Science and Technology Applications, LLC
Analysis & Design and Systems Engineering.
About the firm
Science and Technology Applications, LLC (STA) delivers innovative technical solutions to the space transportation and defense industries. Its principals are pioneers in the analysis, design, and development of liquid rocket engines, combustion devices, thermal fluid systems, and thermal management systems. STA has been recognized by the United States Government and the space industry for advances in LOX/Hydrocarbon and LOX/Hydrogen engines, as well as NTO/MMH variants and thrusters. Utilizing extensive experience in modeling and simulation, coupled with unique methods of component development, STA has deep heritage in propulsion and launch vehicle systems.
- Established
- 2004
- Firm type
- Aerospace Engineering · Combustion Engineering · Simulation Engineering · Thermal & Heat Transfer · Defense Engineering
Capabilities
Analysis & Design
Service websitePerforms comprehensive systems engineering, utilizing systems trades and anchored codes to establish operational envelopes, flow down requirements, and support detailed hardware design.
- Systems Engineering
Executes systematic trade studies to flow down requirements and define operational envelopes for launch vehicles and propulsion systems.
- Thermo-Structural FEA
Applies advanced finite element analysis tools to model structural and thermal behaviors of critical aerospace components.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Utilizes CFD software to analyze complex fluid behaviors within rocket engine components and thermal systems.
Propulsion & Thermal Systems
Service websiteSpecializes in the design, analysis, and development of liquid rocket engines, combustion devices, thermal fluid systems, and thermal management systems.
- Liquid Rocket Engines
Develops engine technologies including LOX/Hydrocarbon, LOX/Hydrogen, and NTO/MMH variants and thrusters.
- Thermal Management Systems
Designs advanced thermal fluid and management systems to handle high heat-load environments.
Modeling & Simulation
Service websiteLeverages powerful computational capabilities, including multi-processor Linux clusters, to perform non-linear finite element analysis, CFD, and trajectory modeling.
- Trajectory & Performance Analysis
Models launch vehicle performance using 3-DOF and 6-DOF trajectory codes.
- Thermodynamic Modeling
Runs steady-state and transient thermal-fluids and thermodynamic simulations using standardized JANNAF codes.
Industries
Aerospace · Space · Defense · Federal
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