Abstract: The NASA Innovative Advanced Concept (NIAC) program has been funding work at KSC on a…
Author: New NASA STI
Conformal Lightweight Antenna Structures for Aeronautical Communication Technologies
Abstract: This project is to develop antennas which enable beyond line of sight (BLOS) command and…
Gaseous Emissions Results from a Three-Cup Flametube Test of a Third-Generation Swirl-Venturi Lean Direct Injection Combustion Concept
Abstract: This paper summarizes the development of lean direct injection (LDI) combustor technology at, or in…
Dual-Mode Free-Jet Combustor
Abstract: The dual-mode free-jet combustor concept, pictured in figure 1, is described. It was introduced in…
Regenerative Fuel Cell Power Systems for Lunar and Martian Surface Exploration
Abstract: This paper presents the preliminary results of a recent National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)…
Proposal and Development of a High Voltage Variable Frequency Alternating Current Power System for Hybrid Electric Aircraft
Abstract: The development of ultra-efficient commercial vehicles and the transition to low-carbon emission propulsion are seen…
Reconfiguration of NASA GRC’s Vacuum Facility 6 for Testing of Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) Hardware
Abstract: The NASA Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding (HERMeS) 12.5 kilowatt Hall thruster has been…
Characterization of the NEXT Hollow Cathode Inserts After Long-Duration Testing
Abstract: Hollow dispenser cathode inserts are a critical element of electric propulsion systems, and should therefore…
The Impact of Harness Impedance on Hall Thruster Discharge Oscillations
Abstract: Hall thrusters exhibit characteristic discharge voltage and current oscillations during steady-state operation. The lower frequency…
Heater Validation for the NEXT-C Hollow Cathodes
Abstract: Swaged cathode heaters whose design was successfully demonstrated under a prior flight project are to…