B
Comparison of the Technology Area Breakdown
Structures for 2010, 2012, 2015
This study was not chartered to review the full breadth of NASA’s 2015 technology roadmaps. Rather, its scope is limited to technologies appearing in the NASA 2015 roadmaps that were not evaluated in the 2012 NRC study. These technologies were identified by comparing (1) the Technology Area Breakdown Structure (TABS) in NASA’s 2015 roadmap, (2) the TABS in the 2012 NRC report, and (3) the TABS in NASA’s 2010 draft roadmaps, as detailed in the TABS comparison table (Table B.1).
The entries in the first column of Table B.1 denote the following:
- New-Evaluate: These are the 39 technologies that appear in the 2015 TABS but not in the TABS in the 2012 NRC report. They are prioritized in the present report.
- Revised-Evaluate: These three technologies appear in both the 2015 and the 2012 TABS but (1) the names of the technologies are different in the 2012 and 2015 TABS and (2) the description of related work for them in the 2015 roadmaps is substantially different from or has a much wider scope than any technology in the 2012 TABS. This report evaluates the priority of these technologies.
- Revised-DNR: Revised-Do Not Review. The technology appears in both the 2015 and 2012 TABS, and even though the name of the technology is different in the 2012 and 2015 TABS, (1) there seems to be only a modest change in the goals and/or scope of the technology effort or (2) the scope of the technology in the 2015 roadmap is not as broad as the scope of the technology in the 2012 roadmap, and so this report does not reevaluate the priority of this technology.
- Revived: The technology appears in the 2015 TABS but did not appear in the 2012 TABS. However, it is not evaluated as a new technology because it also appears in the 2010 TABS, meaning that the 2012 NRC study evaluated this technology and decided it should be deleted from the TABS. Given that the present study is intended to evaluate only the technologies that were not covered by the prior study, this report does not evaluate the priority for this technology.
- Merged: The technology appears in the 2015 TABS but does not appear in the 2012 TABS. However, it is not evaluated as a new technology because it appeared in the 2010 TABS, the prior NRC study merged it with another technology in the 2010 TABS, and the merged technology appears in the 2012 TABS under a different technology number. Thus, the prior NRC study already evaluated this technology, and given that this study is intended to evaluate only those technologies not covered by the prior study, this report does not evaluate the priority of this technology.
- Deleted: The technology appears in the 2012 TABS but not in the 2015 TABS. Given that this study is only reviewing technologies that have been added to the 2012 TABS, this study does not evaluate the priority of this technology, nor does it review the decision to delete them.
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Placeholder: The technology appears in the 2015 TABS, but only as a placeholder, in that NASA does not propose conducting related research in the respective roadmap. For each of these technologies there is a note in the respective roadmap such as
—NASA is not currently advancing any technologies in this area within the time frame of this roadmap.
—Currently, no identified mission need exists to justify NASA’s development in this technology.
Thus, in essence, these technologies have been deleted from the TABS. Given that this study is only reviewing technologies that have been added to the 2012 TABS, this study does not evaluate the priority of these technologies, nor does it review NASA’s decision not to propose related research.
- Elsewhere: The technology appears in the 2015 TABS, but the respective roadmap has no technical content. Rather, the roadmaps say that related research has been shifted to one or more other technologies. This study does not evaluate the priority of this technology, nor does it review NASA’s decision to shift research elsewhere or the extent to which the content of the technology in the 2012 roadmap actually appears in the designated location.
- No entry: The technology appears in both the 2012 and 2015 TABS, so this study does not evaluate its priority.
The second column contains the TABS for July 2015 version of the TABS. This is the version of the TABS that was used to conduct this study.
The third column lists technologies from the TABS that was recommended to NASA in the 2012 NRC report. These technologies are listed out of sequence if they appear in the 2015 roadmap with a different number. (For example, see technology 7.6.2, which appears after 7.6.3.) There are some gaps in the numbering because if the committee that authored the 2012 report decided to drop a technology that was in the 2010 TABS (in the fourth column), it did not renumber subsequent technologies so that the numbering of identical technologies in the 2012 NRC TABS and the 2010 TABS would remain the same. (For example, the 2012 TABS has no technology 8.2.1.) However, in some cases the same technology has different numbers in the 2015 and 2012 roadmaps. For example, Onboard Autonomous Navigation and Maneuver is technology 5.4.2 in the 2015 roadmap and 5.4.3 in the 2012 roadmap.
The fourth column is NASA’s 2010 TABS, which is evaluated in the 2012 NRC report. That report produced a modified TABS, which appears in the third column.
Based on the comparison of the 2010, 2012, and 2015 TABS, as detailed in Table B.1, and in accordance with the study statement of task, this report evaluates the priority of 42 level 3 technologies, which are listed below.
TA 1, Launch Propulsion Systems (11 new technologies)
1.1, Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems
1.1.6, Integrated Solid Motor Systems
1.1.7, Liner and Insulation
1.6, Balloon Launch Systems
1.6.1, Super-Pressure Balloon
1.6.2, Materials
1.6.3, Pointing Systems
1.6.4, Telemetry Systems
1.6.5, Balloon Trajectory Control
1.6.6, Power Systems
1.6.7, Mechanical Systems: Launch Systems
1.6.8, Mechanical Systems: Parachute
1.6.9, Mechanical Systems: Floatation
TA 4, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (11 new technologies)
4.2, Mobility
4.2.5, Surface Mobility
4.2.6, Robot Navigation
4.2.7, Collaborative Mobility
4.2.8, Mobility Components
4.3, Manipulation
4.3.7, Grappling
4.4, Human–System Interaction
4.4.3, Proximate Interaction
4.4.8, Remote Interaction
4.5, System-Level Autonomy
4.5.8, Automated Data Analysis for Decision Making
4.7, Systems Engineering
4.7.3, Robot Modeling and Simulation
4.7.4, Robot Software
4.7.5, Safety and Trust
TA 5, Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems (4 new technologies)
5.1, Optical Communications and Navigation
5.1.6, Optical Tracking
5.1.7, Integrated Photonics
5.7, Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization
5.7.1, Tracking Technologies
5.7.2, Characterization Technologies
TA 7, Human Exploration Destination Systems (1 new technology)
7.4, Habitat Systems
7.4.4, Artificial Gravity
TA 9, Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems (3 new technologies)
9.2, Descent and Targeting
9.2.6, Large Divert Guidance
9.2.7, Terrain-Relative Sensing and Characterization
9.2.8, Autonomous Targeting
TA 11, Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology, and Processing (8 new technologies)
11.2, Modeling
11.2.6, Analysis Tools for Mission Design
11.3, Simulation
11.3.5, Exascale Simulation
11.3.6, Uncertainty Quantification and Nondeterministic Simulation Methods
11.3.7, Multiscale, Multiphysics, and Multifidelity Simulation
11.3.8, Verification and Validation
11.4, Information Processing
11.4.6, Cyber Infrastructure
11.4.7, Human–System Integration
11.4.8, Cyber Security
TA 13, Ground and Launch Systems (3 new technologies)
13.1, Operational Life Cycle
13.1.4, Logistics
13.2, Environmental Protection and Green Technologies
13.2.5, Curatorial Facilities, Planetary Protection, and Clean Rooms
13.3, Reliability and Maintainability
13.3.8, Decision-Making Tools
TA 14, Thermal Management Systems (1 new technology)
14.3, Thermal Protection Systems
14.3.2, TPS Modeling and Simulation
There are no new technologies in the following technology areas:
- TA 2, In-Space Propulsion Technologies
- TA 3, Space Power and Energy Storage
- TA 6, Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems
- TA 8, Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
- TA 10, Nanotechnology
- TA 12, Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing
All of the technologies in the roadmap for TA 15 Aeronautics are new, because the 2010 and 2012 TABS did not include aeronautics. As noted in Chapter 1, however, TA 15 is outside the scope of this study.
