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Robotic Vehicle Proxy Simulation, Phase I
Energid Technologies proposes the development of a digital simulation that can replace robotic vehicles in field studies. This proxy simulation will model the dynamics, terrain... -
Hybrid Heat Pipes for High Heat Flux Applications, Phase I
The thermal transport requirements for future spacecraft missions continue to increase, approaching several kilowatts. At the same time the heat acquisition areas have trended... -
Radio Frequency Micro Ion Thruster for Precision Propulsion, Phase I
Busek proposes to develop radio frequency discharge, gridded micro-ion thruster that produces sub-mN thrust precisely adjustable over a wide dynamic thrust range. Such... -
Enabling Access to Digital Media for the Profoundly Disabled, Phase I
The system proposed in this effort will allow the handicapped individual with hand/arm motor impairment to use the computer and access digital libraries on the Internet and in... -
Deep UV Semiconductor Sources for Advanced Planetary Science Instruments, Phase II
This proposal addresses the need for miniature, narrow-linewidth, deep UV optical sources that operate at very low ambient temperatures for use in advanced in situ planetary... -
High Resolution Silicon Deformable Mirrors, Phase II
In this proposal we describe a plan to build a deformable mirror suitable for space-based operation in systems for high-resolution imaging. The prototype DM will be fabricated... -
eVADE: Volcanic Ash Detection Raman LIDAR, Phase I
Volcanic ash is a significant hazard to aircraft engine and electronics and has caused damage to unwary aircraft and disrupted air travel for thousands of travelers, costing... -
Distributed Fiber-optic Electrostatic Potential Sensor System for...
Distributed Fiber-optic Electrostatic Potential Sensor System for Spacecrafts, Phase II -
Nanostructured Super-Black Optical Materials, Phase I
NASA faces difficulties in imaging and characterizing faint astrophysical objects within the glare of brighter stellar sources. Achieving a very low background requires control... -
High Quality, Low-Scatter SiC Optics Suitable for Space-based UV & EUV...
SSG Precision Optronics proposes the development and demonstration of a new optical fabrication process for the production of EUV quality Silicon Carbide (SiC) optics. The... -
Computer-Aided Design Methods for Model-Based Nonlinear Engine Control...
Traditional design methods for aircraft turbine engine control systems have relied on the use of linearized models and linear control theory. While these controllers can provide... -
Compressorless Gas Storage and Regenerative Hydrogen Purification, Phase I
Microwave regenerative sorption media gas storage/delivery techniques are proposed to address both compressed gas management and hydrogen purification requirements in support of... -
Hybrid-Electric Aircraft TOGW Development Tool with Empirically-Based...
Hybrid-Electric distributed propulsion (HEDP) is becoming widely accepted and new tools will be required for future development. This Phase I SBIR proposal creates a turbo-... -
A Monolithic, Non-Field-Widened Spatial Heterodyne Spectrometer for Solar...
The goal of this project is to produce a monolithic Spatial Heterodyne Spectrometer (a Fourier Transform Interferometer) for use in Solar System exploration. In Phase I, the... -
Onboard Blackbody Calibrator Component Development for IR Remote Sensing...
The objective of this study is to apply and to provide a reliable, stable durable onboard blackbody calibrator to future Earth Science missions by infusing the new technology of... -
Instrumented Suit Hard Upper Torso (HUT) for Ergonomic Assessment
It is well known that the EVA suit (EMU) has the potential to cause crew injury and decreased performance. Engineering data on the suit interaction of the human within the suit... -
Methane Metabolism by Yeast
Our Technical Approach is to move the soluble Methane Monooxygenase system (sMMO) from methanotrophic bacteria into Pichi). sMMO consists of a hydroxylase (MMOH) assembled from... -
Observation Chambers for Dynamic Microscopic Flow Visualization (DYNASCOPE), Phase II
Observation Chambers for Dynamic Microscopic Flow Visualization (DYNASCOPE), Phase II -
Control Valve for Miniature Xenon Ion Thruster, Phase II
NASA is continuing its development of electric propulsion engines for various applications. Efforts have been directed toward both large and small thrusters, depending on the... -
Multi-Frequency Airborne Radar System for Aircraft Icing Avoidance, Phase II
Multi-Frequency Airborne Radar System for Aircraft Icing Avoidance, Phase II