Abstract: The quest for the cosmological parameters that describe our universe continues to motivate the scientific…
Author: New NASA STI
Lunar Crater Ejecta: Physical Properties Revealed by Radar and Thermal Infrared Observations
Abstract: We investigate the physical properties, and changes through time, of lunar impact ejecta using radar…
Utilization of O4 Slant Column Density to Derive Aerosol Layer Height from a Spaceborne UV-Visible Hyperspectral Sensor: Sensitivity and Case Study
Abstract: The sensitivities of oxygen-dimer (O4) slant column densities (SCDs) to changes in aerosol layer height…
Secondary Crater-Initiated Debris Flow on the Moon
Abstract: In recent work, radar circular polarization echo properties have been used to identify "secondary" craters…
NuSTAR Observations of the Black Hole GS 1354-645: Evidence of Rapid Black Hole Spin
Abstract: We present the results of a NuSTAR study of the dynamically confirmed stellar-mass black hole…
Total Dust Deposition Flux During Precipitation in Toyama, Japan, in the Spring of 2009: A Sensitivity Analysis with the NASA GEOS-5 Model
Abstract: We compared the observed total dust deposition fluxes during precipitation (TDP) mainly at Toyama in…
A Global Repository for Planet-Sized Experiments and Observations
Abstract: Working across U.S. federal agencies, international agencies, and multiple worldwide data centers, and spanning seven…
The Ultraviolet and Infrared Star Formation Rates of Compact Group Galaxies: An Expanded Sample
Abstract: Compact groups of galaxies provide insight into the role of low-mass, dense environments in galaxy…
Ionospheric Storm Effects and Equatorial Plasma Irregularities During the 17-18 March 2015 Event
Abstract: The intense magnetic storm on 17-18 March 2015 caused large disturbances of the ionosphere. Based…
Nitrogen Dioxide Observations from the Geostationary Trace Gas and Aerosol Sensor Optimization (GeoTaso) Airborne Instrument: Retrieval Algorithm and Measurements During DISCOVER-AQ Texas 2013
Abstract: The Geostationary Trace gas and Aerosol Sensor Optimization (GeoTASO) airborne instrument is a test bed…