Grant For Research 80NSSC18K0257
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- This federal contract award with ID NNX16AD99G was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia (UVA), doing business as the University of Virginia. The $639,973.48 grant supports a research program focused on the computational design of carbon nanotube network materials and polymer matrix nanocomposites. The goal is to develop advanced mesoscopic computational models to analyze the structure-property relationships...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded a $424,259.00 grant for research to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, a non-profit educational institution and state-controlled institution of higher learning. The grant, titled "WHITE DWARF ASTROPHYSICS AND TESTS OF GENERAL RELATIVITY WITH LISA", is for research to be conducted in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a period of performance ending on April 30, 2025. The University of Virginia has...
- This is a $500,000.00 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of California Irvine (UC Irvine) for research and development of ceramic and metallic truss core sandwich panels for large-scale thermo-structural space applications. The goal is to develop a platform for scalable fabrication and optimal design of these advanced materials, which could result in weight savings for spacecraft structures compared to existing debris and micrometeorite...
- NASA awarded the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia a $256,000 grant for research on propulsion system controls technology development to support high-speed vehicle technology initiatives. The research will be conducted in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a completion date of September 3, 2029. This grant represents NASA's effort to advance steady-state and dynamic modeling capabilities that are essential for optimizing propulsion system controls in next-generation aerospace...
- This is a $1,125,000 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Trustees of Tufts College, doing business as Tufts University, a private research university. The goal of this program is to improve the understanding of how material properties can be tailored to support advanced system design and performance enhancement for NASA space exploration missions. The purpose is to understand phase selection in structural alloys and investigate the effects of convection...
- This federal contract award, valued at $650,162.73, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia (UVA), a public research university. The contract aims to develop a multiscale computational model that can predict changes in muscle structure and function in response to both microgravity and in-flight exercise during long-term spaceflight. This model will integrate computational simulations at various spatial...
- This is a training grant awarded by NASA to the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) to conduct research on digital lattice materials for reconfigurable space structures. The award aims to characterize the fracture and fatigue properties of these advanced materials, which could enable lighter, stronger, and more reliable structures for future deep space exploration missions. The $122,461.48 grant supports experimental investigation into the failure mechanisms, fracture toughness, and...
- This is a $134,752.32 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia (UVA), conducting research to quantify, understand, and predict changes in Earth's ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, including the global carbon cycle. The grant is part of NASA's Carbon Cycling and Ecosystems Focus Area and has an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2023. UVA, as a major research university, has extensive experience...
- This is a $109,818.20 three-year computational research study awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia (UVA), a public research university. The objective is to develop a fundamental understanding of how highly three-dimensional, scallop-shaped ice accretions affect the aerodynamics of a modern, realistic swept wing near stall. The study will evaluate the fidelity of advanced computational fluid dynamics...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $121,184 cooperative agreement to the University of Central Florida (UCF) to study the effect of viscoelasticity on the deployment behavior of thin-ply composite structures through computational modeling and experimental characterization. The goal is to develop a systematic means to evaluate the viscoelastic response of composite materials and ensure deployment reliability and shape accuracy for space applications, such as...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $499,953.96 grant to Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, doing business as the University of Virginia, to research the reduction of space structure mass through the design and fabrication of cellular lattice structures. The research will develop analytical and computational models relating lattice topology, material properties, and performance characteristics such as stiffness, strength, fracture resistance, impact mitigation, and thermal management. The University will investigate various lightweight metal alloy and ceramic-metal composite material systems, and explore scalable manufacturing processes including additive manufacturing. The program will focus on quarter-scale prototypes in years 1 and 2, and demonstrate half-scale multifunctional performance by the end of the 3-year effort. No set-aside designation was indicated.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| P00004 | Funding Only Action | ($22) | 9/28/21 | |
| Not listed | ($22) | 9/28/21 | ||
| P00003 | Funding Only Action | $156.0k | 2/4/20 | |
| Not listed | $156.0k | 2/4/20 | ||
| P00002 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 2/4/19 |