Material Characterization for the Analysis of Skin/Stiffener Separation

Abstract: Test results show that separation failure in co-cured skin/stiffener interfaces is characterized by dense networks…

Development of a Detailed Surface Chemistry Framework in DSMC

Abstract: Many of the current direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) codes still employ only simple surface…

The Challenges of Human-Autonomy Teaming

Abstract: Machine intelligence is improving rapidly based on advances in big data analytics, deep learning algorithms,…

Tortuosity Computations of Porous Materials using the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo

Abstract: Low-density carbon fiber preforms, used as thermal protection systems (TPS) materials for planetary entry systems,…

Titan Atmospheric Entry Radiative Heating

Abstract: Detailed spectrally and spatially resolved radiance has been measured in the Electric Arc Shock Tube…

Evidence of Standing Waves in Arc Jet Nozzle Flow

Abstract: Waves spawned by the nozzle in the NASA Ames 60 MW Interaction Heating Facility arc…

Comparison of Multiscale Method of Cells-Based Models for Predicting Elastic Properties of Filament Wound C/C-SiC

Abstract: Three different multiscale models, based on the method of cells (generalized and high fidelity) micromechanics…

A Generic Software Architecture For Prognostics

Abstract: Prognostics is a systems engineering discipline focused on predicting end-of-life of components and systems. As…

Comet Dust: The Diversity of Primitive Particles and Implications

Abstract: Comet dust is primitive and shows significant diversity. Our knowledge of the properties of primitive…

Comparison of Damage from Hydrocode Simulations of an Asteroid Airburst or Impact on Land, in Deep, or in Shallow Water

Abstract: If an asteroid is discovered to be on a collision course with Earth and there…