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)
2. Steve Cayson
Chief Technology Partnership Officer
256-726-4844 (O)
256-603-7525 (C)
Points of Contact