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The objective of this proposal is the development and demonstration of a dynamic adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) capability for wall modeled large eddy simulations (WMLES) of complex configurations using arbitrary grid types including unstructured grids with hybrid element types. Our approach consists of linking legacy CFD codes to an octree mesh subdivision library, which is highly scalable and ca ...

This project proposes a coprocessor companion to future radiation-hardened processors that can boost performance using commercial Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA). nbsp;This project will investigate the feasibility of using dynamically reconfigurable coprocessing circuitry within a proven fault-tolerant architecture known as RadPC.nbsp; The RadPC architecture has been matured through NASA-fun ...

This Phase I SBIR will lead to the development of key photonic components for use in high performance quantum sensors and clocks. AdvR proposes to develop very high performance phase and amplitude modulators for use at visible and ultra-violet wavelengths. The proposed innovation utilizes high performance, damage resistant optical waveguides with high speed traveling wave electrodes to provide int ...

Entry, descent, and landing systems with capability beyond current state-of-the-art are required for a number of missions. These missions represent an immediate need for return of orbital payloads, and include larger milestone objectives up to a manned flight to Mars which requires landing a payload many times beyond that achieved to date. In this Phase I SBIR, Storm Castle Technical Products inte ...

The objective of this proposal is the implementation of a high-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics-Computational Aeroacoustics (CFD-CAA) simulation capability for accurate noise prediction of installed contra-rotating rotor (CROR) configurations. The key technology that allows for the success of the project is the use of an acoustic analogy based on surface and volume integrals coupled to a dual ...

To meet the NASA need for power efficient algorithms that improve onboard autonomy, Exploration Institute proposes to develop NERVES, an approach for power efficient, verifiable generic calculation and signals processing onboard resource constrained systems using the latest neuromorphic hardware.nbsp;Through our substantial experience in applying and developingnbsp;neuromorphic algorithms for spac ...

This project aims to mature an innovative approach to advance the state-of-the-art in high performance space computing through the development of a fault tolerant RISC-V flight computer with coprocessor support.nbsp; This project builds on over 14nbsp;years of NASA-funded research at Montana State University (MSU) on strategies to provide fault tolerance in space computers through the implementati ...

Computers that operate in space are exposed to a harsh radiation environment that causes material degradation and intermittent crashes.nbsp; Current solutions to this problem include ldquo;hardeningrdquo; a computer by altering the underlying semiconductor material and using non-standard circuit designs.nbsp; These approaches make these rad-hard computers expensive and with performance that lags c ...

A new design for an airborne, high-performance, hyperspectral imager is proposed for measurement of ocean and cloud radiances.nbsp; Key components of the new design are the use of anamorphic fore-optics to increase the signal and dynamic range as compared to conventional hyperspectral imager designs, and a unique two-part (butcher-block) diffraction grating that allows the spectral response of the ...

Deployable aerodynamic decelerators are an enabling technology for missions to planets and moons with atmospheres as well as for returning payloads to Earth.nbsp; These decelerators require a gas source for inflation, and the objective is to further advance solid-state hydrogen gas generators.Anasphere has demonstrated a gas generator suitable for use with Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Deceler ...