Aerosciences (AEROS)

Completed TRL 6 (started at 2, targeting 6)

Description

Model and tool development & validation across the speed range for key challenges in EDL Aerosciences, with an emphasis on key technical challenges as identified by the NESC Aerosciences TDT.

Benefits

Understand capsule stability for Orion, MSR-EEV Parachute dynamics for Orion, CCP, Mars Exploration Program, ASPIRE Improved simulation capabilities addressing key aerosciences challenges Parachute dynamics for Commercial Crew

Details

Technology area	Entry, Descent, and Landing > Vehicle Systems > Integrated Modeling and Simulation for EDL
Program	Game Changing Development (GCD)
Lead organization	Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Start date	2017-10-01
End date	2020-09-30

Project contacts

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Michael J Wright — michael.j.wright@nasa.gov

How to get involved

This is early/mid-stage (TRL 6) — the most realistic path in is NASA SBIR/STTR, which funds small businesses and research institutions to develop technology aligned with NASA's needs (equity-free, phased funding). Check whether a current SBIR/STTR solicitation topic overlaps with this project's technology area, or contact the project directly (above) to ask.

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