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Mars-Earth rapid interplanetary tether transport (MERITT) architecture

Robert L. Forward; Gerald D. Nordley

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 3–9 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357896

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View articletitled, Mars-Earth rapid interplanetary tether transport (MERITT) architecture

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Mars Atmosphere Resource Recovery System (MARRS)

Christopher England

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 10–15 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357897

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Exploring Venus by solar airplane

Geoffrey A. Landis

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 16–18 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357898

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Silicon PV cell production on the Moon as the basis for a new architecture for space exploration

Michael B. Duke; Alex Ignatiev; Alex Freundlich; Sanders D. Rosenberg; Darby Makel

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 19–24 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357899

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View articletitled, Silicon PV cell production on the Moon as the basis for a new architecture for space exploration

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Searching for life: the case for Halobacteria on Mars

Geoffrey A. Landis

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 25–28 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357900

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View articletitled, Searching for life: the case for Halobacteria on Mars

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A study of orientation in a zero gravity environment by means of virtual reality simulation

Hirofumi Aoki; Takao Yamaguchi; Ryuzo Ohno

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 29–34 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357901

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View articletitled, A study of orientation in a zero gravity environment by means of virtual reality simulation

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NASA light emitting diode medical applications from deep space to deep sea

Harry T. Whelan; Ellen V. Buchmann; Noel T. Whelan; Scott G. Turner; Vita Cevenini; Helen Stinson; Ron Ignatius; Todd Martin; Joan Cwiklinski; Glenn A. Meyer; Brian Hodgson; Lisa Gould; Mary Kane; Gina Chen; James Caviness

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 35–45 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357902

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View articletitled, NASA light emitting diode medical applications from deep space to deep sea

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Robotic outposts as precursors to a manned Mars habitat

Terry Huntsberger; Paolo Pirjanian; Paul S. Schenker

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 46–51 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357903

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View articletitled, Robotic outposts as precursors to a manned Mars habitat

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Achievability for telerobotic systems

Reid L. Kress; John V. Draper; William R. Hamel

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 52–57 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357904

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View articletitled, Achievability for telerobotic systems

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Integrated design of a telerobotic workstation

Jennifer L. Rochlis; John-Paul Clarke

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 58–63 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357905

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View articletitled, Integrated design of a telerobotic workstation

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Reality browsing: Using information interaction and robotic autonomy for planetary exploration

Peter W. Coppin; Michael D. Wagner; Scott Thayer

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 64–69 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357906

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View articletitled, Reality browsing: Using information interaction and robotic autonomy for planetary exploration

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2250-MHz high efficiency microwave power amplifier (HEMPA)

W. Herbert Sims

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 70–75 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357907

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Application specific interconnection system for cutting edge packaging technology

Russell Abbott

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 76–82 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357908

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View articletitled, Application specific interconnection system for cutting edge packaging technology

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Avionics for a small satellite

Larry Abbott; David Jochim; Robert Shuler

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 83–88 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357909

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MultiUse solar thermal power generators

Russell Abbott

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 89–96 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357910

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Advanced EVA concepts and requirements

Richard K. Fullerton

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 97–102 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357911

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View articletitled, Advanced EVA concepts and requirements

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Tuneable autonomy and human interfaces for free-flying servicing vehicles

Alexander Roger; Teri Welsh; Colin R. McInnes

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 103–108 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357912

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View articletitled, Tuneable autonomy and human interfaces for free-flying servicing vehicles

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Lunar spaceport launch and landing operational parameters for human-based activity

Roelof L. Schuiling

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 109–114 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357913

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View articletitled, Lunar spaceport launch and landing operational parameters for human-based activity

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An opposition class piloted mission to Mars using telerobotics for landing site reconnaissance and exploration

Philip J. Burley; Steven E. Fredrickson, Ph.D.; Darby F. Magruder; John D. Rask

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 115–120 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357914

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View articletitled, An opposition class piloted mission to Mars using telerobotics for landing site reconnaissance and exploration

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A model of stresses found in a Rock Melt Drill system produced glass liner to aid in determining system viability for potential use on Mars

Joshua B. McConnell

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 121–126 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357915

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View articletitled, A model of stresses found in a Rock Melt Drill system produced glass liner to aid in determining system viability for potential use on Mars

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A survey of alternative oxygen production technologies

Dale E. Lueck; Clyde F. Parrish; William J. Buttner; Jan M. Surma

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 127–132 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357916

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View articletitled, A survey of alternative oxygen production technologies

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Buffer gas acquisition and storage

Clyde F. Parrish; Dale E. Lueck; Paul A. Jennings

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 133–138 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357917

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View articletitled, Buffer gas acquisition and storage

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On-orbit maintenance operations strategy for the International Space Station—concept and implementation

Linda P. Patterson

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 139–146 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357918

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View articletitled, On-orbit maintenance operations strategy for the International Space Station—concept and implementation

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The International Space Station on-orbit tester

Elizabeth Pierotti; Jitu Atodaria

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 147–152 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357919

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View articletitled, The International Space Station on-orbit tester

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Technology assessment of laser-assisted materials processing in space

Karthik Nagarathnam; Karen M. B. Taminger

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 153–160 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357920

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View articletitled, Technology assessment of laser-assisted materials processing in space

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Managing NASA’s International Space Station Logistics and Maintenance program

