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funding and strategic alignment guidance for infusing small business innovation research technology into human exploration and operations mission directorate projects at glenn research center for 2015
2016Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:This report is intended to help NASA program and project managers incorporate Glenn Research Center Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR)/(STTR) technologies into NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD) Programs and projects. Other Government and commercial project managers can also find this useful. Introduction Incorporating Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)-developed technology into NASA projects is important, especially given the Agency's limited resources for technology development. The SBIR program's original intention was for technologies that had completed Phase II to be ready for integration into NASA Programs, however, in many cases there is a gap between Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 5 and 6 that needs to be closed. After SBIR Phase II projects are completed, the technology is evaluated against various parameters and a TRL rating is assigned. Most Programs tend to adopt more mature technologies-at least TRL 6 to reduce the risk to the mission rather than adopt TRLs between 3 and 5 because those technologies are perceived as too risky. The gap between TRLs 5 and 6 is often called the "Valley of Death" (Figure 1), and historically it has been difficult to close because of a lack of funding support from Programs. Several papers have already suggested remedies on how to close the gap (Refs. 1 to 4).
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funding and strategic alignment guidance for infusing small business innovation research technology into NASA Programs associated with the science mission directorate
2015Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:Abstract 1 Introduction 1 Aligning SBIR Technologies Into Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Programs 1 ARMD Programs Overview 3 Fiscal Year 2015 Solicitation Topics and Subtopics Related to ARMD 3 SBIR Solicitation Process 4 Fiscal Year 2015 ARMD SBIR Topic and Subtopic Summaries 4 Topic A1 Air Vehicle Technology 4 A1.01 Structural Efficiency-Hybrid Nanocomposites 4 A1.02 Aerodynamic Efficiency Drag Reduction Technology 4 A1.03 Low Emissions Propulsion and Power 5 A1.04 Quiet Performance 5 A1.05 Physics-Based Conceptual Aeronautics Design Tools 5 A1.06 Vertical Lift 5 A1.07 Efficient Propulsion and Power 5 A1.08 Ground Testing and Measurement Technologies 5 Topic A2 Integrated Flight Systems 5 A2.01 Flight Test and Measurements Technologies 5 A2.02 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology 6 Topic A3 Airspace Operations and Safety 6 A3.01 Advanced Air Traffic Management Systems Concepts 6 A3.02 Autonomy of the National Airspace System (NAS) 6 A3.03 Future Aviation Systems Safety 6 References 6
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funding and strategic alignment guidance for infusing small business innovation research technology into NASA Programs associated with the human exploration and operations mission directorate
2015Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:Abstract 1 Introduction 1 Aligning SBIR Technologies Into HEOMD Operations and Programs 2 HEOMD Operations and Programs Summaries 4 Exploration Operations 4 Space Operations 4 Fiscal Year 2015 Solicitation Topics and Subtopics Related to HEOMD 5 SBIR Solicitation Process 8 Fiscal Year 2015 ARMD SBIR Topic and Subtopic Summaries 9 Topic H1 In-Situ Resource Utilization 9 H1.01 Regolith ISRU for Mission Consumable Production 9 Topic H2 Space Transportation 9 H2.01 In-Space Chemical Propulsion 9 H2.02 Nuclear Thermal Propulsion 9 H2.03 High Power Electric Propulsion 9 H2.04 Cryogenic Fluid Management for In-Space Transportation 9 Topic H3 Life Support and Habitation Systems 10 H3.01 Environmental Monitoring for Spacecraft Cabins 10 H3.02 Bioregenerative Technologies for Life Support 10 Topic H4 Extra-Vehicle Activity and Crew Survival Systems Technology 10 H4.01 Crew Survival Systems for Launch, Entry, Abort 10 H4.02 EVA Space Suit Pressure Garment Systems 10 H4.03 EVA Space Suit Power, Avionics, and Software Systems 11 Topic H5 Lightweight Spacecraft Materials and Structures 11 H5.01 Deployable Structures 11 H5.02 Extreme Temperature Structures 11 H5.03 Multifunctional Materials and Structures 11 Topic H6 Autonomous and Robotic Systems 12 H6.01 Mobility Subsystem, Manipulation Subsystem, and Human System Interaction 12 Topic H7 Entry, Descent, and Landing Technologies 12 H7.01 Ablative Thermal Protection Systems Technologies, Sensors, and NDE Methods 12 H7.02 Diagnostic Tools for High Velocity Testing and Analysis 12 Topic H8 High Efficiency Space Power Systems 13 H8.01 Space Nuclear Power Systems 13 H8.02 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers 13 H8.03 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems 13 Topic H9 Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) 13 H9.01 Long Range Optical Telecommunications 13 H9.02 Intelligent Communication Systems 14 H9.03 Flight Dynamics and Navigation Technology 14 Topic H10 Ground Processing 14 H10.01 Cryogenic Purge Gas Recovery and Reclamation 14 Topic H11 Radiation Protection 15 H11.01 Radiation Shielding Technologies 15 Topic H12 Human Research and Health Maintenance 15 H12.01 Measurements of Net Ocular Blood Flow 15 H12.02 Unobtrusive Workload Measurement 15
