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NTRs submitted in 2007

NTR Title

Innovator

A Method for Thermal Spraying of Coatings Using Resonant-Pulsed Combustion

Daniel Paxson

A Software Platform for Post-Processing Waveform-Based NDE

Don Roth

Adaptive Morphological Feature-Based Object Classifier for a Color Imaging System

Bilal Mark McDowell Bomani
Elizabeth Gray

Air-Augmented Pulse Detonation Rocket Engine

Hugh Perkins
Shaye Yungster

An N-Channel JFET-Based Digital Logic Gate Structure Using Resistive Level Shifters and Having Direct Application to High-Temperature Silicon Carbide Electronics

Michael Krasowski

Analysis Software for the Oxidation Behavior of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures

Roy Sullivan

Atmospheric Atomic Oxygen Process for Removal of Biologically Active Organic Contaminants From the Surfaces of Surgical Implants

Bruce Banks
Michael Banks
Eric Banks
Ron Jamieson
Daniel Kaute

Branched Rod-Coil Polyimide-poly(ethylene Oxide) (PEO) Copolymers That Are Cured in the Solid State at Ambient  Temperatures

Dean Tigelaar
Maryann Meador

Cellular Reflectarray Antenna

Robert Romanofsky

Circuit for Communication Over DC Power Line Using High-Temperature Electronics

Michael Krasowski
Norman Prokop

Comfortable, Low-Profile Headgear for Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Angela Harrivel

Copper–Oxide Doped Nanocrystalline Tin Oxide as a Potential New Carbon Dioxide Sensing Material

Jennifer Xu
Gary Hunter
Chung-Chiun Liu
Benjamin Ward

Design and Fabrication of Gas Channels in the NASA Bi-Electrode-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Stack

John Setlock
Thomas Cable
Serene Farmer

Development of Novel Nanoclay Exfoliation Strategy for Thermoset Polyimide Nanocomposite Systems

Michael Gintert
Sandi Miller
Sadhan Jana

Diamond-Reinforced Copper Matrix Composites Produced by Tape Casting and Hot Pressing

David Ellis
Adrienne Veverka
John Juhas

Dual Input and Gate Fabricated From a Single-Channel Poly (3-Hexylthiophene) Thin Film Field-Effect Transistor

Nicholas Pinto
R Pérez
Carl Mueller
Onoufrios "Noulie" Theofylaktos
Felix Miranda

Dust-tolerant Lens System

Carolyn Mercer

Electrical System for Ionic Wind Propulsion Scheme

Jack Wilson

Electrode for Solid Oxide Electrolysis of Carbon Dioxide

Robert Green
Stuart Adler

Engine Performance Deterioration Mitigating Control (EPDMC) Retrofit Architecture

Sanjay Garg
Jonathan Litt
Thomas Sowers

Floating Wind Turbine

Larry Viterna

Formulation of a New Grease for Rotorcraft and Space Applications

Wilfredo Morales

Fuel–Cell Powered Utility Vehicle

Dennis Eichenberg

High-Strength Composite Materials and Related Processes

Taysir Nayfeh
Janet Hurst

Improved Measurement of Antenna Gain in the NASA GRC Far-Field Range

Kevin Lambert
Carol Kory

Intelligent Autonomous Power Converter Module

Michael Gray
Robert Button

JeNo Jet Noise Prediction Code (version 1.0)

Abbas Khavaran

L-3 Communications Electron Technologies, Inc., Model 999HA Space Qualified Traveling-Wave Tube

Jeffrey Wilson
Richard Krawczyk
Rainee Simons
Wallace Williams
Neal Robbins
Daniel Dibb
William Menninger
Xiaoling Zhai
Robert Benton

Lower-Density and Lower-Cost Nickel-Based Single Crystal Superalloy Compositions With Higher-Temperature Capability and Improved Stability

Ramgopal Darolia
Kevin O'Hara
Rebecca MacKay
Michael Nathal
Timothy Gabb

Miniaturized Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar With Autonomous Software Analysis Package

Santo Padula

Modular Battery Charge Controller

Marcelo Gonzalez
Robert Button

Multi-Aspect Radiation Detectors for Active Crew Personal Dosimetry

John Wrbanek
Susan Wrbanek
Gustave Fralick

NASA/NESSUS 6.2c Probabilistic Structural Analysis Software

Shantaram Pai
Christos Chamis
Pappu Murthy
George Stefko
David Riha
Ben Thacker
Vinod Nagpal
Subodh Mital

