Drivetrain Research

Organization

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

Reference Code

ARL-R-MS-400050-F1

Description

US DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory seeks proposals for innovative concepts for the distribution and transfer of propulsive power in Army vehicles such as helicopters, ground vehicles, and unconventional or unmanned small aircraft. Improved distribution of shaft work may be accomplished through novel technologies applied to bearings, gears, seals, shafts, splines, couplings, clutches, lubrication, etc. Also, proposals are desired for hybrid drivetrains, lightweight electric machines and similar approaches that reduce mechanical interfaces for aircraft in power classes and configurations where commercial technology does not currently exist.

Advisor Name: Adrian Hood

Advisor Email: adrian.a.hood.civ@army.mil

About ARD

ARL’s Army Research Directorate (ARD) focuses on exploiting concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army fundamentally advantageous science-based capabilities through laboratory’s 11 research competencies. This intramural research directorate also manages the laboratory’s essential research programs, which are flagship research efforts focused on delivering defined outcomes.

About ARL-RAP

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.

About MECHANICAL SCIENCES (MS)

Science of novel mechanics, mechanisms, and control to enable manned/unmanned ground and air vehicle concepts.

A complete application includes:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Three References Forms
• An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the on-line application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
• References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable)
• Transcripts
• Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable
  
  

If selected by an advisor the participant will also be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel for :

• Research topic should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL (see Research Areas)
• The objective of the research topic should be clear and have a defined outcome
• Explain the direction you plan to pursue
• Include expected period for completing the study
• Include a brief background such as preparation and motivation for the research
• References of published efforts may be used to improve the proposal
  
  

A link to upload the proposal will be provided to the applicant once the advisor has made their selection.

Point of Contact

ARL

Eligibility Requirements">12 )

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree.
• Academic Level(s): Master’s Degree (Journeyman Fellow) or Doctoral Degree (Postdoctoral Fellow).
• Discipline(s):
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences ( Show more