Laboratory Information:
AMRDEC - Aeroflightdynamics Directorate
c/o NASA Ames Research Center
AMSAT-RO-AS
MS 262-3
Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
Website: http://www.redstone.army.mil/amrdec/RD&E/AFDD.html
Agency/Department: Dept. of Defense - Army
Region: Far West
FLC Laboratory Representative:
Mr. Charles Ingalls
Phone: (650) 604-2817
Email: cingalls@merlin.arc.nasa.gov
Background/History of the Laboratory:
The Aeroflightdynamics
Directorate (AFDD) pioneers the advancement of knowledge and
innovative technology in rotorcraft aeromechanics and
human-system integration, providing a decisive advantage for
Allied forces in any Aviation mission worldwide and enhancing
U.S. rotorcraft competitiveness. It is primarily located at
the Ames Research Center of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) at Moffett Field, Calif. It also
has a small contingent at NASA's Langley Research Center
in Hampton, Va. AFDD's functions are to:
Mission of the Laboratory:
The Aeroflightdynamics
Directorate mission is to plan, develop, manage, and execute
Army Aviation research and technology development programs,
provide engineering support to Army Aviation systems
development, and transfer Army developed technology to the
public sector.
Facilities:
