Examination of Annular-Electrode Spark Discharges in Flowing Gases

Abstract: In liquid propellant rocket engines, spark igniters are often used indirectly to light preburners, gas…

System Engineering Principles of Complexity

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Utilizing Ionic Liquids to Enable the Future of Closed-Loop Life Support Technology [STUB]

Abstract: Current oxygen recovery technology onboard the International Space Station only recovers approximately 50% of the…

Overview of RS-25 Adaptation Hot-Fire Test Series for SLS, Status and Lessons Learned [STUB]

Abstract: This paper discusses the engine system design, hot-fire test history and analyses for the RS-25…

Extendible Boom

Abstract: An asymmetric mast is disclosed that can be used for solar arrays. The asymmetric mast…

Channel Wall Nozzle Manufacturing and Hot-Fire Testing using a Laser Wire Deposition Closeout Technique for Liquid Rocket Engines

Abstract: A regeneratively-cooled nozzle for liquid rocket engine applications is a significant cost of the overall…

High Power W-Band/F-Band Schottky Diode Based Frequency Multipliers

Abstract: A solid state device chip including diodes (generating a higher frequency output through frequency multiplication…

Method of Fabricating X-Ray Absorbers for Low-Energy X-Ray Spectroscopy

Abstract: A method of forming low-energy x-ray absorbers. Sensors may be formed on a semiconductor, e.g.,…

Undirectional Carbon Nanotube Yarn/Polymer Composites [STUB]

Abstract: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one-dimensional nanomaterials with outstanding electrical and thermal conductivities and mechanical properties…

CFD Model Of The Transonic Dynamics Tunnel With Applications [STUB]

Abstract: This paper presents the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model of the flow in the NASA…