Grant For Research 80NSSC22K1694

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Contract number
80NSSC22K1694
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$71,115

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$71,115.38 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00005 · The proposed research challenge seeks to achieve a transformational improvement in the aerodynamic flight efficiency and aeroacoustics of transitioning… -$1,142
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 · Underwing distributed ducted fan fanfoil concept for transformational aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance $0
Original award $72,257

About this award

Texas Tech University System was awarded a $71,115.38 research grant by a civilian federal agency on January 1, 2023, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2024. The award supports research on the "Underwing Distributed Ducted Fan Fanfoil Concept for Transformational Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Performance," an initiative designed to advance electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology. The research focuses on developing two critical innovations: novel under-cambered airfoils that integrate electric ducted fans on the aft-underside region of aircraft wings to reduce form drag and frontal cross-section visibility, and biomimetic rotor designs inspired by samara maple seed geometry to optimize lift distribution and reduce induced drag. This work addresses the fundamental challenge of improving aerodynamic efficiency and reducing noise in transitioning fixed-wing eVTOL aircraft.

The project's overarching objective is to demonstrate commercial viability of the Fanfoil concept by reducing the electric power requirements for ducted fan propulsion systems while simultaneously increasing cruise lift-to-drag ratios and aircraft range through the integration of recessed fan arrays beneath the fixed wing. The research will be conducted at Texas Tech University's Lubbock, Texas campus. No set-aside designation was used for this contract award. This grant aligns with the university's established capabilities in advanced aeronautical research and development, supporting national priorities in emerging aviation technologies and sustainable transportation innovation.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K1694?

80NSSC22K1694 was awarded to Texas TECH University System by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.

How much is contract 80NSSC22K1694 worth?

The government has obligated $71,115 on 80NSSC22K1694.

Was contract 80NSSC22K1694 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K1694 was full and open competition.

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