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As a company focused on aviation and aerospace, you need great talent for our workforce. You need win-win connections to other leading companies and you want marketable solutions to your biggest challenges. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, we share your passion for aviation and aerospace, and we are uniquely equipped to provide solutions to your biggest problems and grow your bottom line.
As the world’s leader in aviation and aerospace education and applied research for more than 90 years, Embry-Riddle has:
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Connections. When you work with Embry-Riddle, you are plugged in to a Who’s Who in the aviation and aerospace industry. Embry-Riddle’s past and present partners include: Airbus , GE Aviation , The Boeing Company , Lockheed Martin , Textron ,
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Talent. Our alumni are everywhere. Name
research is at the industry’s leading
any major employer in aviation and aerospace and you’ll find Embry- Riddle graduates hard at work. Ranked No.1 in the nation for 17 consecutive years , our Aerospace Engineering program has been shaping the aviation and aerospace workforce for generations. Now a Ph.D. granting institution , we are researching and solving tomorrow’s challenges, today.
edge. From unmanned aerial systems in the global airspace, to hybrid gasoline-electric propulsion systems for the near future of commercial aviation, Embry-Riddle is in collaboration with industry leaders to design solutions that will change the way we fly.
Rolls-Royce , Rockwell Collins , Embraer and many others.
Above: Heurobotics MKII / A collaborative project between Embry-Riddle’s College of Engineering and its derivative corporation, Heurobotics. See it here: erau.edu/heurobotics.
Florida is first in the country for Aviation and Aircraft Manufacturing Attractiveness
With its world headquarters in the aviation- and aerospace-friendly state of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is emerging as one of the industry’s most innovative and active research hubs in its seven areas of focus: Applied Science , Aviation , Business , Computers and Technology , Engineering , Space and Safety and Security . Our solutions-oriented research has placed us at the leading edge of several aviation challenges, including best practices for unmanned aircraft systems, alternative propulsion methods and more. A DYNAMIC HUB FOR AERODYNAMIC INNOVATION
The Right Climate for Business
Florida ranks No. 2 in the country for aviation, aerospace and space establishments More than 2,000 aviation and aerospace companies call Florida home, employing nearly 82,500 people 2 licensed spaceports 20 military installations 120+ public use airports Florida is a Right to Work State
Eagle Flight Research Center
Embry-Riddle Selected as Part of FAA’S Center of Excellence in UAS
Embry-Riddle’s Eagle Flight Research Center (EFRC) serves as the university’s aerospace R&D facility. The state-of- the-art center is equipped to conduct a variety of projects, including: experimental flight testing, aircraft modifications for FAA certification, design and testing of unmanned aerial systems, development and verification of high-fidelity (up to Level D) flight-data models used in engineering and training simulators and prototype engineering solutions to advance eco-friendly alternatives in aviation.
As a co-founder of ASSURE (Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence), Embry-Riddle will be the technical lead in UAS airport ground operations, UAS pilot and crew training and co-lead in command and communication research. Embry-Riddle will also provide research support in the areas of detect-and-avoid, human factors, air traffic control interoperability, air traffic management, low-altitude operations, wake separation and noise reduction.
Researchers Receive NASA Award to Study Kite-Surfing in the Stratosphere
A team led by professors in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus has received one of eight NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program Phase II grants. The award allows the faculty and student research team to continue developing a futuristic concept using unmanned aircraft to gather wind and solar power at 60,000 feet above the Earth that could lead to atmospheric satellites providing communications and surveillance capabilities, among other applications.
EFRC Partners Airbus Argonne National Laboratory The Boeing Company
GE Aviation Hartzell Rolls-Royce Textron Aviation
AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK The Embry-Riddle Research Park is the “go-to” place for industry to find solutions to real-world problems.
Square feet of flexible lease space (when fully developed)
When you partner with us, you get real-world answers and expand your talent pipeline at the same time.
Applied Aviation & Engineering Research Hangar (FALL 2019) A unique facility that combines the attributes of a research complex with the capabilities of an aircraft hangar and engine test bed. Home to the Eagle Flight Research Center, the Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar will also provide more than 7,500 square feet of flexible lease space for corporate and research partners.
Research Park Wind Tunnel (SPRING 2018) A technologically advanced subsonic wind tunnel that will be capable of unique measurement and testing capabilities, including particle image velocimetry for verification of computer models.
Wind Tunnel Specifications
Technologically advanced subsonic wind tunnel, capable of delivering flow speeds of up to 230 mph. Tunnel instrumentation includes a particle image velocimetry (PIV) system, a six-component external force and movement balance, a multi-channel pressure measurement capability, and a three-axis instrumentation traverse. Nominally rectangular test cross- section with dimensions 6’ wide, 4’ high and 12’ long, with tapered corner filets along its length. Overall size (footprint) ~95’ x 32’ x 20’
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The John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex) A new lab building and technologies incubator supported by partner companies that provides mentoring, programming and new business startup capital.
