Abstract: Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a high-performance, semi-crystalline thermoplastic that is used in a wide…
Author: New NASA STI
Lifetimes of Multiply Alkylated Cyclopentane Oil in Contact with Various Metals, Evaluated with Vacuum Spiral Orbit Tribometer
Abstract: The dependence of the lifetimes of small quantities of a Multiply Alkylated Cyclopentane (MAC) lubricant…
Dual Rotating Rake Measurements of Higher-Order Duct Modes: Validation Using Experimental and Numerical Data
Abstract: A rotating rake mode measurement system was designed to measure acoustic duct modes generated by…
The CAESAR New Frontiers Comet Sample Return Mission
Abstract: The Comet Astrobiology Exploration Sample Return (CAESAR) mission is one of two finalists selected by…
Summary of Pressure Gain Combustion Research at NASA
Abstract: NASA has undertaken a systematic exploration of many different facets of pressure gain combustion over…
Carbon on Mercury’s Surface – Origin, Distribution, and Concentration
Abstract: Distinctive low-reflectance material (LRM) was first observed on Mercury in Mariner 10 flyby images. Visible…
Omnidirectional Inter-Satellite Optical Communicator (ISOC)
Abstract: The objective of the Omnidirectional Inter-Satellite Optical Communicator (ISOC) project is to design a compact,…
Preload Loss in a Spacecraft Fastener via Vibration-Induced Unwinding
Abstract: Sound engineering practice requires that fasteners and bolted joints maintain preload in service. NASA recently…
Experimental Visualizations of a Generic Launch Vehicle Flow Field: Time-Resolved Shadowgraph and Infrared Imaging
Abstract: Time-Resolved shadowgraph and infrared (IR) imaging were performed to investigate off-body and on-body flow features…
Miniature Optical Communications Transceiver (MOCT)
Abstract: This project will advance the technology readiness of the Miniature Optical Communications Transceiver (MOCT) from…