamental Aeronautics Program/NextGen Airspace)
Session Co-chairs: Ms. Nancy Mendonca, Mr. Philip Arcara
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| 1:30 |
Multidisciplinary Approach to Integration of New Materials and Processes into High Performance Structural Design. Ms. Karen M. Taminger, NASA LaRC |
Propulsion Discipline Overview.
Dr. Paula Dempsey, NASA GRC
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System Integration, Assessment and Validation.
Ms. Lori Ozoroski, NASA LaRC
Cruise Efficiency Propulsion.
Dr. James DeBonis, NASA GRC
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Materials and Structures Overview.
Dr. Anthony Calomino, NASA GRC
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Raytheon Team Project Introduction.
Ms. Mary Ellen Miller, Raytheon
Super Heavy Transport and Hybrid Wing Body Design and
Performance.
Dr. Dan DeLaurentis, Purdue University
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| 2:00 |
Multi-Objective Leading Edge Concepts for Reducing Noise from Aircraft Wings. Mr. Travis L. Turner,
NASA LaRC
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Chariot/Variable Transmission Research.
Dr. Dave Lewicki, NASA GRC
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Cruise Efficiency Airframe.
Ms. Linda Bangert, NASA LaRC
Lightweight Durable Airframes.
Mr. Phil Bogert, NASA LaRC
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Structurally Integrated Thermal Protection Systems.
Mr. Craig Stephens, NASA DFRC
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Supersonic Business Jet Low Boom Design and Environmental
Assessment.
Mr. Robbie Cowart, Gulfstream, and
Ms. Juliet Page, Wyle Laboratories, Inc.
Very Light Jet: Operational Influence on Vehicle Design.
Dr. Bruce Holmes, Holmes Consulting LLC, and Ms. Mary Ellen Miller, Raytheon
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| 2:30 |
An Overview of NASA Funded Active Separation Control Research. Mrs. LaTunia P. Melton, NASA LaRC |
Windage Rig and Experimental Results.
Dr. Robert Handschuh, NASA GRC
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Lightweight Durable Engines.
Mr. Dale Hopkins, NASA GRC
Airport Noise.
Dr. James Bridges, NASA GRC
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X-37 Ruddervator Test Program.
Mr. Larry Hudson, NASA DFRC
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UAS: A Phased Approach to Sense and Avoid.
Mr. Doug Davis, Raytheon
NAS-Wide Environmental Analysis.
Ms. Juliet Page, Wyle Laboratories, Inc.
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| 3:00 |
Break |
| 3:30 |
Assessment of the National Transonic Facility for Natural Laminar Flow Testing. Dr. Deepak Om, Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
CFD Simulation of Windage Phenomena.
Dr. Robert Kunz, Pennsylvania State University
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Sonic Boom Modeling.
Dr. Alexandra Loubeau, NASA LaRC
High Altitude Emissions.
Dr. Dan Bulzan, NASA GRC
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Quantitative NDE of High-Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites.
Ms. Michele Heath, NASA LaRC
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Sensis Team Research Approach and Vehicle Business Case Overview.
Mr. Jim Smith, Sensis |
| 4:00 |
Toward Practical Laminar Flow Design. Mr. Richard L. Campbell, NASA LaRC |
UTRC Advanced Centrifugal Compressor Stage Design
(NRA Contract Update).
Dr. Gerard Welch, NASA GRC
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AeroPropulsoServo-Elasticity, Dr. Walt Silva, NASA LaRC
Flight Research and Validation.Mr. Dan Banks, NASA DFRC |
Quantification of Ceramic Matrix Composite Microstructural
Variations.
Mr. Peter Bonacuse, US Army Research Laboratory
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3:50-4:40 pm
Vehicle Design and Modeling: Cruise Efficient Short Takeoff and
Landing (CESTOL) Transport, Civil Tiltrotor (CTR) Transport,
Very Light Jet (VLJ) Air Taxi, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Cargo Carrier, and Supersonic Transport (SST).
Dr. Michelle Kirby, Georgia Institute of Technology
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| 4:30 |
Propulsion Airframe Aeroacoustics LSAF Experiments Overview. Dr. Michael Czech, The Boeing Company |
Sensor Integration for Propulsion Applications.
Dr. Robert Okojie, NASA GRC
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The National Hypersonic Science Center for High-Temperature
Materials and Structures.
Dr. David Marshall, California Polytechnic State University
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Vehicle Impacts: Airspace Capacity, Environmental, and Safety Implications.