Research Park partners can access state-of-the-art labs
Advanced Dynamics & Control Circuits, Sensors & Instrumentation Composites Computational Sciences Materials Radar & Communications Robotics & Autonomous Systems Space Technology Structures Thermal
Hybrid Gas-Electric Propulsion Consortium
Rodney Cruise , Senior Vice President for Administration and Planning Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — MicaPlex 1511 Aviation Center Parkway | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 freemab8@erau.edu | 386.226.4928
SHOWCASE FACILITIES
The adjacent parcel to the MicaPlex will house one of the most sophisticated and capable low-speed wind tunnels at any university in the United States. Estimated to be operational by fall 2018, the features of the wind tunnel include: Capability of delivering flow speeds of up to 230 mph Particle image velocimetry (PIV) system instrumentation
6-component external force and moment balance Multi-channel pressure measurement capability 3-axis instrumentation traverse Overall size (footprint): 95' x 32' x 20' Nominally rectangular test cross-section with dimensions 6' wide, 4' high and 12' long, with tapered corner filets.
External users with appropriate projects for testing in the wind tunnel may be accommodated with the concurrence and supervision of the wind tunnel director.
LAB SUMMARIES AND CORE EQUIPMENT OFFERINGS Although the labs inside the MicaPlex are focused on engineering, the building is open to researchers in the areas of aviation, space, human factors, cyber security, business and space physiology. Approved users with appropriate projects may be accommodated with the concurrence and supervision of the lab director. Headliner/Showcase Equipment o Anechoic Chamber The 12’x12’x24’ ETS-Lindgren AMS-8500 anechoic chamber is a test and measurement facility with a specified operating range from 700 MHz to 6 GHz, covering many of the aviation-related communications and sensing frequencies. With heavy-duty positioner supporting payloads up to 75 pounds, the chamber is suitable for testing a range of devices, ranging from new antenna technologies to integrated systems, such as conformal sensors on small UAVs. Expected operational date January 2019 o Ground Communications Systems for Satellite Tracking Dedicated spacecraft communications are provided by two complete space communications earth stations for VHF/UHF and S-Band (3 m dish). The antennas are steerable, capable of communicating with small satellites in various orbits, and can meet the demanding tracking speeds required for spacecraft in low earth orbit (such as cubesats). Three deployable antenna towers support additional terrestrial communications and surveillance for dedicated and experimental payloads. Expected operational summer 2019. Access to this facility may be restricted due to the proprietary and/or restricted nature of space flight hardware, software, and algorithms.
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o VICON Motion Capture System The VICON Motion Capture system provides 12 cameras to track and represent in-motion objects with a high degree of fidelity. The Indoor UAS Testing Facility provides substantial footprint and technology for use in GNC development and testing for autonomous flight and ground vehicles, UAV formation flight, UAV sense and avoid in complex environments, and cooperation between multiple autonomous agents. The MicaPlex houses ten unique engineering research facilities: o Thermal Laboratory Description: The Thermal Laboratory provides ERAU researchers, faculty, and students, as well as industry collaborators, with resources and facilities supporting experimental research in energy harvesting, storage, and applications, as well as the development of thermal management technologies for propulsion and electronics devices. Core Equipment • FLIR T650SC Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera • Turbine Cascade Flow Rig with separate, low temperature coolant supply (Constructed in-lab, estimated time of completion January 2019) • Mettler Toledo DSC 3 • Temperature/Pressure sensitive paint measurement system • Internal cooling passage flow bench; up to +/- 3.5psi available pressure head, or 600cfm maximum flow rate • Steady and unsteady flow instrumentation (Pressures, Temperatures, velocities) with manual and automated traverse. o Advanced Dynamics & Control Laboratory (ADCL) Description: The Advanced Dynamics and Control Laboratory (ADCL) supports research activities aimed at advancing aviation and space technologies through the development of concepts, algorithms, and demonstration of solutions for: • Design of advanced intelligent and reliable flight control focusing on increasing safety such as fault tolerant flight control systems; • Application of robotic technologies for future space missions, such as servicing of existing and future observatory class scientific satellites; • Capability assessment of existing technologies in performing complex tasks through, various robotic tools, simulation, and operational techniques; application of computer machine vision and other sensor based solutions for autonomous operations. Core Equipment • DENSO VP-Series 6-Axis articulated robot • Partial-gravity crane and cube testbed • This laboratory provides direct access to the VICON Motion Capture System o Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (RASL) Description: The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (RASL) provides dedicated workspaces for large unmanned system development and state-of-the-art sensors designed for integration on existing large-scale platforms for air, ground, and maritime domains. The laboratory is designed to accommodate for the needs of sense and avoid, swarms of cooperative autonomous and/or unmanned vehicles, and control scheme development for large platforms.
