NASA SBIR 2019-I Solicitation

Proposal Summary

PROPOSAL NUMBER:
 19-1- Z4.01-4192
SUBTOPIC TITLE:
 MISSE Experiments
PROPOSAL TITLE:
 Measurement of Advanced Radiation-Shielding Materials for Deployment on MISSE-FF
SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN (Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)
International Scientific Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 757
Dublin, VA 24084- 0757
(540) 633-1424

Principal Investigator (Name, E-mail, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)

Name:
Eugene Aquino
E-mail:
intlsci@earthlink.net
Address:
P.O. Box 757 Dublin, VA 24084 - 0757
Phone:

Business Official (Name, E-mail, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)

Name:
Wanda Gibson
E-mail:
intlsci@earthlink.net
Address:
P.O. Box 757 Dublin, VA 24084 - 0757
Phone:
(540) 633-1424
Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :
Begin: 3
End: 4
Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words)

In Subtopic Z4.01, NASA has identified a critical need for lightweight structures and advanced materials for deep-space exploration.  International Scientific has developed a number of advanced multifunctional materials to protect against the hazards of space radiation, including protons, alpha particles and heavy ions from galactic cosmic rays and other ions from solar particle events.  In order to raise the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of these advanced polymeric radiation-shielding materials, International Scientific Technologies, Inc. proposes to develop an active-monitoring experimental package for use on the MISSE-FF platform.  Phase I Technical Objectives include identification of advanced lightweight materials and structures for use in the active monitoring of radiation-shield effectiveness, selection of active radiation detectors/dosimeters for measurement of radiation-shielding effectiveness on the exterior of the International Space Station, and design of active experimental package on MISSE-FF for space-radiation shielding-effectiveness study.  The anticipated results of the Phase I research program is the design for a flight-qualified MISSE radiation-shielding demonstration to advance the TRL of polymeric radiation-shielding materials to facilitate commercialization. 

Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)

NASA directorates that can use the proposed space radiation-shielding technology are the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD), and Science Mission Directorate (SMD).  Other programs that can benefit using this technology include the Flight Opportunities Program (FOP), International Space Station Program (ISSP), Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Program, and In-space Robotic Manufacturing and Assembly (IRMA) Project.

Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)

The DoD and DHS will find applications that include protection of soldiers, first responders and emergency medical personnel against radiation resulting from so-called dirty bombs as well as from hazards brought about through accidental release of radiological materials. Workers in medical and industrial facilities will also benefit from shielding garments having reduced weight and thermal stress.

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