The University of Iowa was awarded a $103,906 Project Grant by the Air Force Research Laboratory under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) on September 30, 2024. The grant supports direct numerical simulations of shock-to-detonation transition (SDT) in heterogeneous energetic materials, with a performance period ending on March 31, 2029. This research aims to maintain technological superiority and prevent technological surprise in areas relevant to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, such as materials science, aerospace systems, and high-speed flows. The University of Iowa will leverage its expertise and research capabilities to deliver innovative solutions that advance knowledge and support the federal mission.
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