OCTTechnologyAreaBreakdownStructure
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The document provides an overview of the various technology areas (TAs) that NASA is involved in to support space exploration and aeronautics research. It lists over 30 different TAs ranging from launch technologies, in-space propulsion, aerodynamics, communications, robotics, manufacturing, materials science, and more. The TAs involve developing technologies to enable space travel, enable scientific discovery, and support astronauts. The document aims to catalog NASA's extensive research efforts across many engineering and scientific disciplines.
OCTTechnologyAreaBreakdownStructure
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration TA04 • RoboTics, TA05 • communicATion DesTinATion•sysTems TA09 • enTRy, DescenT & TechnoLogy•&moDeLing, simuLA- sysTems PRocessing & TeLe-RoboTics & AuTonomous sysTems & nAvigATion TA07 exPLoRATion humAn LAnDing sysTems TA11 Tion, inFoRmATion TA13 • gRounD PRocessing LAunch oPticAl comm. & nAvigAtion AeRoASSiSt & AtmoSPheRic entRy SenSing & PeRcePtion • Detector Development in-Situ ReSouRce utilizAtion • Rigid Thermal Protection Systems comPuting technologieS to oPtimize the TA01 TA02 TA03 TA04 • Stereo Vision • Large Apertures • Destination Reconnaissance, • Flexible Thermal Protection Systems • Flight Computing oPeRAtionAl liFe-cycle • LIDAR • Lasers Prospecting, & Mapping • Rigid Hypersonic Decelerators • Ground Computing • Storage, Distribution & • Proximity Sensing • Acquisition & Tracking • Resource Acquisition • Deployable Hypersonic Decelerators • Sensing Non-Geometric Terrain • Instrumentation & Health Monitoring modeling Conservation of Fluids • Atmospheric Mitigation • Consumables Production • Automated Alignment, Coupling, Properties • Entry Modeling & Simulation • Software Modeling & Model-Checking RAdio FRequency communicAtionS • Manufacturing & Infrastructure • Integrated Hardware & Software Modeling & Assembly Systems • Estimating Terrain Mechanical Emplacement deScent • Autonomous Command & Properties • Spectrum Efficient Technologies • Human-System Performance Modeling • Tactile Sensing Arrays • Power Efficient Technologies SuStAinABility & • Attached Deployable Decelerators • Science & Engineering Modeling Control for Ground and Integrated • Propagation SuPPoRtABility • Trailing Deployable Decelerators • Frameworks, Languages, Tools & Standards Vehicle/Ground Systems • Gravity Sensors & Celestial Nav. • Supersonic Retropropulsion • Flight & Ground Systems • Logistics Systems SimulAtion enviRonmentAl And gReen TA05 TA06 TA07 TA08 • Terrain Relative Navigation • Earth Launch & Reentry Comm. • Maintenance Systems • GN&C Sensors technologieS • Real-time Self-calibrating of • Descent Modeling & Simulation • Distributed Simulation Hand-eye Systems • Antennas • Repair Systems • Corrosion Prevention, Detection, • Integrated System Lifecycle Simulation inteRnetwoRking “AdvAnced” humAn moBility lAnding • Simulation-Based Systems Engineering & Mitigation TA01 • LAunch TechnoLogiesin-sPAce PRoPuLsion TA02 PRoPuLsion • moBility • Disruptive Tolerant Networking SyStemS • Touchdown Systems • Simulation-Based Training & • Environmental Remediation & • Simultaneous Localiz. & Mapping • Egress & Deployment Systems • Hazard Detection Algorithms • Adaptive Network Topology • EVA Mobility Decision Support Systems Site Restoration sysTems • Information Assurance • Propulsion Systems inFoRmAtion PRoceSSing • Preservation of Natural Ecosystems • Active Illumination • Surface Mobility • Large Body GN&C • 3-D Path Planning w/ Uncertainty • Integrated Network Management • Off-Surface Mobility • Alternate Energy Prototypes • Small Body Systems • Science, Engineering & Mission Data Solid Rocket PRoPulSion chemicAl PRoPulSion • Long-life Extr. Enviro. Mechanisms PoSition, nAvigAtion, And timing “AdvAnced” hABitAt SyStemS Lifecycle technologieS to incReASe Reli- SyStemS • Liquid Storable • Timekeeping • Landing Modeling & Simulation ABility And miSSion AvAilABility • Robotic