CFD Research Corporation

Relevant Capabilities Overview

Dream Chaser Workshop

Huntsville, Alabama

March 31, 2016

Developing & Transitioning Cutting-edge Technologies

into Breakthrough Solutions

Supporting Government and Industry since 1987

Company Overview

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Broad BaseSustained Growth

~100 Employees70% Advanced Degrees

35 PhD’s

Aeromechanics Propulsion Systems

Batteries High-Performance

Materials

Radiation EffectsWeather Effects

Human

Performance

Innovative Solutions Nationwide Footprint

Core Capabilities Customer Base

Nationally Recognized Small Business Technology Leader

Multiple Tibbets and SBIR Achievement Awards

Aerospace MaterialsPropulsion Energy Life Sciences Cyber

ASSOCIATE COMPANY

Biological

Effects

USAF

Army

NASA

Navy

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Collaborations

with >25

Universities and

National Labs

Challenger O-Ring redesign, SSME Analysis, 2005

Return-to-Flight (Lift-Off Debris, Foam analysis)

Aerodynamics, Stage Separation, Launch Abort

System, Thrust Oscillation, RoCS Plumes,

Orion Seal Thermal Analysis

Liftoff Ignition-Over-Pressure, Acoustics Loads

Predictions, Propellant Sloshing, Water Sound

Suppression, Debris Transport

Space Shuttle (1987-2010)

Constellation(2006-2010)

Space Launch Systems(2012-Present)

Aerodynamic

Decelerators

Planetary Landing

Regolith Interaction

Hypersonic Aerodynamic

Decelerators (HIAD, ADEPT),

Entry Aerothermal Analysis

Lander Rocket Interaction

with Regolith, Crater

Formation, Debris Impact

Inflatable Airlock

Design & Development of

Low Mass Inflatable Airlock

Extreme Environment

Space Electronic

Radiation Impact, Life

Prediction, Extreme

Temperature Effects

Human Health

Monitoring

RNA Isolation, Urine Protein

Cartridge Assay, Radiation Cell

Sorter, Water Monitoring

Space Programs Experience & SupportN

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Descent Ops Support Capabilities

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• Combine weather forecasting and weather effects

• Determine margins of performance during descent and landing

• Forecast weather conditions/Impact along descent profiles

• Effects on performance using material response models

• Go/No Go recommendations for descent mission planning and

landing site determination

Weather Effects

Lower Operational Costs and Increased Utility

• Sonic boom effects & planning analysis

• Descent and landing anomalies (thermal, aerodynamics, stability

& controls, structures, etc.)

• Samples/Experiments gravity, descent & landing effects (g-

forces, compression, and sloshing effects)

• Thermal control system & Phase Change Material performance

• Propellant purge assessment

Entry, Descent & Landing Analysis

Physics-Based Independent Assessment

Science/Material Sample Processing

Capabilities

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Material Science

Hypersonic Vehicles, Jet Engines, & Thrusters

Biological Laboratory Facilities

Extensive Experience in Biological Experimentation

Energetic, Structural, Impact,

Fracture, Erosion, Corrosion,

Fatigue, Oxidation

• Accelerate development and

integration of space enabled high

performance materials

• Software that links processing,

structure and properties to design

tools (ICME)

• Design of novel energetic

materials

• Provide Physics-based modeling of

radiation mechanisms

• Coupled radiation environments,

transport and effects

• Applications supporting

electronics, materials, and health

effects

Radiation Effects

High Performance Materials

Effects on Electronics & Materials

Microfluidics

Biological Sample Support

• Microfluidics / Lab-on-a-Chip /

BioMEMS

• Integration of multiple

processes/functions in a

miniaturized platform

• Implementation of assays and

analytical techniques

DNA/RNA

Isolation

• Space cell biology & pharmacology experiments

• Hyper-zero-ground gravity samples/experiments

• As part of HudsonAlpha Biotech Campus, ready access and

relationships with 4th largest genome sequencing center –

mammalian, microbial and plant genetic and genomic

analysis

• Over 30 associate companies including cellular and

molecular banking, analysis and characterization

Design, Development & Test

1. Sami Habchi

Executive Vice President

Aerospace & Defense

256-726-4832 (O)

256-337-2277 (C)

sami.habchi@cfdrc.com

2. Steve Cayson

Chief Technology Partnership Officer

256-726-4844 (O)

256-603-7525 (C)

stephen.cayson@cfdrc.com

Points of Contact