Abstract: We report on Swift X-ray Telescope observations of Eta Carinae ( Car), an extremely massive,…
Author: New NASA STI
Atomic Scattering Factor of the ASTRO-H (Hitomi) SXT Reflector Around the Gold’s L Edges
Abstract: The atomic scattering factor in the energy range of 11.2 - 15.4 keV for the…
Noise Characterization and Performance of MODIS Thermal Emissive Bands
Abstract: The MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) is a premier Earth-observing sensor of the early 21st century,…
On the Land-Ocean Contrast of Tropical Convection and Microphysics Statistics Derived from TRMM Satellite Signals and Global Storm-Resolving Models
Abstract: A 14-year climatology of Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) collocated multi-sensor signal statistics reveal a…
Aqueous-Phase Mechanism for Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation from Isoprene: Application to the Southeast United States and Co-Benefit of SO2 Emission Controls
Abstract: Isoprene emitted by vegetation is an important precursor of secondary organic aerosol (SOA), but the…
Evaluation of NU-WRF Rainfall Forecasts for IFloodS
Abstract: The Iowa Flood Studies (IFloodS) campaign was conducted in eastern Iowa as a pre-GPM-launch campaign…
Fabrication of X-ray Microcalorimeter Focal Planes Composed of Two Distinct Pixel Types
Abstract: We develop superconducting transition-edge sensor (TES) microcalorimeter focal planes for versatility in meeting the specifications…
Cosmological Parameters From Pre-Planck CMB Measurements: A 2017 Update
Abstract: We present cosmological constraints from the combination of the full mission nine-year WMAP release and…
A New, Low Braking Index for the LMC Pulsar B0540-69
Abstract: We report the results of a 16-month monitoring campaign using the Swift satellite of PSR…
An Ultraviolet Spectrum of the Tidal Disruption Flare ASASSN-14li
Abstract: We present a Hubble Space Telescope Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph spectrum of ASASSN-14li, the first…