NASA SBIR 00-1 SOLICITATION

FORM 9B - PROJECT SUMMARY

PROPOSAL NUMBER 00-1 01.02-8506 (Chron: 001495 )
PROJECT TITLE
Enhanced Energy-Absorbing Aircraft Seats

TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
Midé is proposing innovative energy-absorbing seat and restraint system enhancements for improving crashworthiness in aircraft, using Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). It is proposed that the passive superelastic properties (energy-absorption) of SMA’s are investigated for integration into various components of the seat, support, and restraint system. These alloys are capable of absorbing energy in the form of strain, to a much higher degree than conventional materials such as steel and aluminum alloys. Phase 1 will downselect among the proposed concepts and determine feasibility.

POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Structures with improved energy absorption and damping has numerous government and commercial applications. Energy absorbing structures increase life, reduce fatigue and improve comfort. The sporting goods industry is the most obvious industry that will benefit from the technology.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (Name, Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Dr. John Rodgers
Mide Technology Corp.
56 Rogers Street
Cambridge , MA 02142 - 1119

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Mide Technology Corporation
56 Rogers Street
Cambridge , MA 02142 - 1119