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Technology Taxonomy Listing

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Aeronautics/Atmospheric Vehicles [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Aerodynamics	A1.07 - Adaptive Aeroservoelastic Suppression A1.08 - Robust Propulsion Control A2.02 - Combustion for Aerospace Vehicles A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.05 - Aerodynamics A2.06 - Aerothermodynamics A2.07 - Flight and Propulsion Control and Dynamics A2.08 - Aircraft Systems Analysis, Design and Optimization A2.09 - Rotorcraft A2.10 - Propulsion Systems A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology A5.01 - Laminar Flow Ground Testing O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X9.02 - Advanced Integrated Hypersonic Entry Systems
Air Transportation & Safety	A1.01 - Mitigation of Aircraft Aging and Durability-Related Hazards A1.02 - Sensing and Diagnostic Capability for Aircraft Aging and Damage A1.04 - Aviation External Hazard Sensor Technologies A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A1.06 - Technologies for Improved Design and Analysis of Flight Deck Systems A1.07 - Adaptive Aeroservoelastic Suppression A1.09 - Pilot Interactions with Adaptive Control Systems under Off-Nominal Conditions A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies A1.14 - Verification and Validation of Flight-Critical Systems A1.15 - Data Mining A2.09 - Rotorcraft A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O2.05 - Reusable, Reliable, Low Cost Thermal Protection Systems O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles S1.01 - Lidar and Laser System Components
Airship/Lighter-than-Air Craft	A2.08 - Aircraft Systems Analysis, Design and Optimization A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) S3.03 - Power Generation and Conversion S3.07 - Terrestrial and Planetary Balloons S5.07 - Planetary Balloon Technology
Avionics (see also Control and Monitoring)	A1.04 - Aviation External Hazard Sensor Technologies A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems

Analysis [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]

Analytical Instruments (Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Energy; see also Sensors)

Analytical Methods

Astronautics [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Aerobraking/Aerocapture	A2.06 - Aerothermodynamics O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O2.05 - Reusable, Reliable, Low Cost Thermal Protection Systems T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X9.01 - Ablative Thermal Protection Systems X9.02 - Advanced Integrated Hypersonic Entry Systems
Entry, Descent, & Landing (see also Planetary Navigation, Tracking, & Telemetry)	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.05 - Aerodynamics A2.06 - Aerothermodynamics O1.01 - Antenna Technology O1.06 - Space Networking O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O2.05 - Reusable, Reliable, Low Cost Thermal Protection Systems O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S1.01 - Lidar and Laser System Components S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S3.10 - Earth Entry Vehicle Systems S4.01 - De-orbit Devices/Technologies for Small Spacecraft S5.01 - Planetary Entry, Descent and Landing Technology T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X5.05 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X9.01 - Ablative Thermal Protection Systems X9.02 - Advanced Integrated Hypersonic Entry Systems
Navigation & Guidance	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.07 - Flight and Propulsion Control and Dynamics O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components O4.03 - Flight Dynamics Software and Technologies S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S2.01 - Precision Spacecraft Formations for Telescope Systems S3.06 - Guidance, Navigation and Control S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems
Relative Navigation (Interception, Docking, Formation Flying; see also Control & Monitoring; Planetary Navigation, Tracking, & Telemetry)	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity O1.01 - Antenna Technology O1.06 - Space Networking O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S1.01 - Lidar and Laser System Components S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S2.01 - Precision Spacecraft Formations for Telescope Systems S5.04 - Rendezvous and Docking Technologies for Orbiting Sample Capture
Space Transportation & Safety	O1.06 - Space Networking O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O2.02 - Propulsion Technologies O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O2.05 - Reusable, Reliable, Low Cost Thermal Protection Systems O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S4.01 - De-orbit Devices/Technologies for Small Spacecraft T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Spacecraft Design, Construction, Testing, & Performance (see also Engineering; Testing & Evaluation)	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O2.02 - Propulsion Technologies O2.04 - Advanced Composite Tank and Materials Technologies O2.05 - Reusable, Reliable, Low Cost Thermal Protection Systems O3.04 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies S3.03 - Power Generation and Conversion S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion T8.02 - Spacecraft Internal Electrostatic Discharge (IESD) Resistant Circuit Board Materials X3.04 - Thermal Control Systems for Human Spacecraft X9.02 - Advanced Integrated Hypersonic Entry Systems
Spacecraft Instrumentation & Astrionics (see also Communications; Control & Monitoring; Information Systems)	O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O3.05 - Advanced Motion Imaging O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics S3.07 - Terrestrial and Planetary Balloons T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T8.01 - Flexible Charge Dissipation Coatings for Spacecraft Electronics T8.02 - Spacecraft Internal Electrostatic Discharge (IESD) Resistant Circuit Board Materials X3.03 - Monitoring and Control for Spacecraft Environmental Quality and Fire Protection X3.04 - Thermal Control Systems for Human Spacecraft X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE X5.05 - Low Temperature Mechanisms
Tools/EVA Tools	S3.07 - Terrestrial and Planetary Balloons X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems

