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NASA GRC Research and Technology Collaborations
The 8th Meeting of the Great Midwestern Space Grant Region / Chicago, Ill.4-6 Nov., 2004
M. David Kankam, Ph.D.University Affairs Officer
University Programs Office
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OUTLINE
• NASA/GRC - General Information• GRC - Organization
- Research and Technology Digest- Selected R/T Highlights - R&D Infrastructure Capabilities
• GRC - GMSGR Collaborations• Pathways for Collaborations• Summary
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Brook Park and Fairview Park, OH• 350 acres• 1900 civil servants• 1500 contractors
MISSION: Development and CharacterizationMISSION: Development and Characterizationof Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applicationsof Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applications
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Structures Division
Tribology & Surface Science
Mechanical Components
Life Prediction
Structural Mechanics & Dynamics
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Sensors & Electronics
Optical Instrumentation
Controls & Health Management
Smart SystemsSmart Systemsforfor
Air and SpaceAir and Space
Intelligent Control & Health Management
High Temp, High Power Electronics
Electro-Optics
Active Control Technologies
Nano/Micro ElectroMechanical Systems
Instrumentation & Controls Division
High TempThin FilmSensor
Facility Instrumentation
200 nm
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Selected Research and Technology Highlights
US Space Exploration Initiative
• Goal: Advance US scientific, security and economic interest through robust space exploration program.
• GRC is developing nuclear dynamic power system for spacecraft electric power- for use in NASA space missions
* Targeted goal - NASA’s unmanned multi-mission use (s/c & rover power)* Partners - DOE, Lockheed Martin and Stirling Technology Co.* Targeted technology - Stirling Radioisotope Generator (SRG)* Current technology - Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG)* Purpose– Provide high efficiency alternative to RTG (5%)
- SRG: >20% efficiency; 4x less radioisotope inventory (compared to RTG) - Radioisotope is simulated by direct electric heat- Converters for SRG have accumulated >25K hrs. performance testing
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Selected Research and Technology Highlights
“Project Prometheus ” (Prometheus Nuclear Systems and Technology Prog)
•Objective: Use space nuclear power and propulsion to –* Study Solar Systems’ natural labs. and stimulate explorers and students
• Key GRC Developments Goals:1. Prometheus 1 (100kW)- Generate power for elec. propulsion and on-board
power - To explore Juniper and its icy moons * In progress- Brayton and radiator components development
2. Nuclear Propulsion Research ((50-300)kW)- Develop advanced power conversion, and electric and thermal-nuclear propulsion for Prometheus 1
* GRC is lead developer of electric propulsion for Prometheus 1- Supported by Northrop Grumman, JPL, MSFC and universities
* GRC has performance-tested multiple thruster technologies- Currently wear-testing the technologies
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Selected Research and Technology Highlights
Return to Shuttle Flight Research –GRC Activities
• Objective: Characterize damage resistance of Orbiter Vehicle elements(leading edge) to launch debris (external tank insulating foams) impact
• Accomplishments:* Damage models for leading edge’s reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) and
damage tolerance levels for Orbiter elements* Baseline microstructure of as-received RCC, with correlation to micro-
structural change due to aging
Intelligent Engine Technology
• Objective: Develop technology to enable autonomous inspection and repair of propulsion systems (& support human and robotic space missions)
• Goal: Use miniature robots to assess damage to engine components (LEAP)* Allows early detection of catastrophic failures* Replaces costly and time-consuming manual inspection and repair
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Spacecraft Propulsion Research Facility
Engine Research Building
Instrumentation and Control Lab
1x1 Supersonic Wind Tunnel
8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel
10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Materials and Structures Complex
Power Systems Facility
Propulsion Systems Lab
Hypersonic Tunnel Facility
Space Power Facility
SMiRF Cryogenic Research Facility
Electric Propulsion Lab
Research Combustion Lab
Engine Components Research Lab
Cryogenic Propellant
Tank Facility
Glenn R&D Infrastructure Capabilities
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GRC-GMSGR COLLABORATIONS
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SCOPE OF WORK
Mission:
• To assist the Glenn Research community collaborate with academe.
• To support the development of successor generations of research scientists and engineers.
• Faculty Research Fellowships & Grants (US citizens)- NRC/RRAP: 1=>2 years, on-site fellowship- SFRO/CFP (#): 10 weeks, on-site summer fellowship (+ student component)- FAR: 1=>3 years, on-campus grant (+ student component)- Unsolicited Grant Proposals to GRC - Varied duration, on-campus research
• University Research/ Centers, & Engineering Technology Institutes- NASA Center/Universities-led Consortia with 5-yr., renewable grant research - GRC welcomes future partnerships
• NASA Research Announcements- Varied duration opportunities (+ collaborations with NASA Center(s))
(#) GRC-specific, for US citizens and Permanent Residents
• Student Fellowships / Internships / Co-Operative Program
-GSRP: 1=>3 years, on-campus research fellowship (towards advanced degrees)-USRP: 10 weeks, on-site summer research internship-Co-Op Prog.: Alternating semester/quarter cycle, on-site rotational assignment
• Other Opportunities
-STSP (#): 1=>4 years undergraduate scholarship + mandatory 4 years (max.)NASA service.
* GRC evaluation and selection processes to be implemented. -Other GRC opportunities exist
• Eligibility: US citizens (#) – US citizens and permanent residents
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GRC/GMSGR Pathways for Collaboration
• Faculty* Align proposals with NASA Mission Directorates’ and GRC’s research needs* Respond to RFP’s specifics for NRA’s (e.g., URCs, URETIs) * Explore GRC’s core R/T opportunities for Minority Institutions
- Solicited and unsolicited proposals - (Ref.-GRC “R/T” Reports)
• Students* Respond to program announcements (GSRP, USRP, Co-Op, STSP)* Seek to accompany faculty and/or participate in on-campus research
• Other Pathway* GRC provides opportunities; GMSGR funds faculty and student placements
- Include qualified underrepresented faculty and STEM students
• Anticipated Future Collaborations* NASA GRC Space Academy; GRC EPSCoR Program
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Summary
• GRC’s primary expertise includes: Aerospace Power and Space Propulsion,Aerospace Communication, Aeropropulsion, and Microgravity Science
• Industry, academe and gov’t agencies are partners in advanced technologydevelopments for NASA’s air and space missions.
• GRC has unique facilities for research and technology development.* Used by industry partners and international space agencies
• Center has >140 SAAs with other gov’t agencies, industry and universities* First to receive “R/D 100 Award” from R/D Magazine; total awards- 89
• GRC welcomes faculty and student partnerships in research programs to:* Advance GRC research and program goals* Enhance faculty knowledge of GRC programs; enrich teaching and research* Motivate and develop successor research scientists and engineers