Patents by Inventor Pieter G. Buning

Pieter G. Buning has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rapid aero modeling for computational experiments (RAM-C)
    Patent number: 11983467
    Abstract: A Rapid Aero Modeling program and process may be applied to computational experiments such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) programs to obtain aerodynamic models which may be in the form of polynomial equations. The program and process may be utilized to estimate (develop) aerodynamic models appropriate for flight dynamics studies, simulations, and the like. Feedback loops are provided around computational codes to rapidly guide testing toward aerodynamic models that meet user-defined fidelity criteria. A user has the freedom to choose a specific level of fidelity in terms of prediction error, in advance of a CFD test (computation).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick C. Murphy, Pieter G. Buning, Benjamin M. Simmons
  • Rapid Aero Modeling for Computational Experiments (RAM-C)
    Publication number: 20220121786
    Abstract: A Rapid Aero Modeling program and process may be applied to computational experiments such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) programs to obtain aerodynamic models which may be in the form of polynomial equations. The program and process may be utilized to estimate (develop) aerodynamic models appropriate for flight dynamics studies, simulations, and the like. Feedback loops are provided around computational codes to rapidly guide testing toward aerodynamic models that meet user-defined fidelity criteria. A user has the freedom to choose a specific level of fidelity in terms of prediction error, in advance of a CFD test (computation).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick C. Murphy, PIETER G. BUNING
  • Multi-functional annular fairing for coupling launch abort motor to space vehicle
    Patent number: 8002219
    Abstract: An annular fairing having aerodynamic, thermal, structural and acoustic attributes couples a launch abort motor to a space vehicle having a payload of concern mounted on top of a rocket propulsion system. A first end of the annular fairing is fixedly attached to the launch abort motor while a second end of the annular fairing is attached in a releasable fashion to an aft region of the payload. The annular fairing increases in diameter between its first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Charles J. Camarda, Stephen J. Scotti, Pieter G. Buning, Steven X. S. Bauer, Walter C. Engelund, David M. Schuster
  • Multi-Functional Annular Fairing for Coupling Launch Abort Motor to Space Vehicle
    Publication number: 20080265099
    Abstract: An annular fairing having aerodynamic, thermal, structural and acoustic attributes couples a launch abort motor to a space vehicle having a payload of concern mounted on top of a rocket propulsion system. A first end of the annular fairing is fixedly attached to the launch abort motor while a second end of the annular fairing is attached in a releasable fashion to an aft region of the payload. The annular fairing increases in diameter between its first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: USA as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Charles J. Camarda, Stephen J. Scotti, Pieter G. Buning, Steven X. S. Bauer, Walter C. Engelund, David M. Schuster