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an overview of sbir phase 2 physical sciences and biomedical technologies in space
2015Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:Technological innovation is the overall focus of NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The program invests in the development of innovative concepts and technologies to help NASA's mission directorates address critical research and development needs for agency projects. This report highlights innovative SBIR Phase II projects from 2007-2012 specifically addressing areas in physical sciences and biomedical technologies in space, which is one of six core competencies at NASA Glenn Research Center. There are twenty two technologies featured with emphasis on a wide spectrum of applications such as reusable handheld electrolyte, sensor for bone markers, wideband single crystal transducer, mini treadmill for musculoskeletal, and much more. Each article in this report describes an innovation, technical objective, and highlights NASA commercial and industrial applications. This report serves as an opportunity for NASA personnel including engineers, researchers, and program managers to learn of NASA SBIR's capabilities that might be crosscutting into this technology area. As the result, it would cause collaborations and partnerships between the small companies and NASA Programs and Projects resulting in benefit to both SBIR companies and NASA.
Hung D Nguyen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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funding and strategic alignment guidance for infusing small business innovation research technology into human exploration and operations mission directorate projects at glenn research center for 2015
2016Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:This report is intended to help NASA program and project managers incorporate Glenn Research Center Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR)/(STTR) technologies into NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD) Programs and projects. Other Government and commercial project managers can also find this useful. Introduction Incorporating Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)-developed technology into NASA projects is important, especially given the Agency's limited resources for technology development. The SBIR program's original intention was for technologies that had completed Phase II to be ready for integration into NASA Programs, however, in many cases there is a gap between Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 5 and 6 that needs to be closed. After SBIR Phase II projects are completed, the technology is evaluated against various parameters and a TRL rating is assigned. Most Programs tend to adopt more mature technologies-at least TRL 6 to reduce the risk to the mission rather than adopt TRLs between 3 and 5 because those technologies are perceived as too risky. The gap between TRLs 5 and 6 is often called the "Valley of Death" (Figure 1), and historically it has been difficult to close because of a lack of funding support from Programs. Several papers have already suggested remedies on how to close the gap (Refs. 1 to 4).
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funding and strategic alignment guidance for infusing small business innovation research technology into NASA Programs associated with the science mission directorate
2015Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:Abstract 1 Introduction 1 Aligning SBIR Technologies Into Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Programs 1 ARMD Programs Overview 3 Fiscal Year 2015 Solicitation Topics and Subtopics Related to ARMD 3 SBIR Solicitation Process 4 Fiscal Year 2015 ARMD SBIR Topic and Subtopic Summaries 4 Topic A1 Air Vehicle Technology 4 A1.01 Structural Efficiency-Hybrid Nanocomposites 4 A1.02 Aerodynamic Efficiency Drag Reduction Technology 4 A1.03 Low Emissions Propulsion and Power 5 A1.04 Quiet Performance 5 A1.05 Physics-Based Conceptual Aeronautics Design Tools 5 A1.06 Vertical Lift 5 A1.07 Efficient Propulsion and Power 5 A1.08 Ground Testing and Measurement Technologies 5 Topic A2 Integrated Flight Systems 5 A2.01 Flight Test and Measurements Technologies 5 A2.02 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology 6 Topic A3 Airspace Operations and Safety 6 A3.01 Advanced Air Traffic Management Systems Concepts 6 A3.02 Autonomy of the National Airspace System (NAS) 6 A3.03 Future Aviation Systems Safety 6 References 6
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funding and strategic alignment guidance for infusing small business innovation research technology into NASA Programs associated with the human exploration and operations mission directorate
