Next-Generation Sensing Technologies for Exploring Ocean Worlds

Abstract: Dr. Ved Chirayath's plenary presentation will highlight two instrument technologies he invented at NASA including…

Hyperspectral Radiative Transfer Modeling to Explore the Combined Retrieval of Biophysical Parameters and Canopy Fluorescence from FLEX – Sentinel-3 Tandem Mission Multi-Sensor Data

Abstract: The FLuorescence EXplorer (FLEX) satellite mission, selected as ESA's 8th Earth Explorer, has been designed…

Pterodactyl: Integrated Control Design for Precision Targeting of Deployable Entry Vehicles

Abstract: Deployable Entry Vehicles (DEVs) enable in-situ scientific exploration at destinations with atmospheres across the solar…

Scattering and Radiative Properties of Morphologically Complex Carbonaceous Aerosols: A Systematic Modeling Study

Abstract: This paper provides a thorough modeling-based overview of the scattering and radiative properties of a…

The Small Spacecraft Systems Virtual Institute (S3VI) and NASA’s Small Spacecraft Enterprise

Abstract: The mission of the Small Spacecraft Systems Virtual Institute (S3VI) is to advance the field…

Shock Tube Radiation Measurements in Nitrogen

Abstract: Spectrally and spatially resolved radiance has been measured in the Electric Arc Shock Tube (EAST)…

A Prognostic Launch Vehicle Probability of Failure Assessment Methodology for Conceptual Systems Predicated on Human Causal Factors

Abstract: Lessons learned from past failures of launch vehicle developments and operations were used to create…

Assimilation of Satellite Derived Soil Moisture Profiles into a Crop Modeling System for Robust Yield Estimates

Abstract: Soil Moisture Measurement - Remote Sensing. - Microwave (MW) Remote Sensing: Physically based and quantitative…

Simulated Water Well Performance on Mars

Abstract: The surface of Mars once had abundant water flowing on its surface, but now there…

AMSR2 Soil Moisture Downscaling Using Temperature and Vegetation Data

Abstract: Soil moisture (SM) applications in terrestrial hydrology require higher spatial resolution soil moisture products than…