National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

2002 Phase 2

Proposals Selected for Negotiation of Contracts

TOPIC LIST

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY
A1 Aviation Safety
A2 Vehicle Systems
A3 Airspace Systems
A4 Next Generation Access to Space
A5 Space Transfer and Launch Technologies
A6 Computing, Information and Communications Technology
A7 Engineering for Complex Systems
A8 Enabling Concepts and Technologies

BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL RESEARCH
B1 Cross-Disciplinary Physical Sciences
B2 Fundamental Space Biology
B3 Biomedical and Human Support Research
B4 Research Integration

EARTH SCIENCE
E1 Instruments for Earth Science Measurements
E2 Platform Technologies for Earth Science
E3 Advanced Information Systems Technology
E4 Applying Earth Science Measurements

HUMAN EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE
H1 Systems Integration, Analysis and Modeling
H2 Space Resources Development
H3 Space Utilities and Power
H4 Habitation and BioAstronautics
H5 Space Assembly, Inspection and Maintenance
H6 Human Exploration and Expeditions
H7 Space Transportation

SPACE SCIENCE
S1 Sun Earth Connection
S2 Structure and Evolution of the Universe
S3 Astronomical Search for Origins
S4 Exploration of the Solar System

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

A1 Aviation Safety

Charles River Analytics Inc.
625 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge , MA 02138-4555
Paul Gonsalves ( 617 ) 491 - 3474
02-2-A1.01-8269 LaRC
Constraint-Based Analysis of Aircraft Operations

WebCore Technologies Corp.
591 Congress Park Dr.
Dayton , OH 45459-0000
Rob Banerjee ( 937 ) 297 - 4200
02-2-A1.02-7454 GRC
Design and Manufacture of Lightweight Composite Fan Case

Advanced Projects Research, Inc.
1925 McKinley Avenue, Suite B
La Verne , CA 91750-5800
Thomas H. Sobota Ph.D. ( 909 ) 392 - 3155
02-2-A1.02-8080 GRC
Development of a Rugged, Fuel Tank Compatible, Oxygen Concentration Sensor

Williams-Pyro, Inc. (WPI)
2721 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth , TX 76107-1331
James Groves ( 817 ) 335 - 1147
02-2-A1.03-7779 DFRC
Embedded Dual-Function Arc Fault Circuit Breaker/ Locator Based on OSA

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A2 Vehicle Systems

Triton Systems, Inc.
200 Turnpike Road
Chelmsford , MA 01824-4000
Ellen Lonardo ( 978 ) 252 - 4200
02-2-A2.01-9022 GRC
High Temperature Polyimides for Resin Transfer Molding Process

Ceramatec, Inc.
2425 South 900 West
Salt Lake City , UT 84119-1517
Ray Miller ( 801 ) 978 - 2114
02-2-A2.02-9354 GRC
Co-Generation of High Purity Hydrogen and Electric Power

Titech International, Inc.
4000 West Valley Boulevard
Pomona , CA 91769-3060
Edward Chen ( 909 ) 595 - 7455
02-2-A2.03-8862 GRC
Novel Titanium-based Lattice Block Structures

AUSIM, Incorporated
241 Polaris Avenue
Mountain View , CA 94043-4514
Joel Storckman ( 650 ) 322 - 8746
02-2-A2.04-8134 LaRC
Improving Binaural Simulation of Structural Acoustics

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A3 Airspace Systems

Metron, Inc.
131 Elden Street, Suite 200
Herndon , VA 20170-4835
Seth Blackwell ( 703 ) 234 - 0819
02-2-A3.01-8246 LaRC
SATS Virtual Market Place Facilitating Traffic Flow Management

Rannoch Corporation
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 430
Alexandria , VA 22314-2840
Alexander Smith ( 703 ) 838 - 9780
02-2-A3.01-9714 LaRC
Avionics Based Runway Incursion Prevention

Metron, Inc.
131 Elden Street, Suite 200
Herndon , VA 20170-4835
Seth Blackwell ( 703 ) 234 - 0819
02-2-A3.02-8938 ARC
NAS-Wide Environmental Modeling of Alternative Airspace Concepts

Metron, Inc.
131 Elden Street, Suite 200
Herndon , VA 20170-4835
Seth Blackwell ( 703 ) 234 - 0819
02-2-A3.02-9526 ARC
A Tool for the Evaluation of Proposed TFM Initiatives

Seagull Technology, Inc.
1700 Dell Avenue
Campbell , CA 95008-6902
Jan Betke ( 408 ) 364 - 8200
02-2-A3.02-9528 ARC
Efficient Air Traffic Scenario Generation

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A4 Next Generation Access to Space

Concepts ETI, Inc.
217 Billings Farm Road
White River Jct , VT 05001-9486
H. A. Keiling ( 802 ) 296 - 2321
02-2-A4.01-8734 MSFC
Dynamic Transfer Function Measurements for Cavitating Pumps