Network IP-MAC Address Monitor

James McKim

Non-Contact Precision Measurement of Density Variation in Dielectric Materials Using Terahertz Energy

Don Roth

Non-Contact Precision Measurement of Thickness Variation in Dielectric Materials Using Terahertz Energy

Don Roth

One Blade Deployable Wind Turbine

Larry Viterna

Operational Control of a Photovoltaic Array / Fuel Cell System

Anthony Colozza

Radial Halbach Magnetic Bearing

Dennis Eichenberg
Christopher Gallo
William Thompson

Rate-Based Linear Parameter-Varying Model Predictive Controller

Jonathan DeCastro

Secure SHell (SSH) Firewall Proxy

James McKim

Simultaneous Non-Contact Precision Measurement of Microstructual and Thickness Variation in Dielectric Materials Using Terahertz Energy

Don Roth

SmaggIce version 2.0

Herbert Schilling
Mary Vickerman
Marivell Baez
Donald Braun
Anthony Hackenberg
James Pennline

Smectic A-Filled Birefringent Elements and Fast-Switching, Twisted, Dual-Frequency Nematic Cells Used for Digital Light Deflection

Oleg Pishnyak
Andrii Golovin
Oleg Lavrentovich
Lyubov Kreminska
John Pouch
Felix Miranda
Bruce Winker

Synthesis of Asymmetrical Benzophenone Dianhydride and Asymmetrical 6F-Dianhydride and Polyimides Therefrom

Chun-Hua (Kathy) Chuang

Use of Flexible Linking Groups in the Underlying Metal Oxide for Polymer Cross-Linked Aerogels

Baochau Nguyen
Maryann Meador

VESGEN:  Software for Quantification of Therapeutic and Diagnostic Efficacy in 2D Microvascular Images

Patricia Parsons-Wingerter
Mary Vickerman
Patricia Keith

VPS-Formed High-Transition Temperature Shape Memory Alloys

Ronald Smith
Ronald Noebe

Wave Rotor Performance

Jack Wilson
Gerard Welch
Daniel Paxson

Wearable Wireless Telemetry System Design for Implantable Bio-MEMS Sensors

Rainee Simons
Felix Miranda
Jeffrey Wilson
Renita Simons

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NTRs submitted by offsite GRC Contractors in 2007

NTR Title

Innovator's Company

12-Cell Flex Coupon W/Flexible 3J Cells

Spectrolab, Inc.

2-Ring Segmented RF Aperture-Based on Membrane Aperture Shell Technology

Mevicon Inc.

21% AM0, Substrate Removed Flexible 2J Cells

Spectrolab, Inc.

28% AM0, 2-mils Flexible 3J Cells

Spectrolab, Inc.

3-Cell Flex Coupon W/Flexible 3J Cells

Spectrolab, Inc.

600V SiC SIT Processing Technology

United Silicon Carbide, Inc.

A Folded-Spiral Packaging Scheme to Maintain High Surface Accuracy After Deployment

Johns Hopkins University

A Novel Cyclic Catalytic Reformer for Hydrocarbon Fuels

Eltron Research and Development, Inc.

A Process for Representing and Adhesively Bonded Joint With a Single Finiet Element

University of Michigan

Advanced Composite Bipolar Plate for Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell/Electrolyzer Systems

Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC

Advanced SiC-Matrix Composites With Improved Oxidation Resistance and Life

Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc.

Advanced Solar Cell Device Designs

Kopin Corp.

Autonomous Wireless Sensor Transceiver

Mobitrum Corp.

CFD/Turbulence Modeling Framework for Jet Noise Prediction and Reduction

Combustion Research & Flow Technology, Inc.

Condition-Based Monitoring and Operation Process

Techno-Sciences, Inc.

Crossed-Nanowire Junctions and Nanowire Arrays for Highly Selective or Chemical Sensors

Georgia Tech Research Corp.

Design and Manufacture of Lightweight Composite Fan Case

Webcore Technologies, Inc.

Device To Measure Thrust Loads for the Differential Ball Bearings

General Electric Company

Diamond Bearings Reinforced by Fibers and Wires to Work Unlubricated in Lunar Dust and Planetary Sands

Diamond Materials Company

Direct-Drive Hall-Effect Thruster System

Science Applications International Corp.

Droplet Impingement Planar-Array-Microreactor for Liquid Reagent Processing

Georgia Tech Research Corp.