Anthony J. Butina

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 161–169 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357921

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View articletitled, Managing NASA’s International Space Station Logistics and Maintenance program

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On-demand spares fabrication during space missions using Laser Direct Metal Deposition

Donald Krantz; Sylvia Nasla; Jeff Byrne; Brian Rosenberger

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 170–175 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357922

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View articletitled, On-demand spares fabrication during space missions using Laser Direct Metal Deposition

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Lessons learned from Hubble Space Telescope extra vehicular activity supportability

Russell L. Werneth

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 176–188 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357923

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View articletitled, Lessons learned from Hubble Space Telescope extra vehicular activity supportability

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Streamlined payload processing in the 21^st century

Craig Jacobson; Phillip Meade

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 189–195 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357924

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View articletitled, Streamlined payload processing in the 21st century

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Three near term commercial markets in space and their potential role in space exploration

Raymond B. Gavert

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 196–201 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357925

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View articletitled, Three near term commercial markets in space and their potential role in space exploration

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The business of space exploration

Daniel C. Tam

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 202–205 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357926

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View articletitled, The business of space exploration

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Fundamentals of gravity level dependent two-phase flow and heat transfer—A tutorial

A. A. M. Delil

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 209–220 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357927

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View articletitled, Fundamentals of gravity level dependent two-phase flow and heat transfer—A tutorial

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Thermal-gravitational modeling and scaling of two-phase heat transport systems from micro-gravity to super-gravity levels

A. A. M. Delil

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 221–229 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357928

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View articletitled, Thermal-gravitational modeling and scaling of two-phase heat transport systems from micro-gravity to super-gravity levels

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Modeling and Scaling of oscillating or pulsating heat transfer devices subjected to earth gravity and to high acceleration levels

A. A. M. Delil

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 230–240 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357929

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View articletitled, Modeling and Scaling of oscillating or pulsating heat transfer devices subjected to earth gravity and to high acceleration levels

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Modeling and testing of two-phase flow in manifolds under microgravity conditions

Frederick Best; Cable Kurwitz

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 241–246 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357930

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View articletitled, Modeling and testing of two-phase flow in manifolds under microgravity conditions

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Two-Phase frictional pressure drop correlations for small tubes

Ing Youn Chen; Kai-Shing Yang; Chi-Chung Wang

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 247–254 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357931

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View articletitled, Two-Phase frictional pressure drop correlations for small tubes

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Temperature oscillations in loop heat pipe operation

Jentung Ku; Laura Ottenstein; Mark Kobel; Paul Rogers; Tarik Kaya

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 255–262 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357932

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View articletitled, Temperature oscillations in loop heat pipe operation

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Advanced thermal control technologies for space science missions at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Gajanana C. Birur; Timothy P. O’Donnell

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 263–270 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357933

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View articletitled, Advanced thermal control technologies for space science missions at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Development and testing of a prototype low-lift heat pump for spacecraft thermal control

Lawrence R. Grzyll; Dwight D. Back; Todd C. Gibson; Brian E. Tews; Robert P. Scaringe

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 271–276 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357934

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View articletitled, Development and testing of a prototype low-lift heat pump for spacecraft thermal control

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Space-based radar antenna thermal control

Daniel L. Vrable; Michael D. Vrable

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 277–282 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357935

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High power cold shock phenomena in Loop Heat Pipes

Michael N. Nikitkin; Walter B. Bienert

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 283–291 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357936

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View articletitled, High power cold shock phenomena in Loop Heat Pipes

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Thermal analysis of the MC-1 chamber/nozzle

Darrell Davis

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 292–297 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357937

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View articletitled, Thermal analysis of the MC-1 chamber/nozzle

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Thermal characterization of an epoxy-based composite sandwich nose cap design for the space shuttle solid rocket booster

C. I. Stuckey; T. R. Reinarts; D. Davis

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 298–303 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357938

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View articletitled, Thermal characterization of an epoxy-based composite sandwich nose cap design for the space shuttle solid rocket booster

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Calibration of an analytical thermal model for an epoxy-based composite sandwich design

Thomas R. Reinarts; Darrell Davis; Charles I. Stuckey

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 304–309 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357939

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View articletitled, Calibration of an analytical thermal model for an epoxy-based composite sandwich design

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A prototype electrohydrodynamic driven thermal control system (EHD-TCS)

Jeffrey R. Didion

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 310–315 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357940

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View articletitled, A prototype electrohydrodynamic driven thermal control system (EHD-TCS)

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Aerodynamic levitation: An approach to microgravity

Benoit Glorieux; Marie-Louise Saboungi; Francis Millot; John Enderby; Jean-Claude Rifflet

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 316–324 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357941

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View articletitled, Aerodynamic levitation: An approach to microgravity

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Thermophysical property measurements of liquid metals in microgravity

I. Egry

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 325–331 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357942

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View articletitled, Thermophysical property measurements of liquid metals in microgravity

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Thermophysical property measurement and materials research in the NASA/MSFC electrostatic levitator

J. R. Rogers; R. W. Hyers; T. Rathz; L. Savage; M. B. Robinson

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 332–336 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357943

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View articletitled, Thermophysical property measurement and materials research in the NASA/MSFC electrostatic levitator

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Measurement of thermophysical properties of metallic melts for high quality castings

