Emerging Technologies Committee: Multidisciplinary and Systems Subcommittee Report Dr. Jack Agee Rice University May 10, 2011 Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Emerging Technologies Committee: Emerging Technologies Committee: Multidisciplinary and Systems Multidisciplinary and Systems

Subcommittee ReportSubcommittee Report

Dr. Jack AgeeRice University

May 10, 2011

Hyatt Regency Crystal CityArlington, VA

We welcome the following new member to the M&S Subcommittee:

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Mitchell – Joint member with Aviation Subcommittee

ETC: Multidisciplinary and Systems Subcommittee

ETCEmerging Technologies Committee

NEW WATCH LIST ITEM:

Silicon photonics IBM, Intel, Luxtera are using microscopic scale techniques (high-

volume semiconductor manufacturing) Silicon photonics used for high-speed connections in supercomputers First commercial products projected in 3 to 5 years IBM is combining optical components with electrical on one piece of

silicon Fabricating data channels one-tenth current size Allows servers to talk to each other over fiber Solves some datawidth, thermal, and cost problems Make exo-scale computing a reality Potential to transform aerospace systems




Nanotechnology and medicineIBM developed a nanoparticle that can target and

destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteriaDoes not affect healthy cellsBiodegradableTechnology is potential solution to the public health

problem with deadly drug-resistant bacteria




Solar CellsStanford researchers achieved cheaper, more efficient solar

panels Coated a titanium dioxide semiconductor in the quantum dot

solar cell (cadmium sulfide) with a very thin single layer (less than 1 nm thick) of organic molecules (achieved 3x efficiency gain, currently at most 0.4%)

Higher efficiency expected if explore alternative materials for organic layer and fine-tuning of solar cell




Automation in Aerospace ManufacturingDevelop business strategy for cost-effective

automation in aerospace manufacturingNeed multidisciplinary engineers and widespread use

of design for automated manufacturingCollaboration and partnership with technical

organizations, original equipment manufacturers and researchers is necessary



TOP M&S WATCH LIST ITEM:

Lightweight MaterialsBayer Materials Science has developed carbon nanotube

additives called Baytubes that possess tensile strength comparable to steel, hardness several times of aluminum.

Nano-enabled materials provide higher strength, lighter weight and high electrical conductivity for aerospace applications.

***Bayer will make samples for testing to specs useful to the interested organization (eg stiffness, tensile strength, etc.).



M&S WATCH LIST ITEMS: We plan to review all watch list items and determine which ones should be put in parking lot or launch pad.

We will also identify champions for the latter topics and move forward within AIAA.



ITEM OF INTEREST:

National Aeronautics Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Infrastructure Plan:

Analysis of critical shortfalls in infrastructure to reach goals in R&D plan.

Issues related to interagency management of aeronautics R&D infrastructure.

Develop strategy for evaluating network infrastructure needs related to national aeronautics R&D priorities and international usage.



USAF Scientific Advisory Board FY11 topics selected by the Chief of Staff and the Secretary:

1. Sensor Data Exploitation2. Sustaining Air Force Aging Aircraft into the 21st

Century3. Munitions for the 2025+ Environment and Force

Structure



USAF Scientific Advisory Board FY12:

ETC M&S subcommittee submitted study topic: “Ultra-light Weight Materials for Aerospace

Applications”

• Novel nanomaterials to deliver high strength and stiffness at reduced weight

• Carry more fuel and payload, decrease operation costs, increased fuel efficiency

• Compete with UK’s Next Generation Composite Wing program



NANOMATERIALS PROGRAM NANOMATERIALS PROGRAM FOR FOR

SPACE AND AIR SPACE AND AIR

Space Technology Space Technology Roadmaps $1+ billionRoadmaps $1+ billion

TA01, TA02………………..TA14

TA10 - TA10 - NanotechnologyNanotechnology

EngineereEngineered d Materials Materials & & StructureStructuress

$100 $100 millionmillion

Energy Generation & Storage

Propulsion

Sensors, Electronics & Devices

We need a We need a Nanomaterials for Nanomaterials for Space & Air Program…Space & Air Program… To fulfill need for lighter weight To fulfill need for lighter weight

structures for the Aerospace structures for the Aerospace industry; recognized by industry; recognized by Lockheed Martin, Boeing, other Lockheed Martin, Boeing, other aircraft manufacturers, and the aircraft manufacturers, and the American Institute of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Aeronautics and Astronautics.

To compete with UK’s $190 To compete with UK’s $190 million Next Generation million Next Generation Composite Wing Program, led Composite Wing Program, led by Airbus bringing together 16 by Airbus bringing together 16 leading British organizations leading British organizations and research bodies.and research bodies.

Success will bring huge military Success will bring huge military and market edge.and market edge.

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Emerging Technologies Committee: Multidisciplinary and Systems Subcommittee Report Dr. Jack Agee Rice University May 10, 2011 Hyatt Regency Crystal City