NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY Glenn Research Center
1992 Phase 2

Portable Parallel Stochastic Optimization for Aeropropulsion Component Design

Applied Research Associates (ARA) - ProFES

Raleigh, NC

INNOVATION
    Synergistic fusion of innovative design methods and computing for optimized aeropropulsion components

Probabilistic Finite Element System
Probabilistic Finite Element System
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Demonstrated a breakthrough in computer-based design capabilities for aeropropulsion components
  • Improved the program to make it user friendly
COMMERCIALIZATION
  • Obtained a $750K Air Force SBIR contract to make program more user friendly
  • Received $25K contract from Langley Research Center for special program customization
  • Provided several workshop training classes for $26.5K
  • Sold commercially five copies of the program for $41K

GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
  • Applicable for designing components for the next generation of aircraft engines and spacecraft propulsion
  • Program extended for planning maintenance schedule to minimize risk
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Curator: SBIR Support                3/21/05