2015Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:Abstract 1 Introduction 1 Aligning SBIR Technologies Into HEOMD Operations and Programs 2 HEOMD Operations and Programs Summaries 4 Exploration Operations 4 Space Operations 4 Fiscal Year 2015 Solicitation Topics and Subtopics Related to HEOMD 5 SBIR Solicitation Process 8 Fiscal Year 2015 ARMD SBIR Topic and Subtopic Summaries 9 Topic H1 In-Situ Resource Utilization 9 H1.01 Regolith ISRU for Mission Consumable Production 9 Topic H2 Space Transportation 9 H2.01 In-Space Chemical Propulsion 9 H2.02 Nuclear Thermal Propulsion 9 H2.03 High Power Electric Propulsion 9 H2.04 Cryogenic Fluid Management for In-Space Transportation 9 Topic H3 Life Support and Habitation Systems 10 H3.01 Environmental Monitoring for Spacecraft Cabins 10 H3.02 Bioregenerative Technologies for Life Support 10 Topic H4 Extra-Vehicle Activity and Crew Survival Systems Technology 10 H4.01 Crew Survival Systems for Launch, Entry, Abort 10 H4.02 EVA Space Suit Pressure Garment Systems 10 H4.03 EVA Space Suit Power, Avionics, and Software Systems 11 Topic H5 Lightweight Spacecraft Materials and Structures 11 H5.01 Deployable Structures 11 H5.02 Extreme Temperature Structures 11 H5.03 Multifunctional Materials and Structures 11 Topic H6 Autonomous and Robotic Systems 12 H6.01 Mobility Subsystem, Manipulation Subsystem, and Human System Interaction 12 Topic H7 Entry, Descent, and Landing Technologies 12 H7.01 Ablative Thermal Protection Systems Technologies, Sensors, and NDE Methods 12 H7.02 Diagnostic Tools for High Velocity Testing and Analysis 12 Topic H8 High Efficiency Space Power Systems 13 H8.01 Space Nuclear Power Systems 13 H8.02 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers 13 H8.03 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems 13 Topic H9 Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) 13 H9.01 Long Range Optical Telecommunications 13 H9.02 Intelligent Communication Systems 14 H9.03 Flight Dynamics and Navigation Technology 14 Topic H10 Ground Processing 14 H10.01 Cryogenic Purge Gas Recovery and Reclamation 14 Topic H11 Radiation Protection 15 H11.01 Radiation Shielding Technologies 15 Topic H12 Human Research and Health Maintenance 15 H12.01 Measurements of Net Ocular Blood Flow 15 H12.02 Unobtrusive Workload Measurement 15
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an overview of sbir phase 2 physical sciences and biomedical technologies in space
2015Co-Authors: Hung D Nguyen, Gynelle C SteeleAbstract:Technological innovation is the overall focus of NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The program invests in the development of innovative concepts and technologies to help NASA's mission directorates address critical research and development needs for agency projects. This report highlights innovative SBIR Phase II projects from 2007-2012 specifically addressing areas in physical sciences and biomedical technologies in space, which is one of six core competencies at NASA Glenn Research Center. There are twenty two technologies featured with emphasis on a wide spectrum of applications such as reusable handheld electrolyte, sensor for bone markers, wideband single crystal transducer, mini treadmill for musculoskeletal, and much more. Each article in this report describes an innovation, technical objective, and highlights NASA commercial and industrial applications. This report serves as an opportunity for NASA personnel including engineers, researchers, and program managers to learn of NASA SBIR's capabilities that might be crosscutting into this technology area. As the result, it would cause collaborations and partnerships between the small companies and NASA Programs and Projects resulting in benefit to both SBIR companies and NASA.
K Sahu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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evaluation of high performance converters under low dose rate total ionizing dose tid testing for NASA Programs
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 1998Co-Authors: A K Sharma, K Sahu, S KniffinAbstract:This paper reports the results of low dose rate (0.02-0.04 Rads(Si)/sec) TID tests performed on several types of high performance analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters (ADCs/DACs). The test results showed that BiCMOS parts were very susceptible to radiation damage at very low levels [2-5 kRads(Si)] and the bipolar parts showed higher tolerance [20-100 kRads(Si)] depending on the part type and manufacturer.
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characterization of commercial high density memories under low dose rate total ionizing dose tid testing for NASA Programs
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 1997Co-Authors: A K Sharma, K SahuAbstract:This paper reports the results of low dose rate (0.04-0.08 rads (Si)/sec) total ionizing dose (TID) tests performed on different types of commercial high density memories. The parts used in this evaluation, represented memory technologies such as DRAMs, SRAMs, EEPROMs and Flash memories in 5 V and/or 3.3 V versions from various manufacturers of plastic and ceramic packages.
