Entry Descent and Landing Workshop Proceedings (Volume 1. Mars2020 Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation (MEDLI2): Project Overview.)

Abstract: Aerothermal & TPS: a) Determine Forebody Aerothermal Heating. b) Determine In-depth TPS Temperature. c) Determine…

Entry Descent and Landing Workshop Proceedings (Volume 1. EDL Instrumentation Workshop Background and Motivation.)

Abstract: Objective: Scope out a low-cost instrumentation effort for Discovery and/or New Frontiers-class missions, including acquisition…

Periodic Impact Cratering and Extinction Events Over the Last 260 Million Years

Abstract: The claims of periodicity in impact cratering and biological extinction events are controversial. Anewly revised…

Mineralogical Characterization of Fe-Bearing AGB and Supernova Silicate Grains From the Queen Alexandra Range 99177 Meteorite

Abstract: Spectroscopic observations of the circumstellar envelopes of evolved O-rich stars indicate the dust is mostly…

Molecular-Based Optical Diagnostics for Hypersonic Nonequilibrium Flows

Abstract: This presentation package consists of seven different talks rolled up into one. These talks are…

Ground Truth Mineralogy vs. Orbital Observations at the Bagnold Dune Field

Abstract: The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, Curiosity, is analyzing rock and sediments in Gale crater…

The Packed Bed Reactor Experiment: An Overview of Hardware and Science

Abstract: In this poster we summarize the science and hardware of the Packed Bed Reactor Experiment,…

L-8: Advanced Concepts for O2 Concentration and Storage

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Acidic Fluids Across Mars: Detections of Magnesium-Nickel Sulfates

Abstract: Calcium, magnesium and ferric iron sulfates have been detected by the instrument suites on the…

CIRIR Programs: Drilling and Research Opportunities at the Rochechouart Impact Structure

Abstract: Owing to its size, accessibility and erosional level, the Rochechouart impact structure, dated at ~203…