TABLE B.1 Technology Area Breakdown Structure Comparisons: NASA 2015/NRC 2012/NASA 2010
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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TA 1 Launch Propulsion Systems | TA 1 Launch Propulsion Systems | TA 1 Launch Propulsion Systems | |
1.1 Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems | 1.1 Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems | 1.1 Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems | |
1.1.1 Propellants | 1.1.1 Propellants | 1.1.1 Propellants | |
1.1.2 Case Materials | 1.1.2 Case Materials | 1.1.2 Case Materials | |
1.1.3 Nozzle Systems | 1.1.3 Nozzle Systems | 1.1.3 Nozzle Systems | |
1.1.4 Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems | 1.1.4 Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems | 1.1.4 Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems | |
1.1.5 Fundamental Solid Propulsion Technologies | 1.1.5 Fundamental Solid Propulsion Technologies | 1.1.5 Fundamental Solid Propulsion Technologies | |
New-Evaluate | 1.1.6 Integrated Solid Motor Systems | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.1.7 Liner and Insulation | ||
1.2 Liquid Rocket Propulsion Systems | 1.2 Liquid Rocket Propulsion Systems | 1.2 Liquid Rocket Propulsion Systems | |
1.2.1 LH2/LOX Based | 1.2.1 LH2/LOX Based | 1.2.1 LH2/LOX Based | |
1.2.2 RP/LOX Based | 1.2.2 RP/LOX Based | 1.2.2 RP/LOX Based | |
1.2.3 CH4/LOX Based | 1.2.3 CH4/LOX Based | 1.2.3 CH4/LOX Based | |
Placeholder | 1.2.4 Detonation Wave Engines—Closed Cycle | 1.2.4 Detonation Wave Engines (Closed Cycle) | 1.2.4 Detonation Wave Engines (Closed Cycle) |
Placeholder | 1.2.5 Propellants | 1.2.5 Propellants | 1.2.5 Propellants |
1.2.6 Fundamental Liquid Propulsion Technologies | 1.2.6 Fundamental Liquid Propulsion Technologies | 1.2.6 Fundamental Liquid Propulsion Technologies | |
1.3 Air Breathing Propulsion Systems | 1.3 Air Breathing Propulsion Systems | 1.3 Air Breathing Propulsion Systems | |
Placeholder | 1.3.1 Turbine-Based Combined-Cycle | 1.3.1 Turbine Based Combined Cycle (TBCC) | 1.3.1 TBCC |
Placeholder | 1.3.2 Rocket-Based Combined Cycle | 1.3.2 Rocket Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) | 1.3.2 RBCC |
Placeholder | 1.3.3 Detonation Wave Engines—Open Cycle | 1.3.3 Detonation Wave Engines (Open Cycle) | 1.3.3 Detonation Wave Engines (Open Cycle) |
Placeholder | 1.3.4 Turbine-Based Jet Engines | 1.3.4 Turbine Based Jet Engines (Flyback Boosters) | 1.3.4 Turbine Based Jet Engines (Flyback Boosters) |
Placeholder | 1.3.5 Ramjet and Scramjet Engines | 1.3.5 Ramjet/Scramjet Engines (Accelerators) | 1.3.5 Ramjet/Scramjet Engines (Accelerators) |
Placeholder | 1.3.6 Deeply Cooled Air Cycles | 1.3.6 Deeply Cooled Air Cycles | 1.3.6 Deeply Cooled Air Cycles |
Placeholder | 1.3.7 Air Collection and Enrichment Systems | 1.3.7 Air Collection and Enrichment System | 1.3.7 Air Collection and Enrichment System |
Placeholder | 1.3.8 Fundamental Air Breathing Propulsion Technologies | 1.3.8 Fundamental Air Breathing Propulsion Technologies | 1.3.8 Fundamental Air Breathing Propulsion Technologies |
1.4 Ancillary Propulsion Systems | 1.4 Ancillary Propulsion Systems | 1.4 Ancillary Propulsion Systems | |
1.4.1 Auxiliary Control Systems | 1.4.1 Auxiliary Control Systems | 1.4.1 Auxiliary Control Systems | |
1.4.2 Main Propulsion Systems (Excluding Engines) | 1.4.2 Main Propulsion Systems (Excluding Engines) | 1.4.2 Main Propulsion Systems (Excluding Engines) | |
1.4.3 Launch Abort Systems | 1.4.3 Launch Abort Systems | 1.4.3 Launch Abort Systems | |
1.4.4 Thrust Vector Control Systems | 1.4.4 Thrust Vector Control Systems | 1.4.4 Thrust Vector Control Systems |
Placeholder | 1.4.5 Health Management and Sensors | 1.4.5 Health Management and Sensors | 1.4.5 Health Management and Sensors |
1.4.6 Pyro and Separation Systems | 1.4.6 Pyro and Separation Systems | 1.4.6 Pyro and Separation Systems | |
1.4.7 Fundamental Ancillary Propulsion Technologies | 1.4.7 Fundamental Ancillary Propulsion Technologies | 1.4.7 Fundamental Ancillary Propulsion Technologies | |
1.5 Unconventional and Other Propulsion | 1.5 Unconventional and Other Propulsion | 1.5 Unconventional and Other Propulsion | |
Systems | Systems | Systems | |
Placeholder | 1.5.1 Ground Launch Assist | 1.5.1 Ground Launch Assist | 1.5.1 Ground Launch Assist |
1.5.2 Air Launch and Drop Systems | 1.5.2 Air Launch/Drop Systems | 1.5.2 Air Launch/Drop Systems | |
Elsewhere | 1.5.3 Space Tether Assist | 1.5.3 Space Tether Assist | 1.5.3 Space Tether Assist |
1.5.4 Beamed Energy and Energy Addition | 1.5.4 Beamed Energy/Energy Addition | 1.5.4 Beamed Energy/Energy Addition | |
Placeholder | 1.5.5 Nuclear | 1.5.5 Nuclear | 1.5.5 Nuclear |
Placeholder | 1.5.6 High Energy Density Materials and Propellant | 1.5.6 High Energy Density Materials/Propellants | 1.5.6 High Energy Density Materials/Propellants |
1.6 Balloon Launch Systems | |||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.1 Super-Pressure Balloon | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.2 Materials | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.3 Pointing Systems | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.4 Telemetry Systems | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.5 Balloon Trajectory Control | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.6 Power Systems | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.7 Mechanical Systems: Launch Systems | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.8 Mechanical Systems: Parachute | ||
New-Evaluate | 1.6.9 Mechanical Systems: Floatation | ||
TA 2 In-Space Propulsion Technologies | TA 2 In-Space Propulsion Technologies | TA 2 In-Space Propulsion Technologies | |
2.1 Chemical Propulsion | 2.1 Chemical Propulsion | 2.1 Chemical Propulsion | |
2.1.1 Liquid Storable | 2.1.1 Liquid Storable | 2.1.1 Liquid Storable | |
2.1.2 Liquid Cryogenic | 2.1.2 Liquid Cryogenic | 2.1.2 Liquid Cryogenic | |
2.1.3 Gels | 2.1.3 Gels | 2.1.3 Gels | |
2.1.4 Solids | 2.1.4 Solid | 2.1.4 Solid | |
2.1.5 Hybrid | 2.1.5 Hybrid | 2.1.5 Hybrid | |
2.1.6 Cold Gas/Warm Gas | 2.1.6 Cold Gas/Warm Gas | 2.1.6 Cold Gas/Warm Gas | |
2.1.7 Micropropulsion | 2.1.7 Micropropulsion | 2.1.7 Micropropulsion | |
2.2 Nonchemical Propulsion | 2.2 Nonchemical Propulsion | 2.2 Nonchemical Propulsion | |
2.2.1 Electric Propulsion | 2.2.1 Electric Propulsion | 2.2.1 Electric Propulsion | |
2.2.2 Solar and Drag Sail Propulsion | 2.2.2 Solar Sail Propulsion | 2.2.2 Solar Sail Propulsion | |
2.2.3 Thermal Propulsion | 2.2.3 Thermal Propulsion | 2.2.3 Thermal Propulsion | |
2.2.4 Tether Propulsion | 2.2.4 Tether Propulsion | 2.2.4 Tether Propulsion |
