MDA

Technology Applications

Success Stories

Success can be defined in many ways. For MDA Technology Applications, it is defined in terms of "insertions" and "spinoffs." To learn more about individual technologies, please click on the linked names below, or view the entire report here on mdatechnology.net.

Insertions

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

• Radiation Hardened 8 Megabit Dual-Port Static Random Access Memory
• Radiation Hardened Monolithic Nuclear Event Detector
• Radiation Hardened Miniaturized Digital Attitude Control System
• Silicon Carbide Mirrors Offer Beryllium Alternatives
• Composite Sunshade Enters Qualifications Testing
• Aft Flange Improves EKV Structure Assembly
  

Spinoffs

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

• Quantitative Strain Imaging Using Fiber Grating Sensors for Composite Rocket Parts

• Satellite Communications Terminal

• Anti-Corrosive FluoroGrip® Appliqué
  

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