Abstract: The research of Dr. Almeida's Lab at NASA Ames focuses on the effects of microgravity…
Author: New NASA STI
Final Test Results for the Ground Operations Demonstration Unit for Liquid Hydrogen
Abstract: Described herein is a comprehensive project—a large-scale test of an integrated refrigeration and storage system…
Phase Heritage: Deciphering Evidence of Pre-Existing Phases via Inherited Crystallographic Orientations
Abstract: The concept of 'phase heritage' (e.g., Timms et al., 2017a) involves microstructural recognition of the…
Can Semi-Volatile Organic Aerosols Lead to Fewer Cloud Particles?
Abstract: The impact of condensing organic aerosols on activated cloud number concentration is examined in a…
Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope and Starshade Formation Flying Dynamics at Sun-Earth L2
Abstract: The formation flying of an occulter with a telescope at the Sun-Earth L2 (SEL2) Libration…
Anomalous Transients in Chip Polymer Tantalum Capacitors
Abstract: Contrary to MnO2 tantalum capacitors, transient processes in polymer tantalum capacitors after voltage application might…
The Laser Enhanced Arc-Jet Facility (LEAF-Lite): Simulating Convective and Radiative Heating with Arc-Jets and Multiple 50-KW CW Lasers
Abstract: LEAF-Lite (Laser Enhanced Arc-Jet Facility) is a radiative laser heating facility that has been added…
Aerothermal Design of a Common Probe for Multiple Planetary Destinations
Abstract: Estimate the mass of the Thermal Protection System (TPS) for a single design construct of…
The Story of Multitasking
Abstract: Multitasking is endemic in modern life and work: drivers talk on cell phones, office workers…