Autonomous Systems [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Autonomous Control (see also Control & Monitoring)	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.01 - Mission Operations O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays X3.03 - Monitoring and Control for Spacecraft Environmental Quality and Fire Protection X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE X5.05 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X6.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Crew Operations X8.03 - Space Nuclear Power Systems
Intelligence	A1.07 - Adaptive Aeroservoelastic Suppression A1.12 - Prognosis of Aircraft Anomalies A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O3.01 - Mission Operations T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE X6.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Crew Operations X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration
Man-Machine Interaction	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A1.06 - Technologies for Improved Design and Analysis of Flight Deck Systems A1.09 - Pilot Interactions with Adaptive Control Systems under Off-Nominal Conditions A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.01 - Mission Operations T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X14.01 - Technologies for Non-Invasive Measurement and Analysis of Human Task Performance X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X5.05 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration
Perception/Vision	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics
Recovery (see also Vehicle Health Management)	A1.07 - Adaptive Aeroservoelastic Suppression A1.08 - Robust Propulsion Control A2.09 - Rotorcraft O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays
Robotics (see also Control & Monitoring; Sensors)	A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology S5.03 - Surface and Subsurface Robotic Exploration T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE X5.05 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration

Biological Health/Life Support [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Biomass Growth	A2.02 - Combustion for Aerospace Vehicles O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X3.04 - Thermal Control Systems for Human Spacecraft
Essential Life Resources (Oxygen, Water, Nutrients)	O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science X1.01 - Regolith/Soil Transfer, Handling, & Processing of Extraterrestrial Material X1.02 - Gas, Liquid, and Solid Processing to Produce Oxygen and Fuels from In-Situ Resources X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X4.02 - Space Suit Life Support Systems
Fire Protection	X3.03 - Monitoring and Control for Spacecraft Environmental Quality and Fire Protection
Food (Preservation, Packaging, Preparation)	O3.02 - ISS Utilization X14.02 - Advanced Food Technologies
Health Monitoring & Sensing (see also Sensors)	O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X12.01 - Spaceflight Auscultation Capability X12.02 - Quantifying Bone Degradation with High Resolution Ultrasound X12.03 - Lab to Marketplace: Commercializing Spaceflight Biomedical and Behavioral Research Tools X13.01 - Behavioral Health Monitoring Tools X15.01 - Active Charged Particle and Neutron Measurement X16.01 - Alternative Methods for Ambient Preservation of Human Biological Samples During Extended Spaceflight and Planetary Operations X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.03 - Monitoring and Control for Spacecraft Environmental Quality and Fire Protection
Isolation/Protection/Radiation Shielding (see also Mechanical Systems)	O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements X1.01 - Regolith/Soil Transfer, Handling, & Processing of Extraterrestrial Material X15.01 - Active Charged Particle and Neutron Measurement X2.03 - Nuclear Thermal Propulsion X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support
Medical	O3.02 - ISS Utilization X12.02 - Quantifying Bone Degradation with High Resolution Ultrasound X12.04 - Batteries for Oxygen Concentrators X15.01 - Active Charged Particle and Neutron Measurement
Physiological/Psychological Countermeasures	O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies X12.03 - Lab to Marketplace: Commercializing Spaceflight Biomedical and Behavioral Research Tools X15.01 - Active Charged Particle and Neutron Measurement
Protective Clothing/Space Suits/Breathing Apparatus	X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X4.01 - Space Suit Pressure Garment and Airlock Technologies X4.02 - Space Suit Life Support Systems
Remediation/Purification	O3.02 - ISS Utilization X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X3.03 - Monitoring and Control for Spacecraft Environmental Quality and Fire Protection
Waste Storage/Treatment	O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements X1.02 - Gas, Liquid, and Solid Processing to Produce Oxygen and Fuels from In-Situ Resources X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support