H. J. Fecht; R. Wunderlich; M. Meier; H. J. Sprenger

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 337–342 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357944

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View articletitled, Measurement of thermophysical properties of metallic melts for high quality castings

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An innovative pumping technology—electrohydrodynamic pumping through conduction phenomenon

Seong-il Jeong; Jamal Seyed-Yagoobi

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 343–348 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357945

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View articletitled, An innovative pumping technology—electrohydrodynamic pumping through conduction phenomenon

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Non-contact calorimetry of liquid metallic alloys under reduced gravity conditions

R. K. Wunderlich; H.-J. Fecht

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 349–358 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357946

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View articletitled, Non-contact calorimetry of liquid metallic alloys under reduced gravity conditions

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Protracted adiabatic response of a one-component fluid

Richard A. Ferrell; Jayanta K. Bhattacharjee

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 359–363 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357947

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View articletitled, Protracted adiabatic response of a one-component fluid

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Non-desirable convective motion in microgravity experiments

Valentina M. Shevtsova; Denis E. Melnikov; Jean Claude Legros

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 364–369 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357948

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View articletitled, Non-desirable convective motion in microgravity experiments

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Solar sail passive attitude stability and control

Christel B. van de Kolk; Gary A. Flandro

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 373–378 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357949

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View articletitled, Solar sail passive attitude stability and control

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Near-term mission applications for low performance solar sails

Colin R. McInnes

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 379–384 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357950

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View articletitled, Near-term mission applications for low performance solar sails

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Solar sail technology development and application to fast missions to the outer heliosphere

Manfred Leipold

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 385–392 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357951

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View articletitled, Solar sail technology development and application to fast missions to the outer heliosphere

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Interstellar flight by particle beam

Geoffrey A. Landis

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 393–396 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357952

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View articletitled, Interstellar flight by particle beam

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Multi-bounce laser-based sails

Robert A. Metzger; Geoffrey Landis

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 397–401 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357953

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View articletitled, Multi-bounce laser-based sails

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SailBeam: Space propulsion by macroscopic sail-type projectiles

Jordin T. Kare

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 402–406 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357954

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View articletitled, SailBeam: Space propulsion by macroscopic sail-type projectiles

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Laboratory testing of the Mini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion (M2P2) prototype

R. M. Winglee; T. Ziemba; J. Slough; P. Euripides; D. Gallagher

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 407–412 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357955

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View articletitled, Laboratory testing of the Mini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion (M2P2) prototype

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Solar sails: An answer to Global Warming?

Kenneth I. Roy

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 413–418 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357956

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View articletitled, Solar sails: An answer to Global Warming?

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Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System (ProSEDS)

Judy Ballance; Les Johnson

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 419–424 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357957

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View articletitled, Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System (ProSEDS)

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The ElectroDynamic Delivery Experiment (EDDE)

Jerome Pearson; Eugene Levin; John Oldson; Joseph Carroll

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 425–432 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357958

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View articletitled, The ElectroDynamic Delivery Experiment (EDDE)

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EDOARD: A tethered device for efficient Electrodynamic De-Orbiting of LEO spacecraft

C. Bruno; L. Bussolino; L. Iess; R. Licata; L. Schirone

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 433–444 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357959

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View articletitled, EDOARD: A tethered device for efficient Electrodynamic De-Orbiting of LEO spacecraft

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Practicality of using a Tether for electrodynamic reboost of the International Space Station

John H. Blumer; Benjamin B. Donahue; Michal E. Bangham

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 445–451 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357960

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View articletitled, Practicality of using a Tether for electrodynamic reboost of the International Space Station

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Miniature plasma activated systems for tether current generation

Graeme Aston; Martha B. Aston; John D. Williams

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 452–460 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357961

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View articletitled, Miniature plasma activated systems for tether current generation

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Electrodynamic-tether time-domain reflectometer for analyzing tether faults and degradation

Sven G. Bilén; Brian E. Gilchrist

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 461–466 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357962

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View articletitled, Electrodynamic-tether time-domain reflectometer for analyzing tether faults and degradation

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The effect of plasma density and emitter geometry on space charge limits for field emitter array electron charge emission into a space plasma

Dave Morris; Brian Gilchrist; Alec Gallimore

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 467–472 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357963

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View articletitled, The effect of plasma density and emitter geometry on space charge limits for field emitter array electron charge emission into a space plasma

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Enhancement of electrodynamic tether electron current collection using radio frequency power

Éric Choinière; Brian E. Gilchrist; Sven G. Bilén

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 473–478 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357964

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View articletitled, Enhancement of electrodynamic tether electron current collection using radio frequency power

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Efficiency of different types of ED-tether thrusters

Juan R. Sanmartin; Robert D. Estes; Enrico C. Lorenzini

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 479–487 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357965

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View articletitled, Efficiency of different types of ED-tether thrusters

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Computation of a moving bare tether

Tatsuo Onishi; Manuel Martinez-Sanchez; David L. Cooke

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 488–493 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357966

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View articletitled, Computation of a moving bare tether

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Current collection to long, thin probes in a dense high-speed flowing plasma

Brian E. Gilchrist; Sven G. Bilén; Alec D. Gallimore

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 494–501 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357967

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View articletitled, Current collection to long, thin probes in a dense high-speed flowing plasma

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Design of an artificial gravity generating tethered satellite system

