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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Glenn Research CenterNASA Glenn Research Center
Uniqueness and InterdependenceUniqueness and Interdependence
5151stst Robert H. Goddard Memorial SymposiumRobert H. Goddard Memorial Symposium
March 20, 2013March 20, 2013
Gregory L. Robinson Gregory L. Robinson
Deputy DirectorDeputy Director
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Vision and Mission
• NASA Vision: To reach for
new heights and reveal the
unknown, so that what we do
and learn will benefit all
humankind
• NASA Mission: Drive
advances in science,
technology, and exploration
to enhance knowledge,
education, innovation,
economic vitality, and
stewardship of the Earth
• Glenn’s Mission: We drive
research, technology, and
systems to advance aviation,
enable exploration of the
universe, and improve life on
Earth
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Plum Brook Station Test Site(Sandusky)
• 6500 acres
• 11 civil servants and
102 contractors
Lewis Field
(Cleveland)
• 350 acres
• 1626 civil servants and
1511 contractors
Glenn Research Center
as of 1/2013
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Civil Service Workforce
Administrative
and ClericalScientists and
Engineers
Skilled
Craftsman
• 67 percent of workforce
charges their time directly
to the technical mission
• 69 percent of scientists
and engineers earned
advanced degrees, 25
percent with PhDs
As of 06/26/12
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
97 99 01 03 05 07 09 11 13*15*17*
FTE
*Projected Workforce Level 4
Scientists
and
Engineers
66%
Skilled
Craftsmen
9%
Clerical
4%
Admin
Professional
21%
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GRC Awards and Recognition
Patent Awards:
17 to GRC
30 to GRC
partners
(FY2010-2011
R&D 100 Awards (1966-2012)•:
GRC has 114, highest in
the Agency in these disciplines:
• Aeropropulsion Systems
• In-Space Propulsion
Systems
• Aerospace
Communications
• Power and Energy
Conversion
Emmy Award for
Contributions to the
Communications
Technology Satellite
(1987)
NASA Software
of the YearAward:
5 GRC awards
last 15 years
Presidential Rank
Awards, 2005-2011:
17 Meritorious
4 Distinguished
Collier Awards for:
• Contributions to
Airline Accident
Reduction (2008)
• Advance
Turboprop
Technology (1988)
•Thermal ice
prevention system
(1946)
13
Federal Laboratory
Consortium Excellence in
Technology Transfer Award:
2009 and 2011
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Glenn Core Competencies
Air-Breathing Propulsion In-Space Propulsion and
Cryogenic Fluids Management
Materials and Structures
for Extreme Environments
Physical Sciences and
Biomedical Technologies in Space
Power, Energy Storage and
Conversion
Communications Technology
and Development
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Aeronautics Contributions
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CENTER PRIORITIZATION GRC
BASIC
RESEARCH
SOLUTIONS
Science & Exploratory Technology
Earth N/A
Astrophysics N/A
Heliophysics N/A
Planetary Science N/A
Space Environments Characterization & Effects 5
Life Science N/A
Physical Science 32
Human Research 0
Information Systems N/A
SPACE
SOLUTIONSGeneral Space
System Architecture 5
Ascent Transportation
Vehicle 5
Ground Support N/A
Propulsion 0
In-space Transportation
Vehicle 32
In-space Servicing 0
Propulsion 32
Arrival Transportation
Entry, Descent & Landing 0
Rendezvous & Dock 0
Extraterrestrial Surface Systems
Surface Transportation 0
Off-surface Transportation N/A
Power & Energy 5
In-situ Sample and/or Resource Access &
Utilization0
Infrastructure Platform Bus 0
In-situ Servicing N/A
Communications & Navigation 5
CENTER PRIORITIZATION GRC
SPACE
SOLUTIONSHuman Sustainment (Space)
Launch & EDL 0
In-space 5
Extraterrestrial 0
Instruments
Sensor Systems N/A
Experiment Apparatus 32
Spacecraft (Bus)
Instrument Platform 5
Habitation Platform 5
In-space Servicing N/A
Specialized Systems
Long Term Management N/A
Communications 32
AERONAUTIC
S SOLUTIONS
Air Vehicles
Systems Architecture 5
Vehicle Platform 0
Propulsion 32
Ground Support
Safety 8
Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Ground Based N/A
Vehicle Based N/A
Unmanned Aerial Systems 5
ATM Human Systems Integration N/A
General Air Traffic Management N/A
Human Sustainment (Aero)
Air Crew & Passengers 0
Ground Crew N/A
GRC Tier 1 and 2 Solution Sets Input rev. 15Mar13
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BACKBACK--UPUP
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Glenn Research Center GoalsNASA Glenn Strategic Action Plan
• Provide world class R&T, revolutionizing aeronautics
and space exploration
• Advance space missions and aeronautics by leveraging
our core competencies to deliver concept-through-flight
systems
• Deliver program and project management excellence
that results in successful missions for our customers
and challenging, long-term assignments for continued
achievements
• Provide excellent institutional capability to enable NASA
mission success
• Be an integral part of the Ohio community and the
Nation
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Exploration & Science (Uniqueness)
In-Space Propulsion
� Solar Electric Propulsion
� Advanced Propulsion Systems
Cryogenic Systems
� Technology Maturation
� CPST Technology Flight Demo
Communication Systems
Energy Systems 11
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Space Exploration & Science (Interdependence)
MPCV� Crew and Service Module� European Service Module
SLS� Payload Fairing� Affordable Systems
ISS� Science – Fluids and Combustion� Technology Demonstration
ASRG� DOE Collaboration� Mission Enabling
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Aircraft Icing (Uniqueness)
Develop knowledge bases, analysis methods, and simulation tools needed
to address the problem of aircraft icing
Airframe icing simulation
tools needed to provide a
means of compliance for
certification and design
processes
Complex 3-D
ice shapes on
swept wing
aircraft
Ice accretion in expanded
icing environment of
freezing rain/drizzle
3-D ice scanning capability for
assessing complex ice shapes
Experimental and
computational airframe icing
simulation tools
Experimental and
computational
engine icing
simulation tools
Engine ice crystal icing
simulation tools needed to
provide a means of
compliance for certification
and design processes
Ice crystal engine icing can cause engine
anomalies such as loss of thrust or flameout13
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Characterization of Aviation Alternative Fuels (Interdependence)
Investigate and understand the potential of Alternative Fuels to reduce
the impact of aviation on air quality and climate.