A scientist at the University of Córdoba, working with an international research team, has created a…
First surface-based estimation of the aerosol indirect effect over China
The aerosol indirect effect (AIE) can significantly affect climate change and is one of the largest…
Early Season Large-Area Winter Crop Mapping Using MODIS NDVI Data, Growing Degree Days Information and a Gaussian Mixture Model
Abstract: Knowledge on geographical location and distribution of crops at global, national and regional scales is…
Chemists improve hydrogen sensors
A group of scientists from the Siberian Federal University (SFU, Krasnoyarsk, Russia) and the Nikolaev Institute…
Overview of NASA Technology Development for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)
Abstract: In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) encompasses a broad range of systems that enable the production and…
The world’s first all-silicon laser
Integrated silicon photonics incorporates microelectronics and optoelectronics, a combination expected to revolutionize a variety of fields…
Development of Advanced Environmental Barrier Coatings for SiC/SiC Composites at NASA GRC: Prime-Reliant Design and Durability Perspectives
Abstract: Environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) are considered technologically important because of the critical needs and their…
Parametric Evaluation of Interstellar Exploration Mission Concepts
Abstract: One persistent difficulty in evaluating the myriad advanced propulsion concepts proposed over the last 60…
Lessons for Interstellar Travel from the Guidance and Control Design of the Near Earth Asteroid Scout Solar Sail Mission
Abstract: NASA's Near Earth Asteroid Scout (NEA Scout) solar sail mission will fly by and image…
Uncertainty Estimation Cheat Sheet for Probabilistic Risk Assessment
Abstract: "Uncertainty analysis itself is uncertain, therefore, you cannot evaluate it exactly," Source Uncertain Quantitative results…