National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Glenn Research CenterNASA Glenn Research Center
Uniqueness and InterdependenceUniqueness and Interdependence
5151stst Robert H. Goddard Memorial SymposiumRobert H. Goddard Memorial Symposium
March 20, 2013March 20, 2013
Gregory L. Robinson Gregory L. Robinson
Deputy DirectorDeputy Director
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Vision and Mission
• NASA Vision: To reach for
new heights and reveal the
unknown, so that what we do
and learn will benefit all
humankind
• NASA Mission: Drive
advances in science,
technology, and exploration
to enhance knowledge,
education, innovation,
economic vitality, and
stewardship of the Earth
• Glenn’s Mission: We drive
research, technology, and
systems to advance aviation,
enable exploration of the
universe, and improve life on
Earth
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Plum Brook Station Test Site(Sandusky)
• 6500 acres
• 11 civil servants and
102 contractors
Lewis Field
(Cleveland)
• 350 acres
• 1626 civil servants and
1511 contractors
Glenn Research Center
as of 1/2013
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Civil Service Workforce
Administrative
and ClericalScientists and
Engineers
Skilled
Craftsman
• 67 percent of workforce
charges their time directly
to the technical mission
• 69 percent of scientists
and engineers earned
advanced degrees, 25
percent with PhDs
As of 06/26/12
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
97 99 01 03 05 07 09 11 13*15*17*
FTE
*Projected Workforce Level 4
Scientists
and
Engineers
66%
Skilled
Craftsmen
9%
Clerical
4%
Admin
Professional
21%
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GRC Awards and Recognition
Patent Awards:
17 to GRC
30 to GRC
partners
(FY2010-2011
R&D 100 Awards (1966-2012)•:
GRC has 114, highest in
the Agency in these disciplines:
• Aeropropulsion Systems
• In-Space Propulsion
Systems
• Aerospace
Communications
• Power and Energy
Conversion
Emmy Award for
Contributions to the
Communications
Technology Satellite
(1987)
NASA Software
of the YearAward:
5 GRC awards
last 15 years
Presidential Rank
Awards, 2005-2011:
17 Meritorious
4 Distinguished
Collier Awards for:
• Contributions to
Airline Accident
Reduction (2008)
• Advance
Turboprop
Technology (1988)
•Thermal ice
prevention system
(1946)
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Federal Laboratory
Consortium Excellence in
Technology Transfer Award:
2009 and 2011
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Glenn Core Competencies
Air-Breathing Propulsion In-Space Propulsion and
Cryogenic Fluids Management
Materials and Structures
for Extreme Environments
Physical Sciences and
Biomedical Technologies in Space
Power, Energy Storage and
Conversion
Communications Technology
and Development
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Aeronautics Contributions
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CENTER PRIORITIZATION GRC
BASIC
RESEARCH
SOLUTIONS
Science & Exploratory Technology
Earth N/A
Astrophysics N/A
Heliophysics N/A
Planetary Science N/A
Space Environments Characterization & Effects 5
Life Science N/A
Physical Science 32
Human Research 0
Information Systems N/A
SPACE
SOLUTIONSGeneral Space
System Architecture 5
Ascent Transportation
Vehicle 5
Ground Support N/A
Propulsion 0
In-space Transportation
Vehicle 32
In-space Servicing 0
Propulsion 32
Arrival Transportation
Entry, Descent & Landing 0
Rendezvous & Dock 0
Extraterrestrial Surface Systems
Surface Transportation 0
Off-surface Transportation N/A
Power & Energy 5
In-situ Sample and/or Resource Access &
Utilization0
Infrastructure Platform Bus 0
In-situ Servicing N/A
Communications & Navigation 5
CENTER PRIORITIZATION GRC
SPACE
SOLUTIONSHuman Sustainment (Space)
Launch & EDL 0
In-space 5
Extraterrestrial 0
Instruments
Sensor Systems N/A
Experiment Apparatus 32
Spacecraft (Bus)
Instrument Platform 5
Habitation Platform 5
In-space Servicing N/A
Specialized Systems
Long Term Management N/A
Communications 32
AERONAUTIC
S SOLUTIONS
Air Vehicles
Systems Architecture 5
Vehicle Platform 0
Propulsion 32
Ground Support
Safety 8
Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Ground Based N/A
Vehicle Based N/A
Unmanned Aerial Systems 5
ATM Human Systems Integration N/A
General Air Traffic Management N/A
Human Sustainment (Aero)
