Sustainment Research
Supporting Sustainment Operations to Extend Service Life of Valuable Systems
UDRI facilitates the development of integrated interdisciplinary teams to solve aging systems problems using advanced technologies that meet the goal of increased performance and reduced maintenance costs. Our scientists and engineers work to improve the maintainability and performance of systems and system components, from support equipment and maintenance processes through improved operational readiness and effectiveness.
We strive to provide operational cost savings and improved performance through the insertion of advanced technologies. Contact us today, and let us turn your sustainment challenge into a viable and lasting solution.
Top: A C-130 structural engineer examines a cargo ramp seal retainer drawing to determine if part replacement is necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)
UDRI offers comprehensive additive manufacturing research to help solve complex sustainment issues, extend service life of aging systems, and reduce overall cost.
UDRI develops technologies in multiple types of polymeric materials and processes to improve sustainability and affordability for aerospace applications.
UDRI's experienced CBA personnel rapidly and affordably perform empirical, objective, and data-driven assessments of costs, benefits, and risks.
UDRI researchers develop and implement cost-effective replacement technologies for aging and obsolescent equipment.
UDRI conducts research to help the Air Force foresee and avoid failures of vital structural and electrical components in multiple aircraft platforms.
UDRI provides timely and effective integrated product support for technology transition and ensures optimal, lasting success in the production environment.
UDRI's Project Management Professionals (PMP) manage the overall aspect of sustainment projects based on cost, schedule, performance and risk mitigation.
UDRI provides robotics and laser technology support that enables speedy implementation into existing maintenance processes.
UDRI’s Support Equipment and Vehicles (SEV) engineers provide sustainment and engineering to extend the service life of current and aging specialty equipment and vehicles.
UDRI solves field and depot maintenance issues for structures, electrical and mechanical systems including transparencies, and ground support and test equipment.
This video shows the first shipment arrival of a decommissioned C-130 Hercules at UDRI's Curran Place. The aircraft was assembled and now serves as a testing laboratory for a portion of UDRI's Sustainment research.
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