Orbital Research Impact - Manual

SBIR Topic
Number:
AF98-178
Title:
Active Flow Control
for Aerodynamic
Enhancement
Contract
Number:
F33615-99-C-3008
Company Name:
Orbital Research, Inc.,
Cleveland, OH
Technical
Project
Office:
AFRL/Air Vehicles
Directorate
Active Flow Control
for Aerodynamic
Enhancement
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Both aircraft and
missiles require micro-
electromechanical based
flow control systems
capable of operating in
extreme conditions
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The Air Force wanted
control systems incorpo-
rating smart surfaces
and advanced control
systems to improve
aerodynamic efficiency
Impact
A
DISTRIBUTION A :
Approved for public
release; distribution
unlimited.
An example of Air Force supported SBIR technology that met topic requirements and is being
commercialized by the small business partner.