Southwest Nanotechnologies, Inc.
710 Asp Avenue, Suite 303
Norman , OK 73069-4324
Michael Moradi ( 405 ) 217 - 8388
02-2-A4.02-7982 JSC
Production of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWNT) by Catalytic Disproportionation of CO in a Continuous Fluidized Bed System Phase II

Foster-Miller, Inc.
351 Second Avenue
Waltham , MA 02451-1196
Ross Olander ( 781 ) 684 - 4242
02-2-A4.02-8771 MSFC
Ultrasonic Tape Laminated Cryogenic Tank Structures Processed Outside Autoclave

Plasma Processes, Inc.
4914 Moores Mill Road
Huntsville , AL 35811-1558
Timothy McKechnie ( 256 ) 851 - 7653
02-2-A4.02-8845 MSFC
Innovative Tungsten Alloys for Advanced Propulsion Systems

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A5 Space Transfer and Launch Technologies

Ultramet
12173 Montague Street
Pacoima , CA 91331-2210
Craig N. Ward ( 818 ) 899 - 0236
02-2-A5.01-7863 MSFC
Multilayer Fiber Interface Coatings for Improved Environmental Resistance and Slip in Ceramic Matrix Composites, Phase II

Starfire Systems, Inc.
10 Hermes Road
Malta , NY 12020-1903
Steven Atmur ( 518 ) 899 - 9336
02-2-A5.01-9041 MSFC
Low-Cost, Polymer-Derived Interface Coatings for CMC Applications

Applied Thin Films, Inc.
1801 Maple Ave., Suite 5316
Evanston , IL 60201-3135
John Rechner ( 847 ) 467 - 5235
02-2-A5.02-8092 LaRC
High Emissivity Protective Cerablak Coatings for Metallic TPS

Zona Technology, Inc.
7430 E. Stetson Drive, Suite 205
Scottsdale , AZ 85251-3540
Ping Chih Chen ( 480 ) 945 - 9988
02-2-A5.02-8195 LaRC
Design Sensitivities of Response/Fatigue Life of Panels to Thermo-Acoustic Loads

Tethers Unlimited
19011 36th Ave W., Suite F
Lynnwood , WA 98036-5752
Robert Hoyt ( 425 ) 744 - 0400
02-2-A5.03-8079 MSFC
Technologies for Momentum-Exchange/Electrodynamic-Reboost Tether Facilities

SRS Technologies
1800 Quail Street, Suite 101
Newport Beach , CA 92660-0000
B. Carter Bryant ( 256 ) 971 - 7812
02-2-A5.03-9245 MSFC
A Grid-Sphere Electrode for Tether Current Collection

Invocon, Inc.
19221 IH 45 South, Suite 530
Conroe , TX 77385-8703
Mary Pate ( 281 ) 292 - 9903
02-2-A5.04-8190 SSC
Wireless Ethernet-Based Data Acquisition System (WEBDAS)

NVE Corporation
11409 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie , MN 55344-3617
John Myers ( 952 ) 996 - 1610
02-2-A5.04-9371 SSC
Miniature Intelligent Sensor Electronics

Combustion Research and Flow Technology, Inc.
6210 Keller's Church Road
Pipersville , PA 18947-1020
Paula Schachter ( 215 ) 249 - 9780
02-2-A5.04-9486 SSC
Advanced Flow Analyses in Complex Feed Systems

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A6 Computing, Information and Communications Technology

Nanoptek
250 Old Marlboro Rd.
Concord , MA 01742-4128
John M. Guerra ( 978 ) 371 - 7339
02-2-A6.02-7948 ARC
Stress-Induced Bandgap-Shifted Titania Photocatalyst for Hydrogen Generation

Microwave Power Technology
1280 Theresa Avenue
Campbell , CA 95008-6833
Robert J. Espinosa ( 408 ) 379 - 5335
02-2-A6.02-8612 ARC
Compact X-ray Tube with Carbon Nanotube Cathode

Atlas Scientific
1367 Camino Robles Way
San Jose , CA 95120-4925
Ali Kashani ( 408 ) 507 - 0906
02-2-A6.02-8807 ARC
Thermal Management of Solid-State Devices Using Nanotechnology

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A7 Engineering for Complex Systems

Nielsen Engineering & Research, Inc.
605 Ellis St. Suite 200
Mountain View , CA 94043-2241
Robert Childs ( 650 ) 968 - 9457
02-2-A7.01-9262 LaRC
Comprehensive Uncertainty Estimation for CFD

JMSI, Inc. dba Intelligent Light
1290 Wall Steet West Third Floor
Lyndhurst , NJ 07071-3603
Steve M. Legensky ( 201 ) 460 - 4700
02-2-A7.01-9281 LaRC
Next Generation Data Management of Large-Scale CFD Simulations

MATRA
P.O. Box 1264
Carmel , CA 93921-1264
Ramesh Kolar ( 831 ) 917 - 0943
02-2-A7.02-7501 DFRC
Finite Element Based Fracture Mechanics Using Multidisciplinary Approach

MetroLaser, Inc.
2572 White Road
Irvine , CA 92614-6236
Christina L. Arnold ( 949 ) 553 - 0688
02-2-A7.03-9587 DFRC
Optical Sensor for Detection of Fatigue Damage Precursors

