kennedy space center spaceport engineering and technology
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Kennedy Space CenterKennedy Space Center
Spaceport Engineering and Technology
Spaceport Engineering and Technology
Agenda• Mr. Ken Payne, Acting Director, KSC Spaceport
Engineering and Technology– Spaceport of Today– Kennedy Space Center
• Mission• Center of Excellence• Guiding Principles
– – Spaceport of Tomorrow– Spaceport Technology Center (STC) Initiative
• Spaceport Engineering and Technology Directorate• Vision and Mission• STC Lines of Business and Product/Service Lines
• Dr. Dave Bartine, KSC Chief Technologist– Example current KSC technology activities– Example success stories
Kennedy Kennedy SpaceSpace Center CenterLC-39LC-39
Today
Future
Mission• Space Launch Operations• Spaceport and Range Technologies
Center of Excellence•Launch & Payload Processing Systems
Guiding Principles• Safety & Health First• Build Reliance & Teamwork Everywhere• Satisfy Our Customers Needs Anytime, Anywhere• Environmental Leadership
Kennedy Space CenterKennedy Space Center
Vision:
SE&T team: Building the premier science and engineering organization in the space industry
We accomplish this vision by satisfying one customer at a time
Spaceport Engineering and Technology
Spaceport Engineering and Technology
Mission:SE&T develops advanced spaceport technologies and systems that enable safer, lower cost of access to space and extended human space exploration using innovative and integrated science and engineering techniques
We accomplish this mission in partnership with other KSC organizations, NASA centers, government agencies, industry and academia
Spaceport Engineering and Technology
Spaceport Engineering and Technology
Cape Canaveral Spaceport of the Future
Technology improves OperationsTechnology improves Operations
Operations knowledge enables technology
development
Operations knowledge enables technology
development
Strong SpaceportTechnologyBase
As part of our Center of Excellence in Launch and Payload Processing Systems, KSC is evolving Toward a Spaceport
Technology Center in support of NASA’s Vision
Spaceport Engineeringand Technology
Directorate
Safety & MissionAssurance Project Assessment Office
BusinessOffice
Spaceport TechnologyProjects
Management Office
Engineering & ScienceDivision
Spaceport TechnologyDevelopment
Office
Technology Programs& Commercialization
Office
Systems & ProcessEngineering
Branch
Fluids, Mechanical &Structures
Branch
Electrical & ElectronicSystemsBranch
InstrumentationBranch
Biological SciencesBranch
ComputationalSciencesBranch
Labs &TestbedsDivision
Physical Test &AnalysisBranch
Testbeds &Development
Branch
Data & ElectronicSystemsBranch
Biological & ChemicalTest & Analysis
Branch
Advanced SpaceTransportation
Projects
SpaceportTechnology
Projects
Space Shuttle & SpaceStation Project
Management Office
Checkout and LaunchControl System Project
Management Office
Spaceport Engineering and Technology Directorate
Provide safe, cost-effective space access and contribute to extended human space explorationby satisfying current and future KSC customers
Launch Vehicle Processing Systems
Launch and Range Systems
Extra-Terrestrial Spaceport Support
Systems
Landing and Recovery Systems
Payload and Payload Carrier Processing
Systems
Command, Control, and Monitoring Technologies
Process Engineering
Spaceport Structures and
Materials
Fluid SystemTechnologies
BiologicalSciences
Vehicle and Payload Processing Technology Core Competency
Launch and RangeTechnology Core
Competency
Science Core Competency
RLV Services ELV ServicesISS/Payload
Services
Objectives
Spaceport Technology Center External Lines of Business& Product/Service Lines
Spaceport Technology and Science Development Initiatives
Spaceport Design and Systems Development
Spaceport Operations
Range Technologies
Tech Readiness Level
Requirements(Tech Pull)
(Tech Push)
Spaceport Technology Development Initiative
Fluid Systems TechnologiesFluid Systems Technologies
Umbilical Systems Test Stand
Cryogenic Technology Cryogenic Technology TestbedTestbed
Smart/Automated Umbilical Development
Cryogenic Storage, Distribution, and Servicing Systems
Current Activities
Current Activities
Spaceport Technology Development Initiative
Spaceport Structures and MaterialsSpaceport Structures and Materials
•Launch structures and Mechanisms•Materials Science and Technology•Corrosion Science and Technology•Electromagnetic Physics•Nondestructive Evaluation Technology
Spaceport Technology Development Initiative
Process EngineeringProcess Engineering
Process Simulation Modeling: Spaceport Systems Processing Model
Human Factors Engineering:Orbiter Dome Heat Shield Task Analysis
Work Methods and Measurement: Advanced WorkInstruction Systems
Advanced Training and Procedure Systems: Body Wearable Computers
Current Activities
Spaceport Technology Development Initiative
Range TechnologiesRange Technologies
Space Based Range
Digital Command Receiver Decoder - FTS
Low Power TDRSS Transceiver
Spaceport (Ground Based) Range Systems
Weather Instrumentation and Systems
Autonomous Flight Safety
Passive Coherent Location
Decision Models and Simulation
Range Information Systems Management
Current Activities
Spaceport Technology Development Initiative
Command, Control & Monitoring TechnologiesCommand, Control & Monitoring Technologies
Checkout and Launch Control System
Informed Maintenance:Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring
Current Activities
Spaceport Technology Development Initiative
Biological SciencesBiological SciencesCurrent Activities
Success StoriesActive Particle Fallout Monitor
• Developed to replace CFCs and other solvents during precision cleaning & cleanliness verification of Shuttle mechanical-electrical components
• Currently licensed to both Va-Tran Systems and Preferred Engineering
Personal Cabin Pressure Altitude Monitor & Warning System
Gas-Liquid Supersonic Cleaning and Cleaning Verification Spray System
• Working prototype developed in support of Shuttle for KSC Cleanroom Monitoring and further developed by KSC and Dual Use partner.
