UAH - Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center - Capabilities - ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´³öÆ· /rsesc/capabilities 2025-07-23T06:18:42-05:00 UAH webmaster@uah.edu Joomla! - Open Source Content Management Model Based Engineering 2014-01-30T15:42:59-06:00 2014-01-30T15:42:59-06:00 /rsesc/capabilities/7297-model-based-engineering <ul> <li>Fully Integrated <a href="/csil">Complex Systems Integration Lab (CSIL)</a> for the development of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools to support customers using a variety of SysML, AADL, and other Model-Based Engineering tools such as CAD, MATLAB, Simulink, NDARC, STAR-CCM+ Computational Fluid Dynamics user-defined real-time models, etc.</li> <li>MBSE Tools Available in the CSIL: <ul> <li>Architecture Analysis &amp; Design Language (AADL)</li> <li>Cameo Enterprise Architecture by No Magic</li> <li>Winning Program by Dassault Systems</li> <li>ModelCenter® by Phoenix Integration</li> </ul> </li> <li>Tools being developed for DoD, NASA, and industry partners</li> <li>Experienced modelers with membership in the Object Modeling Group (OMG)</li> <li>Member of the <a href="http://www.sercuarc.org/">Systems Engineering Research Center</a> – University Affiliated Research Center (SER-UARC)</li> <li>Member of the Redstone Chapter INCOSE MBSE Working Group</li> </ul> <!-- <center> <video width="640" height="360" controls="controls"> <source src="http://resadmin.uah.edu/documents/Videos/RSESC/UAH_ComplexSystemsIntegrationLab.mp4" type="video/mp4" /> </video> </center> --> <ul> <li>Fully Integrated <a href="/csil">Complex Systems Integration Lab (CSIL)</a> for the development of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools to support customers using a variety of SysML, AADL, and other Model-Based Engineering tools such as CAD, MATLAB, Simulink, NDARC, STAR-CCM+ Computational Fluid Dynamics user-defined real-time models, etc.</li> <li>MBSE Tools Available in the CSIL: <ul> <li>Architecture Analysis &amp; Design Language (AADL)</li> <li>Cameo Enterprise Architecture by No Magic</li> <li>Winning Program by Dassault Systems</li> <li>ModelCenter® by Phoenix Integration</li> </ul> </li> <li>Tools being developed for DoD, NASA, and industry partners</li> <li>Experienced modelers with membership in the Object Modeling Group (OMG)</li> <li>Member of the <a href="http://www.sercuarc.org/">Systems Engineering Research Center</a> – University Affiliated Research Center (SER-UARC)</li> <li>Member of the Redstone Chapter INCOSE MBSE Working Group</li> </ul> <!-- <center> <video width="640" height="360" controls="controls"> <source src="http://resadmin.uah.edu/documents/Videos/RSESC/UAH_ComplexSystemsIntegrationLab.mp4" type="video/mp4" /> </video> </center> --> Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5764-computational-fluid-dynamics-analysis <ul> <li>Tools and codes used in complex CFD modeling</li> <li>Moving Body and Time-Accurate CFD Modeling</li> <li>Rotating Airframes with Moving Control Surfaces</li> <li>Internal and External Modeling of Spinning Vehicles</li> <li>Jet Interaction Prediction</li> <li>Aerodynamic Rotorcraft Analysis</li> <li>CFD Prediction to Wind Tunnel Test Correlation</li> <li>CFD Data to Flight Simulator Translator</li> <li>Store Separation Analysis</li> <li>Launch Vehicle Stage Separation Analysis</li> <li>Development of Navier-Stokes Solver</li> <li>Coupling of 6DOF to CFD Technology</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Tools and codes used in complex CFD modeling</li> <li>Moving Body and Time-Accurate CFD Modeling</li> <li>Rotating Airframes with Moving Control Surfaces</li> <li>Internal and External Modeling of Spinning Vehicles</li> <li>Jet Interaction Prediction</li> <li>Aerodynamic Rotorcraft Analysis</li> <li>CFD Prediction to Wind Tunnel Test Correlation</li> <li>CFD Data to Flight Simulator Translator</li> <li>Store Separation Analysis</li> <li>Launch Vehicle Stage Separation