A brief overview is presented of the current materials and structures research geared toward propulsion applications for NASA s Subsonic Fixed Wing Project one of four projects within the Fundamental Aeronautics Program of the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. The Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW) Project has selected challenging goals which anticipate an increasing emphasis on aviation s impact upon the global issue of environmental responsibility. These goals are greatly reduced noise, reduced emissions and reduced fuel consumption and address 25 to 30 years of technology development. Successful implementation of these demanding goals will require development of new materials and structural approaches within gas turbine propulsion technology. The Materials and Structures discipline, within the SFW project, comprise cross-cutting technologies ranging from basic investigations to component validation in laboratory environments. Material advances are teamed with innovative designs in a multidisciplinary approach with the resulting technology advances directed to promote the goals of reduced noise and emissions along with improved performance.


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    Title :

    Materials and Structures Research for Gas Turbine Applications Within the NASA Subsonic Fixed Wing Project


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Turbo Expo 2010 ; 2010 ; Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom


    Publication date :

    2011-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English