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Core Equipment • Multitude of sensor and communications payloads integrated on state-of-the-art robotics platforms for proof-of concept testing. • Software Development and Systems Testing Suite featuring computers with high-end graphics cards, 128 GB of memory, and top-of-the-line processors. • Netted High bay work area for indoor flight testing (home of the VICON motion capture system) and the capability to house large vehicle development. Access to this facility is restricted to approved U.S. Citizens only. o Circuits, Sensor, and Instrumentation Laboratory (CSIL) Description: The Circuits, Sensors, and Instrumentation Laboratory (CSIL) supports circuit design, fabrication, component testing, and controlled sensor characterization. The key capabilities provided by the CSIL include the ability to (a) design sensor components and integrated systems capable of meeting research needs, (b) fabricate precision circuit components and perform assembly in-house; clean-room assembly may be coordinated through the STL, (c) enable precision measurements to characterize sensors and electronics, and (d) support synergistic research activities with other laboratories. Core Equipment • LPKF U4 for precision laser circuit structuring for high-frequency systems • SMD Circuit Assembly supported by LPKF Protoprint (stencils and masks), Protoplace (assisted pick-and-place), and Protoflow Oven (reflow). • Reconfigurable large systems test suite of 1100 ft 2 (22 ft. by 52 ft.); includes 300 ft 2 of reconfigurable RF absorber to reduce RF echoes in tests • This lab provides direct access to the AMS-8500 anechoic chamber Estimated operational date January 2019 o Radar and Communications Laboratory (RCL) Description: The Radar and Communications Laboratory (RCL) will develop technologies for the exploitation of electromagnetic signals and provide an in-situ test-bed for sensing instrumentation. The key capabilities provided by the RCL include the ability to (a) thoroughly characterize RF and microwave systems to high frequencies used by radars and spacecraft, (b) manipulate signals in real-time with FPGAs, supported by high-speed analog to digital converters (c) interact with real signals in space with an unobstructed view of the local sky Core Equipment • Real-time signal processing based on four (4) FPGA processors supported by high- speed ADCs (8x at 5 GS/s or 16x at 2.5 GS/s), on a 10 Gbps network. • Signal monitoring testbed including (a) Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B receiver, and (b) GPS-disciplined timing with a Meinberg M/400 timebase. • Fully-capable 20 GHz RF laboratory including (a) 4-port 20 GHz Network Analyzer (b) 26.5 GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer, (c) 20 GHz RF signal generator, (d) supporting RF signal generators, power supplies, function generators, etc., (e) Infiniuum-S 2.5 GHz Oscilloscope • This lab provides direct access to rooftop facilities for antenna and ground station mounting. Access to this facility may be restricted due to the proprietary and/or restricted nature of research in this area. Estimated operational date January 2019
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o Space Technology Laboratory (STL) Description: The Space Technology Laboratory (STL) performs research into spaceflight qualified hardware and algorithms. Research in this facility is keyed to understanding proximity operations, relative motion, optical navigation, and design and test capabilities especially for nano-satellites. This is directly related to the design, build, test, and operation of small satellite technologies. Core Equipment • 400 ft2 Class 10,000 clean room for assembly and integration of spaceflight hardware • 1m x 1m x 1m test volume ultra-high vacuum thermal vacuum chamber for space environmental testing • Sawyer 7DOF robots for use as a proximity operation and optical sensors testbed • Optical calibration and test system, including an optical bench Access to this facility may be restricted due to the proprietary and/or restricted nature of space flight hardware, software, and algorithms. Estimated operational date January 2019. o Composites Laboratory Description: The Composites Laboratory is equipped to enable fundamental and applied research-and development in emerging composite technologies that leverages gains made in advancing complex integrated and unitized composites. Core Equipment • Autoclave • Curing Oven • Hot Press • Walk-in freezer for storage Estimated operational date for this laboratory is summer 2018. o Materials Laboratory Description: The Materials Lab is equipped to enable advanced materials research, modeling, and testing of new materials, and structures made from them. Of particular interest are nano-structured and lightweight aerospace materials and devices. Core Equipment • Optical Metallurgical Microscope • X Ray Micro- computerized tomography (CT) Scanner
• Sample Prep Machines • Micro Hardness Tester
• Scanning Electron Microscope: This unit offers surface analysis (microstructure, failure, quality control, measurements) as well as element analysis with the EDX attachment. • Chemical vapor deposition CVD tube furnace • Magnetron sputtering system; physical vapor deposition system (PVD) • Raman spectrometer • Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) • Powder jetting metal 3D printer • High temperature heat treatment vacuum furnace (up to 1400C)
• Drying vacuum furnace (up to 350C) • Hot-disk transient plane system (TPS) • 3-points probe
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o Structures Laboratory
Description: The Structures Laboratory is a well-equipped research facility for structural testing of small to medium-scale test samples and structural components. The Laboratory also supports research activities related to development of smart structures, intelligent engineering systems, and cutting-edge structural evaluation techniques that offer significant advantages over existing approaches. The Laboratory is capable of testing structural components under static and dynamic loading with controllable temperatures. Polymeric smart actuator and energy observing smart structures can be developed and tested using lab equipment. Core Equipment • Electrodynamic Shakers • Electromechanical Universal Test System • Scanning Laser Vibrometer • Digital image correlation system (DIC) Estimated operational date for this laboratory is summer 2018. o High Performance Computing Laboratory Description: High-end state-of the art computers (at present 8 with 128 GB of RAM and 2 with 256 GB or RAM) with the top-of-the-line NVIDIA Quattro Graphics Cards are available in the Computational Sciences Lab to enable researchers to develop and test high fidelity models and simulations. Ensight VR software is also available on these workstations to permit stereoscopic 3-D visualization of large data sets. The lab is supported by Vega, ERAU’s 3,000 core CRAY supercomputer.
