NASA Ames

MTI is a prime contractor on NASA Ames contracts related to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Development (RVLTD). Since 2007, MTI and our team of innovative subcontractors have executed over 100 task orders across R&D, modeling & simulation, wind tunnel testing, and other engineering services. 

The scope of these efforts is wide-ranging, including: 

• Flight dynamics and control modeling software that integrates into NASA’s conceptual design toolchain 

• Passenger acceptance research 

• Aeronautical vertical lift technology development in engineering, research, and development 

• Vertical lift aeromechanics modeling and analysis 

• Simulation facility hardware and software development for experimental research and feasibility assessments including human-in-the-loop simulation research and development, test and evaluation, and training 

• Aircraft performance, handling qualities, cockpit displays, and flight control systems analysis and evaluation 

• Mission effectiveness analysis, modeling and simulation, and program analysis and management 

• Air traffic management development and assessment of new operating procedures and interfaces integrating vertical lift aircraft in an efficient, productive, and safe manner. 

• Assessment of Advanced Rotorcraft Technologies 

• Assessment of Rotorcraft Requirements in the Next Generation Air Traffic Management System 

• Prognostics and Health Management Assessments 

• Research Flight Testing 

• Wind Tunnel Test Stands 

• Hardware Gear Testing Components 

• Advanced Rotor Technology/Configuration Assessments 

• Drive System Sensitivity Studies for Rotorcraft 

• Avionics Processor Equipment and GPS Upgrades 

• Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Technology Assessments and Demonstrations 

• Engineering Analyses of Advanced Concepts 

• Subject Material Expert Review 

• Advanced Cockpit Crew Station Research