Welcome to Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center
RSESC is a multifaceted research center focused on applied research and on systems engineering techniques to enhance success for government, industry, commercial, and small business partners. Our expertise in the area of Autonomous Aerospace Research (A2R) reinforces proven, unparalleled capabilities in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Vertical Lift, Model-Based Systems Engineering, System Integration & Interoperability, and uSOURCE (Student Support Staffing Programs). Our Center is a member of the Federal Aviation Administration Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence supporting the integration of UAS in the National Airspace System, while working with the Department of Defense in robotic threats and counter autonomous solutions.
Our multi-disciplined team has decades of hardware and software experience including analysis, design, prototyping, fabrication, modeling, simulation, testing, and integration of complex engineered systems deployed in the air, space, ground and water. We excel with projects from concept, through design, verification, prototyping, integration, deployment, retrofitting, and obsolescence/disposal.
We are dedicated to excellence in developing tomorrow’s aerospace and autonomous engineering solutions today!
Mission
Conducting research on behalf of the aerospace community in Huntsville and in the nation, focusing on advanced solutions, systems engineering, systems integration and simulations.
The 5 Pillars of Our Research
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Enabling UAS Innovation!
Vertical Lift
Advancing the Future of Vertical Lift!
Model-Based Systems Engineering
A Partner for MBSE!
System Integration & Interoperability
Innovative Solutions for Complex Engineering Challenges!
uSOURCE
Training Tomorrow’s Workforce today!
Student Opportunities
We Appreciate Our Students! Our Center manages uSOURCE, a program providing local employers with part time student staffing. Qualified participants, both undergraduate and graduate students, work alongside researchers and engineers to obtain real-world experience while reinforcing their academic studies.
A2R
Our expertise in Autonomous Aerospace Research helps government, industry and students soar.
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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. William Kaukler
Associate Research Professor, A2R
A new, green process developed by a UAH professor for producing the carbon fiber that forms ablative rocket nozzles and heat shields has been awarded a patent.
