Points of Contact

Director
Sean McMorrow

sean.e.mcmorrow@nasa.gov
661.276.5858

Deputy Director
Roberta Sherrard

roberta.b.sherrard@nasa.gov
661.276.2137

MI&TS Accomplishments 2011

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The Mission Information and Test Systems Directorate annual report for 2011 showcases the highlights and accomplishments of the Directorate by its various Branches.

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MI&TS Directorate Brochure

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Mission Information and Test Systems capabilities brochure (PDF)

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Capabilities Brochure

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Download a printable version of Dryden's Capabilities and Facilities brochure (PDF)

Mission Information & Test Systems Overview

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    Mission Statement
    Enabling and showcasing discoveries through flight.

    Overview
    The Mission Information & Test Systems Directorate of NASA Dryden’s Flight Research Center:

    • Provides vision, leadership, and advice in the development of information resources strategies and ensures that Dryden information and information technology matters are designed, managed, and utilized to support Dryden priorities.
    • Provides high-quality flight simulations
    • Provides state-of-the-art mission control rooms and range instrumentation systems
    • Provides operational support of the Flight Loads Laboratory
    • Develops new global network test and measurement capabilities
    • Provides radio frequency spectrum management

Mission Information and Test Systems Components

Information Services

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The mission of the DFRC IT organization is to increase the productivity of engineers, scientists, and mission support personnel by responsively and efficiently delivering innovative and secure IT ...

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Range Engineering

Mission Control Center

The NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC) Western Aeronautical Test Range’s (WATR) Range Engineering Branch, Code MC, provides flight test range development services and maintains two Mission ...

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Range Operations

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Dryden’s Western Aeronautical Test Range (WATR) supports flight operations and low Earth-orbiting missions.

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Simulation Engineering

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The Simulation Engineering Branch is known for developing high-fidelity engineering simulations that can support various research phases ranging from conceptual studies through flight testing as well ...

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Related Links

  • Consolidated Information Technology Center

    Consolidated Information Technology Center

    Dryden’s Consolidated Information Technology Center will replace antiquated facilities and consolidate all IT services at one facility.

  • Flight Loads Lab at DFRC

    Flight Loads Laboratory

    The NASA Dryden Flight Loads Laboratory is a unique national laboratory in which structural tests are conducted to support flight research and structures programs.

  • Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)

    Research Aircraft Integration Facility

    The Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF) provides experienced research teams the means to conduct efficient and thorough testing of advanced, highly integrated research aircraft.