Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Optimization of Integrated Spacecraft System Models, Phase I
Project Introduction
M4 Engineering and Missouri S&T propose to investigate the viability of creating a multidisciplinary analysis and optimization architecture for analyzing spacecraft system models. The current approach will utilize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software to alleviate acquisition hurdles for NASA (and public) technical monitors/reviewers. Next, a preliminary set of analysis modules will be developed including a CAD-based Geometry component capable of generating parametric geometry. Once the analysis modules are completed, integration within the OpenMDAO framework will commence. The MDAO tool will be developed to address the issues of being generic and scalable to larger spacecraft systems. Validation of the modules and the prototype tool will be carried out by constructing model problems to test various capabilities as well as a complete spacecraft system demonstration application with optimization of integrated multidisciplinary performance models.
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Anticipated Benefits
Potential NASA applications will include the use of the developed software with any complex integrated space system. Additionally, due to the modular nature of the tool and the use of widely available commercial software many different applications could be studied across most, if not all, of the NASA centers. M4 Engineering has active relationships with several prime contractors who are likely users of this technology. These include Boeing Phantom Works, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. These provide excellent commercialization opportunities for the technology. The development of an integrated multi-disciplinary analysis and optimization tool leveraging commonly used commercial software is expected to find wide application to many aerospace and non-aerospace products. Examples include aerospace/defense, turbomachinery, automotive and alternative energy applications.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Engineering, Inc. | Lead Organization |
Industry
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
|
Long Beach, California |
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Supporting Organization | Academia | Rolla, Missouri |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Missouri
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- M4 Engineering, Inc.
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Project Duration
Start: Jun 2015
End: Jun 2016
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 3 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX11 Software, Modeling, Simulation, and Information Processing
- TX11.2 Modeling
- TX11.2.2 Integrated Hardware and Software Modeling
Target Destination
Earth
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