A--STRUCTURES MATERIALS AERODYNAMICS AEROTHERMODYNAMICS AND ACOUSTICS RESEARCHAND TECHNOLOGY -SMAAART-

The SMAAART contracts will support analytical and experimental research andtechnology development primarily for aerospace vehicles for NASA LaRC and other NASACenters. The Structures and Materials scope includes durability, damage tolerance, andreliability; structural mechanics and concepts; structural dynamics, aeroelasticity;nondestructive evaluation; and advanced materials and processing. The Aerodynamics,Aerothermodynamics, and Acoustics scope includes configuration aerodynamics;computational modeling and simulation; flow physics and control; aircraft and spacecraftnoise prediction and control; aerothermodynamics; hypersonic air-breathing propulsion;advanced measurement, diagnostics, and instrument systems; and model systems. Integration scope includes multidisciplinary interactions, analysis, optimization, andtrade studies.