Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has led in the development of unique flame…
Author: New NASA STI
Preliminary Analysis of Two Years of the Massive Collision Monitoring Activity
Abstract: It is hypothesized that the interactions between many of the most massive derelicts in low…
System and Method for Detecting Unauthorized Device Access by Comparing Multiple Independent Spatial-Time Data Sets from Other Devices
Abstract: An authentication procedure utilizes multiple independent sources of data to determine whether usage of a…
Characterizing the Survey Strategy and Initial Orbit Determination Abilities of the NASA MCAT Telescope for Geosynchronous Orbital Debris Environmental Studies
Abstract: The NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (ODPO) recently commissioned the Meter Class Autonomous Telescope (MCAT)…
Advancing Supersonic Retropropulsion Using Mars-Relevant Flight Data: An Overview
Abstract: Advanced robotic and human missions to Mars require landed masses well in excess of current…
Dynamic Analysis for a Geared Turbofan Engine with Variable Area Fan Nozzle
Abstract: Aggressive design goals have been set for future aero-propulsion systems with regards to fuel economy,…
Propulsion Controls Modeling for a Small Turbofan Engine
Abstract: A nonlinear dynamic model and propulsion controller are developed for a small-scale turbofan engine. The…
Design Trade Study for a 4-Meter Off-Axis Primary Mirror Substrate and Mount for the Habitable-Zone Exoplanet Direct Imaging Mission
Abstract: An extensive trade study was conducted to evaluate primary mirror substrate design architectures for the…
Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics in Systems Engineering
Abstract: The study, discovery, and application of information about human abilities, human limitations, and other human…