Communications, Networking & Signal Transport [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Ad-Hoc Networks (see also Sensors)	A2.09 - Rotorcraft O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.06 - Space Networking O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics S4.02 - Miniature Integrated Payload Suites X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Amplifiers/Repeaters/Translators	O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.05 - Long Range Space RF Telecommunications O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems
Antennas	O1.01 - Antenna Technology O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.05 - Long Range Space RF Telecommunications O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S1.03 - Passive Microwave Technologies S1.10 - Space Geodetic Observatory Components T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems
Architecture/Framework/Protocols	O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.06 - Space Networking O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems
Cables/Fittings	O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics
Coding & Compression	O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.06 - Space Networking O3.05 - Advanced Motion Imaging S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems
Multiplexers/Demultiplexers	O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.05 - Long Range Space RF Telecommunications O1.06 - Space Networking T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors
Network Integration	O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.05 - Long Range Space RF Telecommunications O1.06 - Space Networking S1.10 - Space Geodetic Observatory Components S4.02 - Miniature Integrated Payload Suites X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems
Power Combiners/Splitters	O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.05 - Long Range Space RF Telecommunications O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies
Routers, Switches	O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.06 - Space Networking S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors
Transmitters/Receivers	A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies O1.01 - Antenna Technology O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.05 - Long Range Space RF Telecommunications O1.06 - Space Networking O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S1.01 - Lidar and Laser System Components S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems
Waveguides/Optical Fiber (see also Optics)	O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O1.05 - Long Range Space RF Telecommunications

Control & Monitoring [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Algorithms/Control Software & Systems (see also Autonomous Systems)	A1.07 - Adaptive Aeroservoelastic Suppression A1.08 - Robust Propulsion Control A1.09 - Pilot Interactions with Adaptive Control Systems under Off-Nominal Conditions A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.07 - Flight and Propulsion Control and Dynamics A2.09 - Rotorcraft A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.06 - Space Networking O3.01 - Mission Operations O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.03 - Flight Dynamics Software and Technologies S2.01 - Precision Spacecraft Formations for Telescope Systems T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X3.03 - Monitoring and Control for Spacecraft Environmental Quality and Fire Protection X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration
Attitude Determination & Control	A2.07 - Flight and Propulsion Control and Dynamics A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components O4.03 - Flight Dynamics Software and Technologies S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems
Command & Control	A1.07 - Adaptive Aeroservoelastic Suppression A2.07 - Flight and Propulsion Control and Dynamics O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O3.01 - Mission Operations O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X6.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Crew Operations X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration
Condition Monitoring (see also Sensors)	A1.08 - Robust Propulsion Control A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies A1.12 - Prognosis of Aircraft Anomalies A1.15 - Data Mining A2.09 - Rotorcraft O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S1.10 - Space Geodetic Observatory Components T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Process Monitoring & Control	A1.08 - Robust Propulsion Control A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology A5.01 - Laminar Flow Ground Testing O3.01 - Mission Operations O3.04 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays X1.01 - Regolith/Soil Transfer, Handling, & Processing of Extraterrestrial Material X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X3.03 - Monitoring and Control for Spacecraft Environmental Quality and Fire Protection X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Sequencing & Scheduling	A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) O3.01 - Mission Operations T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X6.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Crew Operations X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration
Telemetry/Tracking (Cooperative/Noncooperative; see also Planetary Navigation, Tracking, & Telemetry)	A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O1.01 - Antenna Technology O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S3.09 - Unmanned Aircraft and Sounding Rocket Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems
Teleoperation	O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics

Education & Training [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Mission Training
Outreach	O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O3.05 - Advanced Motion Imaging T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics
Training Concepts & Architectures	A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology A5.01 - Laminar Flow Ground Testing T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems

Electronics [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Circuits (including ICs; for specific applications, see e.g., Communications, Networking & Signal Transport; Control & Monitoring, Sensors)	A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O1.01 - Antenna Technology O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies O4.02 - On-Orbit PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Sensors and Components S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S1.06 - Particles and Field Sensors and Instrument Enabling Technologies S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S1.09 - In Situ Sensors and Sensor Systems for Planetary Science S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics S3.05 - Power Management and Storage S4.02 - Miniature Integrated Payload Suites T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion T7.01 - Wireless SAW Sensor Arrays T8.01 - Flexible Charge Dissipation Coatings for Spacecraft Electronics T8.02 - Spacecraft Internal Electrostatic Discharge (IESD) Resistant Circuit Board Materials X2.04 - Electric Propulsion Systems X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors X8.05 - Advanced Power Conversion, Management, and Distribution (PMAD) for High Power Space Exploration Applications
Manufacturing Methods	A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors
Materials (Insulator, Semiconductor, Substrate)	O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O3.05 - Advanced Motion Imaging S1.05 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments S1.07 - Cryogenic Systems for Sensors and Detectors S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics S5.05 - Extreme Environments Technology T8.01 - Flexible Charge Dissipation Coatings for Spacecraft Electronics T8.02 - Spacecraft Internal Electrostatic Discharge (IESD) Resistant Circuit Board Materials X2.04 - Electric Propulsion Systems X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors X8.05 - Advanced Power Conversion, Management, and Distribution (PMAD) for High Power Space Exploration Applications
Superconductance/Magnetics	O1.03 - Game Changing Technologies O1.04 - Long Range Optical Telecommunications O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements S1.07 - Cryogenic Systems for Sensors and Detectors X2.04 - Electric Propulsion Systems

