2004 GRC Research - National Space Grant Foundation

at Lewis FieldGlenn Research Center

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


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


Brook Park and Fairview Park, OH• 350 acres• 1900 civil servants• 1500 contractors

Plum Brook (Sandusky), OH• 6400 acres• 15 civil servants• 75 contractors

Glenn Research Center – Two Campuses Working Together to Achieve NASA’s Mission


NASA’s Vision and Mission

NASANASA’’s Missions Mission• To understand and protect

our home planet• To explore the Universe and

search for life• To inspire the next

generation of explorers……as only NASA can.as only NASA can.


Four Mission DirectoratesScience

Aeronautics Research

Space Operation

Exploration Systems


________________________________Julian M. Earls, Director

Ref: NPR 1000.3

Office of the Director (A)

Julian M. Earls, DirectorRichard S. Christiansen, Deputy Director

Robert E. Fails, Associate Director

Engineeringand Technical

ServicesDirectorate (D)

Olga Gonzalez-Sanabria

Office of the ChiefInformation Officer (V)

Sasi K. Pillay

Office of the ChiefFinancial Officer (B)

Bruce E.Ward

Office of theChief Counsel (G)J. William Sikora

Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (E)

Robert Romero

CenterOperations

Directorate (C)

Charles H. Scales

ExternalPrograms

Directorate (X)John M. Hairston

Research andTechnology

Directorate (R)Theo G Keith, Jr.

Programs andProjects

Directorate (P)Arun K. Sehra

Office of Strategic Management (S)Randall B. Furnas

Safety and AssuranceDirectorate (Q)

Vernon W. Wessel


Structures Division (RS)

Dr. Damodar Ambur,Chief

PropulsionSystems Division (RT)

Dr. D. R. Reddy,Chief

CommunicationsDivision (RC)

Dr. W. Daniel Williams,Chief

Instrumentation andControls Division (RI)

Dr. Mary V ZellerChief

Power and ElectricPropulsion Division (RP)

Dr. Valerie J. Lyons,Chief

MaterialsDivision (RM)

Dr. Hugh R. Gray, Chief

MicrogravityDivision (RU)

Dr. Bhim S. SinghActing Chief

University Programs Office (RA)Dr. M. David Kankam

Officer

Business Support Office (RB)

(TBD)

Research and TechnologyDirectorate (R)

Dr. Theo G Keith, Jr.; DirectorDr. Jih-Fen Lei, Deputy Director


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.

University Programs OfficeDr. M. David Kankam

University Affairs OfficerToni B. Rusnak

Research Program Assistant

Phone: (216) 433-6143 FAX: (216) 433-3687Email: [email protected]

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PROGRAMS

• NASA-NRC Resident Research Associateships Program

• NASA Summer Faculty Research Opportunity

• GRC-OAI Collaborative Summer Faculty FellowshipProgram

• NASA Faculty Awards for Research

• NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program

• NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

• NASA Experimental Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR); R/T Co-Op Program

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GRC Primary Areas of Expertise

Aerospace Power Biological & Physical Research

Space Propulsion Aerospace Communication

AeropropulsionHypersonic

Subsonic

Supersonic


……Our Most Important ResourceOur Most Important ResourceS&E Compentence

8%11%

24%

11%13%

11%

14%6% 2%

Fluid & Flight Mechanics

Materials & Structures

Propulsion & Power

Flight Systems

Measurement &InstrumentationData Systems

Facilities

Management

Others

57% workforce being Scientist and Engineers (S&E) Of the S&E, 36% have MA and 39% have Ph.D.


Power Generation

Energy Storage

Power Management and Distribution

Flywheels

CPV and Lithium Polymer Batteries

Linear Concentrator PV Arrays

Power and Electric Propulsion Division

On Board Propulsion

GRC Ion Engine on Deep Space 1MPD Thruster


AeronauticsSpace

Aerospace

CompressorsInletsCombustorsIcing

Turbines AcousticsNozzlesEngine SystemsPropellant Systems

Core R&D CapabilitiesFluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Simulation Models Combustion

Cryogenics Turbulence Transition Diagnostics

Propulsion Systems Components

Fundamental/Applied Research

System Simulations

Propulsion Systems Division


Satellite Networks with In-space routers, hubs, and

servers

Aerospace Communications Technology

High power transmitters

Multi-gigabit high speed modems and specialized integrated circuits

High rate earth terminalVery high precision antennas

Multiple Ground Destinations

TerrestrialSource

Single Space Source

MulticastRouterMulticast

Router

Multiple Ground Destinations


• Enabling Tomorrow’s Visions• Solving Today’s Challenges

Atom-Scale Modeling

Fundamental Science

Applied Research

Preliminary Development

Application

Advanced Development

Ceramic CompositeTurbine Engine Combustor

Environmental BarrierCoatings for Ceramic

Matrix CompositeCombustor Liners

• Coatings• Component Durability

MISSION: Development and CharacterizationMISSION: Development and Characterizationof Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applicationsof Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applications


Structures Division

Tribology & Surface Science

Mechanical Components

Life Prediction

Structural Mechanics & Dynamics


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


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



“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



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


Spacecraft Propulsion Research Facility

Engine Research Building

Instrumentation and Control Lab

1x1 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


GRC-GMSGR COLLABORATIONS


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.

University Programs OfficeDr. M. David Kankam

University Affairs OfficerToni B. Rusnak

Research Program Assistant

Phone: (216) 433-6143 FAX: (216) 433-3687Email: [email protected]

5010

PROGRAMS

• NASA-NRC Resident Research Associateships Program

• NASA Summer Faculty Research Opportunity

• GRC-OAI Collaborative Summer Faculty FellowshipProgram

• NASA Faculty Awards for Research

• NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program

• NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

• NASA Experimental Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR); R/T Co-Op Program

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GRC/GMSGR Collaborative Opportunities: Higher Education

• 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


GRC/GMSGR Collaborative Opportunities: Higher Education

• 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


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


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

• Visit – http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/OEP ; Select “University Programs

2004 GRC Research - National Space Grant Foundation

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