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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2.3 Advanced (TRL<3) Propulsion Technologies | 2.3 Advanced (TRL <3) Propulsion Technologies | 2.3 Advanced (TRL <3) Propulsion Technologies | |
2.3.1 Beamed Energy Propulsion | 2.3.1 Beamed Energy Propulsion | 2.3.1 Beamed Energy Propulsion | |
2.3.2 Electric Sail Propulsion | 2.3.2 Electric Sail Propulsion | 2.3.2 Electric Sail Propulsion | |
2.3.3 Fusion Propulsion | 2.3.3 Fusion Propulsion | 2.3.3 Fusion Propulsion | |
2.3.4 High-Energy-Density Materials | 2.3.4 High Energy Density Materials | 2.3.4 High Energy Density Materials | |
2.3.5 Antimatter Propulsion | 2.3.5 Antimatter Propulsion | 2.3.5 Antimatter Propulsion | |
2.3.6 Advanced Fission | 2.3.6 Advanced Fission | 2.3.6 Advanced Fission | |
2.3.7 Breakthrough Propulsion | 2.3.7 Breakthrough Propulsion | 2.3.7 Breakthrough Propulsion | |
2.4 Supporting Technologies | 2.4 Supporting Technologies | 2.4 Supporting Technologies | |
Placeholder | 2.4.1 Engine Health Monitoring and Safety | 2.4.1 Engine Health Monitoring and Safety | |
2.4.2 Propellant Storage and Transfer | 2.4.2 Propellant Storage and Transfer | 2.4.2 Propellant Storage and Transfer | |
Placeholder | 2.4.3 Materials and Manufacturing Technologies | 2.4.3 Materials and Manufacturing Technologies | |
Placeholder | 2.4.4 Heat Rejection | 2.4.4 Heat Rejection | |
Placeholder | 2.4.5 Power | 2.4.5 Power | |
TA 3 Space Power and Energy Storage | TA 3 Space Power and Energy Storage | TA 3 Space Power and Energy Storage | |
3.1 Power Generation | 3.1 Power Generation | 3.1 Power Generation | |
3.1.1 Energy Harvesting | 3.1.1 Energy Harvesting | 3.1.1 Energy Harvesting | |
3.1.2 Chemical | 3.1.2 Chemical (Fuel Cells, Heat Engines) | 3.1.2 Chemical (Fuel Cells, Heat Engines) | |
3.1.3 Solar | 3.1.3 Solar (Photovoltaic and Thermal) | 3.1.3 Solar (Photovoltaic and Thermal) | |
3.1.4 Radioisotope | 3.1.4 Radioisotope | 3.1.4 Radioisotope | |
3.1.5 Fission | 3.1.5 Fission | 3.1.5 Fission | |
3.1.6 Fusion | 3.1.6 Fusion | 3.1.6 Fusion | |
3.2 Energy Storage | 3.2 Energy Storage | 3.2 Energy Storage | |
3.2.1 Batteries | 3.2.1 Batteries | 3.2.1 Batteries | |
3.2.2 Flywheels | 3.2.2 Flywheels | 3.2.2 Flywheels | |
3.2.3 Regenerative Fuel Cells | 3.2.3 Regenerative Fuel Cells | 3.2.3 Regenerative Fuel Cells | |
Revised-DNR | 3.2.4 Capacitors | 3.2.4 Electric and Magnetic Field Storage | |
Deleted | 3.2.5 Thermal Storage | ||
3.3 Power Management and Distribution | 3.3 Power Management and Distribution | 3.3 Power Management and Distribution | |
3.3.1 Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery | 3.3.1 Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) | 3.3.1 FDIR | |
3.3.2 Management and Control | 3.3.2 Management and Control | 3.3.2 Management and Control | |
3.3.3 Distribution and Transmission | 3.3.3 Distribution and Transmission | 3.3.3 Distribution and Transmission | |
3.3.4 Wireless Power Transmission | 3.3.4 Wireless Power Transmission | 3.3.4 Wireless Power Transmission | |
3.3.5 Conversion and Regulation | 3.3.5 [Power] Conversion and Regulation | 3.3.5 Conversion and Regulation |
3.4 Crosscutting Technology | 3.4 CrosscuttingTechnology | 3.4 Crosscutting Technology | |
Elsewhere | 3.4.1 Analytical Tools | 3.4.1 Analytical Tools | 3.4.1 Analytical Tools |
Elsewhere | 3.4.2 Green Energy Impact | 3.4.2 Green Energy Impact | 3.4.2 Green Energy Impact |
Elsewhere | 3.4.3 Multifunctional Structures | 3.4.3 Multifunctional Structures | 3.4.3 Multifunctional Structures |
Elsewhere | 3.4.4 Alternative Fuels | 3.4.4 Alternative Fuels | 3.4.4 Alternative Fuels |
TA 4 Robotics and Autonomous Systems | TA 4 Robotics, TeleRobotics, and Autonomous Systems | TA 4 Robotics, TeleRobotics and Autonomous Systems | |
4.1 Sensing and Perception | 4.1 Sensing and Perception | 4.1 Sensing and Perception | |
Revised-DNR | 4.1.1 3D Sensing | 4.1.1 Vision | 4.1.1 Stereo Vision |
Revised-DNR | 4.1.2 State Estimation | 4.1.5 Pose Estimation | 4.1.2 LIDAR |
Revised-DNR | 4.1.3 Onboard Mapping | 4.1.4 Localization and Mapping | 4.1.3 Proximity Sensing |
Revised-DNR | 4.1.4 Object, Event, and Activity Recognition | 4.1.3 Natural Feature Image Recognition | 4.1.4 Sensing Non-Geometric Terrain Properties |
Revised-DNR | 4.1.5 Force and Tactile Sensing | 4.1.2 Tactile Sensing | 4.1.6 Tactile Sensing Arrays |
Elsewhere | 4.1.6 Onboard Science Data Analysis | 4.1.6 Multi-Sensor Data Fusion | |
Deleted | 4.1.7 Mobile Feature Tracking and Discrimination | ||
Deleted | 4.1.8 Terrain Classification and Characterization | 4.1.5 Estimating Terrain Mechanical Properties | |
4.1.7 Gravity Sensors and Celestial Nav. | |||
4.1.8 Terrain-Relative Navigation | |||
4.1.9 Real-Time Self-Calibrating of Hand-Eye Systems | |||
4.2 Mobility | 4.2 Mobility | 4.2 Mobility | |
4.2.1 Extreme Terrain Mobility | 4.2.1 Extreme Terrain Mobility | ||
4.2.2 Below-Surface Mobility | 4.2.2 Below-Surface Mobility | ||
4.2.3 Above-Surface Mobility | 4.2.3 Above-Surface Mobility | ||
4.2.4 Small-Body and Microgravity Mobility | 4.2.4 Small Body/Microgravity Mobility | ||
New-Evaluate | 4.2.5 Surface Mobility | ||
New-Evaluate | 4.2.6 Robot Navigation | ||
New-Evaluate | 4.2.7 Collaborative Mobility | ||
New-Evaluate | 4.2.8 Mobility Components | ||
4.2.1 Simultaneous Localize and Mapping | |||
4.2.2 Hazard Detection Algorithms | |||
4.2.3 Active Illumination | |||
4.2.4 3-D Path Planning w/ Uncertainty | |||
4.2.5 Long-life Extreme Enviro. Mechanisms | |||
4.2.6 Robotic Jet Backpacks | |||
4.2.7 Smart Tethers | |||
4.2.8 Robot Swarms | |||
4.2.9 Walking in Microgravity |
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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4.3 Manipulation | 4.3 Manipulation | 4.3 Manipulation | |
Revised-DNR | 4.3.1 Manipulator Components | 4.3.1 Robot Arms | 4.3.3 Robot Arms (light, high strength) |
4.3.2 Dexterous Manipulation | 4.3.2 Dexterous Manipulators | ||
Elsewhere | 4.3.3 Modeling of Contact Dynamics | 4.3.3 Modeling of Contact Dynamics | |
4.3.4 Mobile Manipulation | 4.3.4 Mobile Manipulation | ||
4.3.5 Collaborative Manipulation | 4.3.5 Collaborative Manipulation | ||
Revised-DNR | 4.3.6 Sample Acquisition and Handling | 4.3.6 Robotic Drilling and Sample Processing | |
New-Evaluate | 4.3.7 Grappling | 4.3.1 Motion Planning Alg., High DOF | |
4.3.2 Sensing and Control | |||
4.3.4 Dexterous Manipul., Robot Hands | |||
4.3.5 Sensor Fusion for Grasping | |||
4.3.6 Grasp Planning Algorithms Robotic Drilling Mechanisms | |||
4.3.7 Multiarm/Finger Manipulation | |||
4.3.8 Planning with Uncertainty | |||
4.4 Human–Systems Interaction | 4.4 Human–Systems Integration | 4.4 Human–Systems Integration | |
Revised-DNR | 4.4.1 Multimodal Interaction | 4.4.1 Multimodal Human–Systems Interaction | |
