Center Innovation Fund: ARC CIF
DLR’s COMARS+ sensor suite for New Frontiers-4 and Discovery Competed Missions – Phase A Development
Project Introduction
Backshell instrumentation requirements, interface definitions, and integration constraints provided by the Phase A team(s) will be used by this project and DLR to refine the compatibility assessment of COMARS+. DLR will provide the Phase A team(s) with detailed COMARS+ specifications that meet these requirements. We will also develop a project plan for implementation that anticipates the requirements and schedule DLR must meet to integrate sensors in the selected NF-4 mission. Finally, we will coordinate with NASA OIIR and DLR to develop the draft agreement and secure institutional commitments enabling DLR to ultimately integrate COMARS+ at no cost to NASA.
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Anticipated Benefits
Lack of aerothermal flight data at destinations such as Venus, Saturn and Titan prevents validation of predictive tools for forebody and backshell TPS design and analysis. This results in large TPS mass margins and higher mission risk. DLR’s flight proven sensors are applicable for and are currently part of four pre-Phase A NF-4 proposals targeting Venus (2), Saturn, and Titan. In Phase A, in collaboration with DLR, a mission infusion plan will be developed and submitted as part of the supported Phase A team’s study report.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, CA |
| DLR | Supporting Organization | International Organization |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Ames Research Center (ARC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: ARC CIF
Project Management
Program Director:
Principal Investigator:
Project Duration
Start: Oct 2017
End: Sep 2018
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 2 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 9 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems
- TA 9.4 Vehicle Systems
- TA 9.4.5 Modeling and Simulation
Other / Cross-cutting:
- TA 9 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems
- TA 9.4 Vehicle Systems
- TA 9.4.6 Instrumentation and Health Monitoring
Target Destination
Others Inside the Solar System