Variable Speed Power Turbine Technology Demo (completed 2017)
Demonstrate 50% improvement in efficient operational capability. Read More
Two-Speed Drive System Demo (completed 2017)
Demonstrate two-speed drive system with 50% rpm reduction. Read More
Demonstration of an MDAO Design Process for Vertical Lift Vehicles (completed 2018)
Develop and demonstrate a streamlined, integrated, multi-disciplinary optimization process of consistent fidelity for conceptual design of Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Read More
Demonstration of Design and Flight Operation Methods for Reduced Noise Impact (completed 2020)
Demonstration of design and flight operation methods for reduced VTOL aircraft noise impact. Read More
Reliable and Efficient Propulsion Components for Urban Air Mobility
Develop design/test guidelines, acquire data, & explore new concepts that improve propulsion system component reliability, culminating by demonstrating two to four orders of magnitude improvement in 100 kilowatt-class electric motor reliability.
UAM Operational Fleet Noise Assessment
Deliver validated tools and tool chain documentation at Technology Readiness Level 5, document best practices for fleet noise modeling, and demonstrate fleet noise assessments of representative UAM operations.
Tools to Explore the Noise & Performance of Multi-Rotor UAM Vehicles
Provide community a validated and documented set of tools for assessing tradeoffs between the noise and performance of UAM VTOL aircraft, completed by delivering tool chain software at Technology Readiness Level 5 with documentation, test cases, and best practices.
