University of Arizona Awards
- Project Name: Hypersonic Ground Test Infrastructure
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Project Summary:
The University of Arizona's two (2) high-speed wind tunnels allows for expanded ground test capabilities and participation in the national hypersonic T&E enterprise while addressing gaps identified in the hypersonic T&E roadmap laid out by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The tunnels’ location at U of Arizona will also allow them to be major contributors to workforce development of hypersonics.
Outcome:
The research enabled and expanded the Operational Capabilities of the University of Arizona Mach 5 Ludweg Tube (LT5), developed the Arizona Supersonic Wind Tunnel (ASWT) for Polysonic Operation, the design and integration of expanded compressed air generation and storage capacity for the ASWT and LT5, and an Analysis of Alternative vacuum/ejector exhaust pumping system to extend the ASWT and LT5 operational envelope and run time. - Project Name: Science and Technology Research Partnership Program (STRP)
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Project Summary:
This multi-institutional research collaboration will develop technologies that address the Department of Energy's research foci to develop feedstock technology, biofuel catalyst production, algal systems, and test/evaluate the development of sustainable aviation fuels by producing convert domestic biomass and other municipal waste resources, including plastics, into low-carbon fuels, intermediary products, and bioproducts.
Outcome:
This program provided curriculum and in-depth training courses for Minority-Serving Institutions that yielded high participation, multiple conference presentations, multiple publications, and patent applications. - Project Name: Science and Technology Research Partnership Program (STRP)
Awarding Agency: Department of Energy
Project Summary:
The U.S. DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) funds early-stage research and development in three technology areas: photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP), and systems integration with the goal of improving the affordability, reliability, and domestic benefit of solar technologies on the grid. The goals of SETO are to develop the technologies and knowledge base needed to continue the sweeping cost reductions seen throughout the industry since 2010, to improve the ability of solar energy to integrate into the country’s electric grid, and to combine solar technologies with storage, efficiency, and other value-adding technologies that allow solar to contribute to enhanced grid reliability and resiliency through the development of a science and technology partnerships that allow students and primary investigators at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to engage in research projects with underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Outcome:
The project engaged in Solar Energy research with Minority-Serving Institutions enhancing photovoltaics, solar-thermal power, and integrating systems for increased efficiencies, consumer participation, and improved communities.
