Laboratory Information:
Aviation Applied Technology Directorate
AMSAT-R-TO
Ft. Eustis, VA 23604-5577
Website: http://www.aatd.eustis.army.mil/
Technology Transfer Website: http://www.aatd.eustis.army.mil/business.asp
Agency/Department: Dept. of Defense - Army
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Background/History of the Laboratory:
The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate is a tenant
activity located at Ft. Eustis. It is a Directorate of the Aviation
and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), a part of the Research, Development
&
Engineering Command (RDECOM). The main thrust of this Directorate is to demonstrate the application
of
effective, affordable technology for current and future Army Aviation systems; and to provide rapid
response,
development, and qualification of special mission applications, all through a balanced in- house and
contracted
R&D program.
Mission of the Laboratory:
The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate's mission
is to transition critical technologies that enhance and
sustain Army Aviation as the premiere land force aviation component in the world.
Technology Transfer Mechanisms:
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)
- Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)
Technology Areas of Expertise:
- Rotorcraft technologies
- Peregrine Moving Map Display
- UH-60 Helicopter Firehawk System
- T-700 Engine Advanced HIRSS Technology Program
- Advanced H-60 Engine Exhaust Suppression Demonstration Program
- Evaluation & Demonstration of PRISM2 Primary Selectable Mission Support System
- Aviation Manned/Unmanned (AMUST) Technology Requirements Definition
- Testing of Helicopter External Fuel Tank for Crash-worthiness and Seal Characteristics
- Scout/Assault/Attack Rotorcraft Operational Capability Study
- Simulation Use of Rotorcraft Pilot's Associate Cockpit for Manned/Unmanned Aerial Platform Operations on the Digitized Battlefield
- Tracker XXI Demonstration Program
- Helicopter Laser Radar
- Helicopter Composite Rotor Blade Testing Support
- Ballistic Tolerance Testing Support
