Crack Growth Testing of an Aluminum Oxynitride (AlON) for International Space Station Kick Panes

Abstract: The mechanical properties of an aluminum oxynitride supplied as ground beams and disks were measured…

Characterization of DBD Plasma Actuators Performance without External Flow (Part I. Thrust-Voltage Quadratic Relationship in Logarithmic Space for Sinusoidal Excitation.)

Abstract: We present results of thrust measurements of Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma actuators. We have…

Banded Structures in Electron Pitch Angle Diffusion Coefficients from Resonant Wave Particle Interactions

Abstract: Electron pitch angle (D (alpha)) and momentum (D(pp)) diffusion coefficients have been calculated due to…

Further Analyses of the NASA Glenn Research Center Solar Cell and Photovoltaic Materials Experiment Onboard the International Space Station

Abstract: Accurate air mass zero (AM0) measurement is essential for the evaluation of new photovoltaic (PV)…

AF-M315E Propulsion System Advances and Improvements

Abstract: Even as for the GR-1 awaits its first on-orbit demonstration on the planned 2017 launch…

Analysis and Characterization of Damage and Failure Utilizing a Generalized Composite Material Model Suitable for Use in Impact Problems

Abstract: A material model which incorporates several key capabilities which have been identified by the aerospace…

Overview of Iodine Propellant Hall Thruster Development Activities at NASA Glenn Research Center

Abstract: NASA is continuing to invest in advancing Hall thruster technologies for implementation in commercial and…

Performance, Facility Pressure Effects, and Stability Characterization Tests of NASA’s Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding Thruster

Abstract: NASA's Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding (HERMeS) 12.5 kW Technology Demonstration Unit-1 (TDU-1) has…

A Comparison of Three Second-generation Swirl-Venturi Lean Direct Injection Combustor Concepts

Abstract: Three variations of a low emissions aircraft gas turbine engine combustion concept were developed and…

Demonstration of Nautilus Centripetal Capillary Condenser Technology

Abstract: This paper describes the results of a proof of concept effort for development of a…