Abstract: The primary goal of the Consortium for the Advancement of Shape Memory Alloy Research and…
Author: New NASA STI
Laser Induced Fluorescence Measurements in a Hall Thruster Plume as a Function of Background Pressure
Abstract: A set of Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) measurements in the near-field region of the NASA-…
Status of the Development of Flight Power Processing Units for the NASAs Evolutionary Xenon Thruster – Commercial (NEXT-C) Project
Abstract: A pathfinder prototype unit and two flight power processing units (PPUs) are being developed by…
Megafans-Some New Perspectives from a Global Study
Abstract: A global study of megafans (greater than 100 km long) has revealed their widespread existence…
Design and Operation of a Calorimeter for Advanced Multilayer Insulation Testing
Abstract: A calorimeter has been constructed to accurately measure insulation performance with a nominal 90K outer…
Optimization of a Hot Structure Aeroshell and Nose Cap for Mars Atmospheric Entry
Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to send humans beyond Low Earth…
The Application of Hardware in the Loop Testing for Distributed Engine Control
Abstract: The essence of a distributed control system is the modular partitioning of control function across…
Advanced Control Considerations for Turbofan Engine Design
Abstract: This paper covers the application of a model-based engine control (MBEC) methodology featuring a self…
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration in the National Airspace System (NAS) Project FY16 Annual Review
Abstract: This presentation gives insight into the research activities and efforts being executed in order to…
GC31G-1182: Opennex, a Private-Public Partnership in Support of the National Climate Assessment
Abstract: The NASA Earth Exchange (NEX) is a collaborative computing platform that has been developed with…