Compact High-Pressure CO₂ Compressor for Aviation Thermal Management Systems

Source: sbir.gov Agency: DOD Branch: USAF Program: SBIR Phase I Topic: DAF26BZ03-NV016 Research Area: This topic focuses on developing a compact, high-efficiency CO₂ (R-744) compressor specifically tailored for aircraft thermal management systems (TMS) across a wide range of Air Force platforms, including fighters, transports, tankers, and next-generation autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP). Modern aircraft face growing thermal challenges from advanced mission systems such as radars, electronic warfare, and high-power avionics that demand reliable, lightweight, and efficient cooling solutio Status: open Requirements: This topic focuses on developing a compact, high-efficiency CO₂ (R-744) compressor specifically tailored for aircraft thermal management systems (TMS) across a wide range of Air Force platforms, including fighters, transports, tankers, and next-generation autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP). Mo