Include a 150-300 word abstract which will be posted on the NIAC web site if
a Phase II contract is awarded. This abstract should address the evaluation
criteria in these instructions.
This section of the technical proposal shall be a detailed description of the
concept to be investigated. It should include objectives and expected
significance, relation to the present state of knowledge, and relation to
previous work done on the project under the Phase I sub-grant and to related
work in progress elsewhere. You may incorporate the related NIAC Phase I
sub-grant Final Report by reference. A summary of Phase I results should be
included. It is not necessary to repeat detailed information in the Phase II
proposal that is contained in the Phase I Final Report except as necessary to
assure clarity of continuity and context. The concept description should
address the evaluation criteria in these instructions.
Motivation, potential applications, feasibility questions
Basic accomplishments in Ph. I and related research
System Concepts and Applications
Aerodynamics
Rotor Fabrication
Power Systems and Integration
Micromotor Development
Sensors and Control
Items that remain to be resolved
Additional approaches to be investigated
This section of the technical proposal should outline the advanced concept
development plan and a description of analysis methods and procedures.
Also, any substantial collaboration with individuals or organizations and the
use of consultants should be described. The plan should address the
evaluation criteria in these instructions with an emphasis on identifying
enabling technologies, pathways for development of a technology roadmap,
costing methodology, and potential performance and cost benefits. The plan
should also identify a plausible scenario for integrating the concept into a
future NASA mission or program.
(including description of analysis and proposed tests)
Rotor Fabrication
Micro-motor
Power Systems and Platform Integration
Aerodynamics
Sensors
Control
(Kroo)
In the event large or complex efforts involving interactions among numerous
individuals or other organizations are proposed, plans for distribution of
responsibilities and arrangements for ensuring a coordinated effort should be
described.
The principal investigator (PI) is responsible for supervision of the work and
participates in the conduct of the research regardless of whether or not
compensated under the award. Include a short biographical sketch of the PI,
a list of any publications relevant to the proposed concept and any
exceptional qualifications. Omit social security numbers and other personal items that do not merit consideration
in evaluation of proposals. Give similar
biographical information on other senior professional personnel who will be
directly associated with the project. Give the names and titles of any other
scientists and technical personnel associated substantially with the project in
an advisory capacity. Universities should list the approximate number of
students or other assistants, together with information as to their level of
academic attainment. Any special industry-university cooperative
arrangements should be described.
1) Include any required statements of environmental impact of the research,
human subject or animal care provisions, conflict of interest, or on such
other topics as may be required by the nature of the effort and current
statutes, executive orders, or other Government-wide guidelines.
2) Proposers should include a brief description of the organization, its
facilities, and previous work experience in the field of the proposal.
Input by Prinz on RPL and by Kroo on ADG