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An important objective of the NASA SBIR/STTR Programs is to enable small businesses to achieve commercial success in their endeavors. Many small businesses, both well established and start-ups, have benefited from involvement in NASA’s SBIR/STTR Programs.
 (link opens new browser window)Non-Stationary PKP Engine Fault Detection/Diagnostics Method (link opens new browser window)
Through an SBIR contract with AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI), a pseudo key phasor-based, non-intrusive, vibration monitoring system has been developed with significant commercial applications in transportation, power generation and manufacturing sectors. The system can greatly enhance fault detection and diagnostic capabilities when key phasor measurement is not available. › Read about this fault detection success (link opens new browser window) |
 (link opens new browser window) HEALS™ Device for Cancer Treatment, Wound Healing, and Pain Management (link opens new browser window)
The High-Emissivity Aluminiferous Luminescent Substrate (HEALS) technology, originally developed by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to grow plants on board the space shuttle, has developed into a state-of-the-art medical device through an SBIR contract with Quantum Devices, Inc. The device increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments and provides pain relief for thousands of Americans. › Read about this pain management success |
 (link opens new browser window)Vector Inversion Generator Technology (link opens new browser window)
Developed via an SBIR contract with Radiance Technologies, this inexpensive energy storage and power converter for electric propulsion and high voltage applications combines energy storage and dynamic conversion in one simple dynamic step at gigawatt power levels. |
 (link opens new browser window)Development of Generalized Equations of State and CFD Algorithms for Arbitrary Mixtures of Non-Ideal Fluids (link opens new browser window)
Research performed via SBIR contract by Tetra Research Corporation and Mississippi State University is resulting in thermodynamic models suitable for liquids, gases, and supercritical vapors, as well as generalized algorithms for arbitrary mixtures of non-ideal multi-phase flows. › Read about this generalized algorithm success (link opens new browser window) |
 (link opens new browser window)Oxygen-Methane Thruster
Orion Propulsion, Inc. has developed an improved gaseous oxygen/methane torch igniter and reaction control system thruster that could provide in-space propulsion for attitude control or course correction burns for spacecraft and orbital maneuvering as well as private space structures.
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 (link opens new browser window)REAl (TM) Glass Products for Optical and Structural Applications
Containerless Research, Inc. developed its REAl™ Glass product, based on rare earth and aluminum oxides via an SBIR contract with Marshall Space Flight Center. Technology developments include single-phase rare earth aluminate glasses used in optical and structural applications as well as stable, formable, midwave infrared transparent optical materials. These technologies have applications in infrared windows and optics, structural glasses, and laser materials. |
 (link opens new browser window)Damage-Tolerant, Robust Vessels with "Insensitive Munitions" Benign Failure Capability
HyPerComp Engineering’s high-performance robust pressure vessel for extreme environments was developed under SBIR contract with Marshall Space Flight Center. Research focused on improving damage tolerance for high-pressure storage tanks and composite materials. The result is potentially stronger, lighter, and safer high-pressure storage vessels for aerospace, military, homeland security, first responder, and alternative fuel applications. |
 (link opens new browser window)Resilient Rockets
Plasma Processes, Inc. has developed advanced, robust liquid rocket engine liners which are produced with a patented vacuum plasma spray process used to apply a functional gradient material (FGM). GRCop-84, a copper alloy developed by NASA/GRC, was utilized for its superior high-temperature performance and a special nickel alloy to prevent oxidation. The result is sub-, mid-, and full-scale liners, with the combination of materials proving extremely successful in protecting the copper from oxidation. |
 (link opens new browser window)Highly Efficient Vector Inversion Generators
Radiance Technologies, Inc. has developed a new class of fast, high-voltage pulse generators. These devices can take electrostatically stored energy and convert it into a fast, high-voltage pulse in a one-step dynamic process on the nanosecond time scale. The devices are highly efficient and can be constructed of simple inexpensive components. They combine the functions of energy storage and voltage conversion into one simple, easily manufactured unit. |
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For additional SBIR/STTR success stories from MARSHALL, search the SBIR/STTR Web site success story archives at: http://sbir.gsfc.nasa.gov/SBIR/success.htm (link opens new browser window
Hallmarks of Success Videos
In conjunction with our success stories, Hallmarks of Success Videos have been developed to highlight SBIR/STTR technologies. This collection of short videos highlights successful companies that have participated in the MARSHALL SBIR and STTR Programs.
 Hallmarks of Success Videos
NOTE: We can add a section for Hallmarks of Success videos (like the success story section above) if we can be provided with a list of videos pertaining to Marshall. › Hallmarks of Success Videos (link opens new browser window) |
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