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Research and Technology Directorate (Code R)

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  1. NASA Glenn Research CenterIntelligent Propulsion Research Presentation to the Center for Intelligent PropulsionUniversity of CincinnatibyDr. Lou Povinelli, Senior Technologist &High Speed Project Scientist, Fundamental AeroDr. Jih-Fen Lei Director, Research & Technology May 17, 2013 http://rt.grc.nasa.gov/

  2. Research and Technology Directorate (Code R) Directorate Dr. Jih-Fen Lei, Director Dr. George R. Schmidt, Deputy Management Support & Integration Office (RB) Kathleen K. Needham, Chief University Affairs Officer Dr. M. D. Kankam Communications, Instrumentation & Controls Division (RH) Dr. Mary V. Zeller, Acting Chief Calvin T. Ramos, Deputy for Comm Dr. Mary V. Zeller, Deputy for IC Space Processes and Experiments Division (RE) Dr. Bhim S. Singh , Chief Aeropropulsion Division (RT) Dr. D.R. Reddy, Chief Dennis L. Huff , Deputy Dr. Ming-Sing Liou, ST Structures & Materials Division (RX) Dr. Ajay K. Misra, Chief Leslie A. Greenbauer-Seng, Deputy Power & In-Space Propulsion Division (RP) Michael L.. Meyer, Acting Chief Robert M. Button, Acting Deputy Michael Patterson, ST Antenna & Optical System Branch (RHA) Dr. Felix A. Miranda, Chief Electrochemistry Branch (RPC) Dr. Vadim F. Lvovich, Chief Acoustics Branch (RTA) Brian B. Fite, Chief Advanced Metallics Branch (RXA) Dr. Michael V. Nathal, Chief Biosciene & Technology Branch (REB) Dr. Jerry G. Myers, Chief Controls & Dynamics Branch (RHC) Dr. Sanjay Garg, Chief Propulsion & Propellants Branch (RPP) Mark D. Klem, Chief Combustion Branch (RTB) Dr. Chi-Ming Lee, Chief Ceramics Branch (RXC) Dr. Joe E. Grady, Chief Combustion & Reacting System Branch (REC) Dr. David L. Urban, Chief Thermal Energy Conversion Branch (RPT) Lee S. Mason, Chief Inlet & Nozzzle Branch (RTE) Mary Jo Long-Davis, Chief Digital Communications & Navigation Branch (RHI) Gene Fujikawa, Chief Durability & Protective Coating Branch (RXD) Joyce A. Dever, Chief Space Environment & Experiments Branch (RES) Dr. Kurt R. Sacksteder, Chief Photovoltaic and power Technologies Branch (RPV) Michael F. Piszczor, Chief Icing Branch (RTI) Mary Wadel, Chief Electron & Opto-Electron Devices Branch (RHE) Dr. Rainee N. Simons, Chief Mechanics & Life Prediction Branch (RXL) Dr. Steve M. Arnold, Chief Fluid Physics & Transport Branch (RET) Dr. Brian J. Motil, Chief Networks & Architectures Branch (RHN) Denise S. Ponchak, Chief MDAO Branch (RTM) Bob M. Plencner, Chief Tribology & Mechanical Components Branch (RXN) James J. Zakrajsek, Chief Dr. Phil B Abel, Deputy Optical Instrumentation & NDE Branch (RHI) Dr. George Y. Baaklini, Chief Turbomachinery & Heat Transfer Branch (RTT) Dr. Mark Celestina, Acting Chief Polymers Branch (RXP) Dr. Michael A Meador, Chief Intelligent propulsion related research Sensors & Electronics Branch (RHS) Dr. Larry G. Matus, Chief Structures & Dynamics Branch (RXS) George L. Stefko, Chief

  3. Aeropropulsion Aeronautics Access to Space Turbomachinery Inlets Combustors Icing Heat Transfer Nozzles MDAO Propulsion Systems Acoustics Advanced Concept Engine Tests Components Icing Physics Low-Noise Jets Advanced Propulsors System Simulations Alternative Fuels Combustion Diagnostics Low-Boom Inlets Combined Cycle Propulsion Advanced Concepts Flight Tests

  4. Communications, Instrumentation and Controls Oscillator Flight TWTA 270°C propagation Reflectarray Antenna EVA Comm-Nav SDR CoNNeCT Payload Communication and Navigation Devices, Components, System Concepts, Networks and Architectures for Earth, Near-Earth, Lunar and Planetary Missions Mobile Router Network Arch. NexGen CNS Wirelss Testbed Harsh Environment Electronics, Sensors, Instrumentation, Controls and Health Management Aimed at Enabling Intelligent Aerospace Systems Propulsion System Controls Robots SiC Sensors Electronics Particle Imaging Velocimetry NDE Lab

