Efficient Multiphysics Modeling Framework for Rain-Induced Damage and Aerodynamic Effects on Hypersonic Vehicles
ID: N252-100Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Efficient Multiphysics Modeling Framework for Rain-Induced Damage and Aerodynamic Effects on Hypersonic Vehicles

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
  2. 2
    Open Apr 23, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
  3. 3
    Submission Due May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
  4. 4
    Close May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions through the SBIR program to develop an efficient multiphysics modeling framework for simulating rain-induced damage and aerodynamic effects on hypersonic vehicles. The objective is to create and validate automated computational tools that accurately predict raindrop interactions with hypersonic vehicles, focusing on critical phenomena such as droplet-shock interactions, material damage, and flow-field modifications while minimizing user expertise requirements. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the safety and performance of hypersonic vehicles under adverse weather conditions, addressing significant gaps in current modeling capabilities. The solicitation is set to open on April 23, 2025, with applications due by May 21, 2025, and further details can be found at the official SBIR website.

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