Development of Structural Energy Storage for Aeronautics Applications

Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has identified Multifunctional Structures for High Efficiency Lightweight…

Prediction of Turbulent Temperature Fluctuations in Hot Jets

Abstract: Large-eddy simulations were used to investigate turbulent temperature fluctuations and turbulent heat flux in hot…

Practical Methodology for the Inclusion of Nonlinear Slosh Damping in the Stability Analysis of Liquid-propelled Space Vehicles

Abstract: One of the challenges of developing flight control systems for liquid-propelled space vehicles is ensuring…

Kinetic Damage from Meteorites

Abstract: A Near Earth object impacting into Earth's atmosphere may produce damaging effects at the surface…

Parameter Validation for Evaluation of Spaceflight Hardware Reusability

Abstract: Within recent years, there has been an influx of companies around the world pursuing reusable…

Characterization, Operation and Analysis of Test Motors Containing Aluminized Hybrid Fuels

Abstract: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Materials and Processes Department, with support from the Propulsion Systems…

Validation of a Solid Rocket Motor Internal Environment Model

Abstract: In a prior effort, a thermal/fluid model of the interior of Penn State University's laboratory-scale…

Meteoroid Environment Modeling: the Meteoroid Engineering Model and Shower Forecasting

Abstract: The meteoroid environment is often divided conceptually into meteor showers plus a sporadic background component.…

HMI Data Driven Magnetohydrodynamic Model Predicted Active Region Photospheric Heating Rates: Their Scale Invariant, Flare Like Power Law Distributions, and Their Possible Association With Flares

Abstract: A data driven, near photospheric, 3 D, non-force free magnetohydrodynamic model predicts time series of…

The MSFC Solar Activity Future Estimation (MSAFE) Model

Abstract: The Natural Environments Branch of the Engineering Directorate at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) provides…