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OMAX 1515 Advanced Abrasive Waterjet System • Star SR20JCNC Swiss Type Automatic Lathe* • Mazak VCU 5 Axis CNC Vertical Machining Center* • Horizontal Band Saw*
For more information and equipment availability, please contact: Dr. Stephanie Miller Executive Director, Technology Transfer & Research Park Initiatives 386-226-6388 milles50@erau.edu
*Access and use will be managed by TECHFIT Digital Surgery
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EMBRY-RIDDLE RESEARCH PARK EAST • Located less than one mile south of Embry-Riddle’s campus and close to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB). • On Clyde Morris Boulevard within the jurisdiction of the city of Daytona Beach. Access via an approved FDOT connection along Clyde Morris Boulevard providing a direct connection to I-95, downtown Daytona Beach, and the beaches via International Speedway Boulevard. • Permitted to accommodate 595,000 sq. ft .of research and development; office; aviation; aerospace and related uses on 77 acres. Master planned with common infrastructure, storm water, and tenant amenities and future needs. Includes wide range of building sites and is immediately available for development. Permitting for infrastructure improvements has been attained and is currently being modified to better position the property for development flexibility. • Under a single planned development zoning district (PMD) which was specifically developed to accommodate research and technology-related uses. .
ERAU RESEARCH PARK EAST CONCEPT
Aerial Applications is a cutting-edge mapping software company that uses drones and AI to help utility companies double the productivity of their field operations. Specializing in emergency management and rapid deployment, they instantly deliver the most accurate maps possible to entire teams, unlocking unmatched team coordination when minutes matter most. Arralis is a rapidly scaling technology company, providing world-leading expertise in RF, micro and milemetre-wave technology. With operation in Ireland, the UK and USA, Arralis excels in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), packaged component modules, proprietary antenna technology and integrated radar and communications front-end platforms. Its core focus is in E, K/Ka and W band where it is the world leader at the highly desirable attenuation window of 94GHz, which allows the development of very high- resolution radar; application of which include autonomous automotive, helicopter landing, satellite communications and massive data rate wireless communications. Arralis products, which are the ultimate in precision and innovation, are used in both global and space environments where accuracy and reliability are critical. Arralis works with some of the world’s largest aerospace, automotive, defense and communications companies. Censys Technologies Corporation produces world-class Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) technology products, regulatory documentation, and training curriculum. We serve both commercial and government organizations seeking to take their drone operations beyond the line of sight and above the status quo. HyCarb, Inc. is a for-profit, woman-owned business. HyCarb is commercializing graphene and carbon nanotube technologies in order to deliver safe, ultra-lightweight, recyclable, state-of-the-art energy storage systems (batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells) to the aeronautic and aerospace industries. HyCarb’s vision and mission is to eliminate humans’ carbon-footprint by finding uses for carbon that are so valuable that it makes no sense to waste it. OneSky encompasses the flying companies of Directional Aviation, which include Flexjet, PrivateFly, Sentient Jet, and Skyjet, each of whom provide exceptional private jet travel solutions, delivering hundreds of flights per day, across North America and Europe. SEAMAX, LLC is the US Division of the developer and manufacturer of the high- performance amphibious Light-Sport Aircraft, SEAMAX M-22. Built in Brazil, with global sales it is certified in over 20 countries. Made of composite materials, the SEAMAX M-22 uniqueness relies on its ability to remain light, granting exceptional performance, large range and one of the greatest useful load in the category. Techfit Digital Surgery uses 3D printing, Virtual and Augmented digital technologies to create patient specific surgical plans, implants and instruments that allow for faster surgeries with fewer complications and better surgical outcomes. VerdeGo Aero is bridging the gap to provide fully-integrated powertrain systems for the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft and “flying cars” that will make the Urban Air Mobility revolution a reality. VerdeGo’s IDEP (Integrated Distributed Electric Propulsion) systems bring together hybrid power generation, electric propulsion, control, and redundant safety systems to enable a wide array of next-generation VTOL aircraft architectures. WeatherFlow is a highly experienced team of meteorologists, hardware and software engineers, field technicians, and data scientists. The Florida-based company offers its clients weather network products, data and applications, analysis and modeling, consulting and wind energy solutions.
