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Gradient Transport Correction (GTC): A General Confinement Method for Better...
CFD modeling and simulation has been heavily invested in decades of manpower by a large community of researchers. However, the excessive numerical diffusion inherently caused by... -
An Instrument to Measure Aircraft Sulfate Particle Emissions, Phase II
Aerodyne is developing a sulfate detection instrument, based on the Tunable Infrared Laser Differential Absorption Spectrophotometer (TILDAS) technology and therefore termed the... -
Multi-Parameter Measurement in Unseeded Flows using Femtosecond Lasers (Tier 1)
Measurements in NASA's wind tunnels generally consist of force and moment and on-body measurements like surface pressure, surface deflection or heat transfer to the surface.... -
Nitrous Oxide Fuel Blend-Continuous Operation Lunar Thruster (NOFB-COLT), Phase I
We propose conducting further development for a Nitrous Oxide Fuel Blend (NOFB) propulsion system. Phase I activities will concentrate on a revising a previous 5 lbf thruster to... -
Optimization of a laser remote sensing magnetometer
The project would conduct optimization experiments on the bench-top magnetometer, build and integrate the results of the now completed Office of Naval Research (ONR) study... -
Radiation-Hardening of Best-in-Class SiGe Mixed-Signal and RF Electronics...
Innovative, reliable, low-power, and low-noise electronics that can operate over a wide temperature range and high radiation are critical for future NASA missions. This project... -
Lenslet-Array, Spatially-Distributed, Self-Phase-Locked Laser Architecture
We are developing a novel laser technology to enable coherent beam combination from distributed gain sources. This addresses the most important limitations in laser... -
Particle Flow Physics Modeling for Extreme Environments, Phase I
The liberation of particles induced by rocket plume flow from spacecraft landing on unprepared regolith of the Moon, Mars, and other destinations poses high mission risks for... -
Optimization Of Fuel Consumption Using Atmospheric Vertical Air Currents, Phase I
DynSan proposes to develop a flight controller that will preserve the aircraft trajectory while directing to sources of potential updrafts to optimize fuel consumption of... -
Lightweight, Cost Effective LOX Compatible Aerogel Insulation Material for...
Energy-efficient cryogenic insulation is an imperative requirement for the future of space travel. In order to advance the space program, NASA must find cost effective solutions... -
Prediction and Control of the Vibroacoustic Environment During a Launch...
The complexity of the current launch platforms makes their maintenance and operation very costly. In order to successfully design the next generation platforms, it is necessary... -
Advanced Acoustic Blankets for Improved Aircraft Interior Noise Reduction, Phase II
The objective of the proposed Phase II research effort is to develop heterogeneous (HG) blankets for improved sound reduction in aircraft structures. Phase I successfully... -
Brushless DC Motor and Resolver for Venusian Environment, Phase II
In response to the need for motors, actuators and sample acquisition system that can operate in the harsh Venusian environment for extended periods of time, on the order of... -
Ultra Wide band Water Sensor, Phase I
Ultra Wide band Water Sensor, Phase I -
Assessing Human Task Performance when Performing Electronic Procedures, Phase I
Limited astronaut time can result in high crew workload and fatigue during International Space Station (ISS) operations. Additionally crew skills can decline over extended... -
Base Flow Model Validation, Phase II
The program focuses on turbulence modeling enhancements for predicting high-speed rocket base flows. A key component of the effort is the collection of high-fidelity data for... -
An Intelligent Strain Gauge with Debond Detection and Temperature Compensation
The harsh rocket propulsion test environment exposes any inadequacy associated with preexisting instrumentation technologies, can critically affect the collection of reliable... -
Carbon Monoxide Silicate Reduction System, Phase I
The Carbon Monoxide Silicate Reduction System (COSRS) is an innovative method that for the first time uses the strong reductant carbon monoxide to both reduce iron and to evenly... -
Vibration Energy Harvesting for SHM Sensors, Phase I
Wireless sensors show enormous promise for safety improvements and cost reductions in monitoring the structural health of aircraft and spacecraft. A significant challenge for... -
Next Generation Advanced Binder Chemistries for High Performance,...
This innovative SBIR Phase II proposal will develop next generation products for Thermal Control Material Systems (TCMS) an adhesives based on the next generation nano-cluster...