John H. Hoffman; Andre Mazzoleni; Andrew Santangelo

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 502–507 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357968

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View articletitled, Design of an artificial gravity generating tethered satellite system

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Momentum-exchange/electrodynamic-reboost tether facility for deployment of microsatellites to GEO and the Moon

Robert P. Hoyt

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 508–513 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357969

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View articletitled, Momentum-exchange/electrodynamic-reboost tether facility for deployment of microsatellites to GEO and the Moon

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The Bridge to Space launch system

Thomas A. Mottinger; Leland S. Marshall

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 514–518 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357970

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View articletitled, The Bridge to Space launch system

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Spinning tethers for rapid orbital plane change

Brian Tillotson

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 519–524 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357971

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View articletitled, Spinning tethers for rapid orbital plane change

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Tether-debris interactions in low Earth orbit

Phillip D. Anz-Meador

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 525–531 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357972

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View articletitled, Tether-debris interactions in low Earth orbit

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Integrated test rig for tether hardware, real-time simulator and control algorithms: Robust momentum transfer validated

Michiel Kruijff; Erik Jan van der Heide

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 532–539 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357973

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View articletitled, Integrated test rig for tether hardware, real-time simulator and control algorithms: Robust momentum transfer validated

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Microwave beam-driven sail flight experiments

James Benford; Gregory Benford; Keith Goodfellow; Raul Perez; Henry Harris; Timothy Knowles

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 540–545 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357974

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View articletitled, Microwave beam-driven sail flight experiments

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Beam-riding sail dynamics

Gregory Benford

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 546–551 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357975

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View articletitled, Beam-riding sail dynamics

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Stability and control of microwave-propelled sails in 1-D

Chaouki T. Abdallah; Edl Schamiloglu; James Benford; Gregory Benford

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 552–558 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357976

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View articletitled, Stability and control of microwave-propelled sails in 1-D

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3-D simulations of rigid microwave-propelled sails including spin

Edl Schamiloglu; Chaouki T. Abdallah; Kristina A. Miller; Daniel Georgiev; James Benford; Gregory Benford; Gurkirpal Singh

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 559–564 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357977

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View articletitled, 3-D simulations of rigid microwave-propelled sails including spin

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Interstellar beamer engineering

Richard M. Dickinson

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 565–570 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357978

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View articletitled, Interstellar beamer engineering

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The spiral slingatron mass launcher

D. A. Tidman

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 571–582 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357979

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View articletitled, The spiral slingatron mass launcher

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Direct space launch using ram accelerator technology

Carl Knowlen; Adam P. Bruckner

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 583–588 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357980

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View articletitled, Direct space launch using ram accelerator technology

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The blast wave accelerator—feasibility study

Dennis Wilson; Zhiqiang Tan

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 589–598 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357981

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View articletitled, The blast wave accelerator—feasibility study

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Preliminary analysis of light sail systems engineering concepts

Travis S. Taylor; Brian Landrum

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 599–605 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357982

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View articletitled, Preliminary analysis of light sail systems engineering concepts

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Interstellar propulsion by SunLensing

Claudio Maccone

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 606–611 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357983

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Persephone: A non-nuclear rendezvous mission to a Kuiper Belt Object

Gregory L. Matloff

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 612–617 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357984

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View articletitled, Persephone: A non-nuclear rendezvous mission to a Kuiper Belt Object

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Propulsion implications of a new source for the Einstein Eequations

David Maker

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 618–629 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357985

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View articletitled, Propulsion implications of a new source for the Einstein Eequations

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Potential hurdles or gateways in the commercial space transportation market

Eric William Stallmer

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 633–637 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357986

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View articletitled, Potential hurdles or gateways in the commercial space transportation market

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Trends in the commercial launch services industry

Ethan E. Haase

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 638–643 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357987

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View articletitled, Trends in the commercial launch services industry

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The ROCKOT vehicle qualified for commercial launches

Mark Kinnersley; Karsten Schefold

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 644–654 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357988

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View articletitled, The ROCKOT vehicle qualified for commercial launches

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Forecasting the demand for commercial telecommunications satellites

Carissa Bryce Christensen; Carie A. Mullins; Linda A. Williams

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 655–659 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357989

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View articletitled, Forecasting the demand for commercial telecommunications satellites

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Closed end launch tube (CELT)

Dale E. Lueck; Clyde F. Parrish

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 660–664 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357990

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View articletitled, Closed end launch tube (CELT)

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Human factors engineering of enhanced spaceport procedures

Barbara G. Kanki; Tim Barth; Donna Blankmann-Alexander; D. Blake Parker; Hester Coan

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 665–670 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357991

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View articletitled, Human factors engineering of enhanced spaceport procedures

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Informed maintenance for next generation space transportation systems

Jack J. Fox

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 671–679 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357992

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View articletitled, Informed maintenance for next generation space transportation systems

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The next generation space launch range

Kevin R. Brown

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 680–685 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357993

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View articletitled, The next generation space launch range

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Autonomous system for launch vehicle range safety

Bob Ferrell; Sam Haley

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 686–692 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357994

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View articletitled, Autonomous system for launch vehicle range safety

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Commercial free flyer satellites and orbital re-entry/recovery systems for low cost microgravity research

John M. Cassanto; Robert B. Hobbs; Michael B. Bem

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 693–698 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357995