Analysis</li> <li>Development of Navier-Stokes Solver</li> <li>Coupling of 6DOF to CFD Technology</li> </ul> Labs 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5763-labs <ul> <li>Composite Fabrication Lab</li> <li>Electrical and Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Lab with a Machine Shop</li> <li>Materials Research Lab</li> <li>Systems Engineering Lab</li> <li>Systems Design and Testing Lab</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Composite Fabrication Lab</li> <li>Electrical and Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Lab with a Machine Shop</li> <li>Materials Research Lab</li> <li>Systems Engineering Lab</li> <li>Systems Design and Testing Lab</li> </ul> Thermal Analysis 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5762-thermal-analysis <ul> <li>PATRAN/THERMAL, SINDA, ANSYS software for two dimensional and three dimensional thermal modeling</li> <li>Linear and Nonlinear Steady State Analysis</li> <li>Transient Analysis</li> <li>1D, 2D, and 3D Analysis Techniques</li> <li>Isotropic, Anisotropic, and Time-Dependent Materials</li> </ul> <ul> <li>PATRAN/THERMAL, SINDA, ANSYS software for two dimensional and three dimensional thermal modeling</li> <li>Linear and Nonlinear Steady State Analysis</li> <li>Transient Analysis</li> <li>1D, 2D, and 3D Analysis Techniques</li> <li>Isotropic, Anisotropic, and Time-Dependent Materials</li> </ul> Structural/Dynamics Analysis 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5761-structural-dynamics-analysis <ul> <li>FEA Expertise <ul> <li>MSC/NASTRAN, NX/NASTRAN, PRO/MECHANICA software for finite element analysis</li> <li>MSC/PATRAN, FEMAP software for pre and post processing of finite element models</li> <li>LS-DYNA 3D software for finite element analysis</li> </ul> </li> <li>Classical Hand Analysis Expertise (Closed Form Solutions)</li> <li>Composite and Metallic Materials Analysis</li> <li>Linear and Nonlinear Behavior</li> <li>Material and Geometric Nonlinearity</li> <li>Large Aerospace Structures</li> <li>Linear and Nonlinear Buckling of Flight Hardware</li> <li>High Strain Rate Solutions</li> <li>Transient Response Analysis</li> <li>Acoustic Analysis</li> <li>Coupled Loads Analysis</li> <li>Dynamic Model Correlation</li> </ul> <ul> <li>FEA Expertise <ul> <li>MSC/NASTRAN, NX/NASTRAN, PRO/MECHANICA software for finite element analysis</li> <li>MSC/PATRAN, FEMAP software for pre and post processing of finite element models</li> <li>LS-DYNA 3D software for finite element analysis</li> </ul> </li> <li>Classical Hand Analysis Expertise (Closed Form Solutions)</li> <li>Composite and Metallic Materials Analysis</li> <li>Linear and Nonlinear Behavior</li> <li>Material and Geometric Nonlinearity</li> <li>Large Aerospace Structures</li> <li>Linear and Nonlinear Buckling of Flight Hardware</li> <li>High Strain Rate Solutions</li> <li>Transient Response Analysis</li> <li>Acoustic Analysis</li> <li>Coupled Loads Analysis</li> <li>Dynamic Model Correlation</li> </ul> Software Development 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5760-software-development <ul> <li>C/C++, Java, Assembly, Visual Basic, C#, SQL, PHP, Perl, Cobol, FORTRAN, etc.</li> <li>Database Development</li> <li>Microcontrollers</li> <li>Embedded Systems</li> <li>Desktop Software</li> <li>3D Visualization</li> <li>Network Applications</li> <li>Web-Based Applications</li> <li>Flight Simulator Development</li> <li>Device Integration</li> <li>Independent V&amp;V</li> </ul> <ul> <li>C/C++, Java, Assembly, Visual Basic, C#, SQL, PHP, Perl, Cobol, FORTRAN, etc.