SENSATEK PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY, INC . Founder Reamonn Soto and the Sensatek team are developing wireless sensors for harsh environments. Our wireless solution replaces the calculation of combustion firing temperatures with a direct measurement, providing real-time information needed to extend maintenance intervals and avoid maintenance costs and outages. “Where there is a harsh environment, Sensatek has a sensor.” WEINTRAUS, INC . is developing the Hercules Space Tug (HST) to provide precision orbital placement, capture & relocation, and on-orbit refueling and repair services in Low Earth Orbits. Satellite operators will have the ability to choose the orbit the benefits their mission the most, pick from a variety of life extension services, and drastically reduce the cost to develop, launch, and operate their assets . GRD BIOMECHANICS creates advanced technology for a painless rehabilitation process. Our mission is simple, deliver high quality products and services that enable you to do more of what you love. Knee pain, injury, and recovery are just some of the barriers that limit mobility. GRD Innovations was started under the belief that removing these barriers enables people to do more of what they love. EMBEDDED CONTROL DESIGNS LLC , founded by Michael Campobasso and Shane Stebler, produces unmanned aerial systems, or drones that function cooperatively, thanks to a unique communication architecture and control algorithms. The “swarm agents” promise a more cost-effective, reliable way for farmers to complete crop inspections so as to maximize yields and improve crop quality. ROTOR SHIELD LLC founded by Bob Cooper, he designed the “DroneKone”, patent- pending technology designed to shield UAS rotors during operation. The “DroneKone” is clam shell shaped and is manufactured with material designed to disintegrate or transform on contact, preventing human injuries and property damage. MYERS DEVICES LLC. Kristi Myers, a practicing nurse-anesthetist, invented the Yankaddy®, a disposable holster for the Yankauer suction instrument, to help prevent healthcare-acquired infections. With an adjustable arm and a spring clamp for latching onto bedrails, counters, IV poles and other equipment, the Yankaddy® offers a convenient, one-handed way to store the Yankauer suction instrument. CARNOOBA is a technology company bringing intelligent mobile car care to your home or office. With the Carnooba mobile app and website, car care is simplified to the click of a button. Carnooba’s focus is integrating intelligent technologies into our solutions to streamline everything from detailing to oil changes and more. Our proprietary platform and processes aim to bring unparalleled experience to both our individual customers and corporate clients as well. Carnooba strives to continue the development of automotive care technologies into the future.
A HUB FOR ENGINEERING AND AVIATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University respectfully requests a matching $1 million investment by the State of Florida to provide infrastructure and equipment support for the development of a large-scale hybrid electric aircraft integration lab in its Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar. By providing critical resources to build out infrastructure elements within the Hybrid Electric Aircraft Integration Lab, the State of Florida will place Embry-Riddle and the state at the center of the next technological and commercial revolution in flight propulsion. The State of Florida’s investment will help the university acquire a power supply and other necessary equipment to run a large-scale hybrid electric test cell. The
resulting capability will allow Embry-Riddle to partner with global aircraft manufacturers and other companies to test and develop hybrid electric aircraft propulsion systems for research and commercial applications. The State’s $1 million matching investment will: • Create the first and only large-scale hybrid electric aircraft test cell in the nation. • Drive investment from companies like Boeing, Airbus and GE Aviation—all of which have expressed an interest to partner with Embry-Riddle on its hybrid electric test cell—to conduct leading- edge research and develop commercial opportunities for the region. • Establish Embry-Riddle and Florida at the go-to place for the research and development of alternative energy aircraft propulsion systems. • Provide a one-stop solution to meet the industry’s growing demand for alternative energy propulsion testing and development. • Fuel opportunities for commercialization of university innovations and services. • Create new, high-paying, high-tech jobs in the aircraft manufacturing and alternative energy propulsion industry. • Will impact graduate & undergraduate level classes.
FUNDING SUMMARY 2019 Requested Investment to Support Infrastructure and Equipment for Hybrid Electric Aircraft Integration Lab:
State of Florida Contribution $1 MILLION
University Contribution
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A HUB FOR AVIATION INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Hybrid-Electric Research Test Cell
E mbry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s mission to the last 10 years, Embry-Riddle has invested heavily in this mission, adding nationally renowned faculty and more than 250,000 square feet of leading-edge facilities to create an aerospace education and research community like no other in the region. Our most recent investments in the future of aerospace research and economic development include the construction of the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex and a world-class wind tunnel research facility. But that is only the beginning. The University is continuing to build out its capabilities within its 90-acre aerospace research and technology park and is poised to take aerospace education and innovation to the next level. The Hybrid-Electric Research Test Cell will be a centerpiece of this next-level effort. As the only large-scale electrified propulsion test bed in the nation, Embry-Riddle will provide real-world hands on experience for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. The Test Cell complements pre-competitive research supported by a Hybrid-Electric Consortium of whose members include The Boeing Company, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Pratt-Whitney, GE Aviation, and others. Embry-Riddle requests $1.5 million in matching funds for the development of the hybrid-electric test cell which will move the state-of-the-art forward in the aerospace industry. become the world’s leader in aerospace education and research is well on its way to becoming a reality. Over
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2018 Requested Investment to Develop Hybrid-Electric Test Cell:
State of Florida Contribution
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University Contribution
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FLORIDA AVIATION/AEROSPACE EMPLOYERS HIRING EMBRY-RIDDLE GRADS: NASA • AIRBUS ONEWEB • BLUE ORIGIN • THE BOEING COMPANY
T he H ybrid -E lectric R esearch T est C ell
E mbry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to innovating the future of the $7.6 billion aviation and aerospace industry in the State of Florida and creating an unmatched student experience. The Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Test Cell will help lead the university’s efforts to supply talent for industry and provide real-world solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the industry today. As a key component of our commitment to testing and developing innovative technologies, the Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Test Cell will provide a talent pool for Florida’s economy. Hybrid Electric propulsion has recently become an intense area of exploration within the aerospace and aviation industries. Capitalizing on that growing effort, Embry-Riddle faculty and the Eagle Flight Research Center have established a Hybrid-Electric Research Consortium comprised of a Who’s Who of industry partners. When funded and operational, the Hybrid Electric Propulsion Test Cell will be an economic multiplier for the University and region. Initial research has already generated interest from several leading global companies, including the Boeing Company, Airbus, GE Aviation, Rolls-Royce, Pratt-Whitney, and others. The Test Cell will be home to cutting-edge research opportunities for Embry-Riddle students, while also attracting industry investments and providing a steady and consistent talent pipeline for Florida’s growing aerospace industry.
