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E List and Statistical Analysis of NIAC Grants
E List and Statistical Analysis of NIAC Grants
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Propulsion System Architectures and Algorithms for Self-Healing Autonomous Spacecraft Autonomous Self-Extending Machines for Accelerating Space Exploration Bio-electric Space Exploration Cislunar Tether Transport System Cyclical Visits to Mars Via Astronaut Hotels Development of Lunar Ice Recovery System Architecture Directed Application of Nanobiotechnology for the Development of Autonomous Biobots Electromagnetic Formation Flight Enabling Exploration of Deep Space: High Density Storage of Antimatter Europa Sample Return Mission Utilizing High Specific Impulse Refueled with Indigenous Resources 57
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Micro Asteroid Prospector Powered by Energetic Radioisotopes: MAPPER Microbots for Large-Scale Planetary Surface and Subsurface Exploration Mini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion, M2P2 Modular Laser Launch Architecture: Analysis and Beam Module Design Modular Spacecraft with Integrated Structural Electrodynamic Propulsion Multi-Mice: A Network of Interactive Nuclear Cryoprobes to Explore Ice Sheets on Mars and Europa Optimal Navigation in a Plasma Medium Planetary Exploration Using Biomimetics Positron Propelled and Powered Space Transport Vehicle for Planetary Missions Primary Propulsion for Piloted Deep Space Exploration Propellantless Control of Spacecraft Swarms Using Coulomb Forces Pulsed Plasma Power Generation Rapid Manned Mars Mission with a Propagating Magnetic Wave Plasma Accelerator Sailing the Planets: Science from Directed Aerial Robot Explorers Scalable Flat-Panel Nano-Particle MEMS/NEMS Propulsion Technology for Space Exploration in the 21st Century Self-Organized Navigation Control for Manned and Unmanned Vehicles in Space Colonies Self-Transforming Robotic Planetary Explorers Space Transport Development Using Orbital Debris Spacecraft Propulsion Utilizing Ponderomotive Forces System Architecture Development for a Self-Sustaining Lunar Colony The Black Light Rocket Engine The Magnetic Sail The Mesicopter: A Meso-Scale Flight Vehicle The Plasma Magnet The Space Elevator Ultrafast Laser-Driven Plasma for Space Propulsion Ultralight Solar Sails for Interstellar Travel Science 3D Viewing of Images on the Basis of 2D Images A Deep Field Infrared Observatory near the Lunar Pole A Self-Sustaining Boundary-Layer-Adapted System for Terrain Exploration and Environmental Sampling Adaptive Observation Strategies for Advanced Weather Prediction Assessment of the Feasibility of Extremely Large, Structureless Optical Telescopes and Arrays An Ultra-High-Throughput X-Ray Astronomy Observatory with a New Mission Architecture Architecture of Intelligent Earth Observation Satellite for Common Users in 2010-2050 Autonomous VTOL Scalable Logistics Architecture Controlling the Global Weather 58
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Efficient Direct Conversion of Sunlight to Coherent Light at High Average Power in Space Exploration of Jovian Atmosphere Using Nuclear Ramjet Flyer Extraction of Antiparticles Concentrated in Planetary Magnetic Fields Extremely Large Swarm Array of Picosats for Microwave/RF Earth Sensing, Radiometry and Mapping Feasibility of Communications Using Quantum Entanglement Global Constellation of Stratospheric Scientific Platforms Global Environmental MEMS Sensors: A Revolutionary Observing System for the 21st Century Global Observations and Alerts from Lagrange-Point, Pole-Sitter, and Geosynchronous Orbits (GOAL&GO) High Resolution Structureless Telescope Inherently Adaptive Structural Systems Intelligent Satellite Teams for Space Systems Investigation of the Feasibility of Laser Trapped Mirrors in Space Large Telescope Using Holographically Corrected Membranes Large Ultra-Lightweight Photonic Muscle Telescope Large-Product General-Purpose Design and Manufacturing Using Nanoscale Modules New Architecture for Space Solar Power Systems: Fabrication of Silicon Solar Cells Using In-Situ Resources New Worlds Imager Planetary Circumnavigation: A Concept for Surface Exploration of the Inner Planets Planetary-Scale Astronomical Bench Practicality of a Solar Shield in Space to Counter Global Warming Primary Objective Grating Astronomical Telescope Protein Based Nano-Machines for Space Applications Reduction of Trapped Energetic Particle Fluxes in Earth & Jovian Radiation Belts Scientific Exploration and Human Utilization of Subsurface Extraterrestrial Environments: A Feasibility Assessment of Strategies, Technologies and Test Beds Self-Assembly of Optical Structures in Space SHIELD⎯A Comprehensive Earth Protection System The Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy for Exploration of Space The League of Extraordinary Machines: A Rapid and Scalable Approach to Planetary Defense Against Asteroid Impactors Ultra-High Resolution Fourier Transform X-Ray Interferometer Ultrahigh Resolution X-Ray Astronomy Using Steerable Occulting Satellites Very Large Optics for the Study of Extrasolar Terrestrial Planets X-Ray Interferometry: Ultimate Astronomical Imaging Space Operations A Chameleon Suit to Liberate Human Exploration of Space Environments A Flexible Architecture for Plant Functional Geonomics in Space Environments A Modular Robotic System for Surface Operations of Human Mars Exploration A Novel Information Management Architecture for Maintaining Long Duration Space Crews A Novel Interface System for Seamlessly Integrating Human-Robot Cooperative Activities in Space Achieving Comprehensive Mission Robustness An Architecture for Unmanned Self-Replicating Lunar Factories Analysis of a Lunar Base Electrostatic Radiation Shield Concept Antimatter Harvesting in Space Astronaut Bio-Suit System for Exploration Class Missions Biologically Inspired Legged Robots for Space Operations 59
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Methodology for the Study of Autonomous VTOL Scalable Logistics Architecture Modeling Kinematic Cellular Automata: An Approach to Self-Replication Networks of the Edge of Forever: Meteor Burst Communication Networks on Mars Plasma Magnetic Shield for Crew Protection Programmable Plants: Development of an In Planta System for the Remote Monitoring and Control of Plant Function for Life Support Redesigning Living Organisms to Survive on Mars Robotic Lunar Ecopoiesis Test Bed Self-Deployed Space or Planetary Habitats and Extremely Large Structures System Feasibility Demonstrations of Caves and Subsurface Constructs for Mars Habitation and Scientific Exploration Tailored Force Fields for Space-Based Construction Use of Superconducting Magnet Technology for Astronaut Radiation Protection Wide Bandwidth Deep Space Quantum Communication STATISTICAL ANALYSIS As noted in Chapter 2 section on the diversity of grantees, over the 9 years of NIAC's existence, a total of 1,066 Phase I proposals and 129 Phase II proposals were received at NIAC and evaluated for possible funding. Tables E-1 through E-4 (and corresponding Figures E-1 through E-4)
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h Ibid. i NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts, 9th Annual and Final Report (2006-2007)
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, Atlanta, Ga., 2003. f NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts, Annual Report (6th; 2003-2004)
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. h NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts, 9th Annual and Final Report (2006-2007)
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, Atlanta, Ga., 2005. h NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts, 9th Annual and Final Report (2006-2007)
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