Tao of Systems Integration, Inc.
471 McLaws Circle, Suite 1
Williamsburg , VA 23185-5525
Elizabeth Compton ( 757 ) 220 - 5040
02-2-A7.03-9648 DFRC
Real-Time Aeroelastic Measurement System (RAMS) for In-Flight Flutter Testing

Safeware Engineering Corporation
1520 Eastlake Ave. E., Suite 101
Seattle , WA 98102-3717
Grady Lee ( 206 ) 328 - 4880
02-2-A7.04-7529 ARC
Simulation and Analysis of Socio-Technical Risk Using SpecTRM

Aptima, Inc.
12 Gill Street, Ste 1400
Woburn , MA 01801-1728
Christopher Brouady ( 781 ) 496 - 2424
02-2-A7.04-9392 ARC
Networks in Organizational Risk Management

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A8 Enabling Concepts and Technologies

Phoenix Integration
1715 Pratt
Blacksburg , VA 24060-0000
Brett Malone ( 540 ) 961 - 7215
02-2-A8.01-9327 LaRC
Commercial Framework for Bi-Level Integrated System Synthesis

Adherent Technologies, Inc.
9621 Camino del Sol NE
Albuquerque , NM 87111-1522
Susan Switzer ( 505 ) 346 - 1685
02-2-A8.02-7852 DFRC
UV Rigid Inflatable Wing

Rolling Hills Research Corporation
3425 Lomita Blvd.
Torrance , CA 90505-0000
Brian Kramer ( 310 ) 257 - 9578
02-2-A8.02-7966 DFRC
Robust Flow Control For Radically Enhanced Natural Laminar Flow Wings

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BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL RESEARCH

B1 Cross-Disciplinary Physical Sciences

Creare, Inc.
Etna Rd., P.O. Box 71
Hanover , NH 03755-0071
William Baschnagel ( 603 ) 643 - 3800
02-2-B1.01-9762 GRC
Void Fraction Sensor for Packed-Bed Reactors in Microgravity

Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc.
2520 W. 237th Street
Torrance , CA 90505-5217
Dr. Ashutosh Sharma ( 310 ) 530 - 7130
02-2-B1.02-8039 MSFC
Portable Gene Expression Array Reader for NASA Applications

Plasma Processes, Inc.
4914 Moores Mill Road
Huntsville , AL 35811-1558
Timothy McKechnie ( 256 ) 851 - 7653
02-2-B1.02-8784 MSFC
Enhanced Blackbody Sensors for the Quench Module Insert

Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISSYS)
391 Airport Industrial Dr.
Ypsilanti , MI 48198-7812
Nader Najafi, PhD ( 734 ) 547 - 9896
02-2-B1.03-7777 GRC
Chronic Telemetric Biofluid Flow Monitoring Device

CFD Research Corporation
215 Wynn Dr., 5th Floor
Huntsville , AL 35805-1944
Dr. Ashok K. Singhal ( 256 ) 726 - 4800
02-2-B1.03-8019 GRC
Drag & Drop, Mixed-Methodology Based Lab-on-Chip Design Optimization Software

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B2 Fundamental Space Biology

Ciencia, Inc.
111 Roberts Street, Suite K
East Hartford , CT 06108-3653
Arturo Pilar ( 860 ) 528 - 9737
02-2-B2.03-7965 JSC
Cytometer on a Chip

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B3 Biomedical and Human Support Research

Advanced Fuel Research, Inc.
87 Church Street
East Hartford , CT 06108-3728
Dr. Michael A. Serio ( 860 ) 528 - 9806
02-2-B3.01-7618 JSC
Carbon-Supported Amine Sorbent Monoliths for Carbon Dioxide Removal

Advanced Fuel Research, Inc.
87 Church Street
East Hartford , CT 06108-3728
James Markham ( 860 ) 528 - 9806
02-2-B3.01-8163 ARC
A Hybrid Pyrolysis/Incineration System for Solid Waste Resource Recovery

Luna Innovations Incorporated
2851 Commerce Street
Blacksburg , VA 24060-6657
Garnett S. Linkous ( 540 ) 953 - 4274
02-2-B3.01-8478 MSFC
Advanced Monitoring System for Space Flight Applications

UMPQUA Research Company
125 Volunteer Way
Myrtle Creek , OR 97457-0102
John Aker ( 541 ) 863 - 2655
02-2-B3.01-8520 ARC
Microwave Powered Solid Waste Stabilization and Water Recovery

UMPQUA Research Company
125 Volunteer Way
Myrtle Creek , OR 97457-0102
John Aker ( 541 ) 863 - 2655
02-2-B3.01-9666 MSFC
Mesoporous Catalysts for Ambient Temperature Aqueous Phase Oxidation

Creare, Inc.
Etna Rd., P.O. Box 71
Hanover , NH 03755-0071
William Baschnagel ( 603 ) 643 - 3800
02-2-B3.03-9487 JSC
Spaceflight Urine Analysis System