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View articletitled, Commercial free flyer satellites and orbital re-entry/recovery systems for low cost microgravity research

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Advanced radioisotope power sources for future deep space missions

Erik N. Nilsen

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 701–706 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357996

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View articletitled, Advanced radioisotope power sources for future deep space missions

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A radioisotope powered cryobot for penetrating the Europan ice shell

Wayne Zimmerman; Scott Bryant; John Zitzelberger; Bill Nesmith

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 707–715 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357997

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View articletitled, A radioisotope powered cryobot for penetrating the Europan ice shell

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Interstellar travel—challenging propulsion and power technologies for the next 50 years

Sarah A. Gavit; Paulett C. Liewer; Richard A. Wallace; Juan A. Ayon; Robert H. Frisbee

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 716–726 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357998

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View articletitled, Interstellar travel—challenging propulsion and power technologies for the next 50 years

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Processing and thermal properties of filament wound carbon-carbon composites for impact shell application

Ralph Zee; Glenn Romanoski; H. Shyam Gale; Hsin Wang

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 727–732 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357999

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View articletitled, Processing and thermal properties of filament wound carbon-carbon composites for impact shell application

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Milliwatt radioisotope power supply for the PASCAL Mars surface stations

Daniel T. Allen; Marcus S. Murbach

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 733–739 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358000

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View articletitled, Milliwatt radioisotope power supply for the PASCAL Mars surface stations

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Radioisotope power system options for future planetary missions

Robert D. Cockfield

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 740–746 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358001

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View articletitled, Radioisotope power system options for future planetary missions

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Thermal vacuum testing of a MHW RTG after 17 years in storage

B. Allen Tolson; Gene D. Brewer; Gerald V. Mintz; Tony Reynoso; Barry K. Pugh; Stephen B. Davis; Timothy J. Hoye

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 747–752 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358002

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View articletitled, Thermal vacuum testing of a MHW RTG after 17 years in storage

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Chemical analysis of Plutonium-238 for space applications

Amy S. Wong

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 753–757 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358003

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View articletitled, Chemical analysis of Plutonium-238 for space applications

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Development program for $^{238} Pu$ aqueous recovery process

M. E. Pansoy-Hjelvik; M. Reimus; G. Silver; M. L. Remerowski; G. Jarvinen; A. Ecclesine; G. Alletzhauser; J. Brock; J. Z. Nixon; P. Moniz; G. Purdy; K. B. Ramsey; Liz Foltyn

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 758–763 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358004

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View articletitled, Development program for <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><msup xmlns=""><mtext></mtext><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">238</mi></mrow></msup><mi mathvariant="normal" xmlns="">Pu</mi></math> aqueous recovery process

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Removal of Pu-238 from aqueous process streams using a polymer filtration process

Gordon D. Jarvinen; Geraldine M. Purdy; Karen C. Rau; M. L. Remeroski; Mary Ann H. Reimus; Kevin B. Ramsey; Elizabeth M. Foltyn; Barbara F. Smith; Thomas W. Robison

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 764–769 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358005

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View articletitled, Removal of Pu-238 from aqueous process streams using a polymer filtration process

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Purification and neutron emission reduction of $^{238} Plutonium$ oxide by nitrate anion exchange processing

M. E. Pansoy-Hjelvik; J. Brock; J. Z. Nixon; P. Moniz; G. Silver; K. B. Ramsey

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 770–773 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358006

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View articletitled, Purification and neutron emission reduction of <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><msup xmlns=""><mtext></mtext><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">238</mi></mrow></msup><mi mathvariant="normal" xmlns="">Plutonium</mi></math> oxide by nitrate anion exchange processing

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A high power, Coated Particle Fuel Compact Radioisotope Heat Unit

Jeffrey C. King; Mohamed S. El-Genk

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 774–783 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358007

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View articletitled, A high power, Coated Particle Fuel Compact Radioisotope Heat Unit

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A roadmap for the development and validation of coated particle fuel for future space radioisotope heater units (RHUs) and radioisotope power systems (RPSs)

Joseph A. Sholtis, Jr.

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 784–789 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358008

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View articletitled, A roadmap for the development and validation of coated particle fuel for future space radioisotope heater units (RHUs) and radioisotope power systems (RPSs)

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Development of a robust space power system decision model

Gilbert Chew; Dennis G. Pelaccio; Mark Jacobs; Michael Stancati; Robert Cataldo

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 790–796 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358009

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View articletitled, Development of a robust space power system decision model

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The Heatpipe-Operated Mars Exploration Reactor (HOMER)

David I. Poston

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 797–804 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358010

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View articletitled, The Heatpipe-Operated Mars Exploration Reactor (HOMER)

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An analysis and procedure for determining space environmental sink temperatures with selected computational results

Albert J. Juhasz

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 805–814 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358011

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View articletitled, An analysis and procedure for determining space environmental sink temperatures with selected computational results

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Coupled reactor kinetics and heat transfer model for heat pipe cooled reactors

Steven A. Wright; Michael Houts

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 815–821 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358012

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View articletitled, Coupled reactor kinetics and heat transfer model for heat pipe cooled reactors

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Options for development of space fission propulsion systems

Mike Houts; Melissa Van Dyke; Tom Godfroy; Kevin Pedersen; James Martin; Ricky Dickens; Pat Salvail; Ivana Hrbud

