Engineering TV : Aerospace

NWUAV MEMS Fuel Injection System

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT

The NWUAV MEMS Fuel Injection System uses Hewlett Packard Ink Jet technology to atomize a variety of fuels including JP5, JP8 and logistical fuels used in internal combustion engines. The system will allow longer duration flight times and reduced (green house gas) emissions as a result of the ability to digitally control the fuel delivery and droplet size to a level much smaller than is conventionally possible using carburetors and COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) fuel injectors. For more information, visit NWUAV Propulsion Systems.

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GoldenEye 80 VTOL UAV - Part 2

Terry Knight — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:11:00 GMT
The GoldenEye 80 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned ducted fan air vehicle features several acoustic dampening techniques that enable quiet hover and stare operations from altitude and an advanced flight control computer to rapidly transition from hover to forward flight dash speeds in seconds. It made its first public demonstration flight at Webster Field of the Patuxent River Air Station, Maryland on August 10, 2009. For more information, visit Aurora Flight Sciences.

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GoldenEye 80 VTOL UAV - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:48:00 GMT
Aurora Flight Sciences' John Lambert and Tom Clancy talk to Engineering TV about the GoldenEye 80 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System. Originally developed under the DARPA's OAV-II Program, the GoldenEye 80 features an advanced EO/IR mission equipment package (MEP), a low acoustic signature heavy fuel propulsion system and a STANAG compliant portable Ground Control Station. For more information, visit Aurora Flight Sciences.

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A160T Hummingbird - Part 2

Terry Knight — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The A160T Hummingbird unmanned aerial vehicle looks like a helicopter but is unlike any other helicopter on the market today. It features a unique optimum speed rotor technology that enables the Hummingbird to adjust the RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) of the rotor blades at different altitudes and cruise speeds. During flight, an operator can vary the RPM of the A160's rotors (speed them up or slow them down) at different altitudes to improve overall efficiency and save fuel. This is quite a departure from conventional rotor systems, which tend to have a fixed rotor RPM regardless of altitude. For more information, visit Boeing.

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A160T Hummingbird - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:02:00 GMT
Developed under the auspices of the DARPA, the A160 Turbine Hummingbird (A160T) is a revolutionary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system capable of endurance greater than 20 hours, with a range of 2,250 nautical miles, and a payload capacity of 2,500 pounds. In 2008, the A160T set a world record for endurance (verified by the FAI) with an 18.7-hour flight. For more information, visit Boeing.

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EOS Laser Sintering Systems

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT
EOS systems enable a wide variety of e-Manufacturing applications for producing metal or plastic parts. e-Manufacturing with EOS technologies is a method of manufacturing by which parts for consumer goods, industrial components and tools are laser-sintered directly from electronic data. A laser selectively melts and fuses together plastic or metal in powder form layer by layer until, after the final layer has been applied, the completed product is removed from the machine. For more information, visit EOS Electro Optical Systems.

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EOS Laser Sintering Technology

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Laser sintering is a generative layer manufacturing technology. Any three-dimensional geometry can be built effectively and flexibly, without any tools or laborious milling path programming. During production, the 3D CAD model is sliced into layers. EOS's innovative laser-sintering technology then builds the required geometry layer by layer. The energy of a laser solidifies powder-based materials, for example plastic, metal or foundry sand. The laser-sintering process allows for the production of several different parts in one single build job. For more information, visit EOS Electro Optical Systems.

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adLib Software Demo

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:04:00 GMT
Jason Barton, Co-Founder of EchoStorm, demonstrates the capabilities of their adLib software. adLib is EchoStorm Worldwide’s flagship product providing advanced video, metadata, and audio processing for Defense and Intelligence applications. adLib provides a unique web-based, net-centric, standards compliant solution for capturing, processing, storing, and disseminating Full Motion Video (FMV) from manned and unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and ground based sensors. Also watch this episode: EchoStorm's adLib Technology. For more information, visit EchoStorm.

