A five-year collaborative project between NASA, academia, industry, and government agencies has come to a close after a final review at NASA’s Langley Research Center. The Advanced Composite Project (ACP) aimed to research composite materials used in aerospace construction, with the goal of reducing development and certification time. The project’s unique partnership allowed for shared resources, ideas, and cost-sharing, increasing research capabilities and efficiency. The team focused on using predictive computational methods to simulate damage mechanisms, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes. The project’s outcomes could lead to faster, more fuel-efficient flights, resulting in cheaper tickets for commercial air travelers. The ACP’s success is expected to keep American aeronautics competitive in the industry. The team will now document their accomplishments and seek applications for the technologies they’ve discovered, marking the end of one challenge and the beginning of the next.
Advanced Composites Research Initiative Reaches Conclusion with Final Assessment After Five Years
