Abstract: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), now routinely used for navigation by spacecraft in low Earth…
Author: New NASA STI
The History & Evolution of Spacesuits and Spacewalks – Walking in Space
Abstract: The presentation and videos that will be included in this technology talk will summarize the…
Modeling the Risk of U.S. Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration-Well Drilling, Commercial Nuclear Plants, and Human Spaceflight [STUB]
Abstract: Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) has been applied in different industries for many years. Each industry…
Synthesizing a New Launch Vehicle Failure Probability Based on Historical Flight Data
Abstract: New launch vehicles have historically had significantly higher failure probabilities in early flights than what…
Modeling In-Space Aborts for NASA Human Exploration Missions
Abstract: NASA is developing new capabilities to send humans beyond low Earth orbit (LEO) for the…
Ignition Susceptibility of Additive Manufactured Inconel 718A® in Oxygen by Subsonic and Supersonic Particle Impact
Abstract: Parts produced by additive manufacturing (AM), particularly Selective Laser Melting (SLM), have been shown to…
Lidar Validation Measurements at the NOAA Mauna Loa Observatory NDACC Station
Abstract: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) transported two lidar instruments to the NOAA facility at…
System-of-Systems Tools for the Analysis of Technological Choices in Space Propulsion
Abstract: Difficulties in space mission architecture design arise from many factors. Performance, cost, and risk constraints…
Real Time Safety Monitoring: Concept for Supporting Safe Flight Operations
Abstract: A number of organizations are working on processes, procedures, regulations, and technologies to maintain or…