TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Spanwise Adaptive Wing (LEW-TOPS-124)

NASA’s Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses.

THE TECHNOLOGY:

NASA's Glenn Research Center is providing the opportunity to license a novel means of articulating the outboard portion of an aircraft wing to create the optimal geometry for given flight conditions. The Spanwise Adaptive Wing (SAW) concept employs a high-force, solid-state Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)-based actuator to develop a structurally efficient and reliable method of deflecting a portion of the wing in-flight. This ability enables significant increases in lateral-directional stability and control augmentation, thereby enhancing aircraft efficiency by reducing the rudder motion to control yaw. Particularly in supersonic flight, the SAW's benefits include increased compression lift and reduced wave drag. Compared to prior hydraulic-based actuators, the SMA-based actuator features significantly reduced size and weight, high specific work output, solid-state actuation, low maintenance, and high reliability. The SAW is a breakthrough technology for boosting engine performance and reducing energy consumption.

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-124

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