Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Distributed Pyro Initiation System
Project Introduction
Evaluate Current State of the Art; Define Critical Performance Requirements; Select Components; Smart Initiator or Smart Connector; Perform Detailed Cost/Benefit Analysis; Develop System Architecture; Build Prototype System; Qualify Prototype System to TRL 6; Develop Full Qualification Plan for implementation on JPL Flight Project.
More »Anticipated Benefits
We propose to replace the existing massive cable system with a simpler and much lighter “bussed” system significantly reducing cable mass and complexity. This can be used for a large range of NASA missions improving reliability and reducing mass.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, CA |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
-
California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Project Management
Program Director:
Project Manager:
- Jonas Zmuidzinas
Principal Investigator:
- Richard Webster
Project Duration
Start: Oct 2012
End: Oct 2013
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 4 |
| Current: | 5 |
| Estimated End: | 5 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test