The Aerodynamics and Propulsion Branch is part of the Research and Engineering Directorate at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center. The branch is organized in three groups: Aerodynamics and ...
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Points of Contact
Bradley C. Flick - Director
Research and Engineering
P O Box 273
MS 2011
Edwards, CA 93523
phone: 661-276-3769
email: Bradley.C.Flick@nasa.gov
Glenn A. Bever - Deputy Director
Research and Engineering
P O Box 273
MS 2011
Edwards, CA 93523
phone: 661-276-3747
email: glenn.a.bever@nasa.gov
David F. Voracek
Center Chief Technologist
P O Box 273
MS 2011
Edwards, CA 93523
phone: 661-276-2463
email: David.F.Voracek@nasa.gov
Accomplishments Summary
Capabilities Brochure
Flight Research, Test, and Engineering
DFRC pilots prepare for a Superboom Caustic Analysis and Measurement Program, or SCAMP, flight. (NASA Image)Six discipline branches — aerodynamics and propulsion; aerostructures; dynamics and controls; flight instrumentation; flight systems; and systems engineering and integration — provide research and project support engineering to Dryden.
In all areas, the expertise covers software, hardware, analysis, modeling, planning and execution of flight, and development of flight or ground test techniques.
Engineering Disciplines
Aerodynamics and Propulsion Branch
Aerostructures
The Aerostructures Branch at NASA Dryden is a highly integrated team that covers the breadth of the airframe structures disciplines including static structures, structural dynamics, external and ...
Dynamics and Controls
The Dynamics and Controls branch specializes in research of flight control systems, components, and methodologies
Flight Instrumentation
Dryden’s Flight Instrumentation branch develops and engineers data acquisition systems for research, support, and one-of-a-kind flight platforms.
Flight Systems
The Flight Systems Branch is part of the Research and Engineering Directorate at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. The branch consists of two groups: avionics engineering and systems ...
Systems Engineering and Integration
Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) is a disciplined approach for the definition, implementation, integration and operations of a system (product or service).
Multimedia Gallery
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2011 NASA Flight Research Highlights
NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center conducted cutting-edge research, developmental, and environmental science missions throughout 2011.
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Global Hawk Instrument Installation for GRIP Hurricane Mission
Technicians from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Ames and Goddard field centers prepare and install specialized environmental monitoring instrumentation on NASA's Global Hawk No. 872 for the Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes hurricane study in August 2010.
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ACAT Ground Collision Avoidance Flight Tests
NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center has concluded flight tests of an Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) under the joint U.S. Air Force/NASA F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology, or ACAT, project.
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SOFIA Observatory Finishes Open-Door Flight Tests
NASA's SOFIA flying observatory recently completed the second series of envelope-expansion flight tests with its telescope door open.
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Sonic Boom Suppression
NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center recently completed NASA’s latest quiet sonic boom research study at Edwards Air Force Base.