Air Crew & Passengers 0
Ground Crew N/A
GRC Tier 1 and 2 Solution Sets Input rev. 15Mar13
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
BACKBACK--UPUP
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Glenn Research Center GoalsNASA Glenn Strategic Action Plan
• Provide world class R&T, revolutionizing aeronautics
and space exploration
• Advance space missions and aeronautics by leveraging
our core competencies to deliver concept-through-flight
systems
• Deliver program and project management excellence
that results in successful missions for our customers
and challenging, long-term assignments for continued
achievements
• Provide excellent institutional capability to enable NASA
mission success
• Be an integral part of the Ohio community and the
Nation
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Space Exploration & Science (Uniqueness)
In-Space Propulsion
� Solar Electric Propulsion
� Advanced Propulsion Systems
Cryogenic Systems
� Technology Maturation
� CPST Technology Flight Demo
Communication Systems
Energy Systems 11
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Space Exploration & Science (Interdependence)
MPCV� Crew and Service Module� European Service Module
SLS� Payload Fairing� Affordable Systems
ISS� Science – Fluids and Combustion� Technology Demonstration
ASRG� DOE Collaboration� Mission Enabling
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Aircraft Icing (Uniqueness)
Develop knowledge bases, analysis methods, and simulation tools needed
to address the problem of aircraft icing
Airframe icing simulation
tools needed to provide a
means of compliance for
certification and design
processes
Complex 3-D
ice shapes on
swept wing
aircraft
Ice accretion in expanded
icing environment of
freezing rain/drizzle
3-D ice scanning capability for
assessing complex ice shapes
Experimental and
computational airframe icing
simulation tools
Experimental and
computational
engine icing
simulation tools
Engine ice crystal icing
simulation tools needed to
provide a means of
compliance for certification
and design processes
Ice crystal engine icing can cause engine
anomalies such as loss of thrust or flameout13
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Characterization of Aviation Alternative Fuels (Interdependence)
Investigate and understand the potential of Alternative Fuels to reduce
the impact of aviation on air quality and climate.
Ground and Flight Testing and Evaluation
– Reduced particulate and gaseous emissions
– Reductions or elimination of contrails
– Reductions in CO2
Fuel characterization and
laboratory scale emissions
and performance testing,
leading to full aircraft flight
experimentation
Particulate and
Aerosol experiments
Emissions characterization
at altitude conditions14
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Engineering (Uniqueness)
Unique Glenn Engineering Capability - Yet Interdependent
•Engineering Analysis Design and Fabrication of Microgravity Fluids and Combustion Experiments
and Facilities – evolving from drop-towers to Shuttle to Space Station
•COMPASS – Collaborative Modeling for Parametric Assessment of Space Systems
•SPACE – System Power Analysis for Capability Evaluation Engineering Analysis Software
•Spacesuit Power Communications Avionics and Information Systems
•SEP – Solar Electric Propulsion
Microgravity Fluids and Combustion Experiment System Design
Spacesuit heads-up display
SEP
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Engineering (Interdependence)
Glenn Engineering Interdependence
•Expansive collaborative engineering efforts
across multiple high priority NASA missions
•Ares 1-X Flight Test – Multi-Center
•Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Program – Multi-Center, Commercial, and
International
•Cryogenic Propellant Storage and Transfer (CPST) – Multi-Center
•Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) – Multi-Agency
•NASA Fabrication Alliance – Extensive manufacturing collaboration
throughout NASA
CPST
ASRG Orion MPCV
Ares 1-XAres Super Segment16
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Research (Uniqueness)
Power, Energy Storage
and Conversion
Physical Science and Biomedical
Technologies in Space
Advanced
Communication
Technology
In-Space Propulsion and
Cryogenic Fluids Management Air-Breathing
Propulsion