Mr. Jim Smith, Sensis
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| 5:30 |
Plenary Talk: Major General Joe Engle, United States Air Force, retired.
“X-15 Program: its Legacy and History”
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| Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
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SUBSONIC FIXED WING
Advanced Engines for Improved Noise, Emissions, and Performance. Session Co-chairs: Dr. Nateri K. Madavan, Mr. Christopher E. Hughes |
SUBSONIC ROTARY WING
Acoustics and Structures and Materials. Session Co-chairs: Ms. Odylin Luck, Ms. Susan Johnson |
SUPERSONICS
AeroPropulsoServo
Elasticity; Cruise Efficiency Propulsion and Airframe. Session Co-chairs: Dr. Walt Silva, Dr. Jim DeBonis, Ms. Linda Bangert |
HYPERSONICS
Aerothermo-
dynamics and Instrumentation.
Session Co-chairs: Dr. Deepak Bose, Dr. Robert Okojie |
| 8:00 |
Overview of UHB Cycle Scale Model Test Results. Mr. Christopher E. Hughes, NASA GRC |
Acoustics Discipline Overview.
Dr. Doug Boyd, NASA LaRC |
Simutaneous Flutter Suppression, Gust Load Alleviation, and Ride Quality Augmentation for Supersonic Aircraft at Subsonic Conditions. Mr. Kevin Roughen, M4 Engineering |
Overview of the Aero/Aerothermo/
Plasmadynamics Discipline. Dr. Deepak Bose, NASA ARC |
| 8:30 |
Overview of SFW Sponsored Research in Flow Control for Low Pressure Turbines. Dr. David E. Ashpis, NASA GRC |
Vibroacoustic Modeling and Noise Control for Quiet Cabins.
Dr. Randolph Cabell, NASA LaRC |
CFD-Based Classic and Robust Control for Flutter Suppression, Gust Load Alleviation, and Ride Quality Enhancement for the S4T Model. Mr. Boris Moulin, Zona Technology |
The National Hypersonic Science Center for Laminar-Turbulent Transition. Prof. Rodney Bowersox, Texas A&M University |
| 9:00 |
Transition in Gas Turbine Engine Control System Architecture: Modular, Distributed, Embedded. Mr. Dennis E. Culley, NASA GRC |
Recent CFD/CSD/Acoustic Predictions.
Dr. Doug Boyd, NASA LaRC |
Coupled Analysis of an Inlet and Fan for a Quiet Supersonic Aircraft. Dr. Rodrick Chima, NASA GRC, Mr. Timothy Conners and Mr. Thomas Wayman, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Hypersonic Boundary Layer Transition. Dr. P. Balakumar, NASA LaRC |
| 9:30 |
Fundamental Study of a Jet-in-Crossflow Interacting with a Vortex Generator for Film Cooling Applications. Dr. Khairul B. Zaman,
NASA GRC |
Design of Quiet Rotorcraft Approach Trajectories.
Ms. Sharon Padula, NASA LaRC |
Design and Analysis Tools for Supersonic Inlets. Dr. John Slater, NASA GRC, and Mr. Thomas Folk, Georgia Institute of Technology |
Shuttle Boundary Layer Transition Experiments. Mr. Joel Everhart, NASA LaRC |
| 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:30 |
High Temperature Turbine Materials. Dr. Michael V. Nathal, NASA GRC |
Structures and Materials Discipline Overview.
Mr. Michael Halbig, US Army Research Laboratory |
Control of Stationary Cross-Flow Modes Using Patterned Roughness. Dr. Thomas Corke, University of Notre Dame |
Updates to Multi-Dimensional Reconstruction for the Simulation of Heating on Tetrahedral Grids. Dr. Peter Gnoffo, NASA LaRC |
| 11:00 |
Integration of Optical Diagnostics into Multifunctional Thermal Barrier Coatings. Dr. Jeffrey I. Eldridge, NASA GRC |
Development of an Externally Deployable Energy Attenuating
Concept.
Dr. Karen Jackson, NASA LaRC |
A Higher Order Adaptive Method for Aerodynamic and Sonic Boom Design of Supersonic Aircraft. Dr. David Darmofal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Overview of the Experimental Capabilities Discipline. Dr. Robert S. Okojie, NASA GRC |
| 11:30 |
Materials Aspects of Turboelectric Aircraft Propulsion. Dr. Gerald V.Brown, NASA GRC |
Improved Prediction of Rotorcraft Crashworthiness.