HYBRID ELECTRIC RESEARCH CONSORTIUM PARTNERS
EMBRAER • HARRIS CORP • LOCKHEED MARTIN • NORTHROP GRUMMAN • ROCKWELL COLLINS • SPACEX • GENERAL DYNAMICS • HONEYWELL
A n O pportunity to L aunch A N ew E ra of I nnovation in A viation
Universities are essential drivers of economic progress, and in Florida, our wealth of aerospace-focused research and development makes the state particularly attractive to start- ups. Furthermore, the market demands for STEM talent far outpace the supply of job-ready students. The Society for Human Resource Management notes that, in particular, a lack of skills and educational attainment are primary drivers of the shortfall in STEM talent. The Hybrid test cell will provide those transformational real-world skills needed for Florida’s economy. Embry-Riddle has long taken the approach of working in step with industry, providing solutions and talent to move aerospace and aviation forward. The development of the hybrid-electric test cell is a direct answer to the ever- expanding talent and technology needs of industry. Given the worldwide interest in Embry-Riddle’s hybrid- electric research, Daytona Beach and Central Florida continue to expand their footprint for private sector investment and economic development. Since the 2017 completion of the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex, eight companies bringing high paying jobs have already taken up residence within the building. Public and private investment, combined with top-notch facilities and university talent, is fueling today’s successes and attracting tomorrow’s investment.
SERVING THE NEEDS OF INDUSTRY
Airbus Americas, Inc. supports the development of facilities and a research test bed at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Airbus has partnered with the Eagle Flight Research Center on Hybrid Electric Propulsion Research and believes this research—led by Eagle Flight Research Center—warrants our pledge to provide industry subject matter expertise to this effort.
—Ken McKenzie
Senior Vice President Strategy and Corporate Development Airbus Americas
Hartzell Propeller believes that the Eagle Flight Research Center’s research on Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion is important enough that we have pledged our industry resources to the effort. We believe that a new research facility with a test cell for hybrid electric propulsion research would be an asset to the industry.
— Brian E. Meyer Manager, Aircraft Applications Engineering Hartzell Propeller Inc.
“The successful development of a research test bed in Daytona Beach, Florida at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will provide opportunities for collaboration on joint university/industry research in flight testing, fully electric aircraft propulsion, electrified hybrid aircraft propulsion and other areas of common interest. GE Aviation plans to provide general consulting support to Embry-Riddle, as appropriate, should this proposal be selected for funding. GE Aviation also will consider teaming with Embry-Riddle for future programs should this program result show sufficient potential. —Shawn O’ Day GM, Marketing Business and General Aviation & Integrated Systems
A D riving F orce F or I ndustry P artnership
The Hybrid Electric Test Cell will lay the foundation for the next generation of flight and aviation. The test cell will advance Embry-Riddle’s goals of research prestige and economic development in the following ways :
» » Create an internationally recognized, first-of-its-kind hybrid propulsion test cell » » Bring private sector investment to Daytona Beach, Volusia County, and the State of Florida » » Draw top aerospace engineering talent » » Provide high-level research experience alongside industry for graduate students entering the workforce
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commercialization of university innovations and services » » Establish Central Florida as an aviation and aerospace innovation region
Top 15 Engineering Schools in the U.S. 2016 College Choice No. 1 Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Program U.S. News & World Report Embry-Riddle is Consistently Ranked at the Top. Online Bachelor’s for Veterans U.S. News & World Report No. 1
Embry-Riddle thanks The State of Florida for its time and consideration of this request to equip the nation’s first large- scale hybrid-electric propulsion test cell.
The aviation and aerospace industries are on the verge of a technological revolution. It is our goal is to have the heart of that revolution be in Central Florida. With over 86,000 people employed by these industries in Florida—and with the University’s rich tradition of flight and exploration—Embry-Riddle is ideally positioned to be the talent pipeline for the STEM and aerospace needs of today and tomorrow.
We are Florida’s partner in growth. We are the university for aviation and aerospace in Florida—the state for aviation and aerospace.
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LEADING THE NATION IN UNMANNED AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS INNOVATION
The Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) Test Facility at Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University respectfully requests a $2.5 million investment by the State of Florida to match the university’s contribution to build and equip an Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) test facility. With a top-ten national ranking for aviation manufacturing attractiveness, the State of Florida has a special opportunity to capitalize on the newly emerging economic development and research opportunities in the Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) sector, which is expected to generate $3.8 Billion in economic activity and create 36,098 jobs in Florida over the next decade. Embry-Riddle is uniquely positioned to help the State of Florida leverage this growing UAS market through its core strengths in UAS training, technology and policy development, making Florida the “go-to” state for innovation, job creation and workforce development in the unmanned autonomous systems sector.
