Basic Aeromechanics for small Unmanned Air Systems (sUAS)
About the Research
This project involves basic aerodynamics research, specifically small Unmanned Air System (sUAS) relevant problems and scales. Research on this project typically involves the use of experimental fluid mechanics techniques (PIV, MTV, HWA, others) for investigating topic areas such as gusts, highly dynamic maneuvers of small vehicles, and fluid - vehicle interactions. Research also usually leverages the wind tunnel facility located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Research problems on this project may also include controls related research as they apply to sUAS and aerodynamics.
ARL Advisor Email
john.t.hrynuk.civ@army.mil
matthew.w.floros.civ@army.mil
Arl’s Army Research Directorate (ARD)
The ARD focuses on exploiting concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army fundamentally advantageous science-based capabilities through laboratory’s research competencies. This intramural research directorate also manages the laboratory’s essential research programs, which are flagship research efforts focused on delivering defined outcomes.
Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP)
The ARL-RAP is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Three References Forms
- Transcripts
Research Proposal
If selected by an advisor, the participant will be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel. The proposal should:
- Relate to a specific opportunity at ARL
- Have a clear objective with a defined outcome
- Pursue a specific direction for the research
- Include an expected period for completing the study
- Provide a brief background and motivation for the research
- Include references of published efforts to improve the proposal
- Degree: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree
- Academic Level(s): Faculty
- Discipline(s): Engineering (2)
- Age: Must be 18 years of age
Qualifications
Contact Information
Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org