Technology Transfer Opportunity: Small Compound-Wing Vtol Uas (Lar-Tops-293) Tender

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Country : USA

Summary : Technology Transfer Opportunity: Small Compound-Wing Vtol Uas (Lar-Tops-293)

Deadline : 23 Apr 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 100412745

Document Ref. No. : T2P-LaRC-00150

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

NASA-s Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses.

THE TECHNOLOGY:

Typically small UAS, because of their light weight and small size, have difficulty flying in adverse environmental conditions, especially gusty winds. In some cases, small UAS such as multi-copters can handle somewhat higher gust conditions, but have limited endurance. Fixed-wing configurations have good endurance but need large open areas for launch and recovery and are typically not very wind-robust. This vehicle combines VTOL convenience with fixed-wing endurance while enhancing operations in adverse environments.

This UAS technology defines a part-time VTOL system that transitions to efficient fixed-wing operation to obtain desired endurance and range. A novel three-segment wing design includes: a fixed Inner segment mounted to the fuselage, a controlled, articulating intermediate segment to which lift engines are attached, and a free-to-rotate outer segment to alleviate gust impacts on the airframe in both modes. The aft propulsor is articulated and configured such that the thrust being generated is always in a proverse direction. Also, the controlled-articulation wing segments are operated in both tandem and differential modes to allow for direct control while in the various modes of operation. Also incorporated is a novel control architecture that encompasses both the different system operating modes as well as the considerable number of individual control options and combinations.

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA-s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.g...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID T2P-LaRC-00150 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Sub-tier NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Office NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Apr 23, 2024 04:41 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Apr 23, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: May 08, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 9999 - MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
NAICS Code: 927110 - Space Research and Technology

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