Bringing Digital Technology Back to EarthISCe2005 Presented byKen DozierUSC Viterbi School of Engineering NASA Far West Technology Transfer Center

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

Source: Neville I. Marzwell, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Vision for Space Exploration ObjectivesImplement a sustained and affordable human and robotic programExtend human presence across the solar system and beyondDevelop supporting innovative technologies, knowledge, and infrastructuresPromote international and commercial participation in exploration Major Milestones2008: Initial flight test of CEV2008: Launch first lunar robotic orbiter2009-2010: Robotic mission to lunar surface2011 First Unmanned CEV flight2014: First crewed CEV flight2012-2015: Jupiter Icy Moon Orbiter (JIMO)/Prometheus2015-2020: First human mission to the Moon

Technology Infusion Satellites and roversReduced mass and volumeReduced power requirementsIncreased capability, multifunctionality

Vehicles and habitatsReduced massHigh strengthThermal and radiation protectionSelf-healing, self-diagnosticMultifunctionalityImproved durabilityEnvironmental resistance EVA SuitsReduced massIncreased functionality and mobilityThermal and radiation protectionEnvironmental resistance

ICP and BAA Technology AreasTRL 5 by completion in 2008 Advanced Space Technologies ProgramAdvanced Studies, Concepts & ToolsAdvanced Materials & Structural ConceptsCommunications, Computing, Electronics & ImagingSoftware, Intelligent Systems & ModelingPower, Propulsion & Chemical Systems

TRL 6 by completion in 2008 Technology Maturation ProgramHigh Energy Space Systems TechnologyAdvanced Space Systems and Platform TechnologyAdvanced Space Operations TechnologyLunar & Planetary Surface Operations TechnologyIn-Space Tech Experiments

PartnershipsTeaming Wins Awards Awards made in mid to late 2004Common feature of award winners is teaming arrangement between a NASA center and an industry or academic partnerFuture 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 developmentFWRTTC can facilitate connections with appropriate NASA center technical personnel

NASA Communication

Digital ResolutionsATSC 480p (300Kp)

High Definition Imaging

The data was compressed using Microsofts Media Player 9

The projector is being driven by a PC, not a high definition video deckShuttle/Earth footage