Mr. Martin S. Annett, NASA LaRC |
Adjoint-Based Design Optimization of Unsteady Turbulent Flows on Dynamic Unstructured Grids. Dr. Eric Nielsen, NASA LaRC |
Advances in NO PLIF Diagnostic Instrumentation. Dr. Paul M. Danehy, NASA LaRC |
| 12:15 |
Lunch and Plenary Speaker:Dr. Mark J. Lewis
Willis Young Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland
Former Chief Scientist, Air Force Research Laboratory
"Opportunities for Aeronautics for an Energy-Conscious World" |
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SUBSONIC FIXED WING
Feedback Session |
SUBSONIC ROTARY WING
SRW Flight Dynamic and Control (FD&C) and Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Technology Development (MDATD). Session Chair: Mr. Robert Kufeld |
SUPERSONICS
System Integration, Assessment and Validation; Airport Noise
Session Co-chairs: Ms. Lori Ozoroski, Dr. James Bridges |
HYPERSONICS
Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Optimization and Guidance, Navigation, and Control.
Session Co-chairs: Mr. John Martin, Mr. Don Soloway |
| 2:00 |
Open Forum: Q and A |
FD&C Discipline Overview. Mr. Bill Decker, NASA ARC, Dr. Colin Theodore, NASA ARC |
Control of Boundary Representation Topology in MDAO. Mr. Robert Haimes, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Overview of the MDAO Discipline. Mr. John Martin, NASA LaRC
Status of the NASA/Air Force TSTO System Study. Mr. Jeff Robinson, NASA LaRC |
| 2:30 |
One-on-One Session No. 1 |
Large Rotorcraft Hover Handling Qualities Requirements VMS Simulation 2009. Mr. Bill Decker, NASA ARC, Dr. Colin Theodore, NASA ARC |
Multi-Fidelity Shaping Methods for Design of Low Boom Supersonic Concepts. Dr. Sriram Rallabhandi, National Institute of Aerospace and Mr. Bill Shields, ATK |
Vehicle Operations Model Development. Mr. Michael Kelly, SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. |
| 3:00 |
Break |
| 3:30 |
One-on-One Session No. 2 |
MDAT Discipline Overview. Dr. Gloria Yamauchi, NASA ARC |
Design Characteristics and Preferred Concepts for Supersonic Commercial Aircraft in the 2025 Timeframe. Mr. Robert Welge, The Boeing Company |
Inlet/Nozzle Integrated Flowpath Design Tool. Mr. Paul Ferlemann, NASA LaRC |
| 4:00 |
One-on-One Session No. 3 |
Rotorcraft in the Next Gen Airspace. Mr. Larry Young, NASA ARC |
LES for Jet Noise Applications. Dr. James DeBonis, NASA GRC |
Overview of the GNC Discipline. Mr. Don Soloway, NASA ARC |
| 4:30 |
One-on-One Session No. 4 |
Propulsion System Analyses: Engine-Gearbox Assessments and Gas Turbine Results. Mr. Christopher Snyder, NASA GRC |
MDOE-Based Jet Noise Modules for ANNOP. Dr. Brenda Henderson, NASA GRC |
Controller Development for Turbine-Based Combined Cycle Propulsion Mode Transition. Dr. Thomas J. Stueber, NASA GRC |
| 5:00 |
One-on-One Session No. 5 |
Feedback Session |
Chevrons Applied to Supersonic Nozzles: Model Scale to Full Scale. Dr. James Bridges, NASA GRC |
Development of Controls Modeling Tools for Airbreathing Hypersonic Vehicles. Dr. Atul Kelkar, VSI Aerospace, Inc. |
| 5:30 |
One-on-One Session No. 6 |
Feedback Session |
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| 7:00 |
Student Session |
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2009 College/University Division Contest Winners |
| 7:00 |
Welcome and Remarks |
| 7:10 |
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, Honorable Mention |
| 7:20 |
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology,
Gujarat, India, Second Place International |
| 7:30 |
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, Second Place (tie) |
| 7:40 |
Team Trinity Aeromotive, Second Place (tie)
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, California
University of Technology, Sydney, Australia |
| 7:50 |
The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, First Place International |
| 8:00 |
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, First Place (tie) |
| 8:10 |
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, First Place (tie) |
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2009 Contest Summer Interns |
| 8:20 |
Jonathan Friedmeyer, Findlay, Ohio, NASA Ames |
| 8:30 |
Michael McPeake, Port Townsend, Washington, NASA Ames |
| 8:40 |
Kevin Holcomb, Jr., Kent, Ohio, NASA Glenn |
| 8:50 |
Thomas Folk, Atlanta, Georgia, NASA Glenn |
