Earmark - University of Missouri at Rolla for the Advanced Millimeter Wave Inspection System program

Agency:		National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Bureau:		National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Account:		Science, aeronautics, and exploration (80-0114)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Assistant Administrator
Contact Information:		http://WWW.NASA.GOV

University of Missouri at Rolla for the Advanced Millimeter Wave Inspection System program

1 recipient will receive $300,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Description: Research and development directed at developing new and enhanced millimeter wave nondestructive inspection (NDI) tools for inspection of the Space Shuttle External Tank Spray On Foam Insulation (SOFI) and the acreage heat tiles of the orbiter which may potentially used at several critical stages during the pre-launch, after landing, and when in space. There is an urgent need for the advanced and robust NDI technique capable of inspecting the external SOFI during and subsequent to the application of the foam and prior to a launch.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
University of Missouri-Rolla	$300		Public Educational Institution	Office of Sponsored Programs 215 ME Annex, 1870 Miner Circle Rolla, MO

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: P.L. 108-447

Location: Conference Report (108-792) pg, 1603

Method: FY 2005 Conference Report - Statement of Managers

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Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007