TDA Research, Inc.
12345 W. 52nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge , CO 80033-1917
Mr. Kurt Rhodus ( 303 ) 940 - 2347
02-2-B3.04-8291 JSC
Biodegradable Nanocomposites for Advanced Packaging

Los Gatos Research
67 East Evelyn Avenue, Suite 3
Mountain View , CA 94041-1518
Noel O'Keefe ( 650 ) 965 - 7772
02-2-B3.05-8130 GRC
Novel Medical Diagnostic Instrument Based on Real-time Breath Analysis

Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc.
3292 E. Hemisphere Loop
Tucson , AZ 85706-5013
Ranji Vaidyanathan ( 520 ) 573 - 6300
02-2-B3.06-7571 LaRC
Carbon Based Aerogel Composites for Radiation Shielding

Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 230269
Boston , MA 02123-0269
Stephen Reucroft ( 617 ) 373 - 2941
02-2-B3.06-9611 LaRC
Interfacing Design Code and Simulation Code for Biological Shielding

Orbital Technologies Corporation
1212 Fourier Drive
Madison , WI 53717-1961
Thomas Crabb ( 608 ) 827 - 5000
02-2-B3.07-8790 KSC
Deployable Vegetable Production System (VEGGIE)

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B4 Research Integration

AZ Technology, Inc.
7047 Old Madison Pike, Suite 300
Huntsville , AL 35806-2188
Dawn Shanes ( 256 ) 837 - 9877
02-2-B4.01-7532 MSFC
Grid-Based Distribution of Payload Video to Experimenters

Nanohmics, Inc.
6201 East Oltorf St, Suite 100
Austin , TX 78741-7511
Keith Jamison ( 512 ) 389 - 9990
02-2-B4.02-7759 MSFC
Biological Aerosol Spectrofluorometric Identification System

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EARTH SCIENCE

E1 Instruments for Earth Science Measurements

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.
44 Hunt Street
Watertown , MA 02472-4699
Gerald Entine ( 617 ) 668 - 6807
02-2-E1.01-8848 JPL
All-Digital, CMOS-Based Photodiode Camera

MetroLaser, Inc.
2572 White Road
Irvine , CA 92614-6236
Christina L. Arnold ( 949 ) 553 - 0688
02-2-E1.01-9581 LaRC
An Ultra-Narrow Tunable Optical Bandpass Filter

Sigma Research and Engineering Corp.
9801 Greenbelt Road, Suite 103
Lanham , MD 20706-6204
J. Marcos Sirota ( 301 ) 552 - 6300
02-2-E1.02-8857 GSFC
Tunable, High Power Fiber Optic Laser for Lidar Applications

Q-Peak, Inc.
135 South Road
Bedford , MA 01730-2307
Peter F. Moulton ( 781 ) 275 - 9535
02-2-E1.02-8892 LaRC
Quantum-Cascade-Laser-Seeded OPO for DIAL

Q-Peak, Inc.
135 South Road
Bedford , MA 01730-2307
Peter F. Moulton ( 781 ) 275 - 9535
02-2-E1.02-8894 GSFC
High-Power Pump Laser for Ozone Lidar

Aculight Corporation
11805 North Creek Parkway S., Suite 113
Bothell , WA 98011-8803
Dennis D. Lowenthal ( 425 ) 482 - 1100
02-2-E1.02-9748 LaRC
Diode-Pumped Neodymium-Yttria Laser for Ozone Lidar

Los Gatos Research
67 East Evelyn Avenue, Suite 3
Mountain View , CA 94041-1518
Anthony OKeefe ( 650 ) 965 - 7772
02-2-E1.03-8224 ARC
Flight-Based Instrumentation for In Situ Measurements of Multiple Trace Gases

Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
3702 Pender Drive, Suite 170
Fairfax , VA 22030-6044
Suman Ganguly ( 703 ) 385 - 7717
02-2-E1.03-8410 GSFC
Microwave Rain Gauge

Pacific Gyre
7460 Capstan Drive
Carlsbad , CA 92009-4682
Andy Sybrandy ( 760 ) 918 - 9798
02-2-E1.03-9865 GSFC
A Reusable and Autonomous Ocean Atmosphere Sensor Integration System (OASIS)

AEC-Able Engineering Company, Inc.
7202 Hollister Avenue
Goleta , CA 93117-2807
Bill Gadsby ( 805 ) 690 - 2447
02-2-E1.05-7685 JPL
New Structures for Large Sensor Array Platforms

GENVAC AeroSpace Corp.
110 Alpha Park
Cleveland , OH 44143-2215
Gerald Mearini ( 440 ) 646 - 9986
02-2-E1.06-8160 JPL
Diamond-Based Sub Millimeter Backward Wave Oscillator

Sigma Technologies International, Inc.
10960 N. Stallard Place
Tucson , AZ 85737-9527
Angelo Yializis ( 520 ) 575 - 8013
02-2-E1.07-7551 GSFC
Highly Effective Thermoelectric Coolers

