MAVRIK (Modular Air-Vehicle Representation with Integrated Kinetics) Software
Energy, Environment & Aerospace
Abstract
MAVRIK uses high-level design information and general physical estimations to compute rapid and accurate simulation data for control and systems engineers' use, allowing them to begin work on day one of a new project, rather than waiting until the physical designs are complete.
What It Is
A software package that accurately simulates aerodynamics and thrust forces for effective and early control system design.
Value Proposition
This accurate model calculates necessary data from high-level designs, allowing control and systems engineers to begin work on day one of a project.
Applicable Markets
Military aircraft & aerospace manufacturing; unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing; aircraft; engine & parts manufacturing; and automobile manufacturing.
Benefit
When developing an air vehicle, engineers work in phases. Current tools dictate that prototyping and aerodynamics must be highly advanced before controls and systems engineers can begin work. These sequence delays lead to long timelines in air vehicle engineering.
The Module Air-Vehicle Representation with Integrated Kinetics (MAVRIK) simulator resolves this issue. This robust simulator can predict the aerodynamics and mass properties of an air vehicle from simple geometric information. This allows control and systems engineers to begin immediately.
This technology saves time and money, calculates accurate data from high-level designs, and works with the user from beginning to end on a project to ensure consistent integrity. The software works across a wide range of use cases, from testing drone trim to landing fighter jets on aircraft carriers.
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Researchers
USU Department(s): Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, AeroLab
Funding
This invention was made with government support awarded by the US Navy. The government has certain rights in the invention.
USU Reference No. C26024
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