3. Bringing Digital Technology Back to Earth
ISCe2005 Presented by
Ken Dozier
USC Viterbi School of Engineering NASA Far West Technology Transfer Center

4. Technology Transfer
NASA Mission: Transfer technology developed in the space program to the private sector,
Across all 50 States
Special focus on SME
Technology in Space Industry should be a technological windfall to the U.S. economy
Windfall - unexpected gain, blessing, unsolicited advantage, serendipity, stroke of luck, pleasant surprise, godsend, boon, bonanza

5. The Vision for Space Exploration
Objectives
Implement a sustained and affordable human and robotic program
Extend human presence across the solar system and beyond
Develop supporting innovative technologies, knowledge, and infrastructures
Promote international and commercial participation in exploration
Major Milestones
2008: Initial flight test of CEV
2008: Launch first lunar robotic orbiter
: Robotic mission to lunar surface
2011 First Unmanned CEV flight
2014: First crewed CEV flight
: Jupiter Icy Moon Orbiter (JIMO)/Prometheus
: First human mission to the Moon
Source: Neville I. Marzwell, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

6. Technology Infusion Satellites and rovers Reduced mass and volume
Reduced power requirements
Increased capability, multifunctionality
Vehicles and habitats
Reduced mass
High strength
Thermal and radiation protection
Self-healing, self-diagnostic
Multifunctionality
Improved durability
Environmental resistance
EVA Suits
Increased functionality and mobility

7. ICP and BAA Technology Areas
TRL 5 by completion in 2008
Advanced Space Technologies Program
Advanced Studies, Concepts & Tools
Advanced Materials & Structural Concepts
Communications, Computing, Electronics & Imaging
Software, Intelligent Systems & Modeling
Power, Propulsion & Chemical Systems
TRL 6 by completion in 2008
Technology Maturation Program
High Energy Space Systems Technology
Advanced Space Systems and Platform Technology
Advanced Space Operations Technology
Lunar & Planetary Surface Operations Technology
In-Space Tech Experiments

8. Partnerships Teaming Wins Awards Awards made in mid to late 2004
Common feature of award winners is teaming arrangement between a NASA center and an industry or academic partner
Future BAAs will also stress the importance of partnering on proposals
Industry-Led Infusion through NASA IPP
NASA IPP plans to implement a cost-sharing program for dual-use technology development
FWRTTC can facilitate connections with appropriate NASA center technical personnel

9. NASA Communication

10. Digital Resolutions
ATSC 480p (300Kp)

11. High Definition Imaging
The data was compressed using Microsoft’s Media Player 9
The projector is being driven by a PC, not a high definition video deck
Shuttle/Earth footage