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 822–827 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358013

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View articletitled, Options for development of space fission propulsion systems

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Square lattice honeycomb tri-carbide fuels for 50 to 250 KN variable thrust NTP design

Samim Anghaie; Travis Knight; Reza Gouw; Eric Furman

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 828–836 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358014

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View articletitled, Square lattice honeycomb tri-carbide fuels for 50 to 250 KN variable thrust NTP design

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Phase 1 space fission propulsion system testing and development progress

Melissa Van Dyke; Mike Houts; Kevin Pedersen; Tom Godfroy; Ricky Dickens; David Poston; Bob Reid; Pat Salvail; Peter Ring

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 837–842 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358015

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View articletitled, Phase 1 space fission propulsion system testing and development progress

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Results of 30 kWt Safe Affordable Fission Engine (SAFE-30) primary heat transport testing

Kevin Pedersen; Melissa Van Dyke; Mike Houts; Tom Godfroy; James Martin; Ricky Dickens; Eric Williams; Roger Harper; Pat Salvil; Bob Reid

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 843–848 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358016

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View articletitled, Results of 30 kWt Safe Affordable Fission Engine (SAFE-30) primary heat transport testing

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Safe affordable fission engine (SAFE 30) module conductivity test thermal model correlation

Jose Roman

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 849–853 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358017

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View articletitled, Safe affordable fission engine (SAFE 30) module conductivity test thermal model correlation

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Mechanism to ensure safety of fission system during launch

Thomas Godfroy; Peter Ring; Bruce Patton; Mike Houts; Kevin Pedersen

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 854–858 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358018

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View articletitled, Mechanism to ensure safety of fission system during launch

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Development of core cladding fabrication techniques for phase I fission propulsion systems

Patrick G. Salvail; Robert S. Reid; Peter J. Ring

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 859–864 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358019

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View articletitled, Development of core cladding fabrication techniques for phase I fission propulsion systems

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Rhenium compatibility with uranium dioxide at elevated temperatures

Travis Knight; Djamel Kaoumi; Samim Anghaie

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 865–868 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358020

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View articletitled, Rhenium compatibility with uranium dioxide at elevated temperatures

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Sodium heat pipe module test for the SAFE-30 reactor prototype

Robert S. Reid; J. Tom Sena; Adam L. Martinez

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 869–874 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358021

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View articletitled, Sodium heat pipe module test for the SAFE-30 reactor prototype

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Mass estimates of very small reactor cores fueled by Uranium-235, U-233 and Cm-245

Steven A. Wright; Ronald J. Lipinski

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 875–880 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358022

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View articletitled, Mass estimates of very small reactor cores fueled by Uranium-235, U-233 and Cm-245

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Nuclear pulse propulsion for interplanetary travel

Brice N. Cassenti

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 881–885 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358023

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View articletitled, Nuclear pulse propulsion for interplanetary travel

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Gasdynamic mirror fusion propulsion experiment

William J. Emrich, Jr.

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 886–891 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358024

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View articletitled, Gasdynamic mirror fusion propulsion experiment

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Magnetized target fusion for advanced space propulsion

Ronald C. Kirkpatrick

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 892–899 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358025

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View articletitled, Magnetized target fusion for advanced space propulsion

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Numerical simulation of magnetically-guided plasma flows for the design of a fusion propulsion system

I. G. Mikellides; P. G. Mikellides; P. J. Turchi; T. M. York

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 900–907 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358026

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View articletitled, Numerical simulation of magnetically-guided plasma flows for the design of a fusion propulsion system

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Lithium mass flow control for high power Lorentz Force Accelerators

Andrea D. Kodys; Gregory Emsellem; Leonard D. Cassady; James E. Polk; Edgar Y. Choueiri

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 908–915 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358027

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View articletitled, Lithium mass flow control for high power Lorentz Force Accelerators

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Overview of nuclear MHD power conversion for multi-megawatt electric propulsion

Blair M. Smith; Travis W. Knight; Samim Anghaie

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 916–922 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358028

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View articletitled, Overview of nuclear MHD power conversion for multi-megawatt electric propulsion

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Multimegawatt nuclear electric propulsion with gaseous and vapor core reactors with MHD

Travis Knight; Samim Anghaie; Blair Smith; Michael Houts

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 923–930 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358029

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View articletitled, Multimegawatt nuclear electric propulsion with gaseous and vapor core reactors with MHD

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Design and preliminary testing of a high performance antiproton trap (HiPAT)

James Martin; Raymond Lewis; Kevin Kramer; Kirby Meyer; Gerald Smith

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 931–938 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358030

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View articletitled, Design and preliminary testing of a high performance antiproton trap (HiPAT)

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High density storage of antimatter for space propulsion applications

Gerald A. Smith; Dan P. Coughlin

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 939–943 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358031

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View articletitled, High density storage of antimatter for space propulsion applications

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On new generations of solar propulsive systems for space

Anatoly Sukhodolsky

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 944–949 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358032

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View articletitled, On new generations of solar propulsive systems for space

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Propulsion using a stable plasma thruster

Clint Seward

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 950–956 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358033

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View articletitled, Propulsion using a stable plasma thruster

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Application of nuclear photon engines for deep-space exploration

Andrey V. Gulevich; Eugeny A. Ivanov; Oleg F. Kukharchuk; Victor Ya. Poupko; Anatoly V. Zrodnikov