</li> <li>Database Development</li> <li>Microcontrollers</li> <li>Embedded Systems</li> <li>Desktop Software</li> <li>3D Visualization</li> <li>Network Applications</li> <li>Web-Based Applications</li> <li>Flight Simulator Development</li> <li>Device Integration</li> <li>Independent V&amp;V</li> </ul> Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Analysis 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5759-reliability-availability-and-maintainability-analysis <ul> <li>Design for Reliability Subject Matter Experts</li> <li>Failure Analysis Expertise</li> <li>Conditioned Based Maintenance</li> <li>Time-Directed Maintenance</li> <li>FMECA</li> <li>FMEA</li> <li>Probabilistic Approach</li> <li>Highly Accelerated Lifetime Testing (HALT) Chamber</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Design for Reliability Subject Matter Experts</li> <li>Failure Analysis Expertise</li> <li>Conditioned Based Maintenance</li> <li>Time-Directed Maintenance</li> <li>FMECA</li> <li>FMEA</li> <li>Probabilistic Approach</li> <li>Highly Accelerated Lifetime Testing (HALT) Chamber</li> </ul> Rapid Prototype Development 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5758-rapid-prototype-development <ul style="float: left; width: 50%;"> <li>Approximately 216,000 Square Feet of Research Lab Space</li> <li>Fully Equipped Machine Shop</li> <li>CNC Machine Center</li> <li>Lathe, Drills, Welding, Tools, etc.</li> <li>NASA Certified Soldering Equipment</li> <li>Surface Mount Soldering</li> <li>Cable Stations</li> <li>Fully Compliant Procurement System</li> </ul> <p style="float: right;"><img src="/images/research/rsesc/images/republic-lagun%20cnc.png" alt="republic-lagun cnc" width="343" height="503" /></p> <ul style="float: left; width: 50%;"> <li>Approximately 216,000 Square Feet of Research Lab Space</li> <li>Fully Equipped Machine Shop</li> <li>CNC Machine Center</li> <li>Lathe, Drills, Welding, Tools, etc.</li> <li>NASA Certified Soldering Equipment</li> <li>Surface Mount Soldering</li> <li>Cable Stations</li> <li>Fully Compliant Procurement System</li> </ul> <p style="float: right;"><img src="/images/research/rsesc/images/republic-lagun%20cnc.png" alt="republic-lagun cnc" width="343" height="503" /></p> Mechanical Design 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5757-mechanical-design <ul> <li>Solid and Surface Modeling: <ul> <li>Pro-E</li> <li>Catia</li> <li>Solid Works</li> <li>Unigraphics</li> </ul> </li> <li>AutoCAD for two dimensional drawing and design</li> <li>Cable Routing</li> <li>Drawing Creation</li> <li>ICD Implementation and Control</li> <li>Configuration Management (Drawings and Documents)</li> <li>Reverse Engineering</li> <li>Stereolithography Interfacing and Implementation</li> <li>Design Review Support (SRR, PRD, CDR, FRR, etc.)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Solid and Surface Modeling: <ul> <li>Pro-E</li> <li>Catia</li> <li>Solid Works</li> <li>Unigraphics</li> </ul> </li> <li>AutoCAD for two dimensional drawing and design</li> <li>Cable Routing</li> <li>Drawing Creation</li> <li>ICD Implementation and Control</li> <li>Configuration Management (Drawings and Documents)</li> <li>Reverse Engineering</li> <li>Stereolithography Interfacing and Implementation</li> <li>Design Review Support (SRR, PRD, CDR, FRR, etc.)</li> </ul> Flight Qualification and Acceptance Testing 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 2013-04-09T11:32:14-05:00 /rsesc/capabilities/5756-flight-qualification-and-acceptance-testing <ul> <li>Component and System Level Testing</li> <li>Flight Testing Expertise</li> <li>Random Vibration Testing Experience</li> <li>Shock Testing</li> <li>Thermal Testing</li> <li>Altitude Testing</li> <li>Modal Survey Testing</li> <li>EMI/EMC Testing</li> <li>RF Testing</li> <li>Test Plan Development</li> <li>Test Procedure Development</li> <li>HALT Chamber</li> <li>High Temperature Ovens</li> <li>Altitude Test Equipment</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Component and System Level Testing</li> <li>Flight Testing Expertise</li> <li>Random Vibration Testing Experience</li> <li>Shock Testing</li> <li>Thermal Testing</li> <li>Altitude Testing</li> <li>Modal Survey Testing</li> <li>EMI/EMC Testing</li> <li>RF Testing</li> <li>Test Plan Development</li> <li>Test Procedure Development</li> <li>HALT Chamber</li> <li>High Temperature Ovens</li> <li>Altitude Test Equipment</li> </ul> </li> </ul>