Lidar Sensors from Space

Abstract: Light Detection and Ranging, or lidars, are similar to radars but at optical wavelengths. They…

Electron-Beam Deposition of Superconducting Molybdenum Thin Films for the Development of Mo/Au TES X-Ray Microcalorimeter

Abstract: We are exploring the properties of electron-beam evaporated molybdenum thin films on silicon nitride coated…

Design Overview of the DM Radio Pathfinder Experiment

Abstract: We introduce the DM Radio, a dual search for axion and hidden photon dark matter…

Implicit Formulation of Muscle Dynamics in OpenSim

Abstract: Astronauts lose bone and muscle mass during spaceflight. Exercise countermeasure is the primary method for…

Jet Fuel Thermal Stability Investigations using Ellipsometry

Abstract: Ellipsometry is an optical technique used to measure the thickness of thin films. This technique…

Blockage Testing in the NASA Glenn 225 Square Centimeter Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Abstract: The starting characteristics for three different model geometries were tested in the Glenn Research Center…

Solar System Exploration Augmented by In-Situ Resource Utilization: Human Planetary Base Issues for Mercury and Saturn

Abstract: Establishing a lunar presence and creating an industrial capability on the Moon may lead to…

Model Validation for Propulsion – On the TFNS and LES Subgrid Models for a Bluff Body Stabilized Flame

Abstract: With advances in computational power and availability of distributed computers, the use of even the…

Numerical and Analytical Assessment of a Coupled Rotating Detonation Engine and Turbine Experiment

Abstract: An analysis is presented of an experimental rig comprising a rotating detonation engine (RDE) with…

An ISRU Propellant Production System to Fully Fuel a Mars Ascent Vehicle

Abstract: ISRU of Mars resources was base lined in 2009 Design Reference Architecture (DRA) 5.0, but…