| 9:00 |
Edric San Miguel, Norfolk, Virginia, NASA Langley |
| 9:10 |
Allison Snyder, Pickerington, Ohio, NASA Langley |
| 9:20 |
Raul Telles, Brooklyn, New York, NASA Langley |
| 9:30 |
Guillermo Costa, Rancho Cucamonga, California, NASA Langley |
| 9:40 |
Andrew Wilson, Browntown, Wisconsin, NASA Langley |
| Thursday, October 1, 2009 |
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SUBSONIC FIXED WING
Tools and Capabilities for SFW Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. Session Co-chairs: Mr. Craig E .Hange, Mr. William J. Haller |
SUBSONIC ROTARY WING
ExCap and Aeromechanics. Session Co-chairs: Ms. Odilyn Luck, Mr. Robert Kufeld |
SUPERSONICS
Sonic Boom Modeling;
High Altitude Emissions. Session Co-chairs: Dr. Alexandra Loubeau, Dr. Dan Bulzan |
HYPERSONICS
Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion. Session Co-chairs: Dr. Aaron Auslender, Mr. Scott Thomas |
| 8:00 |
Database Development of Alternative Fuels Properties. Dr. Dan L. Bulzan, NASA GRC |
ExCap Discipline Overview. Mr. Luther Jenkins, NASA LaRC |
Progress in Modeling Sonic Boom Diffraction around Building Structures. Dr. Vic Sparrow, Mr. Sang Cho, and Ms. Kimberly Lefkowitz, Pennsylvania State University |
Overview of NASA Turbine-Based Combined Cycle Discipline. Mr. Scott Thomas, NASA GRC |
| 8:30 |
Overview of and Results from the NASA Alternative Aviation Fuel Experiment. Dr. Bruce E. Anderson, NASA LaRC |
Large-Field PIV System in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex. Dr. Alan J. Wadcock, NASA ARC |
Modeling the Transmission of Sonic Booms into Building Structures. Mr. Jake Klos, NASA LaRC, Dr. Ricardo Burdisso, Virginia Tech, and Dr. Natalia Sizov, Wyle Laboratories, Inc. |
Status of the Combined Cycle Engine Rig. Mr. Dave Saunders, NASA GRC |
| 9:00 |
MDAO Framework Development Status. Ms. Cynthia G. Naiman, NASA GRC |
Measuring Surface Pressures on Rotor Blades Using the PSP Technique. Dr. A. Neal Watkins, NASA LaRC, Dr. Oliver Wong, Army AFDD |
Advanced Low Emissions Combustion Concepts for Future Supersonic Aircraft. Dr. Michael Foust, General Electric Aviation |
High Mach Number Turbine Fan Technology Development. Dr. Ken Suder, NASA GRC |
| 9:30 |
Three-Dimensional Unsteady Simulation of Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer in a Modern High Pressure Turbine Stage. Mr. Vikram Shyam, NASA GRC |
Blade Deflection Measurement Developments for Airloads Testing. Mr. Danny Barrows, NASA LaRC, Ms. Anita Abrego, NASA ARC |
Heated Fuel Combustor Concepts for Low Emissions Supersonic Propulsion. Dr. Lance Smith, United Technologies Research Center |
Overview of the Hypersonic Propulsion Discipline. Dr. Aaron Auslender, NASA LaRC |
| 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:30 |
A MEMS-Based Differential Capacitive Shear Stress Sensor. Dr. Mark Sheplak, University of Florida |
Aeromechanics Discipline Overview. Mr. Thomas Norman, NASA ARC |
Enhanced Fuel Injection/Mixing Approach for Ultra-Low NOx for Supersonic Cruise Aircraft Application. Dr. Nader Rizk, Rolls Royce Corporation |
HIFiRE Flight 2 Scramjet Research Experiment. Mr. Neal Hass, NASA LaRC |
| 11:00 |
Development of the Grazing Flow Impedance Tube and Curved Duct Test Rig for Acoustic Liner Evaluation. Mr. Michael G. Jones, NASA LaRC |
SMART Rotor Test Summary. Dr. William Warmbrodt, NASA ARC |
Open Feedback Session |
Test Results for Liquid JP-7 Injection and Flameholding. Dr. Jinho Lee, NASA GRC |
| 11:30 |
Vehicle Sketch Pad: Parametric Geometry Modeling for Aircraft Conceptual Design. Mr. William J. Fredericks, NASA LaRC |
Full-Scale Wind Tunnel Test of a UH-60 Individual Blade Control System. Mr. Thomas Norman, NASA ARC |
Open Feedback Session |
The National Hypersonic Science Center for Airbreathing Propulsion. Prof. Jim McDaniel, University of Virginia |
| Noon |
Lunch |
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SUBSONIC FIXED WING
Vehicle Concepts and Integration for Improved Noise and Efficiency. Session Co-chairs: Mrs. Diana M. Acosta, Mr. Dan D. Vicroy |
SUBSONIC ROTARY WING
Aeromechanics (continued). Session Co-chairs: Ms. Odilyn Luck, Mr. Robert Kufeld |
SUPERSONICS
Lightweight Durable Airframes and Engines. Session Co-chairs: Mr. Phil Bogert, Mr. Dale Hopkins |
HYPERSONICS
Entry, Descent and Landing Technologies.