Electrospray Collection of Airborne Contaminants

Connecticut Analytical Corp.

Erosion Resistant Coating for Turbine Blade Coating

Powdermet, Inc.

Fine Water Mist, Multiple-Orientation Discharge Fire Extinguisher

ADA Technologies, Inc.

Foreign Object Damage Identification (FODID) Software Tool

N&R Engineering & Management Services

Health Monitoring Software Architecture

Techno-Sciences, Inc.

Heat Pipe Thermal Interface for High-Temperature Material Processing

DR Technologies, Inc.

Highly Durable Catalysts for Ignition of Advanced Monopropellants

Eltron Research and Development, Inc.

Humidity Interference-Free High-Temperature CO2 Sensor

The Ohio State University Research Foundation

Hydrogen Extraction From Methane Using a High-Density Radio-Frequency Plasma Source

University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin at Madison

Insulation Assembly for Protecting an Instrument

St. Ursula Academy

Integrated MLI Micro-Molded Discrete Matrix Design

Quest Product Development Corp.

Integrated MLI Micro-Molded Matrix Snap Design

Quest Product Development Corp.

Integrated Three-Port Converters for Compact and Efficient Power Management

APECOR, Inc.

Laser Fusible Turbine Blade Repair Material

Powdermet, Inc.

Lightweight Carbon-Carbon High-Temperature Space Radiator

Allcomp, Inc.

Low-TCR Nanocomposite Strain Gages

University of Rhode Island

Machined Heat Pipe Wick Structure

Thermacore, Inc.

Method and Apparatus for Detecting Phycocyanin-Pigmented Algae and Bacteria From Reflected Light

Bowling Green State University

Method and System of Managing Data Transmission From Broadcast-Equipped Targets

Sensis Corp.

Method for Inferring Genetic Interaction Networks From Gene Expression Patterns

Pennsylvania State University

Method for One-to-One Polishing of Silicon Nitride and Silicon Oxide

Clarkson University

Method for Preparing Catalyst On Low–Surface Area Support Material

Aerojet General Corp.

Method for the Preferential Polishing of Silicon Nitride Versus Silicon Oxide

Clarkson University

Method for the Production of Syntactic Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites for Fan Blade Containment.

Powdermet, Inc.

Method of Making a Grooved Heat Pipe

Advanced Cooling Technologies

Methods to Remove Coke from Endothermic Heat Exchangers

TDA Research, Inc.

Miniature High-Force, Long-Stroke Linear Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

MIGA Motor Company

Multifunctional High-Performance Textiles

NanoTex Corp.

Non-Ambipolar Electron Source Ver. 2.0

University of Wisconsin at Madison

On-Demand Urine Analyzer

Real-Time Analyzers Inc

Optimized Cellular Core

Patz Materials and Technologies

Parallel Hybrid Vehicle Optimal Storage System

Bowling Green State University

Physical Improvement in Exciter/Igniter Units

Alpha-Port, Inc.

Pulsatile Release Devices

University of Michigan

Radiation-Tolerant 802.16 Wireless Architecture

Aeronix, Inc.

Secure ADS-B Authentication System and Method

Sensis Corp.

Sharp Encapsulated 8-Cell Flex Coupon W/Flexible 2J Cells

Spectrolab, Inc.

Smart Materials Technology for High-Speed Adaptive Inlet Design II

Continuum Dynamics, Inc.

Smart Multifunction Antenna for Lunar/Planetary Surface Network

Wang Electro-Opto Corp.

Software-Defined Radio Architecture

BBN Systems & Technologies

Stackable Radiation tolerant FRAM

NxGen Electronics, Inc.

Surface Treatment for Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

United Technologies Research Center

Surfactant-Enhanced Fine Water Mist

ADA Technologies, Inc.

Systems Uncertainty Analysis (SUA) Software Tool

N&R Engineering & Management Services

Thermal Spray Formation of Polymer Coatings

Resodyn Corp.

Thruster Design for Thermal Decomposition of Propellants

Aerojet General Corp.

Trademark Registration "Ohio View"

Ohio Aerospace Institute

Validation of a Low-Drag, Relaxed Compression Isentropic Inlet Concept

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

Wireless in-situ Nondestructive Inspection of Engine Rotor Disks With Ultrasonic Guided Waves

Intelligent Automation, Inc.

Wireless System for Continuous Cardiopulmonary Monitoring in a Space Environment

New Jersey Microsystems, Inc

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