NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY Glenn Research Center
1991 Phase II

Concurrent Probabilistic Simulation of High Temperature Composite Structural Response

Alpha STAR Corporation

Long Beach, CA

INNOVATION
    A superior multipurpose resource for the design and analysis of composite structures
Space Shuttle Turbine Blade
Space Shuttle Turbine Blade
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Memory limitations were removed from the technology for composite mechanics
  • System optimization by parallel distribution of work load achieved minimum computer solution time
  • Increased the computer program processing speed and facilitated data transfer
  • Concurrent probabilistic simulation of large scale material and structures analysis predicted life uncertainties
  • Made possible visualization of composite structures
  • Placed performance and analytical capabilities directly into the hands of the engineer
COMMERCIALIZATION
  • As one of the initial contracts for this technology, it served as a major stepping-stone that resulted in a significant commercial product
  • Commercialized under the trade name GENOA with steadily increased revenue
  • Provided industrial training
GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
  • This software system has been used by NASA, Navy, Army, Boeing, Honeywell, Solar Turbine, GE, Delphi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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Curator: SBIR Support                12/23/04