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total ionizing dose tid evaluation results of low dose rate testing for NASA Programs
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 1996Co-Authors: A K Sharma, K Sahu, S BrashearsAbstract:Low dose rate radiation testing in the range of 0.01-0.20 rads(Si)/s has been performed at Goddard Space Flight Center on a wide variety of non-RH (rad-hard) part types in the last few years. This paper reports on recent test results of EEPROMs, Operational Amplifiers, Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), and DC-DC converters. These results have shown that non-RH parts are suitable for many low earth orbiting satellites, where predicted mission total dose requirements may be in the range of 0.5-10 krads(Si). However, a careful characterization of non-RH parts should be performed to verify that the parts meet the requirements of their intended application in the projected mission radiation environment.
A K Sharma - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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evaluation of high performance converters under low dose rate total ionizing dose tid testing for NASA Programs
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 1998Co-Authors: A K Sharma, K Sahu, S KniffinAbstract:This paper reports the results of low dose rate (0.02-0.04 Rads(Si)/sec) TID tests performed on several types of high performance analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters (ADCs/DACs). The test results showed that BiCMOS parts were very susceptible to radiation damage at very low levels [2-5 kRads(Si)] and the bipolar parts showed higher tolerance [20-100 kRads(Si)] depending on the part type and manufacturer.
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characterization of commercial high density memories under low dose rate total ionizing dose tid testing for NASA Programs
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 1997Co-Authors: A K Sharma, K SahuAbstract:This paper reports the results of low dose rate (0.04-0.08 rads (Si)/sec) total ionizing dose (TID) tests performed on different types of commercial high density memories. The parts used in this evaluation, represented memory technologies such as DRAMs, SRAMs, EEPROMs and Flash memories in 5 V and/or 3.3 V versions from various manufacturers of plastic and ceramic packages.
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total ionizing dose tid evaluation results of low dose rate testing for NASA Programs
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 1996Co-Authors: A K Sharma, K Sahu, S BrashearsAbstract:Low dose rate radiation testing in the range of 0.01-0.20 rads(Si)/s has been performed at Goddard Space Flight Center on a wide variety of non-RH (rad-hard) part types in the last few years. This paper reports on recent test results of EEPROMs, Operational Amplifiers, Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), and DC-DC converters. These results have shown that non-RH parts are suitable for many low earth orbiting satellites, where predicted mission total dose requirements may be in the range of 0.5-10 krads(Si). However, a careful characterization of non-RH parts should be performed to verify that the parts meet the requirements of their intended application in the projected mission radiation environment.
L A Taylor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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IMECE2005-81402 NASA STUDENT Programs AND SENIOR CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERIENCE
2020Co-Authors: Masood Parang, V I Naoumov, L A TaylorAbstract:ABSTRACT A significant way to attract engineering students, especially aerospace and mechanical engineering majors, to space issues is to implement exciting NASA student Programs into the senior-year capstone design experience. Three years ago the University of Tennessee's Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department offered two new projects, named "Microgravity" and "Lunar Rover Vehicle", as senior capstone design projects. Both require participation, on a competitive basis, in two corresponding NASA Programs: "The Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program" and "The Great Moonbuggy Race". Three years of experience have demonstrated that both Programs are very suitable in offering senior students unique opportunities to improve their analytical abilities, develop design skills, gain experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams, solve cutting-edge engineering problems, and familiarize themselves with space issues and technical problems. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The recent major changes in the nation's space policy regarding the return to manned space flight to the Moon and preparation for an ambitious human expedition of Mars require significant attention from the engineering education community. A unique way to attract engineering students t
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NASA student Programs and senior capstone design experience
Innovations in Engineering Education: Mechanical Engineering Education Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads, 2005Co-Authors: Masood Parang, Viatcheslav Naumov, L A TaylorAbstract:A significant way to attract engineering students, especially aerospace and mechanical engineering majors, to space issues is to implement exciting NASA student Programs into the senior-year capstone design experience. Three years ago the University of Tennessee’s Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department offered two new projects, named “Microgravity” and “Lunar Rover Vehicle”, as senior capstone design projects. Both require participation, on a competitive basis, in two corresponding NASA Programs: “The Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program” and “The Great Moonbuggy Race”. Three years of experience have demonstrated that both Programs are very suitable in offering senior students unique opportunities to improve their analytical abilities, develop design skills, gain experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams, solve cutting-edge engineering problems, and familiarize themselves with space issues and technical problems.© 2005 ASME