FUNDING SUMMARY 2017 Requested Investment to Construct UAS Test Facility: State of Florida Contribution $2.5 MILLION • UAS Test Facility $1.5 MILLION • Infrastructure and Equipment $1.0 MILLION Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar University Contribution $2.5 MILLION TOTAL COST $5 MILLION
To achieve this goal, Embry-Riddle is requesting $2.5 million from the state to provide comprehensive training, testing and research solutions for UAS—$1.5 million will be used to construct a UAS testing facility and $1 million to support infrastructure and equipment needs for the Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar. As part of the new Florida Center for UAS Training, Technology and Policy (see page 2) and located in Embry-Riddle’s Research Park, the UAS testing facility will help develop the UAS workforce of the future, providing hands-on, high-tech training for a wide range of UAS applications, including, but not limited to: specialized law enforcement activities, agricultural applications, emergency management and disaster response, and infrastructure maintenance and inspection. When paired with Embry-Riddle’s Research Park capabilities and vast expertise in UAS education, research and policy, the proposed UAS Testing Facility will have unmatched training and research capabilities, positioning Florida as a leader in this emerging field.
FLORIDA AVIATION/AEROSPACE EMPLOYERS HIRING EMBRY-RIDDLE GRADS: NASA • AIRBUS ONEWEB • BLUE ORIGIN • THE BOEING COMPANY
T he F lorida C enter UAS T est F acility
E mbry-Riddle Aeronautical University is establishing the Florida Center for UAS Training, Technology and Policy —an innovative partnership with Volusia County and several Florida law enforcement agencies to position the state of Florida as a national center for training, research and development in UAS technologies and their applications—as well as for developing the policies that govern them. The Florida Center for UAS Training, Technology and Policy will create the UAS workforce of tomorrow by developing and delivering a curriculum that combines classroom, simulation, and scenario-based applied training in UAS technology. Graduates and certificate holders will be able to secure jobs in a wide range of high-skill, high-wage professions including, but not limited to: specialized law enforcement UAS operators, emergency response managers and first responders, forest service personnel, infrastructure inspectors and insurance claims adjusters . Several companies (see “Serving the Needs of Industry”) have already expressed interest in partnering with Embry- Riddle when this facility is available, which will provide more internships for our students, more job opportunities after graduation, higher wages overall and more research innovations originating in our state—all key factors in positioning the state of Florida nationally as a leader in UAS technology and application.
EMBRY-RIDDLE RESEARCH PARTNERS
EMBRAER • HARRIS CORP • LOCKHEED MARTIN • NORTHROP GRUMMAN • ROCKWELL COLLINS • SPACEX • GENERAL DYNAMICS • HONEYWELL
A n O pportunity to L aunch A N ew E ra of E conomic G rowth
I n 2015 the FAA granted hundreds of exemptions for companies to operate drones and unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) in the U.S., signaling the launch of an economic sector with rapid growth potential. In 2016, according to Business Insider Intelligence, drone sales totaled $8.5 billion and are projected to reach $12 billion by 2021. The Association for UnmannedVehicle Systems International (AUVSI), projects that the total U.S. economic impact for UAS integration will exceed $82 billion by 2025, with Florida accounting for $3.8 billion of that total. By partnering with Embry-Riddle to construct and equip a UAS testing facility, the State of Florida has a unique opportunity to capitalize on this rapidly emerging economic sector early in its growth curve. As the world’s leader in aviation and aerospace education and a leader in applied research, Embry-Riddle is uniquely qualified to address the challenges—and leverage the opportunities—that the UAS sector presents. Embry-Riddle is: •A founding member of ASSURE, the FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS. Embry-Riddle is technical lead in air-traffic integration and co-lead in pilot and crew training. Embry-Riddle’s research projects will play a central role in developing regulatory policies for UAS national airspace integration. •One of the first universities in the country to offer a suite of undergraduate and graduate degrees in UAS, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science, Unmanned Systems Applications, Unmanned Systems, and Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Engineering. •Home to leading UAS research. The university, through a spin-off company, Heurobotics (which arose out of research from the Eagle Flight Research Center) has developed a highly intelligent, stable, and maneuverable unmanned aircraft for a variety of applications. Heurobotics recently received a Space Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership grant . •Developer of the first-ever comprehensive consumer guide for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
SERVING THE NEEDS OF INDUSTRY
The creation of [the Unmanned Autonomous Systems Test Facility at Embry Riddle’s Research Park] in east Central Florida will undoubtedly provide highly needed training opportunities for specialized law enforcement professionals. The Volusia County Sheriff ’s Office considers Embry-Riddle as a leading university in UAS research and education. We believe the capabilities you are developing in support of law enforcement’s needs will greatly benefit our communities through improved search and rescue operations, protecting officer and citizen safety, accident and crime scene investigations, disaster management and assessment, active pursuit support, and even Fire/ EMS activities. —Michael Chitwood Sheriff Volusia County Sheriff ’s Office At Censys, we’re excited to hear about ERAU’s consideration of a soccer-field-sized drone cage for use by both academia and industry. Such a facility will enable for testing of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the same confined airspace for traffic management and Detect-And-Avoid technologies. These collaborative testing efforts could lead to the creation of test data that can be supplied to the FAA in support of the broader UAV integration effort ongoing for U.S. airspace. We find that a drone cage facility at Embry-Riddle would support this fast-growing drone sector of the aerospace industry.