Materials and Structures
for Extreme
Environments
Lunar Base Clients, Surface Clients, Rovers
Lunar
Orbiter
Mars Orbiter
CEV
Relay
Experi
menters
NASA Data
Centers
Earth Orbiter
Earth GS
Mars Base Clients, Surface Clients, Rovers
Mars GS
Moon GS
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Systems Assessment: 2001-2005• Ground-test evaluation in engine test stands
• Flight evaluation in relevant environments
Fundamental Research: 1996-2000• Computational and experimental research to develop a
fundamental understanding of the fluid mechanics governing the
effectiveness of the concept
• Development of practical implementations (chevrons)
• Team effort involving industry, universities and NASA
Seedling Idea: 1994-1996Basic studies on jet mixing suggest that
tabs can enhance jet mixing, with the
potential to reduce noise
Research (Interdependence)
Chevron Nozzles - The Road From Idea to Deployment
Initial service entry, 2002 Boeing 747-8, 2010
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Facilities
(Uniqueness)
9x15 Wind Tunnel Geared Turbofan
Crossflow test
Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) –
Ram Air Turbine icing test
Propulsion Systems Laboratory
(PSL) – Honeywell engine icing
calibration/validation test
Advanced Subsonic Combustion Rig
(ASCR) – Rolls Royce Combustor test
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8x6 SWT Sonic Boom Test
8x6 Supersonic Wind
Tunnel (SWT) Facility
Aerodynamic Validation
and Operational Research
(FAVOR) aircraft
Small Multipurpose
Research Facility (SMiRF)
Thermal vacuum test
chamber with lid removed
Space Power Facility
(SPF) – CEV Command
Module mock up
Zero-Gravity Facility
Drop vehicle and release
mechanism being positioned
over the vacuum chamber
Facilities
(Interdependence)
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GRC Facility Requirements
•Future Facility requirements
�Mission Directorate, other government & industry requirements,
Agency studies, Center Master Plans
•Facility marketing
�Targeted government and industry discussions
�New business outreach
8x6 Supersonic Wind
Tunnel (SWT) Facility
Aerodynamic Validation
and Operational Research
(FAVOR) aircraft
Small Multipurpose
Research Facility (SMiRF)
Thermal vacuum test
chamber with lid removed
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GRC Facility Requirements
•Surplus Facilities
�Agreements for alternative/collaborative facility usage
�Mothball
�Demolition
•Marketing to Commercial/New Space & industry
�Focused outreach to industry (Space-X, Sierra Nevada, Lockheed-Martin,
Boeing, GE, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell)
�Agreements for alternative/collaborative facility usage
Propulsion Systems Laboratory
(PSL) – Honeywell engine icing
calibration/validation test
Space Power Facility (SPF) –
CEV Command Module mock
up
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Environmental Test Project
The World’s Largest Space Environmental Simulation
Chamber Contains:
•Reverberant Acoustic Test Facility (RATF): the most
powerful reverberant acoustic chamber in the world� Capable of reaching an overall sound pressure level of 163
dB
� Can accommodate 34’ wide by 57’ high test article
•Largest space simulation vacuum chamber in the world� 800,000 ft3 volume, 100 foot diameter, 122 feet high
� Features 40 x 40 ft. cryogenic cold shroud, and 7 MW power
for solar simulation
� Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Reverberant-
mode EMI/EMC test capability
•Highest capacity Mechanical Vibration Facility (MVF) in
the world� 18’ diameter test table, expandable to 32’
� Test article mass up to 75,000 lbs
� Actuators are used to perform vibration testing in 3 axes
expandable to 6DOF
Delivering
One-of-a-kind environmental
testing capability at ONE location:
The Space Power Facility
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Research (Uniqueness)
Power, Energy Storage
and Conversion
Physical Science and Biomedical
Technologies in Space
Advanced
Communication
Technology
In-Space Propulsion and
Cryogenic Fluids Management Air-Breathing
Propulsion
Materials and Structures
for Extreme
Environments
Lunar Base Clients, Surface Clients, Rovers
Lunar
Orbiter
Mars Orbiter
CEV
Relay
Experi
menters
NASA Data
Centers
Earth Orbiter
Earth GS
Mars Base Clients, Surface Clients, Rovers
Mars GS
Moon GS
