Random Notes

The following could be better organized / moved to separate pages

Possible Applications:

Blog(s) Wiki(s) Mail Lists CVS, et al

SQL

HTTPD FTP

Notes from whiteboard

Tools:

• Upload and Version Control on files and documents
• Collaboration features such as mailing list + discussion forums
• Wiki-type of tools
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• What is the “atomic” unit from an organizational perspective?

Forms of assistance

• Papers + models
• CAD tools
• System models (varying level + fidelity)
• Technology development
• System design and analysis
• Engineering data

Forms of collaboration:

• data sharing
• collaborative design
• tool development
• tool hosting (e.g. comp resources)  check-out aspen.mit.edu
• peer review
• technology collaboration
• education & training

Possible sources of support:

• University
  • Research
  • Academic
  • Students
• Individuals/hobbyists
• Space grant(s)
• NASA
  • Internal usage
  • External contracts
  • Direct funding
• Emerging space corps

Space exploration and development categories

• Software
• Power
• Aerodynamics
• Astrodynamics
• EDL
• Propulsion
• Avionics
• Life support & habitation
• ISRU
• Surface mobility
• Thermal control
• EVA
• Communications
• Navigation
• Guidance and control

• Mission operations and support
• Maintenance and logistics
• Exploration strategies

• Science investigations
• Instruments, sensors, and tools
• Data analysis
• Mission planning

• Radiation
• Gravitational impacts
• Other biomedical effects