MicroEnergy Technologies, Inc.
2007 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.
Vancouver , WA 98661-3957
Reza Shekarriz ( 360 ) 694 - 3704
02-2-E1.07-8301 JPL
Self-Contained Distributed Cooling Module for High Heat Sources

Superconducting Systems, Inc.
90 Rumford Avenue
Waltham , MA 02453-3847
Shahin Pourrahimi ( 781 ) 642 - 6702
02-2-E1.07-8993 GSFC
Low-Current Superconducting Magnets Operating at up to 10K

Nanohmics, Inc.
6201 East Oltorf St, Suite 100
Austin , TX 78741-7511
Keith Jamison ( 512 ) 389 - 9990
02-2-E1.07-9079 ARC
High Efficiency MEMS Based Cryocooler

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E2 Platform Technologies for Earth Science

ZYVEX Corporation
1321 N. Plano Road
Richardson , TX 75081-2475
Sha-Chelle Manning ( 972 ) 235 - 7881
02-2-E2.01-9200 JSC
Hierarchial Composites Comprising Continuous CarbonNnanotube Composite Fibers in a Nanotube-Reinforced Matrix

Princeton Satellite Systems
33 Witherspoon St.
Princeton , NJ 08542-3207
Michael Paluszek ( 609 ) 279 - 9606
02-2-E2.02-9627 GSFC
A Reconfigurable, Decentralized Framework for Formation Flying Control

SVT Associates
7620 Executive Drive
Eden Prairie , MN 55344-3677
Jane Marks ( 952 ) 934 - 2100
02-2-E2.04-8267 GRC
High-Frequency, Low-Noise Nitride-Based Power Transistors Grown on Bulk III-N

Face Electronics, LC
427 West 35th Street
Norfolk , VA 23508-3201
Alfredo Vazquez Carazo ( 757 ) 624 - 2121
02-2-E2.05-7736 GRC
Pulsed Plasma Thruster Piezo-Igniter for Small Satellite

Proton Energy Systems, Inc.
10 Technology Drive
Wallingford , CT 06492-1955
Stephen Szymanski ( 203 ) 678 - 2338
02-2-E2.06-7673 GRC
Lightweight Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell

NEI Corporation
201 Circle Drive North, Suite 102-103
Piscataway , NJ 08854-3908
Dr. Ganesh Skandan ( 732 ) 868 - 1906
02-2-E2.06-8468 JPL
High Energy Density Li-ion Polymer Batteries With Nanocomposite Cathodes

AEC-Able Engineering Company, Inc.
7201 Hollister Avenue
Goleta , CA 93117-2807
Bill Gadsby ( 805 ) 690 - 2447
02-2-E2.06-8754 GSFC
Low Cost/Mass Electrostatically Clean Solar Array (ESCA) System

TRS Ceramics, Inc.
2820 East College Avenue
State College , PA 16801-7548
Chris Walk ( 814 ) 238 - 7485
02-2-E2.08-9561 GRC
High Temperature Capacitors for Power Converters

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E3 Advanced Information Systems Technology

3DGeo Development, Inc.
4633 Old Ironsides Drive, Suite 401
Santa Clara , CA 95054-2251
Dimitri Bevc ( 408 ) 450 - 7840
02-2-E3.03-8041 ARC
Grid Computing for Commercial Applications

NVision Solutions, Inc.
Suite 146J, Bldg 1103, SSC
Stennis Space Center , MS 39529-6000
Craig Harvey ( 228 ) 688 - 2205
02-2-E3.04-7675 SSC
BasinTools Module 1, Online Remote Sensing Interface

SMH Consulting
2664 Wild Turkey Lane
Alexandria , VA 22314-5814
Stephanie Hulina ( 703 ) 567 - 2411
02-2-E3.04-7981 SSC
Automated, Universal Software for Cloud and Cloud Shadow Detection in RS Data

ProLogic, Inc.
1000 Technology Drive
Fairmont , WV 26554-8824
Ken Snyder ( 304 ) 363 - 1157
02-2-E3.05-9615 GSFC
Commercial GIS Extension for Visualization of Large Unstructured Geospatial Data

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E4 Applying Earth Science Measurements

Intelligent Automation, Inc.
7519 Standish Place, Suite 200
Rockville , MD 20855-2785
Marc B. Toplin ( 301 ) 294 - 5215
02-2-E4.01-8282 SSC
Ultra Wide Band Water Sensor

Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.
1660 So. Amphlett Blvd., Ste. 350
San Mateo , CA 94402-2526
Carolyn Maxwell ( 650 ) 655 - 7246
02-2-E4.02-9815 ARC
EarthTutor: An Earth Science Satellite Imagery Tutor

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HUMAN EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE

H1 Systems Integration, Analysis and Modeling

Nevins Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 308
Morris , IL 60450-8462
Mike Nevins ( 815 ) 941 - 2406
02-2-H1.01-9980 KSC
A Discrete Event Simulation Model for Spaceport Operations (SPACESIM)

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H2 Space Resources Development

Foster-Miller, Inc.
350 Second Avenue
Waltham , MA 02451-1196
Ross Olander ( 781 ) 684 - 4242
02-2-H2.02-8945 ARC
Crew Activity Analyzer

