Abstract: The Perseid meteor shower has been observed for millennia and known for its visually spectacular…
Author: New NASA STI
Test and Analysis of Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle Ablative Materials
Abstract: Asbestos free solid motor internal insulation samples were tested at the MSFC Hyperthermal Facility. Objectives…
Cryogenic Fluid Management Technology Development Roadmaps
Abstract: Advancement in Cryogenic Fluid Management (CFM) Technologies is essential for achieving NASA's future long duration…
Development and Testing of the Europa Mission’s Venturi Flow Meter
Abstract: NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), in collaboration with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC),…
Simultaneous Optical and Meteor Head Echo Measurements Using the Middle Atmosphere Alomar Radar System (MAARSY)
Abstract: We describe a two year campaign of simultaneous automated meteor optical and head echo radar…
Europa Propulsion Valve Seat Material Testing
Abstract: The Europa mission and spacecraft design presented unique challenges for selection of valve seat materials…
Water Hammer Simulations of MMH Propellant – New Capability Demonstration of the Generalized Fluid Flow Simulation Program
Abstract: Fluid Transient analysis is important for the design of spacecraft propulsion system to ensure structural…
The Use of D-Criteria to Assess Meteor Shower Significance
Abstract: The anisotropy of the sporadic meteor background complicates meteor shower extraction. Using static orbital similarity…
In-Space Engine (ISE-100) Development – Design Verification Test
Abstract: In the past decade, NASA has formulated science mission concepts with an anticipation of landing…