Aeroflightdynamics Directorate (AFDD)
The Aeroflightdynamics Directorate (AFDD) advances knowledge and innovative technology in rotorcraft aeromechanics and human-system integration, providing a decisive advantage for Allied forces in Aviation mission worldwide and enhancing U.S. rotorcraft competitiveness. AFDD is primarily located at the Ames Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at Moffett Field, CA. It also has a contingent at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. AFDD’s functions are to: Manage and Execute Aviation S&T Mission Programs; Support Near-Term and Long-Range R&D Planning; Provide Technical Consultation and Support to AMCOM, PM’s, AMC and DA; Liaison with other Government Agencies, Academia, Industry, and International Organizations; Administer for AMRDEC the Army-NASA R&D MOU for Collaborative Research in Aeronautics.
Mission:
In-house execution of Aviation S&T in Aeromechanics, Flight Control, Preliminary Design & Human-Systems Integration. Co-located with NASA at Ames and Langley Research Centers. Multi-agency talent applied to S&T & customer programs through unique, world class facilities & tools. AFDD administers the National Rotorcraft Technology Center, Vertical Lift Research Centers of Excellence, and DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Office Advanced Rotorcraft CFD Modeling & Simulation Institute.
- Physics-Based Modeling
- Aerodynamics & Acoustics
- Dynamics
- Comprehensive Analysis
- Flight Control
- Handling Qualities
- Simulation
- Part Task
- In Flight
- Human-System Integration
- Testing & Validation
- Components
- Model Scale
- Full Scale
- In Flight
- Design Synthesis
- Concept Formulation
- Concept Evaluation
- Technology Planning
- Optimization
Mailstop N219-3
Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, CA 94035
Phone: 650-604-4264
Fax: 650-604-5564