The Digital Space Commons
343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 70
Santa Cruz , CA 95062-2305
Bruce Damer ( 831 ) 338 - 9400
02-2-H2.02-8957 ARC
BrahmsVE: Proof of Concept for Human/Agent Intelligent Augmentation

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H3 Space Utilities and Power

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
184 Cedar Hill St.
Marlborough , MA 01752-3017
Kang P. Lee ( 508 ) 481 - 5058
02-2-H3.01-7506 JSC
Nanostructured Aerogel Systems for Cold Volume Enclosures

Network Analysis, Inc.
4151 W. Lindbergh Way
Chandler , AZ 85226-1825
Ron Behee ( 480 ) 756 - 0512
02-2-H3.01-7556 MSFC
Transparent Integration of SINDA/G Into Patran

Atlas Scientific
1367 Camino Robles Way
San Jose , CA 95120-4925
Ali Kashani ( 408 ) 507 - 0906
02-2-H3.02-8774 JSC
A 20K Cooler for the Spaceport of Liquid Hydrogen

Barber-Nichols, Inc.
6325 W. 55th Avenue
Arvada , CO 80002-2777
Dan Thoren ( 303 ) 421 - 8111
02-2-H3.02-9543 KSC
Highly Reliable LOX Pump for Vehicle Loading Operations

PHPK Technologies, Inc.
535 Enterprise Drive
Westerville , OH 43081-8846
Kenneth A. Kreinbrink ( 614 ) 436 - 9114
02-2-H3.02-9617 KSC
System for Helium Recovery from Waste Gas Streams

Technology Applications, Inc.
5445 Conestoga Court, #2A
Boulder , CO 80301-2724
Fred Fusilier ( 303 ) 443 - 2262
02-2-H3.02-9883 KSC
Cryogenic Propellant Insulation Program

Monitor Instruments Company, LLC
290 East Union Road
Cheswick , PA 15024-2107
Anthony Duryea ( 724 ) 265 - 1212
02-2-H3.03-9396 KSC
Circular Mass Spectrometer for High Speed Gas Analysis

Paratek Microwave, Inc.
6935N Oakland Mills Road
Columbia , MD 21045-4719
Michael Slavin ( 443 ) 259 - 0140
02-2-H3.03-9695 KSC
Ka-Band PAA for Satellite Telemetry System for RLVs & Aircraft

Physical Optics Corporation, EP Division
20600 Gramercy Place, Bldg 100
Torrance , CA 90501-1821
Gordon Drew ( 310 ) 320 - 3088
02-2-H3.04-8592 KSC
Differencing Electrostatic Optical Sensor (DEOS)

Allcomp, Inc.
209 Puente Avenue
City of Industry , CA 91746-2304
William O. Miller ( 626 ) 369 - 1273
02-2-H3.07-8994 GRC
An Ultra-Lightweight, High Performance Carbon-Carbon Space Radiator

United Silicon Carbide, Inc.
New Brunswick Technology Center 100 Jersey Ave. Building A
New Brunswick , NJ 08901-3200
Dr. George G. Lin ( 732 ) 565 - 9500
02-2-H3.07-9957 GRC
An Advanced SiC Power Switch for Deep Space Power Systems

Intelligent Automation, Inc.
7519 Standish Place, Suite 200
Rockville , MD 20855-2785
Marc B. Toplin ( 301 ) 294 - 5215
02-2-H3.09-9224 KSC
New and Improved Classifiers for Fault Diagnosis

AEC-Able Engineering Company, Inc.
7200 Hollister Avenue
Goleta , CA 93117-2807
Bill Gadsby ( 805 ) 690 - 2447
02-2-H3.10-7616 GRC
High Power Platform for the Stretched Lens Array

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H4 Habitation and BioAstronautics

Pioneer Astronautics
11111 W. 8th Avenue, Unit A
Lakewood , CO 80215-5516
Robert Zubrin ( 303 ) 980 - 0890
02-2-H4.01-7827 JSC
Nitrous Oxide Propulsion System

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
184 Cedar Hill St.
Marlborough , MA 01752-3017
Kang P. Lee ( 508 ) 481 - 5058
02-2-H4.01-8164 JSC
Organic Rubber Aerogel as Thermal Insulation and Radiation Shield

Lynntech, Inc.
7610 Eastmark Drive
College Station , TX 77840-4024
Renee Hisaw ( 979 ) 693 - 0017
02-2-H4.01-8659 JSC
Fuel Cell/Li-ion Battery Hybrid Power System for Space Suits

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H5 Space Assembly, Inspection and Maintenance

Sensics, Inc.
2400 Boston Street Suite 350, Factory Building
Baltimore , MD 21224-3071
Lawrence Brown ( 443 ) 226 - 2967
02-2-H5.02-9559 JSC
A High Resolution Ultra-Wide FOV Telepresence Display

Sensortex, Inc.
515 Schoolhouse Road
Kennett Square , PA 19375-0644
Kelly Reuter ( 610 ) 444 - 2383
02-2-H5.02-9632 JSC
Novel Force Sensor for Robotics