Session Co-chairs: Dr. F. McNeil Cheatwood, Mr. Charles Player |
| 1:30 |
Progress in HWB Design and Modeling. Mr. Craig L. Nickol, NASA LaRC |
Overview of SRW Aeromechanics CFD Using Structured and Unstructured Grids. Dr. Terry Holst, NASA ARC |
Validated Material/Structural Design/Aerodynamic Combined Solution. Ms. Marcia Domack, NASA LaRC
Manufacturing Methods for Supersonic Wing Structure. Mr. John Barnes, Lockheed Martin |
Overview of the Atmospheric Decelerator Technologies Discipline.
Mr. Charles Player, NASA LaRC |
| 2:00 |
Progress Toward N+2 Noise Goal: HWB PAA LSAF Experiment and System Noise Assessment. Dr. Russell H. Thomas,NASA LaRC |
CFD Grid Refinement Studies: OVERFLOW 2.1. Dr. Thomas H. Pulliam, NASA ARC |
Optimum Structural Design of Supersonic Wings Using Unitized Structure. Dr. Rakesh Kapania, Virginia Tech |
Technology Needs for High-Mass Mars Missions. Dr. Thomas A. Zang, NASA LaRC |
| 2:30 |
X-48B Preliminary Flight Test Results.
Mr. Brian R. Taylor, NASA DFRC |
Adjoint-Based Design Optimization Using FUN3D. Dr. Eric Nielsen, NASA LaRC |
Investigation of Loading Rate Effects on Tensile and Fracture Behaviors of PETI-5 and PETI-5/IM7 Unidirectional Composites. Dr. D. Lee and Dr. H.V. Tippur, Auburn University |
IRVE-II Preliminary Flight Test Results. Mr. Stephen Hughes, NASA LaRC |
| 3:00 |
Break |
| 3:30 |
Engine Concept Study for Advanced Single-Aisle Transport. Mr. Mark D. Guynn, NASA LaRC |
Feedback Session |
Thin-Film Sensor Development for Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Systems. Mr. John Wrbanek, NASA GRC |
Hypersonic Testing of Advanced Flexible TPS. Mr. Joseph Del Corso, NASA LaRC |
| 4:00 |
Powered Propulsion Airframe Integration Study in the ARC 11-foot Transonic Wind Tunnel - An Update. Mr. Jeffrey D. Flamm, NASA LaRC |
Feedback session |
High-Temperature RTM Resins for Polymer Composite and Nanocomposite Fabrication by Low-Cost Resin Transfer Molding. Dr. Chun-Hua (Kathy) Chuang, and Dr. Sandi Miller, NASA GRC |
Multi-scale Modeling of Ablating Materials. Dr. Nagi Mansour, NASA ARC |
| 4:30 |
Truss Braced Wing - NASA/NIA Cooperative Research on an N+3 Concept. Dr. Vivek Mukhopadhyay, NASA LaRC
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Feedback session
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3D Fiber Architecture Development for SiC/SiC CMC Turbine Airfoils. Dr. James DiCarlo and Dr. Keith Sharp, 3TEX Inc., and Dr. David Marshall, Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLC
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Coupled Radiation and Ablation Modeling Over Entry Vehicles. Dr. Christopher Johnston, NASA LaRC
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| 5:00 |
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Measurements and Modeling of Earth and Mars Entry Radiation. Dr. Brett Cruden, ELORET Corporation |
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