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Completed TRL 4 (started at 4, targeting 5)
This study will explore tools to connect materials and processes (M&P) engineering data (i.e., “materials intelligence”) with GSFC’s digital engineering priorities and the digital thread (both current and future). We will assess the state of practice of M&P data in GSFC digital design tools (e.g., CREO and finite element software), assess practices of partner institutions and industry, and explore cutting-edge solutions to improve the digital presence of M&P data. The study report will recommend solutions, estimated costs for adoption (and potential cost savings), benefits from both a technical and business performance standpoint, and recommendations for roadmapping adoption by GSFC flight projects.
Implementation of these technologies into flight project design development approaches stand to increase performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks associated with the use of “critical” materials in the design.
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