Jet Backpacks • Integrated Habitat Systems • Intelligent Data Understanding • Propellants • Liquid Cryogenic • Smart Tethers • Time Distribution vehicle SyStemS technology • Semantic Technologies • Advanced Launch Technologies • Habitat Evolution • Architecture Analyses • Case Materials • Gels • Robot Swarms • Onboard Auto Navigation & Maneuver • Collaborative Science & Engineering • Environment-Hardened Materials • Nozzle Systems • Solid • Walking in Micro-g • Sensors & Vision Processing Systems miSSion oPeRAtionS & SAFety • Separation Systems • Advanced Mission Systems and Structures • Hybrid Rocket Propulsion • Hybrid mAniPulAtion • Relative & Proximity Navigation • Crew Training • System Integration & Analyses • Inspection, Anomaly Detection TA12 mAnuFAcTuRing • Cold Gas/Warm Gas • Auto Precision Formation Flying • Environmental Protection • Atmosphere & Surface Characterization Systems • Micro-propulsion • Motion Planning Alg., High DOF • Remote Mission Operations • mATeRiALs, sTRuc- & Identification • Fundamental Solid Propulsion • Auto Approach & Landing • Fault Isolation and Diagnostics • Sensing & Control • Planetary Safety TuRes, mechAnicAL TA10 • nAnoTechnoLogy Technologies non-chemicAl PRoPulSion • Robot Arms (light, high strength) integRAted technologieS • Prognostics Technologies liquid Rocket PRoPulSion • Electric Propulsion • Dexterous Manipul., Robot Hands • Radio Systems cRoSS-cutting SyStemS sysTems & • Repair, Mitigation, and Recovery SyStemS • Solar Sail Propulsion • Sensor Fusion for Grasping • Ultra Wideband • Modeling, Simulations & Technologies • Thermal Propulsion • Grasp Planning Algorithms • Cognitive Networks Destination Characterization mAteRiAlS • Communications, Networking, • LH2/LOX Based • RP/LOX Based • Tether Propulsion Robotic Drilling Mechanisms • Science from the Comm. System • Construction & Assembly engineeRed mAteRiAlS & StRuctuReS • Lightweight Structure Timing & Telemetry • CH4/LOX Based AdvAnced (tRl <3) PRoPulSion • Multi-arm / Finger Manipulation • Hybrid Optical Comm. & Nav. Sensors • Dust Prevention & Mitigation • Lightweight Structures • Computational Design technologieS to imPRove miS- • RF/Optical Hybrid Technology • Damage Tolerant Systems • Flexible Material Systems Sion SAFety/miSSion RiSk TA08 • Detonation Wave Engines technologieS • Planning with Uncertainty (Closed Cycle) humAn-SyStemS integRAtion RevolutionARy concePtS • science • Coatings • Environment • Range Tracking, Surveillance & • Beamed Energy Propulsion • Special Materials • Propellants • Electric Sail Propulsion • Crew Decision Support Systems • X-Ray Navigation insTRumenTs, • Adhesives Flight Safety Technologies • Fundamental Liquid • Fusion Propulsion • Immersive Visualization • X-Ray Communications obseRvAToRies & sensoR • Thermal Protection & Control StRuctuReS • Landing & Recovery Systems & Propulsion Technologies • High Energy Density Materials • Distributed Collaboration • Neutrino-Based Navigation & Tracking sysTems eneRgy geneRAtion & StoRAge • Lightweight Concepts Components AiR BReAthing PRoPulSion • Antimatter Propulsion • Multi Agent Coordination • Quantum Key Distribution • Energy Storage • Design & Certification Methods • Weather Prediction and Mitigation SyStemS • Advanced Fission • Haptic Displays • Quantum Communications Remote SenSing inStRumentS / • Energy Generation • Reliability & Sustainment • Robotics / Telerobotics • Breakthrough Propulsion • Displaying Range Data to Humans • SQIF Microwave Amplifier SenSoRS PRoPulSion • Test Tools & Methods • Safety Systems • TBCC • Innovative, Multifunctional Concepts • RBCC SuPPoRting technologieS Autonomy • Reconfigurable Large Apertures • Detectors & Focal Planes • Propellants • Detonation Wave Engines • Electronics • Propulsion Components mechAnicAl SyStemS TA06 TA14 • TheRmAL • Engine Health Monitoring & Safety • Spacecraft Control Systems (Open Cycle) • Propellant Storage & Transfer • Vehicle Health, Prog/Diag Systems • humAn heALTh, • Optical Components • In-Space Propulsion • Deployables, Docking