Odonata Research LLC
Aerospace Engineering Services
About the firm
Odonata Research LLC is an aerospace engineering consultancy in Wichita, Kansas specializing in aeroelastic analysis, structural dynamics, and FAA aircraft certification. Operating as an FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER), it supports Type Certificates, Amended Type Certificates, and Supplemental Type Certificates under 14 CFR Parts 23 and 25. Odonata Research also performs linear and nonlinear finite element analysis, develops custom engineering software, and conducts research into novel aeroelastic methodologies and computational tools.
- Firm type
- Aerospace Engineering · Materials Testing · Simulation Engineering · Software Engineering · Structural Engineering
Credentials
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
People
Thomas M. HermannPrincipal
Capabilities
FAA Aircraft Certification
Service websiteSupport for obtaining a Type Certificate (TC) for a new aircraft, an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) for modifications to an existing aircraft, and a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to enhance an aircraft. Certification findings are made under Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authority.
- 14 CFR Part 23 Aircraft Level Loads
Static and dynamic aircraft level loads analysis for Part 23 aircraft.
- 14 CFR Part 23 Flutter and Ground Vibration
Flutter and ground vibration evaluation to demonstrate compliance for Part 23 aircraft.
- 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft Level Loads
Static and dynamic aircraft level loads analysis for Part 25 transport aircraft.
- 14 CFR Part 25 Flutter and Ground Vibration
Flutter and ground vibration evaluation to demonstrate compliance for Part 25 transport aircraft.
Analysis and Testing
Service websiteAeroelastic, structural dynamic, and dynamic loads analysis of aircraft configurations using industry-standard computational tools and methodologies.
- Aeroelastic Analysis
Evaluation of aircraft aeroelastic behavior using MSC Nastran, Zona ZAERO, and custom software.
- Loads Analysis
Static and dynamic loads calculations for diverse aircraft structures.
- Finite Element Analysis
Linear and nonlinear structural evaluations of complex components, including composite laminates, using ANSYS.
Engineering Software Development
Service websiteCreation of custom computational tools that enable engineers to utilize full computing resources, focusing on novel engineering analyses and automated pre- and post-processing of engineering data.
Aerospace Research
Service websiteApplied research into innovative aeroelastic and structural dynamic analyses to develop novel computational methodologies.
Industries
Aerospace · Defense
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