Description:

Technology Overview

Ever wonder how researchers test new aircraft models? In the past, they would have to use wind tunnels and other costly forms of testing, but now, researchers at Mississippi State University have developed a software method for capturing essential aerodynamic data just from cameras. This method provides a commercially viable route for rapid testing of novel manned and unmanned aircraft designs, that doesn't require expensive equipment.

TRL 3

Benefits

The advantages of this technology are its extreme cost effectiveness compared to wind tunnels and other traditional aerodynamic testing. This method of motion capture can capture complex aerodynamic maneuvers with or without reflective markings on the aircraft, in contrast to existing motion capture solutions which require reflective markers and only work for gliding aircraft and other simple situations.  

Applications

This software can be applied to defense and civilian aerodynamics testing and development for unmanned aerial vehicles and traditional aircraft. 

Seeking

Development partner

Commercial partner

Licensing