This proposal requests SBIR Phase II support to further develop Theseus, an unmanned aircraft for very high-altitude scientific missions. During Phase II, the PI proposes the following activities: (1) assemble a scientific advisory group; (2) complete the design and construct an engineering mock-up of a multispecies sampling payload; (3) validate the proposed powerplant through subscale tests; (4) verify weight projections for cryogenic fuel tanks; (5) develop methods to reduce structural fabrication costs by 25%; and (6) complete a preliminary design.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9103864
Program Officer
Ritchie B. Coryell
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-09-01
Budget End
1994-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$220,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Manassas
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
20110