Elsewhere | 4.4.2 Supervisory Control | 4.4.2 Supervisory Control | |
Revised-Evaluate | 4.4.3 Proximate Interaction | 4.4.3 Robot-to-Suit Interfaces | |
Elsewhere | 4.4.4 Intent Recognition and Reaction | 4.4.4 Intent Recognition and Reaction | |
4.4.5 Distributed Collaboration and Coordination | 4.4.5 Distributed Collaboration | 4.4.3 Distributed Collaboration | |
Elsewhere | 4.4.6 Common and Standard Human System | 4.4.6 Common Human–Systems Interfaces | |
Interfaces | |||
Elsewhere | 4.4.7 Safety, Trust, and Interfacing of Robotic and Human Proximity Operations | 4.4.7 Safety, Trust, and Interfacing of Robotic/Human Proximity Operations | |
New-Evaluate | 4.4.8 Remote Interaction | ||
4.4.1 Crew Decision Support Systems | |||
4.4.2 Immersive Visualization | |||
4.4.4 Multiagent Coordination | |||
4.4.5 Haptic Displays | |||
4.4.6 Displaying Range Data to Humans | |||
4.5 System-Level Autonomy | 4.5 Autonomy | 4.5 Autonomy | |
Revised-DNR | 4.5.1 System Health Management | 4.5.1 Vehicle System Management and FDIR | 4.5.2 Vehicle Health, Prognostic/Diagnostic Systems |
4.5.6 Integrated Systems Health Management | |||
4.5.7 FDIR and Diagnosis | |||
4.5.8 System Monitoring and Prognosis |
4.5.2 Activity Planning, Scheduling, and Execution | 4.5.2 Dynamic Planning and Sequencing Tools | 4.5.4 Planning/Scheduling Resources | |
Elsewhere | 4.5.3 Autonomous Guidance and Control | 4.5.3 Autonomous Guidance and Control | |
4.5.4 Multiagent Coordination | 4.5.4 Multiagent Coordination | ||
Elsewhere | 4.5.5 Adjustable Autonomy | 4.5.5 Adjustable Autonomy | |
Elsewhere | 4.5.6 Terrain-Relative Navigation | 4.5.6 Terrain-Relative Navigation | |
Elsewhere | 4.5.7 Path and Motion Planning with Uncertainty | 4.5.7 Path and Motion Planning with Uncertainty | |
New-Evaluate | 4.5.8 Automated Data Analysis for Decision Making | ||
4.5.1 Spacecraft Control Systems | |||
4.5.3 Human Life Support Systems | |||
4.5.5 Operations | |||
4.5.9 V&V of Complex Adaptive Systems | |||
4.5.10 Automated Software Generation | |||
4.5.11 Software Reliability | |||
4.5.12 Semiautomatic Systems | |||
4.6 Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking | 4.6 Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking | 4.6 Auton. Rendezvous and Docking | |
4.6.1 Relative Navigation Sensors | 4.6.1 Relative Navigation Sensors (long, mid, and near range) | 4.6.3 Relative Navigation Sensors | |
Revised-DNR | 4.6.2 GN&C Algorithms | 4.6.2 Relative Guidance Algorithms | |
4.6.3 Docking and Capture Mechanisms and Interfaces | 4.6.3 Docking and Capture Mechanisms/Interfaces | 4.6.2 Low Impact and Androgynous Docking Systems and Interfaces | |
Elsewhere | 4.6.4 Mission and System Managers for Autonomy and Automation | ||
4.6.1 Rendezvous and Capture | |||
4.6.4 Robust AR&D GN&C Algorithms and FSW | |||
4.6.5 Onboard Mission Manager | |||
4.6.6 AR&D Integration and Standardization | |||
4.7 Systems Engineering | 4.7 RTA Systems Engineering | 4.7 RTA Systems Engineering | |
4.7.1 Modularity, Commonality, and Interfaces | 4.7.1 Modularity/Commonality | ||
4.7.2 Verification and Validation of Complex Adaptive Systems | 4.7.2 Verification and Validation of Complex Adaptive Systems | ||
Revised-Evaluate | 4.7.3 Robot Modeling and Simulation | 4.7.3 Onboard Computing | |
New-Evaluate | 4.7.4 Robot Software | ||
New-Evaluate | 4.7.5 Safety and Trust | ||
4.7.1 Human Safety | |||
4.7.2 Refueling Interfaces and Assoc. Tools | |||
4.7.3 Modular/Serviceable Interfaces | |||
4.7.4 High Perf., Low-Power Onboard Computers |
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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4.7.5 Environment Tolerance | |||
4.7.6 Thermal Control | |||
4.7.7 Robot-to-Suit Interfaces | |||
4.7.8 Common Human-Robot Interfaces | |||
4.7.9 Crew Self-Sufficiency | |||
TA 5 Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems | TA 5 Communications and Navigation | TA 5 Communications and Navigation | |
5.1 Optical Communications and Navigation | 5.1 Optical Communications and Navigation | 5.1 Optical Communications and Navigation | |
5.1.1 Detector Development | 5.1.1 Detector Development | 5.1.1 Detector Development | |
5.1.2 Large Apertures | 5.1.2 Large Apertures | 5.1.2 Large Apertures | |
5.1.3 Lasers | 5.1.3 Lasers | 5.1.3 Lasers | |
5.1.4 Acquisition and Tracking | 5.1.4 Acquisition and Tracking | 5.1.4 Acquisition and Tracking | |
5.1.5 Atmospheric Mitigation | 5.1.5 Atmospheric Mitigation | 5.1.5 Atmospheric Mitigation | |
New-Evaluate | 5.1.6 Optical Tracking | ||
New-Evaluate | 5.1.7 Integrated Photonics | ||
5.2 Radio Frequency Communications | 5.2 Radio Frequency Communications | 5.2 Radio Frequency Communications | |
5.2.1 Spectrum-Efficient Technologies | 5.2.1 Spectrum Efficient Technologies | 5.2.1 Spectrum Efficient Technologies | |
5.2.2 Power-Efficient Technologies | 5.2.2 Power-Efficient Technologies | 5.2.2 Power-Efficient Technologies | |
5.2.3 Propagation | 5.2.3 Propagation | 5.2.3 Propagation | |
Elsewhere | 5.2.4 Flight and Ground Systems | 5.2.4 Flight and Ground Systems | 5.2.4 Flight and Ground Systems |
5.2.5 Earth Launch and Reentry Communications | 5.2.5 Earth Launch and Reentry Communication | 5.2.5 Earth Launch and Reentry Comm. | |
5.2.6 Antennas | 5.2.6 Antennas | 5.2.6 Antennas | |
5.3 Internetworking | 5.3 Internetworking | 5.3 Internetworking | |
5.3.1 Disruption-Tolerant Networking | 5.3.1 Disruptive Tolerant Networking | 5.3.1 Disruptive Tolerant Networking | |
5.3.2 Adaptive Network Topology | 5.3.2 Adaptive Network Topology | 5.3.2 Adaptive Network Topology | |
Placeholder | 5.3.3 Information Assurance | 5.3.3 Information Assurance | 5.3.3 Information Assurance |
Placeholder | 5.3.4 Integrated Network Management | 5.3.4 Integrated Network Management | 5.3.4 Integrated Network Management |
5.4 Position, Navigation, and Timing | 5.4 Position, Navigation, and Timing | 5.4 Position, Navigation, and Timing | |
5.4.1 Timekeeping and Time Distribution | 5.4.1 Timekeeping and Time Distribution | 5.4.1 Timekeeping | |
5.4.2 Time Distribution | |||
5.4.3 Onboard Autonomous Navigation and Maneuver | 5.4.3 Onboard Autonomous Navigation and Maneuver | 5.4.3 Onboard Autonomous Navigation and Maneuver | |
5.4.3 Sensors and Vision Processing Systems | 5.4.4 Sensors and Vision Processing Systems | 5.4.4 Sensors and Vision Processing Systems | |
5.4.4 Relative and Proximity Navigation | 5.4.5 Relative and Proximity Navigation | 5.4.5 Relative and Proximity Navigation | |
5.4.5 Auto Precision Formation Flying | 5.4.6 Auto Precision Formation Flying | 5.4.6 Auto Precision Formation Flying | |
5.4.6 Autonomous Approach and Landing | 5.4.7 Auto Approach and Landing | 5.4.7 Auto Approach and Landing |