• Currently licensed to Aerospace Engineering Group of IDEA, LLC
• The monitor was conceived to give Space Shuttle and Space Station crew members added independent protection from "an incipient depressurization event,"
• Licensees are anticipated shortly.
Success Stories (cont.)
Ligno Sulfonic Acid Doped Polyaniline (Ligno-Pani) • Developed by University of Arkansas under contract to
KSC as an electrostatic coating for clothing.• Licensed to GeoTech Chemical Company to be
incorporated into their commercial product “Catize” for corrosion protection.
Ligno-PaniLigno-Pani®®
• Developed to improve the efficiency of non-intrusive cable testing for the Shuttle.
• Licensed to Cyrospace Technologies Corporation.
Cyroscan-2000 Non-Intrusive Cable Scanner
Vision Spaceport Strategic Planning Tool v1(Oct 2000)Models design influences on space launch infrastrusture and operations Life cycle cost and throughput performance
The United States The Earth
The Solar System And the Universe
Advanced Spaceport Technologies will benefit current and future spaceports on the earth, moon, Mars, and beyond
BackupBackup
Provide safe, cost-effective space access andcontribute to extended human space explorationby satisfying current and future KSC customers
Launch Vehicle Processing Systems
Launch andRange Systems
Extra-Terrestrial Spaceport Support
Systems
Landing and Recovery Systems
Payload and Payload Carrier Processing
Systems
Command, Control, &
Monitoring Tech
Spaceport Design and Systems Development
Spaceport Technology and Science
Spaceport Operations
Process Engineering
Spaceport Structures and
Materials
Fluid SystemTechnologies
Biological Sciences
•Payload Packaging and Integration Systems•Payload Transportation•Checkout Systems
•Runway Infrastructure•Servicing/Interface Equipment•Recovery Equipment
•Launch, Landing and Operations Decision Modeling and Simulation•Weather Forecasting Sys•Tracking & Comm Sys
•Spaceport Infrastructure•Space Resource Utilization•Biological Systems for Extended Human Missions
•Launch Structures and Mechanisms•Materials Science & Tech•Corrosion Science & Tech•Electromagnetic Physics•Nondestructive Eval Tech
•Human Factors Eng•Simulation Modeling, Process & Ops Analysis•Life Cycle & Risk System Assessment•Work Methods/Measmt•Scheduling & Capacity Analysis Systems
•Autonomous/Intelligent Control Systems•Spaceport/Space System Health Mgmt•Sensors & Instrumentation
•Bioregenerative Life Support•Fundamental Biology•Spaceport Ecosystem Assessment
Requirements(Tech Pull)
(Tech Push)
Tech Readiness Level
Vehicle and Payload Processing Technology Core Competency Launch and RangeTechnology Core Competency
RLV Services ELV ServicesISS/Payload
Services
Objectives
STC External Lines of Business & Product/Service Lines
•ELV and advanced RLV grnd sys
•Storage and Distribution Technologies•Production, Recovery, and Disposal Technologies•Vehicle Interface Systems•Fluid Safety Technologies
•Ground Systems, including:Servicing/Interface/Integ/Assembly EquipmentLaunch Assist Sys and Pad InfrastructureTransportation SystemsCheckout Systems
•Space Shuttle Processing•Shuttle Upgrade Design Inputs•New RLV Design Inputs
•Lead Center for Acquisition and Mgmt of ELV Launch Services•New ELV Design Inputs
•Lead Center for Payload Carriers and Support•ISS/Payload Processing and Integrated Testing•New Payload Design Inputs
Range Technologies
•Weather Instrumentation•Space-Based Range•Ground-Based Range Systems•Decision Models and Simulations•Range Information Systems Mgmt
Spaceport ScienceCore Competency