Project Summary
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Proposal Number:
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Project Title:Gust Alleviation for General and Commuter Aircraft
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Small Business Concern:
EGR Associates
8401 Ericson Drive
Buffalo, NY l4221
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Research Institution:
University of Tennessee Space Institute
Tullahoma, TN 37388
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Principal Investigator/Project Manager: Edmund G. Rynaski
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Technical Abstract:
A less desirable characteristic of general and commuter class aircraft
is the
sensitivity of the vehicle to turbulence and wind shears because of
relatively low wing
loading. The development of an effective, practical and low cost gust
alleviation system,
feasible now, using a direct lift flap and computer resident algorithm,
could provide a
smooth ride as well as reduced structural fatigue. The opportunity is
to transfer
technology from university and military research efforts, when applied
using advanced
technology products such as small, ultra fast computers, that will
allow for the rapid
evolution of the required enabling methodology for practical and
effective gust alleviation.
The purpose of Phase I is to demonstrate the feasibility of
practical gust
alleviation quickly, perhaps in flight using the University of
Tennesse's NAVION variable
stability aircraft. Commercial application is the objective to provide
a world competitive
edge and expanded employment in this revived industry.
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Potential Commercial Applications:EGR Associates, the Small Business, will award a
subcontract to the University of
Tennessee, the Research Institute, and to Beech/Raytheon, a large
corportion and com- mercial
end-product user of the proposed research program. The general and
commuter aircraft
industry is not only a supporter, but also an advocate and promoter of
the proposed research.
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