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 957–962 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358034

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View articletitled, Application of nuclear photon engines for deep-space exploration

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Concept for a high performance MHD airbreathing—IEC fusion rocket

H. D. Froning, Jr.; G. H. Miley; J. Nadler; Y. Shaban; H. Momota; E. Burton

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 963–968 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358035

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View articletitled, Concept for a high performance MHD airbreathing—IEC fusion rocket

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Low Energy Reaction cell for advanced space power applications

George H. Miley; Eric Rice

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 969–975 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358036

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View articletitled, Low Energy Reaction cell for advanced space power applications

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A possible propellantless propulsion system

David P. Goodwin

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 976–978 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358037

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View articletitled, A possible propellantless propulsion system

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Thermal emittance measurements on candidate refractory materials for application in nuclear space power systems

Daniel P. Kramer; Donald A. Jaworske; James R. McDougal; Roger G. Miller; Robert A. Booher; Dennis C. McNeil; Edwin I. Howell

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 979–984 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358038

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View articletitled, Thermal emittance measurements on candidate refractory materials for application in nuclear space power systems

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Development and characterization of solid solution tri-carbides

Travis Knight; Samim Anghaie

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 985–990 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358039

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View articletitled, Development and characterization of solid solution tri-carbides

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Advanced Research Interplanetary Exploration Ship (A.R.I.E.S)

Thomas K. Mullenniex

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 991–994 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358040

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View articletitled, Advanced Research Interplanetary Exploration Ship (A.R.I.E.S)

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Modular Stirling Radioisotope Power System (SRPS) using an advanced heat source

David S. Moul

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 995–997 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358041

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View articletitled, Modular Stirling Radioisotope Power System (SRPS) using an advanced heat source

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Status update of a free-piston Stirling convertor for radioisotope space power systems

Maurice White; Songgang Qiu; Jack Augenblick; Allen Peterson; Frank Faultersack

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 998–1004 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358042

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View articletitled, Status update of a free-piston Stirling convertor for radioisotope space power systems

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Update on the NASA GRC Stirling Technology development project

Lanny G. Thieme; Jeffrey G. Schreiber

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1005–1010 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358043

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View articletitled, Update on the NASA GRC Stirling Technology development project

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Power characteristics of a Stirling radioisotope power system over the life of the mission

Jeffrey G. Schreiber

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1011–1016 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358044

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View articletitled, Power characteristics of a Stirling radioisotope power system over the life of the mission

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A comparison of Brayton and Stirling space nuclear power systems for power levels from 1 kilowatt to 10 megawatts

Lee S. Mason

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1017–1022 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358045

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View articletitled, A comparison of Brayton and Stirling space nuclear power systems for power levels from 1 kilowatt to 10 megawatts

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Solar refractive secondary concentrator technology overview

Wayne A. Wong

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1023–1028 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358046

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View articletitled, Solar refractive secondary concentrator technology overview

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Advanced radioisotope heat source for Stirling Engines

T. J. Dobry; G. Walberg

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1029–1032 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358047

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View articletitled, Advanced radioisotope heat source for Stirling Engines

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Effect of inert cover gas on performance of radioisotope Stirling space power system

R. Carpenter; V. Kumar; C. Or; A. Schock

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1033–1040 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358048

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View articletitled, Effect of inert cover gas on performance of radioisotope Stirling space power system

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A comparative reliability analysis of free-piston Stirling machines

Jeffrey G. Schreiber

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1041–1046 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358049

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View articletitled, A comparative reliability analysis of free-piston Stirling machines

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Update of the design of the AMTEC converter for use in AMTEC Radioisotope Power Systems

Joseph C. Giglio; Robert K. Sievers; Edward F. Mussi

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1047–1054 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358050

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View articletitled, Update of the design of the AMTEC converter for use in AMTEC Radioisotope Power Systems

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Challenges facing successful development of long life, high temperature, high efficiency/power AMTECs for space applications

R. M. Williams; V. B. Shields; M. L. Homer; A. K. Kisor; M. A. Ryan

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1055–1065 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358051

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View articletitled, Challenges facing successful development of long life, high temperature, high efficiency/power AMTECs for space applications

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Analysis of a vapor anode, multi-tube, potassium refractory AMTEC converter for space applications

Mohamed El-Genk; Jean-Michel Tournier

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1066–1075 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358052

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View articletitled, Analysis of a vapor anode, multi-tube, potassium refractory AMTEC converter for space applications

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Oxidation of Mo-Re at reduced oxygen pressures

J. R. DiStefano; L. D. Chitwood

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1076–1081 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358053

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View articletitled, Oxidation of Mo-Re at reduced oxygen pressures

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Mathematical modeling of the impedance of single and multi-cell AMTEC units

V. B. Shields; R. M. Williams; M. A. Ryan; R. Cortez; M. L. Homer; A. K. Kisor; K. Manatt

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1082–1087 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358054

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View articletitled, Mathematical modeling of the impedance of single and multi-cell AMTEC units

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Advances in electrode materials for AMTEC

M. A. Ryan; R. M. Williams; L. Lara; B. G. Fiebig; R. H. Cortez; A. K. Kisor; V. B. Shields; M. L. Homer

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1088–1093 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358055

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View articletitled, Advances in electrode materials for AMTEC

