Abstract: Light detection and ranging, or lidar, is like radar but atoptical wavelengths. The principle of…
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Development of Shape Memory Alloys- Challenges and Solutions
Abstract: Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are a unique class of multifunctional materials that have the ability…
Peculiarities of Efficient Plasma Generation in Air and Water by Short Duration Laser Pulses
Abstract: We have conducted experiments to demonstrate an efficient generation of plasma discharges by focused nanosecond…
Boron Nitride Nanoribbons from Exfoliation of Boron Nitride Nanotubes
Abstract: Two types of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) were exfoliated into boron nitride nanoribbons (BNNR), which…
Highly Conductive Wire: Cu Carbon Nanotube Composite Ampacity and Metallic CNT Buckypaper Conductivity
Abstract: NASA is currently working on developing motors for hybrid electric propulsion applications in aviation. To…
Funding and Strategic Alignment Guidance for Infusing Small Business Innovation Research Technology Into Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Projects for 2016
Abstract: This report is intended to help NASA program and project managers incorporate Small Business Innovation…
Low Pressure Flame Blowoff from the Forward Stagnation Region of a Blunt-Nosed Cast PMMA Cylinder in Axial Mixed Convective Flow
Abstract: Low-pressure blowoff experiments were conducted with a stagnation flame stabilized on the forward tip of…
UAS Reports (UREPs): EnablingExchange of Observation Data Between UAS Operations
Abstract: As the volume of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations increases, the lack of weather…
Space-Based Optical Communications with CubeSats
Abstract: Optical communication systems use lasers to encode and transmit data with higher speed and density…
Four Top Tier Challenges for Space Weather Research for the Next Decade
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