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EADS' backing of advanced aerospace research at U.S. universities
and colleges has been further expanded with $200,000 in funding to
support technological development for EADS North America's Fairchild
Controls Corporation subsidiary.
The new contributions of $100,000 each for the University of
Alabama, Huntsville and Georgia Institute of Technology cover 12-month
research activities, with options for additional year-long grants of
the same amount based on study work achievements. Fairchild Controls
is investing its own resources - matching these cash contributions
nearly dollar-for-dollar in technical and administrative support from
the company.
EADS' grant for the University of Alabama supports evaluations for
the next generation of high-power airborne electronics, while the
Georgia Institute of Technology's activity focuses on prognostics and
diagnostics for environmental control units used on aircraft and
military ground vehicles.
"This advanced aerospace research is a win-win situation for
everyone - it provides highly valuable contacts between our engineers
and universities, helps our company advance its own capabilities, and
prepares the students of today to become industry managers of the
future," explained Fairchild Controls President Scott Selle. "We also
build relationships that enable us to recruit new employees from two
of this country's best engineering schools."
Studies at the University of Alabama are evaluating technical
solutions in the emerging field of high-power electronics as the
industry increasingly moves toward electronic-based power sources
aboard aircraft.
The University of Alabama was chosen for the work based on this
school's advanced research capabilities. In addition, the city of
Mobile, Alabama is home to EADS CASA North America's expanding
aircraft support and delivery center, and is the site of Airbus'
newest U.S. engineering facility. In addition, Mobile has been chosen
as the industrial location for the KC-30 Tanker, which is being
proposed to the U.S. Air Force by Northrop Grumman with EADS North
America as its principal subcontractor.
Funding for the Georgia Institute of Technology is developing
prognostics and diagnostics modules for the environmental control
units that provide air conditioning and pressurization aboard aircraft
and on ground combat vehicles. These studies will enable preventive
and just-in-time maintenance, and improve logistics support for
environmental control systems. The Georgia Institute of Technology was
selected because of its prognostics and diagnostics expertise.
The EADS funding of aerospace research at U.S. universities and
colleges is coordinated through the company's Chief Technical Office.
Its previous contributions of over $300,000 have been provided to
professors and departments at Stanford University and the Georgia
Institute of Technology that are recognized for excellence in design,
computer modeling and the application of new materials.
About Fairchild Controls Corporation (www.fairchildcontrols.com)
Fairchild Controls Corporation designs and manufactures air
turbine drives and environmental controls for military and commercial
applications. These air turbine drives - which supply additional
hydraulic power during periods of peak demand - are used on aircraft
such as the 747, 767-400 and C-130. Applications for Fairchild
Control's cooling systems include externally mounted aircraft pods
that carry targeting, navigation, reconnaissance, and electronic
countermeasure systems for U.S. and foreign military services. The
company is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland.
About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com)
EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the
second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader
in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America
and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $10 billion to the U.S.
economy annually and support more than 190,000 American jobs through
its network of suppliers and services. With 12 operating companies
located in 30 cities and 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad
array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial,
homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
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