  5. Structures and Materials Hybrid Disk Multiscale Modeling Env. Barrier Coating Nanocomposite Aerogel Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Airfoil Modeling Multidisciplinary Themes High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Structures High Temperature Structure and Materials DT Capabilities High temperature alloys Smart materials Ceramics Polymers Composites High temperature reactions Protective coatings Mechanics of materials Life prediction Nanotechnology Structural optimization Probabilistic methodology Structural dynamics Rotordynamics Tribology Surface science Gears and bearings Terramechanics Seals Nanomaterials Long-life , “Corrosion-Proof” Ni40Ti bearing Alloy Smart Materials and Active Structures Long-Life Mechanical Systems Piezo Damping of Fan Blade Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Variable speed transmission for large tilt rotor More Electric Power and Propulsion High Power Density and Compact Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Superconducting motor

  6. Fundamental Aeronautics Program • Conduct fundamental research that will generate innovative concepts, tools, technologies and knowledge to enable revolutionary advances for a wide range of air vehicles. Fixed Wing (FW) Explore and develop technologies, and concepts for improved energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of fixed wing, subsonic transports. • Rotary Wing (RW) • Develop and validate tools, technologies and concepts to overcome key barriers for rotary wing vehicles. • High Speed (HS) • Tool and technology development and validation to address challenges in high speed flight. • Aeronautical Sciences (AS) • Enable fast, efficient design & analysis of advanced aviation systems by developing physics-based tools and methods for cross-cutting technologies.

  7. Reducing the Environmental Impact of Aviation Advance Airframes • Enabling technologies • Novel architectures for increased lift over drag • Lightweight structures • Laminar flow to reduce drag • Low NOx fuel flexible combustors • Open rotors • Ultra-high bypass turbofans • Hybrid-Electric Propulsion • Novel architectures for shielding airframe noise • Distributed Propulsion • Environment Benefit/Goals • Fuel burn savings: • 60% fuel burn reduction (ref B737/CFM56) • Emissions reduction: • 80% less NOX (ref CAEP 6) • Noise reduction: • 1/9 the nuisance noise around airports Open Rotor Propulsor Geared Turbofan

  8. Aeronautical Sciences Project • Enable fast, efficient design & analysis of advanced aviation systems from first principles by developing physics-based tools/methods & cross-cutting technologies, provide new MDAO & systems analysis tools, & support exploratory research with the potential to result in breakthroughs • Vision • Development of physics-based predictive methods for improved accuracy and design confidence • Breakthroughs in discipline understanding and system-level integration toward improved future air vehicles. • Scope • Foundational research and technology for civil air vehicles • Discipline-based research and system-level integration method development Near body separation Flap separation

  9. Integrated Systems Research Program* Program Goal: Pursue innovative solutions to high priority aeronautical needs and accelerate implementation by the aviation community through integrated system level research on promising concepts and technologies, demonstrated in a relevant environment. • Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project • Mature technologies and study vehicle concepts that together can simultaneously meet the NASA Subsonic Transport System Level Metrics for noise, emissions and fuel burn in the N+2 timeframe. • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration in the National Airspace System (NAS) Project • Capitalizing on NASA’s unique capabilities, the project will utilize integrated system level tests in a relevant environment to eliminate or reduce critical technical barriers of integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the National Airspace System By focusing on technologies that have already proven their merit at the fundamental research level, this program helps transition them more quickly to the aviation community, as well as inform future fundamental research needs * Concept introduced by L. A. Povinelli and adopted by NASA ARMD (2008). . 9

  10. ERA Propulsion Technology (PT) Overview FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY13 High Pressure Facility Development Phase II : Full Annular Combustor Tech Demonstration Low NOx , Fuel Flexible Combustor Development (GE & PW) Data Analysis and Documentation Combustor Propulsor Core Fuel Injector / NRA Testing CMC Combustor Liner Fabrication Development & Coating Eval Open Rotor Gen 2 9x15 Phase II : Integrated UHB Propulsor Demonstration OPEN Rotor Gen 1 9x15 OPEN Rotor Gen 1 / Gen 2 8x6 Data Analysis and Documentation UHB design and Fabrication / assembly P&W GTF Gen-2 9x15 testing Data Analysis & Documentation Embedded inlet / fan design and fabrication Phase II : Integrated Front Block Compressor Demonstration High OPR Compressor Facility Refurbishment High OPR Compressor Testing High OPR Compressor Design and Fab Data Analysis and Documentation CMC oxide –oxide Nozzle Development CMC 3D Vane Processing Assessment ERA Phase II ( 2013-2015) builds on Phase 1 (2010-2012) : leveraging Integrated Technology Development / Demonstration coupled with systems analysis and incorporation of Advanced Vehicle Concepts

  11. Ground and Flight Testing and Evaluation • Reduced particulate and gaseous emissions • Reductions or elimination of contrails • Reductions in CO2 Characterization of Aviation Alternative Fuels Investigate and understand the potential of Alternative Fuels to reduce the impact of aviation on air quality and climate. Particulate and Aerosol experiments Fuel characterization and laboratory scale emissions and performance testing, leading to full aircraft flight experimentation Emissions characterization at altitude conditions

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