Ground Demonstration on the Autonomous Docking of Two 3U CubeSats Using a Novel Permanent-Magnet Docking Mechanism

Abstract: Small spacecraft autonomous rendezvous and docking is an essential technology for future space structure assembly…

Computational Fluid Dynamic Analyses for the High-Lift Common Research Model Using the USM3D and FUN3D Flow Solvers

Abstract: Two Navier-Stokes codes were used to compute flow over the High-Lift Common Research Model (HL-CRM)…

Inviscid/Boundary-Layer Aeroheating Approach for Integrated Vehicle Design

Abstract: A typical entry vehicle design depends on the synthesis of many essential subsystems, including thermal…

FLEET Velocimetry Measurements on a Transonic Airfoil

Abstract: Femtosecond laser electronic excitation tagging (FLEET) velocimetry was used to study the flowfield around a…

Some Observations on Damage Tolerance Analyses in Pressure Vessels

Abstract: AIAA standards S080 and S081 are applicable for certification of metallic pressure vessels (PV) and…

Computational and Experimental Characterization of the Mach 6 Facility Nozzle Flow for the Enhanced Injection and Mixing Project at NASA Langley Research Center

Abstract: Computational fluid dynamics analyses and experimental data are presented for the Mach 6 facility nozzle…

Prediction of Cognitive States During Flight Simulation Using Multimodal Psychophysiological Sensing

Abstract: The Commercial Aviation Safety Team found the majority of recent international commercial aviation accidents attributable…

Efficient Testing Combing Design of Experiment and Learn-to-Fly Strategies

Abstract: Rapid modeling and efficient testing methods are important in a number of aerospace applications. In…

Comparison of Aero-Propulsive Performance Predictions for Distributed Propulsion Configurations

Abstract: NASA's X-57 "Maxwell" flight demonstrator incorporates distributed electric propulsion technologies in a design that will…

Comparison of Stereo-PIV and Plenoptic-PIV Measurements on the Wake of a Cylinder in NASA Ground Test Facilities.

Abstract: A series of comparison experiments have been performed using a single-camera plenoptic PIV measurement system…