Fly-by-Wireless: A Less-Wire and Wireless Revolution for Aerospace Vehicle Architectures

Right now, we are researching, evaluating, and encouraging the state-of-theart from both a user needs and technology developer standpoint. We are developing what policy and requirements to recommend for future vehicles. We are identifying architectures that accommodate alternatives to wires, and processes that help evaluate the trade-offs with traditional methods. We are identifying synergistic areas between aeronautics and space as well as other industries. We are finding that by developing partnerships within and outside of NASA, we will end up with affordable technologies when we need them. Finally, NASA is investing in high-payback technologies and tests that establish new wireless and less-wire capabilities.

What Applications Does NASA Envision?

The field is wide open at this point: aircraft and manned spacecraft; helicopters and planetary landers; launching rockets of all kinds; jet engines and rocket engines; unmanned air vehicles and space vehicles such as satellites, space telescopes, planetary rovers, and surface exploration systems; balloons and inflatable/ erectable structures like habitats; assistance to crews and passengers; servicing and maintenance activities; vehicle test facilities; launch sites; airports and heliports; and that’s not all.

More Information

For more information, or to tell us about your ideas, contact George Studor, NASA JSC, at 763-208-9283, or contact the NASA Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP) Office at the NASA Center nearest you.