— Trevor W. Perrott Chief Executive Officer Censys Technologies Corporation
A HUB FOR UAS TRAINING AND RESEARCH INNOVATION
As part of Embry-Riddle’s growing research park, the UAS test facility will advance the university’s training, research and workforce development capabilities in the UAS field. Equipped with the latest technology, the UAS test facility will allow the Florida Center for UAS Training, Technology and Policy to:
• Create a pipeline of FAA-certified UAS professionals to meet growing workforce demands. • Assess the impact of UAS integration on the national airspace and help develop regulatory policies to mitigate and leverage those impacts. • Develop and run simulations that model complex UAS flight-scenarios, allowing companies agencies and organizations to assess risks, determine costs and identify new safeguards and efficiencies in operations. • Lead innovation in UAS technology, developing solutions for detect and avoid systems, alternative propulsion methods, payload integration, airframe design and more.
UAS RESEARCH AREAS
• Agriculture • Specialized Law Enforcement Training • Disaster Response
• Emergency Management • Infrastructure Inspection
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Embry-Riddle thanks the State of Florida for its time and consideration of this $2.5 million match request to construct and equip the proposed UAS testing facility.
With the aviation and aerospace industries on the verge of a UAS revolution, this is the opportune time to invest in Embry-Riddle—a university ideally positioned to leverage what is certain to be a multi-billion dollar sector of our growing economy. By securing matching state resources to construct and equip the UAS testing facility, Embry-Riddle will be able to train thousands of UAS specialists in a variety of professional applications and help drive economic growth by creating new, high-paying jobs in this rapidly evolving, high-tech industry sector.
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E M B R Y- R I D D L E A E R O N A U T I C A L U N I V E R S I T Y
A I RWORTH I N ESS ENG I N EER I NG GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Earn an online Master of Science in Airworthiness Engineering degree from the world leader in Aviation Education and award- winning provider of online education. Embry-Riddle has designed a 10-course graduate program in Airworthiness Engineering to provide you with the latest information in this complex and evolving area of flight safety. Students have the option to apply the first four courses (12 credit hours) of the MSAWE to the Certificate of Study in Airworthiness Engineering or proceed on to complete a Master of Science Degree. Successful completion of a master’s degree in Airworthiness Engineering requires ten total courses/30 credit hours. Each online class takes place in a nine week-long semester. Visit worldwide.erau.edu/aeronautics for more detailed information on the certificate and master’s degree.
CERTIFICATE
Four (4) courses in 9-week long terms online: /// AWEN 502: Airworthiness Process and Procedures /// SYSE 505: System Safety and Certification /// UASE 501: Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Design /// AWEN 510: Aircraft Airworthiness Engineering Principles
/// Airworthiness Engineering Principles /// Airworthiness Fundamentals and Procedures /// Application-Based Advanced Engineering Mathematics /// Continuing Airworthiness /// Graduate Research Project or Project Management /// Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Design /// System Safety and Certification /// And Three Specific Electives
CORE CSAE & MS (4)
CORE MS only (3)
Existing Electives 3 required
30 Total Credit Hours M.S. in Airworthiness Engineering
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Office of Corporate Engagement Rodney Cruise, Senior Vice President for Administration and Planning 386.226.7303 | corporate.engagement@erau.edu
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AV I ATI ON APPL I ED RESEARCH
As the world’s leading aviation educator, Embry-Riddle is also a research center focused on manned and unmanned flight, cybersecurity and data analytics, propulsion and high-performance vehicles, autonomous systems and robotics, sustainable energy and space systems and operations.
Flow speed of our subsonic wind tunnel 230 + MPH 60 MIN Drive from the Space Coast to our research facilities, which are adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport
The John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex) centralizes specialty labs and business incubator services at the Embry-Riddle Research Park in Florida. Faculty, industry partners and 17 disruptive enterprises are advancing long-range, remotely piloted aerial systems, lightweight battery technology for aerial platforms, smart sensors for turbine engine diagnostics and a space tug. The U.S. Navy is using our high- fidelity, large-scale, fully instrumented subsonic wind tunnel to assess risks caused by airwake when helicopters land on ships. Our Next Generation (NextGen) FAA Testbed is improving the safety and efficiency of National Airspace System management, including air traffic control upgrades. Our Next-Generation ERAU Advanced Research (NEAR) Lab provides consulting services, including simulations and data analysis, to the private sector and the Federal Aviation Administration. The Eagle Flight Research Center is developing hybrid turbine/electric aircraft. Propulsion technology has earned two U.S. patents and patents from Great Britain, Germany and France. Patents are pending in Brazil and Canada. The Robertson Safety Institute includes an aviation center, archives, an aircraft investigation lab and labs dedicated to materials testing, ergonomics and industrial hygiene.
Seed funding secured by entrepreneurs in our research park $ 10 MIL
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Rodney Cruise, Senior Vice President for Administration and Planning 386.226.7303 | corporate.engagement@erau.edu
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