Measurement of Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion and Temperature-Dependent Refractive Index Using Interferometric System

Abstract: A system combining an interferometer with an environmental chamber for measuring both coefficient of thermal…

Preliminary Design of the Continuous ADRs for the Primordial Inflation Explorer (PIXIE)

Abstract: PIXIE is a recently proposed middle-class explorer mission designed to produce full-sky maps of polarization…

PIPER Continuous Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigerator

Abstract: We report upon the development and testing of a 4-stage adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator (ADR) capable…

A Ka-Band (26 GHz) Circularly Polarized 2×2 Microstrip Patch Sub-Array with Compact Feed

Abstract: A Ka-Band (26 gigahertz) 2 by 2 sub-array with square-shaped microstrip patch antenna elements having…

NASA ERA Integrated CFD for Wind Tunnel Testing of Hybrid Wing-Body Configuration

Abstract: The NASA Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project explored enabling technologies to reduce impact of aviation…

Robotically Assembled Aerospace Structures: Digital Material Assembly using a Gantry-Type Assembler

Abstract: This paper evaluates the development of automated assembly techniques for discrete lattice structures using a…

A Method for Rapid Measurement of Contrast Sensitivity on Mobile Touch-Screens

Abstract: Touch-screen displays in cell phones and tablet computers are now pervasive, making them an attractive…

LMI-Based Fuzzy Optimal Variance Control of Airfoil Model Subject to Input Constraints

Abstract: This paper presents a study of fuzzy optimal variance control problem for dynamical systems subject…

Multi-Source Sensor Fusion for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Using Fuzzy Logic

Abstract: As the applications for using small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) beyond visual line of sight…

Three-Dimensional Modeling of Aircraft High-Lift Components with Vehicle Sketch Pad

Abstract: Vehicle Sketch Pad (OpenVSP) is a parametric geometry modeler that has been used extensively for…