Towed Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) Aerodynamic Modeling for Rotary Wing Platforms Navy STTR FY2015.A Sol No.: Navy STTR FY2015.A Topic No.: N15A-T009 Topic Title: Towed Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) Aerodynamic Modeling for Rotary Wing Platforms Proposal No.: N15A-009-0147 Firm: KalScott Engineering, Inc. PO Box 3426 Lawrence, Kansas 66046 Contact: Suman Saripalli Phone: (785) 979-1116 Abstract: The technical requirements for the simulation of a helicopter towing an aircraft while performing a MAD mission are identified. Several technical solutions to achieve high stability during the mission are presented. In Phase I, a simulation will be set up to begin trade studies on the proposed mission. Also, if needed, flight tests will be conducted in Phase I, as proof-of-concept validation. In Phase II, the designs will be refined and a spiral development of simulation and flight tests will be performed. Benefits: Improved understanding of the behavior of the towed body, and its precise control to meet emerging MAD missions. Such towed bodies can be used as decoys, targets, MAD or sonar platforms, etc. Return