AeroSystems Dynamics Lab (ADL)
AeroSystems Dynamics Lab (ADL)
Pioneering the future of aerial technology with cutting-edge research in aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and system design. A hub for innovation and collaboration at the University of Maine.
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Advancing Aerospace Materials and Workforce Development for Space Exploration and Earth Observation
Funded by MSGC and administered by UMaine Space, This project will advance the development of high performance stereolithography (SLA) printed composite materials, specifically tailored for aerospace and extraterrestrial applications. By integrating lunar and Martian regolith, polymers, organic and inorganic piezoelectric materials, and graphene-based nanomaterials into SLA resins, this research aims to create novel materials with enhanced mechanical strength, thermal stability, and
electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. These materials will be designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of supporting NASA’s Artemis program and broader space exploration missions, as well as for sustainable extraterrestrial operations and advancing the goals of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).
Design of Wind Wall Disturbance System for Aerial Vehicle Dynamics Testing
Supported by MSGC Graduate Fellowship, Dylan, is designing a testing facility. The facility will include a drone cage equipped with an advanced tracking system to capture six degrees of freedom (6 DOF) and analyze flight under wind disturbance conditions. The wind wall will consist of modular fan assemblies consecutively stacked on each other, forming a singular wall.
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