Center Innovation Fund: GRC CIF
Bio-Inspired Seal Technology
Project Description
Investigate the thermal and biological features of penguin feathers to determine their applicability to thermal seals.
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Anticipated Benefits
Possible application to thermal protection systems, deployable decelerators, and advanced spacesuits.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Akron Zoo | Supporting Organization | Industry | Akron, Ohio |
| University of Toledo | Supporting Organization | Academia | Toledo, Ohio |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Ohio
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