Predictive Modeling for NASA Entry, Descent and Landing Missions

Abstract: Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) Modeling and Simulation (MS) is an enabling capability for complex…

Maturation of the Asteroid Threat Assessment Project

Abstract: As described at IPPW 12 [1], NASA initiated a new research activity focused on Planetary…

Mars 2020 Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation 2 (MEDLI2) Sensor Suite

Abstract: The Mars 2020 Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation 2 (MEDLI2) sensor suite seeks to address…

Mission Assurance and Residual Risk: The Performance Verification Challenge for Technology Infusion

Abstract: This poster to the IPPW-14 addresses the challenges in mission infusion of new technology and…

Mars 2020 Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation 2 (MEDLI2) Sensor Suite

Abstract: The Mars 2020 Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation 2 (MEDLI2) sensor suite seeks to address…

In Pursuit of Improving Airburst and Ground Damage Predictions: Recent Advances in Multi-Body Aerodynamic Testing and Computational Tools Validation

Abstract: An airburst from a large asteroid during entry can cause significant ground damage. The damage…

Wear Trends of the HERMeS Thruster as a Function of Throttle Point

Abstract: A series of short-duration (200 hour) wear tests were conducted with two Hall Effect Rocket…

Plasma Plume Characterization of the HERMeS during a 1722-hr Wear Test Campaign

Abstract: A 1722-hour wear test campaign of NASAs 12.5 kilowatt Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding…

A Survey of Xenon Ion Sputter Yield Data and Fits Relevant to Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Integration

Abstract: A survey of low energy xenon ion impact sputter yields was conducted to provide a…

Dynamic Control System Mode Performance of the Space Technology-7 Disturbance Reduction System

Abstract: The Space Technology-7 (ST-7) Disturbance Reduction System (DRS) is an experiment package aboard the European…