International Space Station (ISS) Bacterial Filter Elements (BFEs): Filter Efficiency and Pressure Testing of Returned Units

Abstract: The air revitalization system aboard the International Space Station (ISS) provides the vital function of…

LME – Environmental Effects and Coatings Branch

Abstract: Overview of Extreme Environments and Coating Branch (LME) in the Materials and Structures Division (LM).

Satellite Formation Flight Results from Phase 1 of the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission

Abstract: This paper describes the underlying dynamics of formation flying in a high-eccentricity orbit such as…

LOX/Methane In-Space Propulsion Systems Technology Status and Gaps

Abstract: Human exploration architecture studies have identified liquid oxygen (LOX)Methane (LCH4) as a strong candidate for…

MELDI2 Do No Harm Test Series

Abstract: Mars 2020 will fly the Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation II (MEDLI2) sensor suite…

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Airworthiness and Flight Safety Review Process Overview

Abstract: Communicate the purpose of the AFRC airworthiness and flight safety review process and understand the…

Aerodynamics and Performance X-Plane Airworthiness Guidelines and Best Practices

Abstract: This presentation describes aerodynamics and performance X-plane airworthiness guidelines and best practices.

Flow Visualization of Aircraft in Flight by Means of Background Oriented Schlieren Using Celestial Objects

Abstract: These companion slides explain a novel method of ground to air flow visualization.

Tank System Integrated Model: A Cryogenic Tank Performance Prediction Program

Abstract: Accurate predictions of the thermodynamic state of the cryogenic propellants, pressurization rate, and performance of…

Dual Ion Spectrometers and Their Calibration for the Fast Plasma Investigation on NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission

Abstract: The scientific target of NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is to study the fundamentally important…