Energy [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Conversion	A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies O3.02 - ISS Utilization S3.03 - Power Generation and Conversion T10.02 - Energy Conservation and Sustainability T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion X8.03 - Space Nuclear Power Systems X8.04 - Advanced Photovoltaic Systems X8.05 - Advanced Power Conversion, Management, and Distribution (PMAD) for High Power Space Exploration Applications
Distribution/Management	O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements S3.05 - Power Management and Storage T10.02 - Energy Conservation and Sustainability T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion X2.04 - Electric Propulsion Systems X8.03 - Space Nuclear Power Systems X8.05 - Advanced Power Conversion, Management, and Distribution (PMAD) for High Power Space Exploration Applications
Generation	O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies S3.03 - Power Generation and Conversion T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion T8.03 - Innovative Green Technologies for Renewable Energy Sources X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration X8.01 - Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers for Space Applications X8.04 - Advanced Photovoltaic Systems X8.05 - Advanced Power Conversion, Management, and Distribution (PMAD) for High Power Space Exploration Applications
Sources (Renewable, Nonrenewable)	A2.02 - Combustion for Aerospace Vehicles O3.02 - ISS Utilization S3.03 - Power Generation and Conversion T10.02 - Energy Conservation and Sustainability T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion T8.03 - Innovative Green Technologies for Renewable Energy Sources X1.01 - Regolith/Soil Transfer, Handling, & Processing of Extraterrestrial Material X1.02 - Gas, Liquid, and Solid Processing to Produce Oxygen and Fuels from In-Situ Resources X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X8.04 - Advanced Photovoltaic Systems X8.05 - Advanced Power Conversion, Management, and Distribution (PMAD) for High Power Space Exploration Applications
Storage	O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S3.05 - Power Management and Storage S5.05 - Extreme Environments Technology T10.02 - Energy Conservation and Sustainability T3.01 - Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion X1.01 - Regolith/Soil Transfer, Handling, & Processing of Extraterrestrial Material X1.02 - Gas, Liquid, and Solid Processing to Produce Oxygen and Fuels from In-Situ Resources X12.04 - Batteries for Oxygen Concentrators X3.04 - Thermal Control Systems for Human Spacecraft X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration X8.01 - Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers for Space Applications X8.02 - Advanced Space-Rated Batteries

Engineering [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Characterization	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity O2.05 - Reusable, Reliable, Low Cost Thermal Protection Systems O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X2.02 - Non-Toxic In-Space Propulsion X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X5.03 - Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) Structures X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors X9.01 - Ablative Thermal Protection Systems
Models & Simulations (see also Testing & Evaluation)	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A1.06 - Technologies for Improved Design and Analysis of Flight Deck Systems A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies A1.11 - Diagnosis of Aircraft Anomalies A2.03 - Aero-Acoustics A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.08 - Aircraft Systems Analysis, Design and Optimization A2.09 - Rotorcraft A5.03 - Variable Cycle Propulsion O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O2.04 - Advanced Composite Tank and Materials Technologies O2.05 - Reusable, Reliable, Low Cost Thermal Protection Systems O3.04 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing O3.07 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies O4.03 - Flight Dynamics Software and Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems T2.01 - Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities X10.01 - Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies X2.01 - Earth-to-Orbit Propulsion X2.02 - Non-Toxic In-Space Propulsion X2.03 - Nuclear Thermal Propulsion X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.03 - Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) Structures X5.05 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors X9.01 - Ablative Thermal Protection Systems X9.02 - Advanced Integrated Hypersonic Entry Systems
Project Management	T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems
Prototyping	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O2.02 - Propulsion Technologies O2.04 - Advanced Composite Tank and Materials Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X2.02 - Non-Toxic In-Space Propulsion X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors
Quality/Reliability	A5.01 - Laminar Flow Ground Testing O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O2.04 - Advanced Composite Tank and Materials Technologies O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements O3.04 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X3.01 - Process Technologies for Life Support System Loop Closure X3.02 - Human Accommodations and Interfaces with Spacecraft Life Support
Software Tools (Analysis, Design)	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A1.06 - Technologies for Improved Design and Analysis of Flight Deck Systems A2.03 - Aero-Acoustics A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.06 - Aerothermodynamics A2.08 - Aircraft Systems Analysis, Design and Optimization A5.03 - Variable Cycle Propulsion O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O4.03 - Flight Dynamics Software and Technologies T1.01 - Small Probe Entry Descent and Landing Systems X2.01 - Earth-to-Orbit Propulsion X2.02 - Non-Toxic In-Space Propulsion X6.02 - Radiation Hardened/Tolerant and Low Temperature Electronics and Processors X9.01 - Ablative Thermal Protection Systems X9.02 - Advanced Integrated Hypersonic Entry Systems
Support	O2.01 - Secondary/Auxiliary Payload-to-Launch Vehicle Interface Technologies O3.03 - ISS Life Extension and Operational Enhancements O3.04 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing

