Scaled Model Aerospace Research and Testing LABoratory (SMARTLAB)

Basic research in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity and the noise control aspects of these vehicles is underway and directed by Professor Sarigul-Klijn who has established this laboratory. First the computational simulations are completed and then the scaled down model vehicle systems or subsystems are tested as technology demonstrators of these proposed advanced concepts. Computational efforts include: SCOPE, Finite Element structural dynamics code based on Gradient Adaptive Transfinite Elements (GATE) Family; AIM, Aeroelastic Instability prediction code for subsonic, supersonic and hypersonic flow; and SPINE, biomechanics code to predict effects of long duration space flight on human spine together with hypo and hyper gravity effects. Dynamically/ Aeroelasticaly and Acoustically Scaled Model Manufacturing: Composite materials are used to construct 1/8th scale light weight models of proposed advanced concepts. Payloads of 5.5 times the vehicle weight have been demonstrated. In house Flight Testing: Scaled models that include adaptive structures are being flight tested using remote control. 1/8^th scale Atlas class rockets launch system and 1/5^th scale Apache class rotor test stand are in operation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: (530)-752-0682 email: nsarigulklijn@ucdavis.edu

N. Sarigul-Klijn, Ph.D. Professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering.
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Group.
Director of Scaled Model Aerospace Research and Testing Laboratory(SMARTLAB)
Co-Director of Transportation Noise Control Center (TNCC).
mailing address: Prof. N. Sarigul-Klijn, UCDAVIS, MAE Dept, Davis, CA 95616-5294