Los Gatos Research
67 East Evelyn Avenue, Suite 3
Mountain View , CA 94041-1518
Anthony OKeefe ( 650 ) 965 - 7772
02-2-H5.03-9144 LaRC
Acoustic Emission Sensor for Spacecraft Applications

Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corporation
650 Vaqueros Avenue
Sunnyvale , CA 94085-1260
Dr. Behzad Moslehi ( 408 ) 328 - 8648
02-2-H5.03-9178 LaRC
Exploiting Unusual Characteristics of Photonic Crystals for Novel Optical Device

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H6 Human Exploration and Expeditions

mobileFOUNDATIONS, Inc.
103 W. Broad Street, Suite 600
Falls Church , VA 22046-4237
Jeffrey Fox ( 703 ) 532 - 9615
02-2-H6.02-8697 JSC
Remote On-Demand Networked Distributed Operations (RONDO)

TenXsys, Inc.
4068 Wisteria Way
Boise , ID 83713-2682
Layne Simmons ( 208 ) 250 - 0211
02-2-H6.02-9139 JSC
Distributed Operations Software for Wireless Handheld Computers

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H7 Space Transportation

Advanced Optical Systems, Inc.
6767 Old Madison Pike, Suite 410
Huntsville , AL 35806-2181
Keith B. Farr ( 256 ) 971 - 0036
02-2-H7.02-9616 MSFC
Rendezvous and Docking Sensor Suite

Tai-Yang Research Corporation
31 Pierson Drive
Hockessin , DE 19707-1029
Chris Rey ( 302 ) 494 - 4048
02-2-H7.03-9809 JSC
Fabrication and Test of HTS Coils for the VASIMR Experiment

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SPACE SCIENCE

S1 Sun Earth Connection

Energy Science Laboratories, Inc.
6888 Nancy Ridge Dr.
San Diego , CA 92121-2232
Timothy Knowles ( 858 ) 552 - 2034
02-2-S1.02-8217 JPL
Sputter Resistant Materials for Electric Propulsion

Tethers Unlimited
19011 36th Ave W., Suite F
Lynnwood , WA 98036-5752
Robert Hoyt ( 425 ) 744 - 0400
02-2-S1.03-9223 LaRC
SensorLine: A Distributed Sensor System for Planetary Exploration

NxGen Electronics, Inc.
9765 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite A
San Diego , CA 92124-1324
David Strobel ( 858 ) 309 - 6610
02-2-S1.03-9862 JPL
Radiation Tolerant Non Volatile Memory with Hard By Design Techniques

PicoDyne, Inc.
1918 Forest Drive
Annapolis , MD 21401-4319
Brian Smith ( 410 ) 990 - 1890
02-2-S1.04-7448 GSFC
Reconfigurable Task Processor

SiWave, Inc.
400 E. Live Oak Avenue
Arcadia , CA 91006-5619
Tony Tang ( 626 ) 821 - 0570
02-2-S1.04-8839 GSFC
Ultra-Small, Low-Cost Earth Horizon Sensor

Space Micro, Inc.
12872 Glen Circle Road
Poway , CA 92064-2029
David Strobel ( 858 ) 487 - 9295
02-2-S1.05-9890 MSFC
SEE Enhancement of Advanced Commercial Microprocessors for Space Applications

SSG Precision Optronics, Inc.
65 Jonspin Road
Wilmington , MA 01887-1020
Alan H McEacharn ( 978 ) 694 - 9991
02-2-S1.06-8899 GSFC
High Quality, Low-Scatter SiC Optics Suitable for Space-Based UV & EUV Applications

QorTek, Inc.
2400 Reach Road, Suite 204
Williamsport , PA 17701-4183
Cathy Brooke ( 570 ) 322 - 2700
02-2-S1.06-8922 GSFC
Pixelized Device Control

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S2 Structure and Evolution of the Universe

Pioneer Astronautics
11111 W. 8th Avenue, Unit A
Lakewood , CO 80215-5516
Robert Zubrin ( 303 ) 980 - 0890
02-2-S2.02-7897 GSFC
Lift Gas Cracker

Energy Science Laboratories, Inc.
6888 Nancy Ridge Dr.
San Diego , CA 92121-2232
Timothy Knowles ( 858 ) 552 - 2034
02-2-S2.04-8132 GSFC
Lightweight Cryogenic Radiator

TTH Research, Inc.
14300 Cherry Lane Court, Suite 215
Laurel , MD 20707-3827
Triem Hoang ( 301 ) 641 - 2954
02-2-S2.04-9575 GSFC
Helium Loop Heat Pipe for Large Area Cryocooling

Ashwin-Ushas Corp Inc.
206 Ticonderoga Blvd
Freehold , NJ 07728-3028
Prasanna Chandrasekhar ( 732 ) 462 - 1270
02-2-S2.04-9700 JPL
Intelligent Variable Emittance Panels Using New, "True" Solid Electrolyte