Imaging [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
3D Imaging	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A2.09 - Rotorcraft A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.02 - ISS Utilization S1.01 - Lidar and Laser System Components S6.02 - Earth Science Applied Research and Decision Support X11.01 - Crew Exercise System X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Display	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.02 - ISS Utilization T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Image Analysis	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A2.09 - Rotorcraft A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.02 - ISS Utilization S6.02 - Earth Science Applied Research and Decision Support X11.01 - Crew Exercise System X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Image Capture (Stills/Motion)	A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.05 - Advanced Motion Imaging X11.01 - Crew Exercise System X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Image Processing	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.02 - ISS Utilization S6.02 - Earth Science Applied Research and Decision Support T1.02 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X11.01 - Crew Exercise System X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Radiography	X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Thermal Imaging (see also Testing & Evaluation)	A2.06 - Aerothermodynamics A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.04 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing S3.07 - Terrestrial and Planetary Balloons X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE

Information Systems [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Computer System Architectures	A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) O1.06 - Space Networking S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics S6.01 - Technologies for Large-Scale Numerical Simulation S6.04 - Science Data Discovery in Extremely Large Data Environments X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems
Data Acquisition (see also Sensors)	A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies A2.03 - Aero-Acoustics A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O1.06 - Space Networking O2.03 - Spaceport Enhancement & Improvements O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S1.10 - Space Geodetic Observatory Components S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S6.02 - Earth Science Applied Research and Decision Support S6.03 - Algorithms for Science Data Processing and Analysis T2.01 - Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Data Fusion	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies A1.15 - Data Mining A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O1.02 - Reconfigurable/Reprogrammable Communication Systems O3.01 - Mission Operations O4.03 - Flight Dynamics Software and Technologies S2.01 - Precision Spacecraft Formations for Telescope Systems S6.03 - Algorithms for Science Data Processing and Analysis S6.04 - Science Data Discovery in Extremely Large Data Environments T2.01 - Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities
Data Input/Output Devices (Displays, Storage)	A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.05 - Advanced Motion Imaging S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S6.02 - Earth Science Applied Research and Decision Support X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems
Data Modeling (see also Testing & Evaluation)	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A3.01 - Concepts and Technology Development (CTD) A3.02 - Systems Analysis Integration Evaluation (SAIE) A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.01 - Mission Operations S6.02 - Earth Science Applied Research and Decision Support S6.04 - Science Data Discovery in Extremely Large Data Environments T2.01 - Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities
Data Processing	A1.10 - Detection of Aircraft Anomalies O3.06 - Advanced Acoustic Monitoring Technologies O4.03 - Flight Dynamics Software and Technologies S1.10 - Space Geodetic Observatory Components S3.01 - Command, Data Handling, and Electronics S6.01 - Technologies for Large-Scale Numerical Simulation S6.02 - Earth Science Applied Research and Decision Support S6.04 - Science Data Discovery in Extremely Large Data Environments X4.03 - Space Suit Radio, Displays, Cameras, and Integrated Systems X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE
Knowledge Management	A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O3.01 - Mission Operations S6.04 - Science Data Discovery in Extremely Large Data Environments X5.04 - Spaceflight Structural Sensor Systems and NDE X6.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Crew Operations X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration

Logistics [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Inventory Management/Warehousing	O3.02 - ISS Utilization
Material Handing & Packaging	A5.01 - Laminar Flow Ground Testing O3.02 - ISS Utilization O3.04 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing X7.01 - Robotic Systems for Human Exploration
Transport/Traffic Control	O3.02 - ISS Utilization

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