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Superelastic, Non-Pneumatic Tire for Space & Terrestrial Applications, Year 1

Completed TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)

Description

Introduction of high-strain shape memory alloys (SMAs) instead of typical elastic materials in the superelastic tire concept.

Details

ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: GRC CIF (GRC CIF)
Lead organizationGlenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
Start date2012-03-01
End date2012-09-30

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