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Spinoff story

Modeling Programs Increase Aircraft Design Safety

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Partnering with Dryden Flight Research Center through the SBIR program, ZONA Technology Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona, developed innovative tools for addressing a key safety concern during aircraft design. The company is also working on a cost-effective alternative to wind tunnel testing through another Dryden SBIR project.