National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Small Business Innovation Research & Technology Transfer 2007 Program Solicitations

Chapter 9.2 STTR Research Topics

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Introduction

The STTR Program Solicitation topics correspond to strategic technology research areas of interest at the NASA Centers.  Two subtopics per topic reflect the current highest priority technology thrusts of the Centers in their particular area of interest.

T1.01 Information Technologies for System Health Management, Autonomy, and Scientific Exploration
T1.02 Space Radiation Dosimetry and Countermeasures

T2.01 Aerospace Vehicles Flight Dynamic Modeling and Simulation
T2.02 Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities

T3.01 Space Power and Propulsion
T3.02 Bio-Technology and Life Support

T4.01 Earth Science Sensors and Instruments
T4.02 Space Science and Exploration Sensors and Instruments
T4.03 Large Telescopes
T4.04 Communications

T5.01 MEMS-Enabled Filters, Antennas, and Sensors
T5.02 Algorithms for Autonomous Robotic Materials Handling

T6.01 Wireless Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensor Arrays
T6.02 Active Vibration Control for Ground Support Equipment

T7.01 Optical Detector Arrays with Unusual Geometrical Shapes for Lidar and Passive Remote Sensing Applications
T7.02 Innovative Fabrication Techniques for High Temperature Composites

T8.01 Manufacturing Technologies for Human and Robotic Space Exploration
T8.02 Component Development for Deep Throttling Space Propulsion Engines

T9.01 Rocket Propulsion Testing Systems
T9.02 Field Sensors, Instruments, and Related Technologies