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STSB has supported many different projects over the years. Below is a listing of various programs where STSB analysis experience has helped acheive mission goals.

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CALIPSO CALIPSO FEA Model Providing oversight on thermal and structural systems as well as technical management. Particular focus on developing and validating mechanical testing philosophy, loads development, interface development, mechanical oversight of payload design and development, and detailed analysis in support of in-house design and development of photo multiplier tubes (PMT).
Contacts: Scott Hill, Mike Lindell, Joe Gasbarre, Dave Moore
Mars Reconaissance Orbiter (MRO)

Providing independent validation and verification (IV&V) of aerobraking phase thermal analysis done by Lockheed Martin Astronautics, who is the prime spacecraft contractor.  STSB is also providing support during the aerobraking mission operation phase by predicting solar array temperatures and probability of exceeding temperature limits given a predicted aerobraking pass trajectory.
Contacts: John Dec, Ruth Amundsen, Joe Gasbarre
Crew Exploration Vehicle and Crew Launch Vehicle

Providing thermal and structural engineering support to the continue initial design studies concerning both vehicles, including specifically the CEV Thermal Protection System (TPS), CEV Launch Abort System (LAS), and the CLV's first flight demonstration.  Other incoming work is TBD and is constantly in flux.
Contacts: Scott Hill, Dave Schuster, Walt Bruce
Cockpit Motion Facility Providing structural analysis, consultation, and leadership in the design, development and qualification of a man rated aircraft simulator facility. Includes defining program to quantify loads, developing analysis methodology, developing test program to validate analyses and validating/verifying structural system performance.
Contact: Winnie Feldhaus
Wind Tunnel Models
Providing structural analysis and consultation for development of advanced composite and metal wind tunnel models. Includes developing scaling methodology and design/development of models to meet specific flow conditions.
Contacts: Dave Moore, Genevieve Dixon



Past Branch Projects Top



Space & Space Transportation:

  • Mars Smart Lander
  • Mars Oddysey
  • Mars Sample Return - Earth Entry Vehicle
  • GEO-Trace
  • STAR
  • CERES
  • MIDAS
  • LITE
  • LITE OASIS
  • HALOE Home Page
  • SEDS
  • SAGE III
  • MAPS Home Page
  • JADE
  • LDEF
  • CETA

Research Aircraft:

  • Smart Vehicle Advanced Technology Demonstrator (SV-ATD)
  • FutureX (X-37)
  • Blended Wing Body (BWB) Low Speed Vehicle
  • High Spectral Resolution Lidar (HSRL) (Learjet)
  • LASE (ER-2)
  • F-106 Leading Edge
  • OV-10A Wing Booms
  • F-18 Radome
  • UV-Dial Instrumentation Rack
  • Various modifications
  • Instrumentation Rack

Technology Development:

  • ATHENS (Far Infrared Fourier Transform Spectrometer)
  • 2-micron and 946 nm Laser Conductive Cooling
  • THUNDER Analytical Characterization
  • MEMS Shear Flow Sensors

Conceptual Studies:

  • ARES Mars Scout
  • SCIM Mars Scout
  • Mars Elipsled
  • MESUR
  • SAFIRE
  • AFE
  • EOS AM
  • Space Station
  • Lunar Rover
  • NASP
  • Composite Optical Bench

Technology Transfer:

  • Variable Geometry Truss (VGT)
  • Flexpatch Piezoelectric Actuator

Wind Tunnel Models:

  • Aeroservo/Aeroservoelastic Flutter Models
  • National Transonic Facility Balance Analysis
  • Divergence Studies:
    • 16' Models
    • NTF Models
    • 8' Models
  • NTF Flutter Studies
  • High Speed Turboprop Blade-Out Studies
  • Transports
  • Fighters
  • Thermal Stress Studies for NTF Models

Site last reviewed/updated: May 17, 2006.
Comments are welcome!

Responsible NASA Official: Joe Gasbarre, Structural and Thermal Systems Branch, Systems Engineering Directorate, Joseph.F.Gasbarre@nasa.gov
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