Laboratory Capabilities

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1 THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION LABORATORIES OVERVIEW 2014 Laboratory Capabilities The Aerospace Corporation 2014 The Aerospace Corporation OTR

2 Mission Ensure the effective and timely development and operation of space systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technology Apply experimental and diagnostic capabilities in near real time Apply critical technical expertise to planning and operation of space systems Engage industry, academic, government, and international programs

3 Laboratories Heavy Labs requiring specialized facilities A6, D1, D8, A10 (estimated completion Oct 2014) Electronic and Computer Laboratories A2, A3, A4, C1, Greens III (Chantilly), Columbia MD Specialized Facilities AMOS/AEOS (Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing) observatory/ Advanced Electro Optical System Mount Wilson Cubesat ground stations Mobile Test Facilities remote sensing vans

4 Physical Sciences Laboratories Portfolio PSL Support (173 STE) PSL Program Support (109 STE) ATIP 27% C&C 10% Programs 63% SELD 2.3 EPD 13.0 IPD 14.6 MIP- NRO 5.1 NGA 0.9 MIP- AF 7.5 SMC- GP 4.4 SMC- LR 13.4 SMC- MC 8.3 SMC- SD 0.1 SMC- SY 0.8 SMC- WM 5.2 SMC- XR 2.0 SMC- STAFF 1.1 GCD 1.7 ATD 9.7 MDA 14.5 Other AF & DoD 5.3

5 Physical Sciences Laboratories Staff Average Experience: 26 years Average Tenure: 17 years Physics & Astronomy 29% Other 8% Chemical & Nuclear Engineeering 2% Mechanical & Aero Engineering 8% Electrical Engineering 12% Math & Computer Science 4% BS/BA 12% Associate None 2% 1% Chemistry 28% Materials Science 9% Industry 28% Government & Military 5% FFRDC 2% New Graduate 38% MS/MA 14% PhD 71% University Staff 12% Technical Staff: 174 MTS; 41 ATS; 11 TS Post-Doctoral 15%

6 Electronics and Photonics Laboratory Energy Technology Spacecraft batteries Solar cells and array technologies Low energy accelerator facility Microelectronics Technology Advanced electronic device technology Space radiation effects on microelectronics Microelectronic reliability & physics of failure Micro/Nano analysis for components and materials Photonics Technology Atomic clocks and timekeeping Orbital infrared sensor calibration Laser technology Active remote sensing Optical communications RF-Photonics Ultrafast photonics DMSP LIDAR Support (Kauai, HI) 3 µm OPO Silica micro-resonator fabrication High dose rate Co-60 irradiator

7 Space Materials Laboratory Material Science Non-destructive evaluation Space radiation effects Structural materials and composites Thin films and optical materials Polymers Ceramic and glass mechanics Micro/Nano Technology Department Nano-materials and technology Spacecraft contamination control and diagnosis Tribology of space mechanisms Surface analysis of spacecraft materials Laser processing and materials engineering Propulsion Science Chemical propulsion Electric propulsion and plasma science Small Satellites Plasma Thruster Testing Aerospace laser micro/nanoengineering experimental workstation AeroCube-4 Small Satellite

8 Space Science Applications Laboratory Imaging Spectroscopy Multispectral and hyperspectral sensor development Mobile laboratories for ground-truth measurements Remote Sensing Infrared instrumentation for advanced surveillance applications Remote sensing new mission development, data fusion and phenomenology Rocket plume and infrared signature analysis Space Sciences Atmospheric and ionospheric effects Magnetospheric environment Radiation effects on space systems Space Instrumentation Space instrumentation design engineering Hyperspectral imaging for chemical detection Miniaturized space environment instruments Fly s Eye Electron and Proton Spectrometer (FEEPS) Space Environment

9 Engineering Development Laboratories

10 Engineering Development Laboratories Electromechanical Control Systems Inertial sensor technologies Sensor and actuator technologies GPS navigation and receiver technologies Beam steering technologies Embedded Control Systems Spacecraft/Launch vehicle avionics hardware-in-the-loop testing Avionics hardware FPGA emulation and testing Mechanical Systems High strain rate ordnance testing using VISAR technologies Hydrodynamic modeling for ordnance Bearing test and analysis Spacecraft Thermal Systems Thermal management technologies Cryocooler test facility Two-Axis Rate Table Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking Testbed

11 Antenna and Material Measurements Material Measurements Electromagnetic characterization of thin materials <1 inch, e.g. radomes Transmission and reflection measurements Depolarization characterization Antenna Range Far-field antenna measurements Indoor anechoic chamber Small antennas <1 foot from 1-50 GHz Penthouse Antenna Range Far-field antenna measurements Outdoor rooftop antenna range Large antennas <600 lbs from GHz

12 Cyber Security Laboratories Space Vehicle Cyber Testbeds Investigate vulnerabilities and mitigations of flight systems Explore requirements, architectures, design guidelines, techniques and code modules Cyber Engineering Lab Reference Implementations Test penetration methods, attacks and countermeasures Malware investigations Cyber and IA investigations Wireless and Mobility Cyber Testbed Cyber Command and Control Testbed

13 Propulsion Research Facility (PRF) Overview Purpose: Provides facility for safely performing advanced diagnostics on hazardous, energetic propulsion and ordnance systems. Key Features: Rocket Flow Testing at elevated pressures Hazardous Materials Testing of propellants and explosives

14 Construction Initiated on MAFIOT MAFIOT Mt. Wilson Aerospace Facility for Integrated Optical Tests 0.8 m aperture, LEO tracking to sub arc second, 4 optical bands, high pulse rate 100 W class LADAR Radar to protect local aircraft from laser illumination Can run concurrently with MOCAM Multiple customers plus IR&D Ground station for NASA aerocubes 7 & 9 MAFIOT Telescope Aircraft Radar MOCAM

15 THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION LABORATORIES OVERVIEW All trademarks, trade names, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. REV The Aerospace Corporation OTR

16 PRF Overview Gas Storage Wet Lab Laser Room Contro l Room Main entrance A6 parking garage N Main Lab A C E

17 Ivan Ge5ng Laboratories

18 Electronics and Photonics Laboratory

19 Space Materials Laboratory

20 Space Science Applications Laboratory

21 New Capabilities Coming On-line

22 El Segundo Laboratory Facilities Laboratory A10