5.5 Integrated Technologies | 5.5 Integrated Technologies | 5.5 Integrated Technologies | |
5.5.1 Radio Systems | 5.5.1 Radio Systems | 5.5.1 Radio Systems | |
5.5.2 Ultra Wideband | 5.5.2 Ultra Wideband | 5.5.2 Ultra Wideband | |
5.5.3 Cognitive Networks | 5.5.3 Cognitive Networks | 5.5.3 Cognitive Networks | |
Elsewhere | 5.5.4 Science from the Communications System | 5.5.4 Science from the Communication System | 5.5.4 Science from the Comm System |
Elsewhere | 5.5.5 Hybrid Optical Communications and Navigation Sensors | 5.5.5 Hybrid Optical Communications and Navigation Sensors | 5.5.5 Hybrid Optical Comm and Nav Sensors |
5.5.6 Radio Frequency and Optical Hybrid Technology | 5.5.6 RF and Optical Hybrid Technology | 5.5.6 RF and Optical Hybrid Technology | |
5.6 Revolutionary Concepts | 5.6 Revolutionary Concepts | 5.6 Revolutionary Concepts | |
5.6.1 X-Ray Navigation | 5.6.1 X-Ray Navigation | 5.6.1 X-Ray Navigation | |
5.6.2 X-Ray Communications | 5.6.2 X-Ray Communications | 5.6.2 X-Ray Communications | |
5.6.3 Neutrino-Based Navigation and Tracking | 5.6.3 Neutrino-Based Navigation and Tracking | 5.6.3 Neutrino-Based Navigation and Tracking | |
5.6.4 Quantum Key Distribution | 5.6.4 Quantum Key Distribution | 5.6.4 Quantum Key Distribution | |
5.6.5 Quantum Communications | 5.6.5 Quantum Communications | 5.6.5 Quantum Communications | |
5.6.6 Superconducting Quantum Interference Filter Microwave Amplifier | 5.6.6 SQIF Microwave Amplifier | 5.6.6 SQIF Microwave Amplifier | |
5.6.7 Reconfigurable Large Apertures | 5.6.7 Reconfigurable Large Apertures Using Nanosat Constellations | 5.6.7 Reconfigurable Large Apertures | |
5.7 Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization | |||
New-Evaluate | 5.7.1 Tracking Technologies | ||
New-Evaluate | 5.7.2 Characterization Technologies | ||
TA 6 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems | TA 6 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems | TA 6 Human Health, Life Support and Habitation Systems | |
6.1 Environmental Control and Life Support Systems and Habitation Systems | 6.1 Environmental Control, Life Support Systems, and Habitation Systems | 6.1 Environmental Control, Life Support Systems, and Habitation Systems | |
6.1.1 Air Revitalization | 6.1.1 Air Revitalization | 6.1.1 Air Revitalization | |
6.1.2 Water Recovery and Management | 6.1.2 Water Recovery and Management | 6.1.2 Water Recovery and Management | |
6.1.3 Waste Management | 6.1.3 Waste Management | 6.1.3 Waste Management | |
6.1.4 Habitation | 6.1.4 Habitation | 6.1.4 Habitation | |
6.2 Extravehicular Activity Systems | 6.2 Extravehicular Activity Systems | 6.2 Extravehicular Activity Systems | |
6.2.1 Pressure Garment | 6.2.1 Pressure Garment | 6.2.1 Pressure Garment | |
6.2.2 Portable Life Support System | 6.2.2 Portable Life Support System | 6.2.2 Portable Life Support System | |
6.2.3 Power, Avionics, and Software | 6.2.3 Power, Avionics, and Software | 6.2.3 Power, Avionics and Software | |
6.3 Human Health and Performance | 6.3 Human Health and Performance | 6.3 Human Health and Performance | |
6.3.1 Medical Diagnosis and Prognosis | 6.3.1 Medical Diagnosis/Prognosis | 6.3.1 Medical Diagnosis/Prognosis | |
6.3.2 Long-Duration Health | 6.3.2 Long-Duration Health | 6.3.2 Long-Duration Health | |
6.3.3 Behavioral Health | 6.3.3 Behavioral Health and Performance | 6.3.3 Behavioral Health and Performance | |
6.3.4 Human Factors | 6.3.4 Human Factors and Performance | 6.3.4 Human Factors and Performance |
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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6.4 Environmental Monitoring, Safety, and Emergency Response | 6.4 Environmental Monitoring, Safety, and Emergency Response | 6.4 Environmental Monitoring, Safety and Emergency Response | |
6.4.1 Sensors: Air, Water, Microbial, and Acoustic | 6.4.1 Sensors: Air, Water, Microbial, etc. | 6.4.1 Sensors: Air, Water, Microbial, etc. | |
Revised-DNR | 6.4.2 Fire: Detection, Suppression, and Recovery | 6.4.2 Fire: Detection, Suppression | 6.4.2 Fire: Detection, Suppression |
6.4.3 Protective Clothing and Breathing | 6.4.3 Protective Clothing/Breathing | 6.4.3 Protective Clothing/Breathing | |
6.4.4 Remediation | 6.4.4 Remediation | 6.4.4 Remediation | |
6.5 Radiation | 6.5 Radiation | 6.5 Radiation | |
6.5.1 Risk Assessment Modeling | 6.5.1 Risk Assessment Modeling | 6.5.1 Risk Assessment Modeling | |
6.5.2 Radiation Mitigation and Biological Countermeasures | 6.5.2 Radiation Mitigation | 6.5.2 Radiation Mitigation | |
6.5.3 Protection Systems | 6.5.3 Protection Systems | 6.5.3 Protection Systems | |
6.5.4 Space Weather Prediction | 6.5.4 Radiation Prediction | 6.5.4 Space Weather Prediction | |
6.5.5 Monitoring Technology | 6.5.5 Monitoring Technology | 6.5.5 Monitoring Technology | |
TA 7 Human Exploration Destination Systems | TA 7 Human Exploration Destination Systems | TA 7 Human Exploration Destination Systems | |
7.1 In Situ Resource Utilization | 7.1 In Situ Resource Utilization | 7.1 In Situ Resource Utilization | |
7.1.1 Destination Reconnaissance, Prospecting, and Mapping | 7.1.1 Destination Reconnaissance, Prospecting, and Mapping | 7.1.1 Destination Reconnaissance, Prospecting, and Mapping | |
7.1.2 Resource Acquisition | 7.1.2 Resource Acquisition | 7.1.1.1 Resource Acquisition | |
7.1.3 Processing and Production | 7.1.3 ISRU Products/Production | 7.1.2 Consumables Production | |
7.1.4 Manufacturing Products and Infrastructure Emplacement | 7.1.4 Manufacturing and Infrastructure Emplacement | 7.1.3 Manufacturing and Infrastructure Emplacement | |
7.2 Sustainability and Supportability | 7.2 Sustainability and Supportability | 7.2 Sustainability and Supportability | |
7.2.1 Autonomous Logistics Management | 7.2.1 Autonomous Logistics Management | 7.2.1 Logistics Systems | |
7.2.2 Maintenance Systems | 7.2.2 Maintenance Systems | 7.2.2 Maintenance Systems | |
7.2.3 Repair Systems | 7.2.3 Repair Systems | 7.2.3 Repair Systems | |
7.2.4 Food Production, Processing, and Preservation | 7.2.4 Food Production, Processing, and Preservation | ||
7.3 Human Mobility Systems | 7.3 Advanced Human Mobility Systems | 7.3 Advanced Human Mobility Systems | |
7.3.1 EVA Mobility | 7.3.1 EVA Mobility | 7.3.1 EVA Mobility | |
7.3.2 Surface Mobility | 7.3.2 Surface Mobility | 7.3.2 Surface Mobility | |
7.3.3 Off-Surface Mobility | 7.3.3 Off-Surface Mobility | 7.3.3 Off-Surface Mobility | |
7.4 Habitat Systems | 7.4 Advanced Habitat Systems | 7.4 Advanced Habitat Systems | |
7.4.1 Integrated Habitat Systems | 7.4.1 Integrated Habitat Systems | 7.4.1 Integrated Habitat Systems | |
7.4.2 Habitat Evolution | 7.4.2 Habitat Evolution | 7.4.2 Habitat Evolution |
7.4.3 Smart Habitats | 7.4.3 Smart Habitats | ||
New-Evaluate | 7.4.4 Artificial Gravity | ||
7.5 Mission Operations and Safety | 7.5 Mission Operations and Safety | 7.5 Mission Operations and Safety | |
Elsewhere | 7.5.1 Crew Training | 7.5.1 Crew Training | 7.5.1 Crew Training |
7.5.2 Environmental Protection | |||
Revived | 7.5.2 Planetary Protection | 7.5.4 Planetary Safety | |
7.5.3 Integrated Flight Operations Systems | 7.5.5 Integrated Flight Operations Systems | ||
Elsewhere | 7.5.4 Integrated Risk Assessment Tools | 7.5.6 Integrated Risk Assessment Tools | |
7.5.3 Remote Mission Operations | |||
7.6 Crosscutting Systems | 7.6 Crosscutting Systems | 7.6 Crosscutting Systems | |
7.6.1 Particulate Contamination Prevention and Mitigation | 7.6.3 Dust Prevention and Mitigation | 7.6.3 Dust Prevention and Mitigation | |
7.6.2 Construction and Assembly | 7.6.2 Construction and Assembly | 7.6.2 Construction and Assembly | |
7.6.1 Modeling, Simulations and Destination Characterization | |||
TA 8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems | TA 8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems | TA 8 Science Instruments, Observatories and Sensor Systems | |
8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors | 8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors | 8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors | |
8.1.1 Detectors and Focal Planes | 8.1.1 Detectors and Focal Planes | 8.1.1 Detectors and Focal Planes | |
8.1.2 Electronics | 8.1.2 Electronics | 8.1.2 Electronics | |
8.1.3 Optical Components | 8.1.3 Optical Systems | 8.1.3 Optical Components | |
8.1.4 Microwave, Millimeter-, and Submillimeter-Waves | 8.1.4 Microwave/Radio | 8.1.4 Microwave/Radio | |
8.1.5 Lasers | 8.1.5 Lasers | 8.1.5 Lasers | |
8.1.6 Cryogenic/Thermal | 8.1.6 Cryogenic/Thermal | 8.1.6 Cryogenic/Thermal | |
8.1.7 Space Atomic Interferometry | |||
Deleted | 8.2 Observatories | 8.2 Observatories | 8.2 Observatories |
Merged | 8.2.1 Mirror Systems | 8.2.1 Mirror Systems | |
8.2.2 Structures and Antennas | 8.2.2 Structures and Antennas | 8.2.2 Structures and Antennas | |
8.2.3 Distributed Aperture | 8.2.3 Distributed Aperture | 8.2.3 Distributed Aperture | |
Deleted | 8.2.4 High Contrast Imaging and Spectroscopy Technologies | ||
Deleted | 8.2.5 Wireless Spacecraft Technologies | ||
8.3 In Situ Instruments and Sensors | 8.3 In Situ Instruments and Sensors | 8.3 In Situ Instruments and Sensors | |
8.3.1 Field and Particle Detectors | 8.3.1 Particles, Fields, and Waves: Charged and | 8.3.1 Particles: Charged and Neutral | |
Elsewhere | 8.3.2 Fields and Waves | Neutral Particles, Magnetic and Electric Fields | 8.3.2 Fields and Waves |
8.3.3 In Situ (other) | 8.3.3 In Situ (Instruments and Sensors) | 8.3.3 In Situ | |
8.3.4 Surface Biology and Chemistry Sensors: Sensors to Detect and Analyze Biotic and Prebiotic Substances |
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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TA 9 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems | TA 9 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems | TA 9 Entry, Descent and Landing Systems | |
9.1 Aeroassist and Atmospheric Entry | 9.1 Aeroassist and Atmospheric Entry | 9.1 Aeroassist and Atmospheric Entry | |
9.1.1 Thermal Protection Systems for Rigid Decelerators | 9.1.1 Rigid Thermal Protection Systems | 9.1.1 Rigid Thermal Protection Systems | |
9.1.2 Thermal Protection Systems for Deployable Decelerators | 9.1.2 Flexible Thermal Protection Systems | 9.1.2 Flexible Thermal Protection Systems | |
9.1.3 Rigid Hypersonic Decelerators | 9.1.3 Rigid Hypersonic Decelerators | 9.1.3 Rigid Hypersonic Decelerators | |
9.1.4 Deployable Hypersonic Decelerators | 9.1.4 Deployable Hypersonic Decelerators | 9.1.4 Deployable Hypersonic Decelerators | |
Elsewhere | 9.1.5 Instrumentation and Health Monitoring | 9.1.5 Instrumentation and Health Monitoring | |
Elsewhere | 9.1.6 Entry Modeling and Simulation | 9.1.6 Entry Modeling and Simulation | |
9.2 Descent and Targeting | 9.2 Descent | 9.2 Descent | |
9.2.1 Attached Deployable Decelerators | 9.2.1 Attached Deployable Decelerators | 9.2.1 Attached Deployable Decelerators | |
9.2.2 Trailing Deployable Decelerators | 9.2.2 Trailing Deployable Decelerators | 9.2.2 Trailing Deployable Decelerators | |
9.2.3 Supersonic Retropropulsion | 9.2.3 Supersonic Retropropulsion | 9.2.3 Supersonic Retropropulsion | |
Elsewhere | 9.2.4 GN&C Sensors | 9.2.4 GN&C Sensors | |
Elsewhere | 9.2.5 Descent Modeling and Simulation | 9.2.5 Descent Modeling and Simulation | |
New-Evaluate | 9.2.6 Large Divert Guidance | ||
New-Evaluate | 9.2.7 Terrain-Relative Sensing and Characterization | ||
New-Evaluate | 9.2.8 Autonomous Targeting | ||
9.3 Landing | 9.3 Landing | 9.3 Landing | |
Revised-DNR | 9.3.1 Propulsion and Touchdown Systems | 9.3.1 Touchdown Systems | 9.3.1 Touchdown Systems |
Elsewhere | 9.3.2 Egress and Deployment Systems | 9.3.2 Egress and Deployment Systems | 9.3.2 Egress and Deployment Systems |
Elsewhere | 9.3.3 Propulsion Systems | 9.3.3 Propulsion Systems | 9.3.3 Propulsion Systems |
Elsewhere | 9.3.4 Large-Body GN&C | 9.3.4 Large-Body GN&C | |
Elsewhere | 9.3.5 Small-Body Systems | 9.3.5 Small-Body Systems | 9.3.5 Small-Body Systems |
Elsewhere | 9.3.6 Landing Modeling and Simulation | 9.3.6 Landing Modeling and Simulation | |
9.4 Vehicle Systems | 9.4 Vehicle Systems Technology | 9.4 Vehicle Systems Technology | |
Elsewhere | 9.4.1 Architecture Analysis | 9.4.1 Architecture Analyses | |
Elsewhere | 9.4.2 Separation Systems | 9.4.2 Separation Systems | 9.4.2 Separation Systems |
Elsewhere | 9.4.3 System Integration and Analysis | 9.4.3 System Integration and Analyses | 9.4.3 System Integration and Analyses |
Elsewhere | 9.4.4 Atmosphere and Surface Characterization | 9.4.4 Atmosphere and Surface Characterization | 9.4.4 Atmosphere and Surface Characterization |
9.4.5 Modeling and Simulation | 9.4.5 EDL Modeling and Simulation | ||
9.4.6 Instrumentation and Health Monitoring | 9.4.6 Instrumentation and Health Monitoring | ||
Elsewhere | 9.4.7 GN&C Sensors and Systems | 9.4.7 GN&C Sensors and Systems |
TA 10 Nanotechnology | TA 10 Nanotechnology | TA 10 Nanotechnology | |
10.1 Engineered Materials and Structures | 10.1 Engineered Materials and Structures | 10.1 Engineered Materials and Structures | |
Revised-DNR | 10.1.1 Lightweight Structures | 10.1.1 Lightweight Materials and Structures | 10.1.1 Lightweight Structures |
10.1.2 Damage-Tolerant Systems | 10.1.2 Damage Tolerant Systems | 10.1.2 Damage Tolerant Systems | |
10.1.3 Coatings | 10.1.3 Coatings | 10.1.3 Coatings | |
10.1.4 Adhesives | 10.1.4 Adhesives | 10.1.4 Adhesives | |
10.1.5 Thermal Protection and Control | 10.1.5 Thermal Protection and Control | 10.1.5 Thermal Protection and Control | |
10.2 Energy Storage, Power Generation, and Power Distribution | 10.2 Energy Generation and Storage | 10.2 Energy Generation and Storage | |
10.2.1 Energy Storage | 10.2.2 Energy Storage | 10.2.1 Energy Storage | |
10.2.2 Power Generation | 10.2.1 Energy Generation | 10.2.2 Energy Generation | |
10.2.3 Power Distribution | 10.2.3 Energy Distribution | 10.2.3 Energy Distribution | |
10.3 Propulsion | 10.3 Propulsion | 10.3 Propulsion | |
10.3.1 Propellants | 10.3.1 Nanopropellants | 10.3.1 Propellants | |
10.3.2 Propulsion Components | 10.3.2 Propulsion Systems | 10.3.2 Propulsion Components | |
10.3.3 In-Space Propulsion | 10.3.3 In-Space Propulsion | 10.3.3 In-Space Propulsion | |
10.4 Sensors, Electronics, and Devices | 10.4 Sensors, Electronics, and Devices | 10.4 Sensors, Electronics, and Devices | |
10.4.1 Sensors and Actuators | 10.4.1 Sensors and Actuators | 10.4.1 Sensors and Actuators | |
10.4.2 Nanoelectronics | 10.4.2 Electronics | 10.4.2 Nanoelectronics | |
10.4.3 Miniature Instruments and Instrument Components | 10.4.3 Miniature Instrumentation | 10.4.3 Miniature Instruments | |
TA 11 Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology, and Processing | TA 11 Modeling, Simulation, and Information Technology, and Processing | TA 11 Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology, and Processing | |
11.1 Computing | 11.1 Computing | 11.1 Computing | |
11.1.1 Flight Computing | 11.1.1 Flight Computing | 11.1.1 Flight Computing | |
11.1.2 Ground Computing | 11.1.2 Ground Computing | 11.1.2 Ground Computing | |
11.2 Modeling | 11.2 Modeling | 11.2 Modeling | |
11.2.1 Software Modeling and Model Checking | 11.2.1 Software Modeling and Model-Checking | 11.2.1 Software Modeling and Model-Checking | |
11.2.2 Integrated Hardware and Software Modeling | 11.2.2 Integrated Hardware and Software Modeling | 11.2.2 Integrated Hardware and Software Modeling | |
11.2.3 Human–System Performance Modeling | 11.2.3 Human–System Performance Modeling | 11.2.3 Human–System Performance Modeling | |
11.2.4 Science Modeling | 11.2.4a Science Modeling and Simulation | 11.2.4 Science and Engineering Modeling | |
Deleted | 11.2.4b Aerospace Engineering Modeling and Simulation | ||
11.2.5 Frameworks, Languages, Tools, and Standards | 11.2.5 Frameworks, Languages, Tools, and Standards | 11.2.5 Frameworks, Languages, Tools and Standards | |
New-Evaluate | 11.2.6 Analysis Tools for Mission Design | ||
11.3 Simulation | 11.3 Simulation | 11.3 Simulation | |
11.3.1 Distributed Simulation | 11.3.1 Distributed Simulation | 11.3.1 Distributed Simulation | |
11.3.2 Integrated System Life-Cycle Simulation | 11.3.2 Integrated System Life-Cycle Simulation | 11.3.2 Integrated System Life-Cycle Simulation |
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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11.3.3 Simulation-Based Systems Engineering | 11.3.3 Simulation-Based Systems Engineering | 11.3.3 Simulation-Based Systems Engineering | |
11.3.4 Simulation-Based Training and Decision Support Systems | 11.3.4 Simulation-Based Training and Decision Support Systems | 11.3.4 Simulation-Based Training and Decision Support Systems | |
New-Evaluate | 11.3.5 Exascale Simulation | ||
New-Evaluate | 11.3.6 Uncertainty Quantification and Nondeterministic Simulation Methods | ||
New-Evaluate | 11.3.7 Multiscale, Multiphysics, and Multifidelity Simulation | ||
New-Evaluate | 11.3.8 Verification and Validation | ||
11.4 Information Processing | 11.4 Information Processing | 11.4 Information Processing | |
11.4.1 Science, Engineering, and Mission Data Life Cycle | 11.4.1 Science, Engineering, and Mission Data Life Cycle | 11.4.1 Science, Engineering and Mission Data Life Cycle | |
11.4.2 Intelligent Data Understanding | 11.4.2 Intelligent Data Understanding | 11.4.2 Intelligent Data Understanding | |
11.4.3 Semantic Technologies | 11.4.3 Semantic Technologies | 11.4.3 Semantic Technologies | |
11.4.4 Collaborative Science and Engineering | 11.4.4 Collaborative Science and Engineering | 11.4.4 Collaborative Science and Engineering | |
11.4.5 Advanced Mission Systems | 11.4.5 Advanced Mission Systems | 11.4.5 Advanced Mission Systems | |
New-Evaluate | 11.4.6 Cyber Infrastructure | ||
New-Evaluate | 11.4.7 Human–System Integration | ||
New-Evaluate | 11.4.8 Cyber Security | ||
TA 12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing | TA 12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing | TA 12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing | |
12.1 Materials | 12.1 Materials | 12.1 Materials | |
12.1.1 Lightweight Structural Materials | 12.1.1 Lightweight Structure | 12.1.1 Lightweight Structure | |
12.1.2 Computationally Designed Materials | 12.1.2 Computational Design | 12.1.2 Computational Design | |
12.1.3 Flexible Material Systems | 12.1.3 Flexible Material Systems | 12.1.3 Flexible Material Systems | |
12.1.4 Materials for Extreme Environments | 12.1.4 Environment | 12.1.4 Environment | |
12.1.5 Special Materials | 12.1.5 Special Materials | 12.1.5 Special Materials | |
12.2 Structures | 12.2 Structures | 12.2 Structures | |
12.2.1 Lightweight Concepts | 12.2.1 Lightweight Concepts | 12.2.1 Lightweight Concepts | |
12.2.2 Design and Certification Methods | 12.2.2 Design and Certification Methods | 12.2.2 Design and Certification Methods | |
12.2.3 Reliability and Sustainment | 12.2.3 Reliability and Sustainment | 12.2.3 Reliability and Sustainment | |
12.2.4 Test Tools and Methods | 12.2.4 Test Tools and Methods | 12.2.4 Test Tools and Methods | |
12.2.5 Innovative, Multifunctional Concepts | 12.2.5 Innovative, Multifunctional Concepts | 12.2.5 Innovative, Multifunctional Concepts | |
12.2.6 Loads and Environments | See 12.5.3 | See 12.5.3 |
12.3 Mechanical Systems | 12.3 Mechanical Systems | 12.3 Mechanical Systems | |
12.3.1 Deployables, Docking, and Interfaces | 12.3.1 Deployables, Docking, and Interfaces | 12.3.1 Deployables, Docking and Interfaces | |
12.3.2 Mechanism Life Extension Systems | 12.3.2 Mechanism Life Extension Systems | 12.3.2 Mechanism Life Extension Systems | |
12.3.3 Electromechanical, Mechanical, and Micromechanisms | 12.3.3 Electromechanical, Mechanical, and Micromechanisms | 12.3.3 Electromechanical, Mechanical and Micromechanisms | |
12.3.4 Design and Analysis Tools and Methods | 12.3.4 Design and Analysis Tools and Methods | 12.3.4 Design and Analysis Tools and Methods | |
12.3.5 Reliability, Life Assessment, and Health Monitoring | 12.3.5 Reliability/Life Assessment/Health Monitoring | 12.3.5 Reliability/Life Assessment/Health Monitoring | |
12.3.6 Certification Methods | 12.3.6 Certification Methods | 12.3.6 Certification Methods | |
