Comparison of Mesospheric Winds From a High-Altitude Meteorological Analysis System and Meteor Radar Observations During the Boreal Winters of 2009-2010 and 2012-2013

Abstract: We present a study of horizontal winds in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT) during…

Demonstrating the Likely Neutron Star Nature of Five M31 Globular Cluster Sources with Swift-NuSTAR Spectroscopy

Abstract: We present the results of a joint Swift-NuSTAR spectroscopy campaign on M31. We focus on…

NuSTAR and XMM-Newton Observations of 1E1743.1-2843: Indications of a Neutron Star LMXB Nature of the Compact Object

Abstract: We report on the results of NuSTAR and XMM-Newton observations of the persistent X-ray source…

Unusual Polar Conditions in Solar Cycle 24 and Their Implications for Cycle 25

Abstract: We report on the prolonged solar-maximum conditions until late 2015 at the north-polar region of…

Turn-Key Use of an Onboard 3D Printer for ISS Operations

Abstract: Current 3D printing capabilities onboard the International Space Station (ISS) are classified as experimental payloads.…

A Thermal Runaway Failure Model for Low-Voltage BME Ceramic Capacitors with Defects

Abstract: Reliability of base metal electrode (BME) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that until recently were used…

Perspectives from the Wearable Electronics and Applications Research (WEAR) Lab, NASA Johnson Space Center

Abstract: As NASA moves beyond exploring low earth orbit and into deep space exploration, increased communication…

Getting Out of Orbit: Water Recycling Requirements and Technology Needs for Long Duration Missions Away from Earth

Abstract: Deep-space crewed missions will not have regular access to the Earth's resources or the ability…

It’s All Relative: A Validation of Radiation Quality Comparison Metrics

Abstract: Historically, the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) has been calculated to quantify the difference between heavy…

Robotic Technology Efforts at the NASA/Johnson Space Center

Abstract: The NASA/Johnson Space Center has been developing robotic systems in support of space exploration for…