Diamond Materials, Inc.
120 Centennial Avenue
Piscataway , NJ 08854-3908
Gary Tompa ( 732 ) 885 - 0805
02-2-S2.05-7486 MSFC
Development of Ultra-Smooth Diamond Tooling for Machining Lightweight Mirrors

Xinetics, Inc.
115 Jackson Road
Devens , MA 01432-5022
Michael Sheedy ( 978 ) 772 - 0352
02-2-S2.05-7969 JPL
Lightweight Active Nanolaminate Mirror with Wireless Shape Control

Xinetics, Inc.
115 Jackson Road
Devens , MA 01432-5022
Michael Sheedy ( 978 ) 772 - 0352
02-2-S2.05-8886 GSFC
Lightweight High Spatial Frequency Active Mirror Using E Beam Control

SSG Precision Optronics, Inc.
65 Jonspin Road
Wilmington , MA 01887-1020
Alan H McEacharn ( 978 ) 694 - 9991
02-2-S2.05-8888 MSFC
Computer Controlled Optical Surfacing of Bare Beryllium Aspheric Optics

Aguila Technologies, Inc.
310 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 107
San Marcos , CA 92069-2631
M Albert Capote ( 760 ) 752 - 1199
02-2-S2.06-8776 GSFC
Gamma Detector Modular Assemblies for EXIST

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S3 Astronomical Search for Origins

Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation
2235 Polvorosa Avenue, Suite 230
San Leandro , CA 94577-2249
Jochen Schein ( 510 ) 483 - 4156
02-2-S3.02-8020 JPL
Magnetically Enhanced Vacuum Arc Thruster

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
575 McCorkle Blvd.
Westerville , OH 43082-8699
Philip R. Swinehart ( 614 ) 891 - 2243
02-2-S3.03-8209 JPL
Omnidirectional Narrow Band Pass, Band Pass and Band Blocking IR Filters

TechnoScience Corporation
P.O. Box 60658
Palo Alto , CA 94306-0658
Jam Farhoomand ( 650 ) 852 - 9932
02-2-S3.03-9508 JPL
A 32x32 CTIA Readout Multiplexer for Far IR Detector Arrays

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S4 Exploration of the Solar System

Bryson Consulting
19270 Quinn CT
Morgan Hill , CA 95037-9320
Charles Bryson ( 408 ) 623 - 1556
02-2-S4.01-7884 JPL
A High Performance, Low Mass, XPS for Biosignature Detection

Ion Applications, Inc.
7383 Hazelwood Circle
Lake Worth , FL 33467-6528
William J Kaye ( 561 ) 966 - 1582
02-2-S4.01-8295 ARC
Mini-Cell Ion Mobility Spectrometer for In Situ Chemical Analysis

UTD Incorporated
8350 Alban Road, Suite 700
Springfield , VA 22150-2336
Mike Brennan ( 703 ) 440 - 8834
02-2-S4.02-8158 JPL
Autonomous Tethered Corer for Deep Drilling

Payload Systems, Inc.
247 Third Street
Cambridge , MA 02142-1129
Pamela Moriarty ( 617 ) 868 - 8086
02-2-S4.02-8438 JPL
SPHERES-Derived Mars Orbiting Sample Retrieval Testbed (SPHERES MOSR)

Lynntech, Inc.
7610 Eastmark Drive
College Station , TX 77840-4024
Renee Hisaw ( 979 ) 693 - 0017
02-2-S4.03-9093 JPL
Integrated Device to Sample and Identify Surface Microorganisms

Diamond Materials, Inc.
120 Centennial Avenue
Piscataway , NJ 08854-3908
Gary Tompa ( 732 ) 885 - 0805
02-2-S4.04-8141 LaRC
Diamonite(TM)-Bonded C/C Composite for Thermal Protection of Re-Entry Bodies

Technology Assessment & Transfer, Inc.
133 Defense Hwy, Suite 212
Annapolis , MD 21401-8907
Sharon Fehrenbacher ( 410 ) 224 - 3710
02-2-S4.05-7817 JPL
AlN 3D Thermal Packaging

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.
44 Hunt Street
Watertown , MA 02472-4699
Gerald Entine ( 617 ) 668 - 6807
02-2-S4.06-9589 JPL
High Gain, Position Sensitive, Avalanche Photodiode for Optical Communication

GPD Optoelectronics Corp.
7 Manor Parkway
Salem , NH 03079-3065
Rufus Ward ( 603 ) 894 - 6865
02-2-S4.07-8408 GRC
SiGe Semiconductor Devices for High-Performance Cryogenic Power Electronics

Lithium Power Technologies, Inc.
20955 Morris Avenue, P.O. Box 978
Manvel , TX 77578-3819
Mohammed Munshi ( 281 ) 489 - 4889
02-2-S4.07-8619 JSC
Sn-SnSb Filled Carbon Fiber Anodes for High Energy Density Lithium Ion Batteries

Foster-Miller, Inc.
352 Second Avenue
Waltham , MA 02451-1196
Ross Olander ( 781 ) 684 - 4242
02-2-S4.07-8824 GRC
Radiation Resistant, Improved Emissivity Solar Cell System Using PBO Film

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