Update on CMH-17 Volume 5 Ceramic Matrix Composites

Abstract: A wide range of issues must be addressed during the process of certifying CMC (ceramic…

Liquid Nitrogen Line Chilldown Experiments in Reduced Gravity

Abstract: As part of a recent battery of parametric line chilldown tests using liquid nitrogen (LN2),…

Plans and Recent Developments for Fluid Physics Experiments Aboard the ISS

Abstract: From the very first days of human spaceflight, NASA has been conducting experiments in space…

Analysis of a Radioisotope Thermal Rocket Engine

Abstract: The Triton Hopper is a concept for a vehicle to explore the surface of Neptunes…

Strategies for SEE Hardness Assurance From Buy-It-And-Fly-It to Bullet Proof

Abstract: This part of the course first outlines the conventional Single Event Effect (SEE), radiation hardness…

Tutorial on Atomic Oxygen Effects and Contamination

Abstract: Atomic oxygen is the most predominant specie in low Earth orbit (LEO) and is contained…

Strategies for SEE Hardness Assurance – From Buy-It-And-Fly-It to Bullet Proof

Abstract: This part of the course first outlines the conventional Single Event Effect (SEE), radiation hardness…

Cyclic Fatigue Durability of Uncoated and EBC Coated 3D SiC/SiC Composites Under Thermal Gradient Conditions at 2700F in Air

Abstract: Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) such as SiCSiC are currently being designed and implemented in high…

Waveguide Multimode Directional Coupler for Harvesting Harmonic Power from the Output of Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifiers

Abstract: The paper presents the design, fabrication, and test results for a novel waveguide multimode directional…

NASA Electronic Parts and Packaging (NEPP) – A NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA) Program

Abstract: NEPP Mission Statement: Provide NASA's leadership for developing and maintaining guidance for the screening, qualification,…