BALLET: Balloon Locomotion for Extreme Terrain (Phase I Final Report. NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC).)

Abstract: This report documents the work performed in our investigation into the BALLET (Balloon Locomotion for…

Comparison of SLS Sectional Loads from Pressure-Sensitive Paint and CFD

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Navigating the Deployment and Downlink Tradespace for Earth Imaging Constellations

Abstract: Distributed Spacecraft Missions (DSMs) are gaining momentum in their application to Earth Observation (EO) missions…

Marsbee – Swarm of Flapping Wing Flyers for Enhanced Mars Exploration (Phase I: Final Report. NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC).)

Abstract: Mars exploration has received significant interest from academia, industry, government, and the general public. Despite…

Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Using Machine Learning

Abstract: Atmospheric chemistry models are a central tool to study the impact of chemical constituents on…

In-Flight Line-Of-Sight Pointing Performance for the GOES-16 and GOES-17 Spacecraft

Abstract: The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R program (GOES-R) has launched two of the next generation geostationary…

Spectrum

Abstract: Spectrum is a multispectral fluorescence imager designed for capturing in vivo genetic expression in a…

Hi-5: A Potential High-Contrast Thermal Near-Infrared Imager for the VLTI

Abstract: Hi-5 is a high-contrast (or high dynamic range) infrared imager project for the VLTI. Its…

LEAVES: Lofted Environmental and Atmospheric Venus Sensors

Abstract: LEAVES (Lofted Environmental Atmospheric Venus Sensors) is a design exercise with the goal of dramatically…

Predictability of Ocean Heat Content From Electrical Conductance

Abstract: Ocean heat content (OHC) is a key climate variable that needs to be monitored to…