Testing Aerospace Gears for Bending Fatigue, Pitting, and Scuffing

Abstract: This work was motivated by the goal to increase the power to weight ratio of…

Validation of Test Methods for Air Leak Rate Verification of Spaceflight Hardware

Abstract: As deep space exploration continues to be the goal of NASAs human spaceflight program, verification…

Operating Small Sat Swarms as a Single Entity: Introducing SODA

Abstract: Swarm concepts are a growing topic of interest in the small satellite community. Compared to…

Cirrus Susceptibility to Changes in Ice Nuclei: Physical Processes, Model Uncertainties, and Measurement Needs

Abstract: In this talk, I will begin by discussing the physical processes that govern the competition…

Estimating Leaf Water Status from Vis-Nir Reflectance and Transmittance

Abstract: Remotely sensing the water status of plant canopies remains a long term goal of remote…

Thermal Design and Analysis of an ISS Science Payload – SAGE III on ISS

Abstract: The Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment III (SAGE III) instrument is the fifth in a…

Correleation of the SAGE III on ISS Thermal Models in Thermal Desktop

Abstract: The Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment III (SAGE III) instrument is the fifth in a…

Active Chevrons for Jet Noise Reduction

Abstract: Jet noise is often a dominant component of aircraft noise, particularly at takeoff. To meet…

Triple-Pulse Integrated Path Differential Absorption Lidar for Carbon Dioxide Measurement – Novel Lidar Technologies and Techniques with Path to Space

Abstract: The societal benefits of understanding climate change through identification of global carbon dioxide sources and…

Assessing the Behavior of Typically Lithophile Elements Under Highly Reducing Conditions Relevant to the Planet Mercury

Abstract: With the data returned from the MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) mission,…