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NextGen proposes the novel Spacecraft Anomaly Resolution Knowledgebase (SPARK) secure and centralized anomaly database and space environment anomaly analysis tool.nbsp;nbsp; SPARK extends the relevant Space Radiation Intelligence System (SPRINTS; Engell et al., 2017) framework to offer highly reactive user dashboards capable of visualizing 35+ years of space weather time-series and associated even ...

It is important to consider lithium-ion battery limitations particularly regarding temperature range, to ensure safe and successful mission outcomes. We have developed a gel polymer electrolyte that meets stringent requirements of high safety, stability, and non-flammabilitynbsp;for implantable medical devices and plannbsp;to further developnbsp;this electrolyte for use in cells operating in extre ...

NASA has previously developed its 3D-TPS conceptnbsp;which offers superior mass efficiency relative to legacy carbon-phenolic TPS.nbsp; Multiple 3D-TPS recipes developed to date includenbsp;a spun carbon:phenolic yarn constituent.nbsp; Future recipes may require alternate yarn constructionsnbsp;(denier, blend ratios, fiber chemistries, etc.) in order to tailor TPS properties to specific mission re ...

TEAM, Inc. proposes to advance the state of the art of C-C material systems and preforming methods for use in hot structure applications.nbsp; A program with parallel Testing and Process Development tracks is planned:nbsp;Testing Program:The carbon-phenolic material system from Phase I will be replaced with C-C and C-C/SiC matrix in Phase II.nbsp; (densification sub-contractor Exothermics.)nbsp; T ...

Touchstone produced carbon foam (CFOAM), graphite foam (GFOAM) composite core tool materials for evaluating heat transfer characteristics. In addition a high in-plane heat spreader was evaluated along with fiber reinforced bismaleimide (BMI) composite that is the tool surface.nbsp; The heat source were 300 and 600 W flexible heaters manufactured from glass reinforced silicone and polyimide.nbsp; T ...

C-C material systems have high strength:weight ratios at high temperatures, making them well suited for future hot structure designs.nbsp; However legacy C-C solutions are subject to poor through thickness propertiesnbsp;(for 2D laminates), or manufacturing speed and capacity issuesnbsp;(for Cartesian billets.)nbsp; These issues are often compounded for tubular or conical geometries.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp ...

Thin-ply prepregs offer significant improvements in weight reduction, stiffness and overall mechanical properties over traditional composite laminates. nbsp;Thin plies (lt;0.05 mm/layer) suppress or delay crack initiation in loaded composite structures thereby allowing for manufacturing of lighter, stiffer and more durable composite products. Recent thin-ply prepreg materials, consisting of toughe ...

Next generation, 3D-TPS heat shields based on 3D weaving technology offer potential for increased mass efficiency relative to legacy solutions.nbsp; However, width, thickness and unit cell size combinations of 3D-TPS designs being considered for future missions are pushing the limits of current 3D weaving looms and driving the need for new or significantly modified set-ups.nbsp; With this SBIR Pha ...

The Phase I of the SBIR “Smart Fault Management” project aims to demonstrate how the fault management process can be innovated by exploiting concepts from a combination of well-established and emerging disciplines such as Bayesian Statistics, GPU-accelerated numerical simulations, Data Science, and Machine Learning that are disrupting the current status quo in many scientific and engineering f ...

The proposed research aims to develop a metal matrix composite (MMC) fabric that, when combined with additive manufacturing, will lead to weight reduction, increased structural performance, and reduce fabrication costs of structural components within launch vehicles. The approach focuses on developing a MMC fabric that will be used to selectively reinforce metallic components that are subjected to ...