Aeropropulsion Center
Welcome!
The Center for Aeropropulsion (CAP) was established at Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology (SET) in January, 2003. CAP is sponsored by NASA, and it is the largest research center at the SET. The mission of CAP is to provide broad-based and cutting edge research and development in aerospace science and technology including aerodynamics, propulsion, aeroacoustics, hypersonic engine and vehicle systems, novel sensors for aerospace applications, and human exploration and development of space. Additionally, CAP will become a focal point for the training and encouraging the participation of underrepresented minorities and persons with disabilities in the areas of interest to NASA's Science and Technology Enterprises. CAP will also foster interdisciplinary research collaborations among sister HBCUs, major universities, other research institutions and industry.
Research activities at CAP include:
- Development of new concepts for improvement of air-breathing propulsion systems
- Examination of the proposed concepts using NASA experimental test facilities as well as other institutions facilities
- Fabrication and use of fiber optic interferometric sensors for parameterization of elevated temperature environments
- Investigation of the spouted bed technology
- Catalytic reforming of heavy hydrocarbons for the production of hydrogen. Fuel cell use is a viable alternative for applications in ground and air transportation, and in power generation; the fuel of choice for fuel cells, hydrogen, can be supplied from a distribution network or it may be produced on board for transportation applications.
The Research Division of CAP is comprised of four key research pillars:
Pillar I - Aeropropulsion and Aeroacoustics
Pillar II - Hypersonic Propulsion
Pillar III - Sensor Development
Pillar IV - Modeling and Simulation of Combustion Systems
The Education Division assists Hampton University in the development and implementation of new courses and curricula for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The CAP main objective is to develop an infrastructure that will support a new Ph.D. program in Engineering at the SET. CAP is committed to the fulfillment of the educational goals of Hampton University.
For more information, please contact Dr. Morris H. Morgan, III, Director.
Please visit the web sites of our research partners:
NASA Glenn Research Center
NASA Langley Research Center