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Composition and Fabrication Method for APCP Solid Rocket Propellant

BACKGROUND Modern rocketry is at the forefront of high-performance aerospace engineering as demands on these systems generate the need for optimized solutions to meet performance goals. For example, larger unmanned craft often employ a rocket-assisted take off (RATO) to reduce launch footprints and reduce the launch g-load to allow for a wider variety...

Published: 8/22/2024 | Inventor(s): Kurt Rouser, Daniel Velasco, Caleb Besmer, Zackery Bycko

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems, Technology Classifications > Environment & Energy

Turbine-Driven, Shared-Rotor Generator

BACKGROUND Rapidly evolving unmanned aircraft system (UAS) requirements have necessitated the creation of novel methods to provide power to these craft in increasingly niche environments such as high altitudes or using more available heavy fuels to existing platforms to provide power to these craft, particularly with regards to turbogenerators. However,...

Published: 7/26/2023 | Inventor(s): Joshua Johnsen, Kurt Rouser

Keywords(s): Energy & Environment, Engineering: Mechanical & Aerospace, Transportation, Unmanned Systems

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Transportation & Automotive, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Environment & Energy, Technology Classifications > Engineering

Variable-Cycle Gas Turbine Engine for Small Unmanned Aircraft

BACKGROUND Continually and rapidly evolving unmanned aircraft system (UAS) requirements for commercial applications and military strategic and tactical battlefield have obviated simple modifications to existing platforms. However, new requirements demand increased performance in terms of longer range and endurance, faster flight speeds, increased payload...

Published: 3/13/2024 | Inventor(s): Matthew Durkee, Kurt Rouser

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

Turboelectric Power and Propulsion System for Unmanned Aircraft

BACKGROUND Current level of technology (LOT) multi-rotor unmanned aircraft (UAS) platforms is limited in range and endurance by the inherently low energy density of current LOT batteries. With more rigorous requirements being imposed by commercial, industrial, and defense users, the UAS market is leaning heavily on hybrid systems to fill this...

Published: 5/31/2023 | Inventor(s): Kylar Moody, Cole Replogle, Kurt Rouser

Keywords(s): Energy & Environment, Software, Transportation, Unmanned Systems

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems

Rocket-Assisted Take-Off System Technology Demonstrator for Unmanned Aircraft

BACKGROUND Some unmanned aircraft applications for high-speed flight, such as aerial target drones, require a means to launch without a runway. Current methods to address this need include catapults, pneumatic launch rails and rocket-assisted take-off (RATO) systems. The use of a RATO system is often expensive but can be accomplished with a zero-length...

Published: 7/21/2023 | Inventor(s): Lucas Utley, Austin Stottlemyre, Garner Copher, Kurt Rouser

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems

Small Turbojet Exhaust Nozzle with Optimal Geometry and Integrated Exit Guide Vanes

BACKGROUND Small scale turbojets are used for various applications amongst the military and commercial industry. Given their diverse capability, these engines need to perform at an optimal level to maintain success in their missions. The purpose of the presented design is to improve the thrust-to-weight ratio of a small turbojet engine by only...

Published: 5/10/2024 | Inventor(s): Colton Swart, Thomas Coulon, Grant Schumacher, Lauren Jones, Kurt Rouser

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems