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From page 12... ... 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 1 NRC, 2012, NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities: Restoring NASA's Technological Edge and Paving the Way for a New Era in Space, The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C. Read the entire page →
From page 13... ... 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 Read the entire page →
From page 14... ... are as follows: 4.3.7, Grappling 4.4.8, Remote Interaction 9.2.7, Terrain-Relative Sensing and Characterization 9.2.8, Autonomous Targeting 14.3.2, TPS Modeling and Simulation In the discussion of technologies below, the greatest detail is provided for these five high-priority technologies, and the least amount of detail is provided for those technologies that are ranked as a low priority. For all of the technologies, additional information is available in the 2015 NASA Technology Roadmaps.3 Table 2.1 provides the complete list of 88 technologies that the committee determined are a high priority: 83 from the 2012 NRC report plus the 5 listed above, which are shaded. Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... Systems TA 4 Robotics, TeleRobotics, and Autonomous Systems 9.4.7 GN&Cc Sensors and Systems (EDL) 4.6.2 Relative Guidance Algorithms 9.2.7 Terrain-Relative Sensing and Characterization 4.6.3 Docking and Capture Mechanisms/Interfaces 9.2.8 Autonomous Targeting 4.5.1 Vehicle System Management and FDIRb 9.1.1 Rigid Thermal Protection Systems 4.3.7 Grappling 9.1.2 Flexible Thermal Protection Systems 4.3.2 Dexterous Manipulation 9.1.4 Deployment Hypersonic Decelerators 4.4.2 Supervisory Control 9.4.5 EDL Modeling and Simulation 4.2.1 Extreme Terrain Mobility 9.4.6 EDL Instrumentation and Health Monitoring 4.3.6 Robotic Drilling and Sample Processing 9.4.4 Atmospheric and Surface Characterization 4.4.8 Remote Interaction 9.4.3 EDL System Integration and Analysis 4.2.4 Small Body/Microgravity TA 10 Nanotechnology TA 5 Communication and Navigation 10.1.1 (Nano) Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... The scoring and ranking of all TA 1 technologies are illustrated in Figures 2.1 and 2.2. TABLE 2.2 TA 1, Launch Propulsion Systems: Technologies Evaluated Level 2 Technology Subarea Level 3 Technologies Evaluated 1.1 Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems 1.1.6 Integrated Solid Motor Systems 1.1.7 Liner and Insulation 1.2 Liquid Rocket Propulsion Systems None 1.3 Air-Breathing Propulsion Systems None 1.4 Ancillary Propulsion Systems None 1.5 Unconventional and Other Propulsion Systems None 1.6 Balloon Systems (new) Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... H, high priority; M, medium priority; L, low priority; TBCC, turbine-based combined cycle; RBCC, rocket-based combined cycle. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... FIGURE 2.2 TA 1 level 3 technologies ranked by QFD score. The new technologies evaluated in this study are indicated in green. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Medium-Priority Balloon Launch Technologies Technologies 1.6.1, Super-Pressure Balloon, and 1.6.5, Balloon Trajectory Control, were ranked as a medium priority because they enable ultralong-duration balloon flights that would increase the scientific value of NASA's balloon program. Super-pressure balloons as well as super-pressure in combination with zero-pressure balloon vehicles offer the possibility of much longer flights (up to 100 days) Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... The alignment of technology 4.3.7 to NASA's needs is very high because NASA is developing the first robotic mission to visit a large near-Earth asteroid. The goal of the mission is to grapple and collect a multi-ton boulder TABLE 2.3 TA 4, Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Technologies Evaluated Level 2 Technology Subarea Level 3 Technologies Evaluated 4.1 Sensing and Perception None 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 4.6 Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking None 4.7 Systems Engineering 4.7.3 Robot Modeling and Simulation 4.7.4 Robot Software 4.7.5 Safety and Trust Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... , high priority (QFD override) ; M, medium priority; L, low priority. Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... Collaborative Mobility FIGURE 2.4 The TA 4 level 3 technologies ranked by QFD score. The new technologies evaluated in this study are indicated in green. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... Thus development of the technology is highly 4 Supervisory Control is technology 4.4.2 in the TABS recommended by National Research Council, 2012, NASA Space Technology Road maps and Priorities: Restoring NASA's Technological Edge and Paving the Way for a New Era in Space, The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C. Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... Medium-Priority TA 4 Technologies Technologies 4.2.5, Surface Mobility; 4.2.6, Robot Navigation; 4.2.8, Mobility Components; 4.7.4, Robot Software; and 4.7.5, Safety and Trust, were ranked as a medium priority. All have the potential to make major improvements in robotic technology applicable to multiple missions. Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... Technology 5.7.1, Tracking Technologies Technology 5.7.1, Tracking Technologies, is also considered to be relatively important within the set of medium-priority technologies. This is largely driven by increasing awareness of the problem that orbital debris poses for NASA space operations, particularly in low Earth orbit, where the ISS or Earth-sensing satellites can be exposed to debris with considerable differential velocities. Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... , high priority (QFD override) ; M, medium priority; L, low priority. Read the entire page →
From page 27... ... Quantum Communications FIGURE 2.6 The TA 5 level 3 technologies ranked by QFD score. The new technologies evaluated in this study are indicated in green. Read the entire page →
From page 28... ... A key prerequisite is understanding the degree and duration of partial gravity necessary to counteract various human health issues associated with long-term exposure to zero or microgravity.5 Full development of artificial gravity technology would require one or more full-scale in-space demonstrations, and it might require a requalification of all other vehicle systems. This endeavor will likely remain a low priority unless and until currently proposed microgravity countermeasures prove ineffective. Read the entire page →
From page 29... ... ; M, medium priority; L, low priority. technologies, which in many cases belong to other TAs. Read the entire page →
From page 30... ... Right: European Space Agency, "Artificial Gravity with Ergometric Exercise (AGREE) -- Accommodation Feasibility Study," European Space Research and Technology Centre, August 2011. Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... , high priority (QFD override) ; M, medium priority; L, low priority. Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... 9.2.6. Large Divert Guidance FIGURE 2.11 The TA 9 level 3 technologies ranked by QFD score. The new technologies evaluated in this study are indicated in green. Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... TABLE 2.7 TA 11, Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology, and Processing: Technologies Evaluated Level 2 Technology Subarea Level 3 Technologies Evaluated 11.1 Computing None 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 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 Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... ; M, medium priority; L, low priority. Technology 11.3.7, Multiscale, Multiphysics, and Multifidelity Simulation Technology 11.3.7, Multiscale, Multiphysics, and Multifidelity Simulation, is ranked as the most promising of the new TA 11 technologies. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... Cyber Security High Priority (QFD Score Override) 11.4.4 Collaborative Science and Engineering 11.4.2 Intelligent Data Understanding FIGURE 2.13 The TA 11 level 3 technologies ranked by QFD score. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... The scoring and ranking of all TA 13 technologies are illustrated in Figures 2.14 and 2.15. TABLE 2.8 TA 13, Ground and Launch Systems: Technologies Evaluated Level 2 Technology Subarea Level 3 Technologies Evaluated 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 13.4 Mission Success None Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... Safety Systems 1 9 9 1 1 -1 -1 94 M FIGURE 2.14 Scoring matrix for TA 13. M, medium priority; L, low priority. Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... Technology 14.3.2, Thermal Protection System Modeling and Simulation The rationale for the new 14.3.2 TPS Modeling and Simulation is that uncertainties in the modeling of strong radiative shocks are a major limitation in the design of effective heat shields for high-speed entry into the Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... , high priority (QFD override) ; M, medium priority; L, low priority. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... Although the QFD score for this technology fell within the range of medium priority scores for TA 14, it ranks as the highest scoring medium-priority technology in TA 14, and the committee concluded that this technology is a high priority and ranks it as such. This technology couples closely with the 2012 highly ranked cross-cutting technology of X.5, Entry, Descent, and Landing TPS, which includes both rigid and flexible systems. Read the entire page →

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... 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 1 NRC, 2012, NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities: Restoring NASA's Technological Edge and Paving the Way for a New Era in Space, The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.

2 High-Priority Technologies Pages 12-40

2 High-Priority Technologies
Pages 12-40