Transformational Tools and Technologies The Transformational Tools and Technologies (TTT) project conducts cutting-edge, foundational research and delivers impactful solutions that are vital to NASA’s missions in aviation and space. TTT advances the state of the art by integrating innovative methods and world-class computational, experimental, and flight capabilities to transform aerospace engineering and discover the future of flight.
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TTT applies agile, innovative thinking when tackling NASA’s near- and long-term challenges ahead and formulating solutions to drive innovation and discovery. NASA’s decades of leadership in developing computational and physics-based methods used to address NASA’s challenges are now enhanced by advances in high-end computing, machine learning, and AI.
TTT accelerates the design cycle by integrating computational, experimental, and flight test excellence to enable real-time analysis, quick redesign, and rapid testing iterations. The project applies its robust engineering methods and unique test capabilities across multiple disciplines to reveal intricate physics for complex systems. The results deliver the knowledge that aerospace engineers need to solve challenges for both aeronautics and space exploration efforts.
TTT’s revolutionary approach results in breakthrough materials such as GRX-810, Nickel-based superalloys, and shape memory alloys by leveraging the latest development in computational materials modeling, machine learning, and additive manufacturing. The project also strengthens U.S. competitiveness in aerospace by using efficient methods for materials discovery and innovative approaches to advance the manufacturing and certification of various materials vital to the aerospace industry. TTT’s data-driven and physics-based approaches create materials databases that can interface with machine learning algorithms and computational materials methods.
Innovative solutions through foundational research and cross-cutting methods
TTT explores how advanced hybrid electric propulsion systems can enable new aircraft designs that will increase options for regional air travel while remaining economically competitive with existing travel options. The project leverages NASA expertise in controls, electrical systems, propulsion research, advanced motors and drives, and thermal management to investigateunique propulsion airframe integrations for next-generation electrified aircraft. TTT collaborates with emerging U.S. companies to research new airframe designs that will revolutionize future airline operations. These partnerships can improve the public’s flying experience by allowing more convenient, affordable, and quiet air travel out of smaller, local airports with minimal layovers.
TTT maintains robust partnerships with i …