Abstract: NASA is in the process of qualifying the mid-size Super Pressure Balloon (SPB) to provide…
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Meteorological Support in Scientific Ballooning
Abstract: The weather affects every portion of a scientific balloon mission, from payload integration to launch,…
Guidelines and Suggestions for Balloon Gondola Design
Abstract: This paper discusses the current gondola design requirements for the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF).…
Balloon Thermal Model Design Parameters and Sensitivities
Abstract: This presentation describes the thought process for determining balloon thermal model design parameters, including environmental…
A Planetary Defense Gateway for Smart Discovery of relevant Information for Decision Support
Abstract: A Planetary Defense Gateway for Smart Discovery of relevant Information for Decision Support presentation discussing…
Promise and Progress of Millihertz Gravitational-Wave Astronomy
Abstract: Extending the new field of gravitational wave (GW) astronomy into the millihertz band with a…
HST WFC3 Observations of Uranus’ 2014 Storm Clouds and Comparison with VLT/SINFONI and IRTF/Spex Observations
Abstract: In November 2014 Uranus was observed with the Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) instrument of…
Cirrus Heterogeneity Effects on Cloud Optical Properties Retrieved with an Optimal Estimation Method from MODIS VIS to TIR Channels.
Abstract: This study presents preliminary results on the effect of cirrus heterogeneities on top-of-atmosphere (TOA) simulated…
Contribution of Asteroid Generated Tsunami to the Impact Hazard
Abstract: The long-standing uncertainty about the importance of asteroid-generated tsunami was addressed at a workshop in…
Near Earth Asteroid Characterization for Threat Assessment
Abstract: Physical characteristics of NEAs are an essential input to modeling behavior during atmospheric entry and…