One of the most exciting innovations to come out of Goddard in recent years is the Hilbert Huang Transform (HHT) technology. Goddard’s HHT technology is a highly efficient, adaptive, and user-friendly set of algorithms capable of analyzing data from processes that change over time, which is the case for most naturally occurring phenomena. As a result, the technology has a broad range of applications and has won many awards.
During FY05, IPP successfully negotiated two agreements related to the HTT technology:
BCG Wireless*, a small business located in Baltimore, Maryland, is working to apply Goddard’s patented signal processing technology to radio frequency (RF) communications systems, networks and applications. BCG envisions exploiting this technology for RFID, wireless local and wide area networks, and other systems where radio interference is a significant issue.
Goodrich Corporation* is working to improve safety of commercial aircraft wiring systems as part of a project with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As part of this effort, the company is studying the applicability of HHT to inspection, fault analysis, and diagnosis of various types of wires.
As part of these partnerships, Goddard is providing technical expertise on the HHT technology, with the companies reimbursing Goddard for this support. In addition, the technical advances made by these companies are expected to come back to NASA for use in space exploration and other programs.
One of the most exciting innovations to come out of Goddard in recent years is the Hilbert Huang Transform (