12.4 Manufacturing | 12.4 Manufacturing | 12.4 Manufacturing | |
12.4.1 Manufacturing Processes | 12.4.1 Manufacturing Processes | 12.4.1 Manufacturing Processes | |
12.4.2 Intelligent Integrated Manufacturing and Cyber Physical Systems | 12.4.2 Intelligent Integrated Manufacturing and Cyber Physical Systems | 12.4.2 Intelligent Integrated Manufacturing and Cyber Physical Systems | |
12.4.3 Electronics and Optics Manufacturing Process | 12.4.3 Electronics and Optics Manufacturing Process | 12.4.3 Electronics and Optics Manufacturing Process | |
12.4.4 Sustainable Manufacturing | 12.4.4 Sustainable Manufacturing | 12.4.4 Sustainable Manufacturing | |
12.4.5 Nondestructive Evaluation and Sensors | See 12.5.1 | See 12.5.1 | |
12.5 Crosscutting | 12.5 Crosscutting | 12.5 Crosscutting | |
12.5.1 Renumbered as 12.4.5 | 12.5.1 Nondestructive Evaluation and Sensors | 12.5.1 Nondestructive Evaluation and Sensors | |
Deleted | 12.5.2 Model-Based Certification and Sustainment Methods | 12.5.2 Model-Based Certification and Sustainment Methods | |
12.5.3 Renumbered as 12.2.6 | 12.5.3 Loads and Environments | 12.5.3 Loads and Environments | |
TA 13 Ground and Launch Systems | TA 13 Ground and Launch Systems Processing | TA 13 Ground and Launch Systems Processing | |
13.1 Operational Life Cycle | 13.1 Technologies to Optimize the Operational Life Cycle | 13.1 Technologies to Optimize the Operational Life Cycle | |
13.1.1 On-Site Production, Storage, Distribution, and Conservation of Fluids | 13.1.1 Storage, Distribution, and Conservation of Fluids | 13.1.1 Storage, Distribution and Conservation of Fluids | |
13.1.2 Automated Alignment, Coupling, Assembly, and Transportation Systems | 13.1.2 Automated Alignment, Coupling, and Assembly Systems | 13.1.2 Automated Alignment, Coupling, and Assembly Systems | |
13.1.3 Autonomous Command and Control for Integrated Vehicle and Ground Systems | 13.1.3 Autonomous Command and Control for Ground and Integrated Vehicle/Ground Systems | 13.1.3 Autonomous Command and Control for Ground and Integrated Vehicle/Ground Systems | |
New-Evaluate | 13.1.4 Logistics | ||
13.2 Environmental Protection and Green Technologies | 13.2 Environmental and Green Technologies | 13.2 Environmental and Green Technologies | |
13.2.1 Corrosion Prevention, Detection, and Mitigation | 13.2.1 Corrosion Prevention, Detection, and Mitigation | 13.2.1 Corrosion Prevention, Detection, and Mitigation | |
13.2.2 Environmental Remediation and Site Restoration | 13.2.2 Environmental Remediation and Site Restoration | 13.2.2 Environmental Remediation and Site Restoration |
2015 vs 2012 Comparison | TABS: NASA July 2015 Draft | TABS: 2012 NRC Report | TABS: NASA 2010 Draft (rev 10) |
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13.2.3 Preservation of Natural Ecosystems | 13.2.3 Preservation of Natural Ecosystems | 13.2.3 Preservation of Natural Ecosystems | |
13.2.4 Alternate Energy Prototypes | 13.2.4 Alternate Energy Prototypes | 13.2.4 Alternate Energy Prototypes | |
New-Evaluate | 13.2.5 Curatorial Facilities, Planetary Protection, and Clean Rooms | ||
13.3 Reliability and Maintainability | 13.3 Technologies to Increase F460 | 13.3 Technologies to Increase Reliability and Mission Availability | |
Revised-DNR | 13.3.1 Launch Infrastructure | 13.3.1 Advanced Launch Technologies | 13.3.1 Advanced Launch Technologies |
13.3.2 Environment-Hardened Materials and Structures | 13.3.2 Environment-Hardened Materials and Structures | 13.3.2 Environment-Hardened Materials and Structures | |
13.3.3 On-Site Inspection and Anomaly Detection and Identification | 13.3.3 Inspection, Anomaly Detection, and Identification | 13.3.3 Inspection, Anomaly Detection, and Identification | |
13.3.4 Fault Isolation and Diagnostics | 13.3.4 Fault Isolation and Diagnostics | 13.3.4 Fault Isolation and Diagnostics | |
13.3.5 Prognostics | 13.3.5 Prognostics Technologies | 13.3.5 Prognostics Technologies | |
13.3.6 Repair, Mitigation, and Recovery Technologies | 13.3.6 Repair, Mitigation, and Recovery Technologies | 13.3.6 Repair, Mitigation, and Recovery Technologies | |
13.3.7 Communications, Networking, Timing, and Telemetry | 13.3.7 Communications, Networking, Timing, and Telemetry | 13.3.7 Communications, Networking, Timing and Telemetry | |
New-Evaluate | 13.3.8 Decision-Making Tools | ||
13.4 Mission Success | 13.4 Technologies to Improve Mission Safety/Mission Risk | 13.4 Technologies to Improve Mission Safety/Mission Risk | |
13.4.1 Range Tracking, Surveillance, and Flight Safety Technologies | 13.4.1 Range Tracking, Surveillance, and Flight Safety Technologies | 13.4.1 Range Tracking, Surveillance and Flight Safety Technologies | |
13.4.2 Landing and Recovery Systems and Components | 13.4.2 Landing and Recovery Systems and Components | 13.4.2 Landing and Recovery Systems and Components | |
13.4.3 Weather Prediction and Mitigation | 13.4.3 Weather Prediction and Mitigation | 13.4.3 Weather Prediction and Mitigation | |
Elsewhere | 13.4.4 Robotics and Telerobotics | 13.4.4 Robotics/TeleRobotics | 13.4.4 Robotics/Telerobotics |
13.4.5 Safety Systems | 13.4.5 Safety Systems | 13.4.5 Safety Systems | |
TA 14 Thermal Management Systems | TA 14 Thermal Management Systems | TA 14 Thermal Management Systems | |
14.1 Cryogenic Systems | 14.1 Cryogenic Systems | 14.1 Cryogenic Systems | |
14.1.1 Passive Thermal Control | 14.1.1 Passive Thermal Control | 14.1.1 Passive Thermal Control | |
14.1.2 Active Thermal Control | 14.1.2 Active Thermal Control | 14.1.2 Active Thermal Control | |
Elsewhere | 14.1.3 Integration and Modeling | 14.1.3 Systems Integration | 14.1.3 Integration and Modeling |
14.2 Thermal Control Systems | 14.2 Thermal Control Systems | 14.2 Thermal Control Systems | |
14.2.1 Heat Acquisition | 14.2.1 Heat Acquisition | 14.2.1 Heat Acquisition | |
14.2.2 Heat Transport | 14.2.2 Heat Transfer | 14.2.2 Heat Transfer | |
14.2.3 Heat Rejection and Energy Storage | 14.2.3 Heat Rejection and Energy Storage | 14.2.3 Heat Rejection and Energy Storage |
14.3 Thermal Protection Systems | 14.3 Thermal Protection Systems | 14.3 Thermal Protection Systems | |
14.3.1 Ascent/Entry TPS | 14.3.1 Ascent/Entry TPS | 14.3.1 Entry/Ascent TPS | |
Revised-Evaluate | 14.3.2 TPS Modeling and Simulation | 14.3.2 Plume Shielding (Convective and Radiative) | 14.3.2 Plume Shielding (Convective and Radiative) |
14.3.3 TPS Sensors and Measurement Systems | 14.3.3 Sensor Systems and Measurement Technologies | 14.3.3 Sensor Systems and Measurement Technologies | |
n/a | TA 15 Aeronautics |
NOTE: NASA’s 2015 TABS includes a new TA 15, Aeronautics. However, that technology area is outside the scope of this study and so the technologies for TA 15 do not appear in Table B.1.