This slide presentation calls for a strategy to implement new technologies. Such a strategy would allow advanced space transportation technologies to mature for exploration beyond Earth orbit. It discusses the difference between technology push versus technology pull. It also reviews the three basic technology readiness levels (TRL). The presentation traces examples of technology development to flight application: the Space Shuttle Main Engine Advanced Health Management System, the Friction Stir Welding technology the (auto-adjustable pin tool). A couple of technologies currently not in flight, but are being reviewed for potential use are: cryogenic fluid management (CFM), and solar sail propulsion. There is also an attempt to explain why new technologies are so difficult to field.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    From Research to Flight: Thinking About Implementation While Performing Fundamental Research


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Advanced Space Propulsion Workshop ; 2010 ; Colorado Springs, CO, United States


    Publication date :

    2010-11-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    Doing Systems Engineering Without Thinking About It at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

    Bohn-Meyer, M. / Kilp, S. / Chun, P. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2005



    Doing Systems Engineering Without Thinking About It at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

    Bohn-Meyer, Marta / Kilp, Stephen / Chun, Peggy et al. | NTRS | 2004