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Emerging Growth Areas

New nanostructured materials and materials fabricated by nano-scale assembly processes Biologically inspired materials that exploit self-assembly fabrication and processes resulting in highly efficient, functionalized, radiation-resistant and self-healing materials

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Emerging Growth Areas

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  1. New nanostructured materials and materials fabricated by nano-scale assembly processes Biologically inspired materials that exploit self-assembly fabrication and processes resulting in highly efficient, functionalized, radiation-resistant and self-healing materials Intelligent morphing structures that adapt to the external environment for improved vehicle aerodynamics and stability performance Ultra-lightweight multifunctional structures and space observatories Emerging Growth Areas

  2. Integrated vehicle health monitoring for aerospace applications using distributed sensing and remote wireless communication Advanced nondeterministic computational methods and design tools for a reliability-based methodology Advanced, multi-sensory simulation and design environments for rapid modeling, enhanced understanding, and efficient collaboration Emerging Growth Areas (cont.)

  3. Towards Advanced Aerospace Vehicles: “Nature’s Way” Bio/Nano/Thinking/Sensing Vehicle • Distributed self-assessment and repair • Adaptive shape control • Highly efficient propulsion • Exploits Bio-Nano-Info technology revolution Self-Healing Structure with “Central Nervous System” Advanced Technology Development Smart Structure with Active Flow Control • Ultra Safe • Whisper Quiet • “Zero” Emissions • Extreme Maneuverability • High Survivability • Ultra Low Fuel Burn Modern Advanced Metal Aircraft Time

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