Abstract: The exploration of Ice Giants, Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) and their moons pose unique challenges…
Author: New NASA STI
Cryogenic Multilayer Insulation Theory and An Analysis of Seams Under a Variety of Assumptions
Abstract: The theory of thermal radiation as applied to cryogenic surfaces is explored, andvalidation cases are…
Characterization of Flat-Plate Heat Pipe Functionality for Fuel Cell Application
Abstract: For many exothermic systems such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, cooling is necessary…
Surviving the Improbable: Upset Prevention and Recovery in Flight Control
Abstract: Slides for an invited presentation (as part of a series) at Santa Clara University, invited…
Trajectory Reconstruction of Orion Ground Test Article Water Impact Tests
Abstract: The Orion Crew Module is a component of NASA’s Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle that will be…
Mechanics of Bistable Two-Shelled Composite Booms
Abstract: The phenomenon of bistability in single-walled composite cylindrical shells or slit tubes has been extensively…
Constraints on the Metabolic Activity of Microorganisms in Atacama Surface Soils Inferred from Refractory Biomarkers: Implications for Martian Habitability and Biomarker Detection
Abstract: Dryness is one of the main environmental challenges to microbial survival. Understanding the threshold of…
Vehicle-Level System Impact of Boundary Layer Ingestion for the NASA D8 Concept Aircraft
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the vehicle-level impact of a boundary layer…
Preliminary Test Results for Stability and Control Characteristics of a Generic T-Tail Transport Airplane at High Angle of Attack
Abstract: Tests of a generic T-tail transport airplane, in flaps-up configuration, were conducted using two wind…
Adaptive Control Allocation for Powered Descent Vehicles
Abstract: The following work details a study into real-time failure adaptive control allocation method for powered…