Six discipline branches — aerodynamics and propulsion; aerostructures; dynamics and controls; flight instrumentation; flight systems; and systems engineering and integration — provide research and ...
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Points of Contact
John Del Frate - Director
Advanced Planning and Partnerships
P O Box 273
MS 2701
Edwards, CA 93523
phone: 661-276-3704
email: John.H.DelFrate@nasa.gov
Capabilities Brochure
MI&TS Directorate Brochure
Accomplishments Summary
This report highlights many of the research and technology efforts accomplished at Dryden Flight Research Center in 2008 and 2009.
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Spinoff 2011
For over 50 years, NASA has created new technologies with direct benefit to the private sector, supporting global competition and the economy
Advanced Planning and Partnerships Office
Dryden's fleet of cutting-edge aircraft is captured on the ramp behind Building 4802 in November of 2008. (NASA Photo / Carla Thomas)Industry Partnerships
Partnership with Dryden provides access to a world-class work force and flight environment as well as unrivaled research facilities and cutting-edge aircraft, such as those seen in the fleet photo (above). Dryden's Advanced Planning and Partnerships Office is a gateway to an unmatched environment for experimental flight test, and as part of the partnership, we offer extensive experience, expertise, and facilities not available elsewhere:
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Capabilities Components
Flight Research, Test, and Engineering
Facilities, Resources, and Assets
Dryden uses a system of facilities, consisting of experimental labs and shops for modification, repair, instrumentation, test, and qualification, to support its mission.
Employee Skills Sets
To achieve higher performance, Dryden is creating a more open, consultative work environment that encourages new ideas and approaches and appreciates the value of challenging technical conclusions ...
Dryden's Role in Space Exploration
Dryden’s expertise in atmospheric flight research and test provided significant progress toward the fulfillment of US space exploration.
Directorates
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Research and Engineering
NASA Dryden’s Research and Engineering Directorate is responsible for the overall engineering content of flight research projects.
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Flight Operations
The Flight Operations Directorate manages and provides technical direction for all Dryden flight operations and flight support activities.
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Mission Information and Test Systems
The Mission Information and Test Systems Directorate at NASA Dryden’s Flight Research Center provides world-class test systems capabilities and flight test and research support through our cutting-edge products and services.
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Programs and Projects
The Programs Directorate manages all of Dryden’s flight programs and projects. It serves the Center and other NASA installations, Military and other Federal agencies, industry, and academia.