Perspectives from the Wearable Electronics and Applications Research (WEAR) Lab, NASA, Johnson Space Center

Abstract: As NASA moves beyond exploring low earth orbit and into deep space exploration, increased communication…

Development Specification for the Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Thermal Loop Pump

Abstract: The AEMU Thermal Loop Pump Development Specification establishes the requirements for design, performance, and testing…

The Properties and Curiosities of Inner Magnetospheric Ions as Seen by DE 1/RIMS

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Damage Based Analysis (DBA) – Theory, Derivation and Practical Application Using Both an Acceleration and Pseudo Velocity Approach

Abstract: The objective of this presentation is to give a brief overview of the theory behind…

Heavy Ion Induced Degradation in SiC Schottky Diodes: Bias and Energy Deposition Dependence

Abstract: Experimental results on ion-induced leakage current increase in 4H-SiC Schottky power diodes are presented. Monte…

Fast, Safe, Propellant-Efficient Spacecraft Motion Planning Under Clohessy-Wiltshire-Hill Dynamics

Abstract: This paper presents a sampling-based motion planning algorithm for real-time and propellant-optimized autonomous spacecraft trajectory…

The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Experiment Program

Abstract: This paper elaborates on the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) Experiment Program, which will engage…

Payload Performance of Third Generation TDRS and Future Services

Abstract: NASA has accepted two of the 3rd generation Tracking and Data Relay Satellites, TDRS K,…

Human Error Assessment and Reduction Technique (HEART) and Human Factor Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)

Abstract: Research results have shown that more than half of aviation, aerospace and aeronautics mishaps/incidents are…

Flux Cancelation: The Key to Solar Eruptions

Abstract: Solar coronal jets are magnetically channeled eruptions that occur in all types of solar environments…