NASA SBIR and STTR 2006 Taxonomy Subtopics

Avionics and Astrionics [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

Airport Infrastructure and Safety

Attitude Determination and Control

Guidance, Navigation, and Control

On-Board Computing and Data Management

Pilot Support Systems

Spaceport Infrastructure and Safety

Telemetry, Tracking and Control

Bio-Technology [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

Air Revitalization and Conditioning

Biomass Production and Storage

X3.03 - Crewed Spacecraft Environmental Monitoring and Control and Fire Protection Systems

Biomedical and Life Support

Biomolecular Sensors

Sterilization/Pathogen and Microbial Control

Waste Processing and Reclamation

Communications [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

Architectures and Networks

Autonomous Control and Monitoring

Laser

Cryogenics [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

Fluid Storage and Handling

Instrumentation

Production

X6.02 - Lightweight Pressurized Structures Including Inflatables

Information [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

Autonomous Reasoning/Artificial Intelligence

Computer System Architectures

Data Acquisition and End-to-End-Management

Data Input/Output Devices

Database Development and Interfacing

Expert Systems

Human-Computer Interfaces

Portable Data Acquisition or Analysis Tools

Software Development Environments

Software Tools for Distributed Analysis and Simulation

Sensors and Sources [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Biochemical	O2.03 - Automated Collection and Transfer of Launch Range Surveillance/Intrusion Data S2.01 - Astrobiology and Atmospheric Instruments for Planetary Exploration S6.02 - Lidar System Components for Sapceborne and Airborne Platforms S6.03 - Earth In Situ Sensors T4.01 - Earth Science Sensors and Instruments T9.02 - Field Sensors, Instruments, and Related Technologies X14.01 - Health Preservation in the Space Environment
Gravitational	S4.02 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments
High-Energy	S4.02 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments S6.02 - Lidar System Components for Sapceborne and Airborne Platforms T4.02 - Space Science Sensors and Instruments
Large Antennas and Telescopes	O1.04 - Antenna Technology for Spacecraft and Planetary Surface Vehicles O1.10 - Surface Networks and Orbit Access Links S3.02 - Proximity Glare Suppression for Characterization of Faint Astrophysical Objects S3.03 - Precision Deployable Structures and Metrology for Advanced Telescope Systems S3.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis S7.01 - Guidance, Navigation and Control Beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) T4.02 - Space Science Sensors and Instruments
Microwave/Submillimeter	A1.04 - Aircraft Icing Avoidance and Tolerance O1.07 - Transformational Communications Technology O1.10 - Surface Networks and Orbit Access Links O2.03 - Automated Collection and Transfer of Launch Range Surveillance/Intrusion Data S2.05 - Planetary Balloons and Aerobots S3.03 - Precision Deployable Structures and Metrology for Advanced Telescope Systems S3.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis S4.01 - Sensor and Detector Technology for Visible, IR, Far IR and Submillimeter S4.02 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments S6.04 - Passive Microwave S6.05 - Active Microwave S6.06 - Passive Infrared - Sub Millimeter T4.01 - Earth Science Sensors and Instruments T5.02 - Impact Detection and Evaluation for Man-Rated Space Vehicles T9.02 - Field Sensors, Instruments, and Related Technologies
Optical	A1.04 - Aircraft Icing Avoidance and Tolerance O1.07 - Transformational Communications Technology O1.10 - Surface Networks and Orbit Access Links O2.03 - Automated Collection and Transfer of Launch Range Surveillance/Intrusion Data S1.01 - Surface Robotic Exploration S1.03 - Martian Entry, Descent and Landing Sensors S2.01 - Astrobiology and Atmospheric Instruments for Planetary Exploration S3.02 - Proximity Glare Suppression for Characterization of Faint Astrophysical Objects S3.03 - Precision Deployable Structures and Metrology for Advanced Telescope Systems S3.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis S4.02 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments S6.01 - Passive Optics and Stepping Motors for Spaceborne and Airborne Platforms S6.02 - Lidar System Components for Sapceborne and Airborne Platforms S7.01 - Guidance, Navigation and Control Beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) T2.02 - Advanced Concepts for Flight Research T4.01 - Earth Science Sensors and Instruments T4.02 - Space Science Sensors and Instruments T7.02 - Remote Sensors for Entry, Descent and Landing Applications T9.01 - Rocket Propulsion Testing Systems T9.02 - Field Sensors, Instruments, and Related Technologies X14.01 - Health Preservation in the Space Environment
Particle and Fields	S5.01 - Voltage Supplies and Charge Amplifiers for Solar Science Missions S5.02 - Sensors for Measurement of Particles and Fields T1.02 - Space Radiation Dosimetry and Countermeasures T5.02 - Impact Detection and Evaluation for Man-Rated Space Vehicles X13.01 - Space Radiation Health Research Technology
Sensor Webs/Distributed Sensors	A1.07 - Integrated Vehicle Health Management A2.07 - Aircraft Control and Dynamics A2.08 - Experimental Capabilities and Flight Research O1.05 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.10 - Surface Networks and Orbit Access Links O2.03 - Automated Collection and Transfer of Launch Range Surveillance/Intrusion Data S1.03 - Martian Entry, Descent and Landing Sensors S2.04 - Flexible Antennas and Electronics for L-Band Remote Sensing S5.01 - Voltage Supplies and Charge Amplifiers for Solar Science Missions S6.03 - Earth In Situ Sensors S8.01 - Automation and Planning for Complex Tasks T2.02 - Advanced Concepts for Flight Research T4.01 - Earth Science Sensors and Instruments T5.02 - Impact Detection and Evaluation for Man-Rated Space Vehicles T7.01 - Non-Destructive Evaluation and Structural Health Monitoring T9.02 - Field Sensors, Instruments, and Related Technologies X5.01 - Motors and Drive Systems for Cryogenic Environments X6.02 - Lightweight Pressurized Structures Including Inflatables
Substrate Transfer Technology	S2.05 - Planetary Balloons and Aerobots

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Extravehicular Activity [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Manned-Manuvering Units	O1.06 - Extravehicular (EVA) Radios T5.01 - Advanced Extravehicular Activity (AEVA) X5.01 - Motors and Drive Systems for Cryogenic Environments X9.03 - Cryogenic and Non-Toxic Storable Propellant Space Engines
Portable Life Support	T3.02 - Bio-Technology and Life Support T5.01 - Advanced Extravehicular Activity (AEVA) X3.01 - Spacecraft Cabin Atmospheric Management and Habitation Systems X3.03 - Crewed Spacecraft Environmental Monitoring and Control and Fire Protection Systems X5.01 - Motors and Drive Systems for Cryogenic Environments
Suits	O1.06 - Extravehicular (EVA) Radios T3.02 - Bio-Technology and Life Support T5.01 - Advanced Extravehicular Activity (AEVA) X14.02 - Lunar In Situ Autonomous Health Monitoring X3.01 - Spacecraft Cabin Atmospheric Management and Habitation Systems X5.01 - Motors and Drive Systems for Cryogenic Environments X6.01 - Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures
Tools	T5.01 - Advanced Extravehicular Activity (AEVA) T5.02 - Impact Detection and Evaluation for Man-Rated Space Vehicles X5.01 - Motors and Drive Systems for Cryogenic Environments

Education [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

General Public Outreach

K-12 Outreach

Mission Training

S5.02 - Sensors for Measurement of Particles and Fields

Electronics [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

Highly-Reconfigurable

Photonics