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Author National Research Council (U.S.). Steering Committee for NASA Technology Roadmaps.

Title NASA space technology roadmaps and priorities : restoring NASA's technological edge and paving the way for a new era in space / Steering Committee for NASA Technology Roadmaps, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 103 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Front Matter -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Top Technical Challenges and High-Priority Technologies by Roadmap -- 3 Integrated Ranking of Top Technical Challenges and High-Priority Technologies -- 4 Observations and General Themes -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Statement of Task -- Appendix B: Revised Technology Area Breakdown Structure -- Appendix C: Acronyms -- Appendix D: TA01 Launch Propulsion Systems -- Appendix E: TA02 In-Space Propulsion Technologies
Appendix F: TA03 Space Power and Energy StorageAppendix G: TA04 Robotics, Tele-Robotics, and Autonomous Systems -- Appendix H: TA05 Communication and Navigation -- Appendix I: TA06 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems -- Appendix J: TA07 Human Exploration Destination Systems -- Appendix K: TA08 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems -- Appendix L: TA09 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems -- Appendix M: TA10 Nanotechnology -- Appendix N: TA11 Modeling, Simulation, and Information Technology and Processing
Appendix O: TA12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and ManufacturingAppendix P: TA13 Ground and Launch Systems Processing -- Appendix Q: TA14 Thermal Management Systems -- Appendix R: Steering Committee, Panel, and Staff Biographical Information
Summary "NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) has begun to rebuild the advanced space technology program in the agency with plans laid out in 14 draft technology roadmaps. It has been years since NASA has had a vigorous, broad-based program in advanced space technology development and its technology base has been largely depleted. However, success in executing future NASA space missions will depend on advanced technology developments that should already be underway. Reaching out to involve the external technical community, the National Research Council (NRC) considered the 14 draft technology roadmaps prepared by OCT and ranked the top technical challenges and highest priority technologies that NASA should emphasize in the next 5 years. This report provides specific guidance and recommendations on how the effectiveness of the technology development program managed by OCT can be enhanced in the face of scarce resources."--Title home page
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from resource page (National Academies Press, viewed May 15, 2012)
Subject United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Technological innovations
SUBJECT United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration fast
Subject Astronautics -- Technological innovations -- United States
Space flight -- Technological innovations -- United States
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Aeronautics & Astronautics.
Astronautics -- Technological innovations
Space flight -- Technological innovations
Technological innovations
United States
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780309253635
0309253632
Other Titles Restoring NASA's technological edge and paving the way for a new era in space