Success Stories

Success can be defined in many ways. For MDA, it is defined in terms of "insertions" and "spinoffs"

Insertions

Insertions are technologies originally funded by MDA that have been integrated or are scheduled for integration into the Ballistic Missile Defense System. Here are some examples:

• Silicon Carbide Mirrors Offer Beryllium Alternatives


• Composite Sunshade Enters Qualifications Testing


• Aft Flange Improves EKV Structure Assembly

Spinoffs

Spinoffs are technologies originally funded by MDA that have been adapted for other uses, including commercial, industrial, or military applications. Here are some examples:

• Magnetic Sensors Allow Noninvasive, High-Speed Communication With Implanted Pacemakers


• Surveillance System Aids Soldiers in Locating Enemy Combatants


• Wind Turbulence Sensor Protects Airplanes From Hazardous Wakes


• Laser Process Enhances Long-Haul Truck Hitches