Efficient, Multi-Scale Radiation Transport Modeling

Award Information

Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Branch: N/A	Award ID: 90802	Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 085100	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: PC Krause and Associates, Inc.
3000 Kent Avenue, Suite C1-100 West Lafayette, IN -
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Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2009

Title: Efficient, Multi-Scale Radiation Transport Modeling

Agency: NASA

Contract: NNX09CF07P

Award Amount: $99,921.00

Abstract:
Focusing on a reduced-dimension problem of a hypersonic orbital/lunar reentry capsule, an algorithm will be built which combines the stochastic Monte Carlo method for treatment of radiation transport in optically thin to moderate domains, with a single-term modified differential approximation (MP1) for use in optically thick domains. This numerical method will be verified against a known benchmark case before application to the reentry problem. The bandwise and cumulative distribution function (CDF) methods will be combined within the Monte Carlo framework, creating an efficient, dual-hybrid radiation transport algorithm. A detailed plan for the generation of the full algorithm will be developed, with a focus on parallelization and compatibility with existing commercial transport software. This plan will include thorough testing and validation stages.

Principal Investigator:
Alexander J. Heltzel
Principal Investigator
9372558663
heltzel@pcka.com

Business Contact:
Paul Krause
Business Official
7654648997
krause@pcka.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

PC Krause and Associates, Inc.
3016 Covington Street West Lafayette, IN 47906

EIN/Tax ID: 351581545

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No