and Interfaces • Turbine Based Jet Engines • Materials & Manufacturing • Human Life Support Systems LiFe suPPoRT & • Microwave / Radio SenSoRS, electRonicS & deviceS • Mechanism Life Extension Systems mAnAgemenT • Lasers • Electro-mechanical, Mechanical & (Flyback Boosters) Technologies • Planning/Scheduling Resources hAbiTATion sysTems • Sensors & Actuators Micromechanisms sysTems • Ramjet/Scramjet Engines • Heat Rejection • Operations • Cryogenic / Thermal • Nanoelectronics (Accelerators) • Power • Integrated Systems Health enviRonmentAl contRol & liFe oBSeRvAtoRieS • Design & Analysis Tools and Methods • Miniature Instruments • Reliability / Life Assessment / Health cRyogenic SyStemS • Deeply-cooled Air Cycles SuPPoRt SyStemS & hABitAtion SyS. TA03 Management • Mirror Systems • Passive Thermal Control • Air Collection & • sPAce PoweR & • FDIR & Diagnosis • Air Revitalization • Structures & Antennas Monitoring • Active Thermal Control Enrichment System eneRgy sToRAge • System Monitoring & Prognosis • Water Recovery & Management • Distributed Aperture • Certification Methods • Integration & Modeling • Fundamental Air Breathing • V&V of Complex Adaptive Sys’s • Waste Management mAnuFActuRing Propulsion Technologies PoweR geneRAtion • Automated Software Generation in-Situ inStRumentS / SenSoR • Manufacturing Processes theRmAl contRol SyStemS • Energy Harvesting • Habitation • Particles: Charged & Neutral AncillARy PRoPulSion • Software Reliability • Intelligent Integrated Manufacturing and • Heat Acquisition • Chemical (Fuel Cells, Heat Engines) extRAvehiculAR Activity SyStemS • Fields & Waves • Heat Transfer SyStemS • Semi Automatic Systems Cyber Physical Systems • Solar (Photo-Voltaic & Thermal) • Pressure Garment • In-Situ • Heat Rejection & Energy Storage • Auxiliary Control Systems • Radioisotope Auton. RendezvouS & docking • Portable Life Support System • Electronics & Optics Manufacturing Process • Main Propulsion Systems • Fission • Rendezvous and Capture • Power, Avionics and Software TA09 TA10 • Sustainable Manufacturing theRmAl PRotection SyStemS (Excluding Engines) • Fusion • Low impact & Androgenous cRoSS-cutting • Entry / Ascent TPS humAn heAlth & PeRFoRmAnce • Plume Shielding (Convective & • Launch Abort Systems eneRgy StoRAge Docking Systems & Interfaces • Nondestructive Evaluation & Sensors • Thrust Vector Control Systems • Relative Navigation Sensors • Medical Diagnosis / Prognosis Radiative) • Batteries • Long-Duration Health • Model-Based Certification & • Health Management & • Robust AR&D GN&C Algorithms Sustainment Methods • Sensor Systems & Measurement • Flywheels & FSW • Behavioral Health & Performance Technologies Sensors • Regenerative Fuel Cells • Loads and Environments • Pyro & Separation Systems • Onboard Mission Manager • Human Factors & Performance • Fundamental Ancillary PoweR mAnAgement & • AR&D Integration & Standardiz.n enviRonmentAl monitoRing, SAFety Propulsion Technologies diStRiBution RtA SyStemS engineeRing & emeRgency ReSPonSe TA11 TA12 TA13 TA14 • FDIR • Sensors: Air, Water, Microbial, etc. Space Technology Roadmaps STR • TaBS unconventionAl / otheR • Human safety PRoPulSion SyStemS • Management & Control • Refueling Interfaces & Assoc. Tools • Fire: Detection, Suppression • Distribution & Transmission • Modular / Serviceable Interfaces • Protective Clothing / Breathing • Ground Launch Assist • Wireless Power Transmission • Air Launch / Drop Systems • High Perf., Low Power Onboard • Remediation • Conversion & Regulation Computers RAdiAtion • Space Tether Assist • Beamed Energy / Energy cRoSS cutting technology • Environment Tolerance • Risk Assessment Modeling Technology aRea BReakdown STRUcTURe Addition • Analytical Tools • Thermal Control • Radiation Mitigation • Nuclear • Green Energy Impact • Robot-to-Suit Interfaces • Protection Systems • High Energy Density • Multi-functional Structures • Common Human-Robot Interfaces • Space Weather Prediction Materials/Propellants • Alternative Fuels • Crew Self Sufficiency • Monitoring Technology DRAFT 16