Abstract: Next-generation space missions are constrained by existing spacecraft navigation systems which are not fully autonomous.…
Author: New NASA STI
Mechanisms of Oxide Formation in the Self-Reacting Friction Stir Weld Process [STUB]
Abstract: The initial objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of an extended delay…
Navigation Requirements Development and Performance Assessment of a Martian Ascent Vehicle [STUB]
Abstract: To support development of Martian Ascent Vehicles, analysis tools are needed to support the development…
Detonation to Deflagration-Mode Transitions in Pulsed Plasma Accelerators
Abstract: PULSED plasma accelerators typically operate by storing energy in a capacitor bank and then discharging…
Low Temperature Hybrid Mars Ascent Vehicle Concept Development and Planning at MSFC [STUB]
Abstract: Return of samples from Mars has been a goal of NASA's for decades. The current…
Measuring Work of Adhesion of Polystyrene Microspheres [STUB]
Abstract: Particle adhesion is relevant in fields ranging from aerospace and energy to civil engineering and…
An Abstract Interpretation Framework for the Round-Off Error Analysis of Floating-Point Programs [STUB]
Abstract: This paper presents an abstract interpretation framework for the round-off error analysis of floating-point programs.…
2018 NASA Green Propulsion Technology Development Roadmap
Abstract: The NASA Green Propulsion Working Group (GPWG) was tasked by the NASA Chemical Propulsion Subcapabilities…
The Dust in the Atmosphere of Mars and Its Impact on the Human Exploration of Mars: A NESC Workshop
Abstract: The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) Chief Scientist provided support to produce an NESC…
Probabilistic Sensitivity Analyses Incorporating Surrogate Models for the Structural Response of a Representative Inflatable Space Structure
Abstract: This study concentrates on results from probabilistic analysis and numerical simulation tools to identify parameter…