Commercialization of Aerospace Products and Services
AERODYNAMIC TUNNEL (TA-2)
The TA-2 is a closed-circuit subsonic wind tunnel.
The Wind Tunnel of the Institute of Aeronautics and Space (IAE) is an essential facility for conducting aerodynamic tests on aircraft and spacecraft models. This wind tunnel allows the simulation of flight conditions, providing vital data on the performance of aerial and space structures at different speeds and atmospheric conditions. IAE uses this technology to improve the design and efficiency of aircraft and rockets, as well as providing crucial support for the development of new launch vehicle projects.
Benefits
- Improvement of aerodynamic design;
- Different atmospheric conditions;
- Data collection and analysis;
- Allows the use of scale models.
Applications
- Automotive industry;
- Civil and Military Aeronautical Industry;
- Weapons systems - Aerial armament;
- Civil Construction;
- Communication antennas, solar energy panels, etc.
PATENT ACQUISITION SERVICE
Intellectual protection that provides security for the development of new technologies while enabling new business opportunities.
DCTA is one of the main entities responsible for the development of technologies and innovations in Brazil, focusing on research and obtaining patents for new products and industrial processes. Patents guarantee exclusivity over innovative technologies, preventing copying and unfair competition. Additionally, it stimulates research and development of new technologies and products.
Benefits
- Intellectual protection;
- Incentive for innovation;
- Enhancement of national and international industrial partnerships.
Applications
- Aerospace technology;
- Defense industry;
- Basic industry.
VSB-30 ROCKET MOTOR
First rocket produced 100% in Brazil with numerous successful launches.
The VSB-30 Rocket Motor is one of the main propulsors used in the Brazilian space probe launch vehicle. It features solid propulsion stages and rotational stabilization. Developed for scientific research missions, the VSB-30 is responsible for carrying scientific instruments (up to 400 kg) to higher altitudes (approx. 270 km). The use of this motor is crucial for launching probes and experiments aimed at increasing knowledge about space and atmospheric conditions.
Benefits
- High reliability proven by dozens of successful launches;
- Relatively low manufacturing and operation cost;
- Capability to reach altitudes above 250 km;
- Microgravity flight time of 6 to 7 minutes;
- Possibility of payload recovery after flight;
- International recognition of Brazilian technology.
Applications
- Validation of technologies before their use in satellites;
- Scientific experiments in microgravity environment;
- Biological experiments in suborbital flights;
- Coleta de dados meteorológicos e ambientais;
- Collection of meteorological and environmental data;
- International cooperation programs.
TECHNOLOGICAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND COMMERCIAL COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS – OFFSET
The Brazilian Air Force has extensive experience in negotiating and managing technological compensation agreements (OFFSET), encompassing technological, industrial, and commercial benefits.
OFFSET agreements are strategic for Brazil, enabling technology transfer and strengthening the defense industrial base. They allow access to advanced technologies, drive innovation, and foster the development of critical capabilities in the aerospace and defense sector. ALADA will act as an intermediary in these agreements, ensuring that Brazil obtains maximum strategic and technological benefit in international acquisitions.
Benefits
- Access to strategic technologies that are difficult to obtain;
- Development of national industry with technological counterparts;
- Generation of qualified jobs and technical training;
- Greater global competitiveness for Brazilian companies;
- Maximization of return on public investments in defense.
Applications
- Compensations in defense and security contracts;
- Joint research and development projects;
- Technology transfer programs;
- Promotion of industrial capacity in high-technology sectors;
- Expansion of the presence of national products in the global market;
- Technical advice in international negotiations.