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EchoStorm's adLib Technology

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:53:00 GMT
EchoStorm's easy-to-use adLib video and data management software revolutionizes “situational awareness.” No other software in the marketplace can simultaneously capture, standardize, process, and fuse video, images, and data from multiple sources in quite the same way. adLib distributes this information in a near real-time, secure format to all users, regardless of their location, bandwidth, or device. Imagine securely integrating and distributing video, images, and data from in-theater combat systems, healthcare databases, traffic cameras, fixed surveillance systems, television broadcast feeds, and more - to any networked device. Also watch this episode: adLib Software Demo. For more information, visit EchoStorm.

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SprayCool Technology - Part 2

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:07:00 GMT
SprayCool is the process of using dielectric (non-conductive) liquid evaporation, or phase change, to cool electronic systems. A fine mist of coolant is sprayed onto the electronic hot spots and immediately evaporates. The vapor then circulates to a heat exchanger where it is condensed as the heat is rejected to air or a water system. The cooling fluid is pumped to the SprayModule; in a continuous closed-loop fashion. This process results in an extremely efficient method of cooling. Also watch this episode: SprayCool Technology - Part 1. For more information, visit SprayCool.

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SprayCool Technology - Part 1

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:03:00 GMT
The main function of SprayCool Technology is to use evaporative cooling to keep processors (and other electronic components) in a thermally-controlled operating range, reducing power consumption, heat related failures, and allowing for higher density electronics packaging. At AUVSI Unmanned Systems 2009, Dan Kinney, Director Business Development at SprayCool, took a moment to talk to Electronic Design's Bill Wong about the technology and how it works. Also watch this episode: SprayCool Technology - Part 2. For more information, visit SprayCool.

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StarFighter Integrated Repeater Payload

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Space Data's StarFighter Repeater Platform, currently in use by the United States Air Force, extends the range of standard issue military two-way radios from 10 miles to nearly 500 miles. The concept is simple: fill a balloon with helium or hydrogen and attach a Space Data radio repeater payload. Once launched and on its way to a roughly 80,000-foot float, a StarFighter Platform provides users' portable radio systems with the same communications coverage previously available only via bulky and expensive satellite equipment. For more information, go to: Space Data.

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Inertial Instruments for Space Navigation

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Paul Manley, of L-3 Space & Navigation, discusses some of the most accurate gyros in the world that L-3 manufactures for use in satellite navigation: Fiber Optic Gyros (FOGs), Ring Laser Gyros (RLGs), and Star Sensors. In addition, the RIFCA (Redundant Inertial Flight Control Assembly), comprised of a six ring laser gyro and six accelerometer system, provides guidance, flight control and mission sequencing functions and has flown over 100 missions to date with 100% success without ever having tripped redundancy. L-3 Space & Navigation is a major supplier of inertial systems, guidance, control and positioning equipment for satellites, artillery and launch vehicles. For more information, go to: L-3 Space & Navigation.

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Constellation Space Suit

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT
Paragon has received authorization to begin work on NASA’s Constellation Space Suit System (CSSS). Paragon is beginning this work on the first major space suit redesign in over 40 years as part of a team led by Oceaneering International. Paragon has key responsibilities in the design and manufacture of the suit’s life support and thermal control system. The first suits will support the debut flight of the new Orion spaceship that Paragon is also working on, currently planned to launch in 2015. With modifications, the suit will go on to be used exploring the surface of the Moon and Mars. Also watch this episode: Paragon Dive System. For more information, go to: Paragon Space Development Corporation.

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Growing Plants on the Moon

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT
What does it take to grow plants on the Moon? Paragon Space Development Corporation CEO Taber MacCallum answers that question from the 25th International Space Symposium. Growing the first plant on another world has enormous symbolic importance as well as important scientific research value for creating self contained lunar outposts and eventual settlements. In addition to leading the design of biological payloads, Paragon’s responsibilities on the Odyssey Moon team include robotic lunar lander design support and the lander’s thermal control system. Also watch this episode: Lunar Oasis: Greenhouse on the Moon. For more information, go to: Paragon Space Development Corporation.

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