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Metallurgical examination of an AMTEC unit

V. B. Shields; A. K. Kisor; B. Fiebig; R. M. Williams; M. A. Ryan; M. L. Homer

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1094–1099 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358056

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View articletitled, Metallurgical examination of an AMTEC unit

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Reactivity of thin metal films on sodium beta^″ alumina ceramic in high temperature, low pressure sodium vapor

R. M. Williams; A. K. Kisor; M. L. Homer; K. Manatt; V. B. Shields; M. A. Ryan

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1100–1106 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358057

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View articletitled, Reactivity of thin metal films on sodium beta″ alumina ceramic in high temperature, low pressure sodium vapor

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High efficiency segmented thermoelectric unicouples

Thierry Caillat; Alex Borshchevsky; Jeff Snyder; Jean-Pierre Fleurial

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1107–1112 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358058

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View articletitled, High efficiency segmented thermoelectric unicouples

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Thermomagnetic coolers based on Bi and Bi-Sb nanocomposites

Tito E. Huber; Pierre Constant

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1113–1118 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358059

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View articletitled, Thermomagnetic coolers based on Bi and Bi-Sb nanocomposites

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Tests of a conductively coupled multi-cell thermionic fuel element

Jean-Louis Desplat; Holger Streckert; Thomas Tamoria

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1119–1124 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358060

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View articletitled, Tests of a conductively coupled multi-cell thermionic fuel element

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Growth of Nb-O single crystals using electron beam zone melting

Hongtao Ma; Jian Hu; Ralph H. Zee

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1125–1130 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358061

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Thermionic fast spectrum reactor—converter on the basis of multi-cell TFE

N. N. Ponomarev-Stepnoi; G. V. Kompaniets; D. N. Poliakov; B. S. Stepennov; P. V. Andreev; E. E. Zhabotinsky; Yu. V. Nikolaev; N. V. Lapochkin

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1131–1135 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358062

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Experimental investigation of high temperature high voltage thermionic diode for the space power nuclear reactor

Valery. V. Onufriyev

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1136–1141 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358063

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View articletitled, Experimental investigation of high temperature high voltage thermionic diode for the space power nuclear reactor

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Experimental investigation of a thermionic converter with Molybdenum electrodes for low temperature applications

Yoichi Momozaki; Mohamed S. El-Genk

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1142–1151 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358064

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View articletitled, Experimental investigation of a thermionic converter with Molybdenum electrodes for low temperature applications

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The microminiature thermionic converter

Donald B. King; James R. Luke; Kevin R. Zavadil

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1152–1157 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358065

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Application of revised thermionic theory to MTC diodes

Albert C. Marshall; Donald B. King

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1158–1164 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358066

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A novel thin film dispenser cathode for thermionic emission

K. R. Zavadil; D. B. King; J. A. Ruffner

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1165–1170 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358067

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View articletitled, A novel thin film dispenser cathode for thermionic emission

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Base materials and technologies to maintain long service life and efficiency of thermionic converters and thermionic fuel elements

Yury V. Nikolaev; Anotoly A. Yastrebkov; Alexander S. Gontar; Nikolay V. Lapochkin; Alexander P. Belousenko; David L. Tsetskhladze

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1171–1176 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358068

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View articletitled, Base materials and technologies to maintain long service life and efficiency of thermionic converters and thermionic fuel elements

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Galactic cosmic radiation environment models

G. D. Badhwar; P. M. O’Neill; A. G. Troung

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1179–1184 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358069

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Solar energetic particles and space weather

Donald V. Reames; Allan J. Tylka; Chee K. Ng

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1185–1190 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358070

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Energy spectra of high-energy SEP event protons derived from statistical analysis of experimental data on a large set of events

D. A. Mottl; R. A. Nymmik; A. I. Sladkova

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1191–1196 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358071

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View articletitled, Energy spectra of high-energy SEP event protons derived from statistical analysis of experimental data on a large set of events

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The balance between SEP and GCR particle fluxes in interplanetary space, depending on solar activity level

N. V. Kuznetsov; R. A. Nymmik; M. I. Panasyuk

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1197–1202 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358072

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View articletitled, The balance between SEP and GCR particle fluxes in interplanetary space, depending on solar activity level

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Lessons learned using COTS electronics for the International Space Station radiation environment

John H. Blumer

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1203–1209 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358073

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View articletitled, Lessons learned using COTS electronics for the International Space Station radiation environment

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Disorder-effects in reduced dimensional and quantum electronics

B. D. Weaver; R. Magno; E. M. Jackson; R. Wilkins; S. Shojah-Ardalan; A. C. Seabaugh; B. Brar; M. O. Manasreh; Y. Berhane

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1210–1216 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358074

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View articletitled, Disorder-effects in reduced dimensional and quantum electronics

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Interplanetary crew doses and dose rates for the July 2000 solar particle event

Jennifer L. Hoff; Lawrence W. Townsend; E. Neal Zapp

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1217–1223 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358075

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View articletitled, Interplanetary crew doses and dose rates for the July 2000 solar particle event

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Non-invasive, quantitative, and remote detection of early radiation cataracts for applications in bio-astronautics and bio-informatics

Rafat R. Ansari; Frank J. Giblin; James F. King

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1224–1229 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358076

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View articletitled, Non-invasive, quantitative, and remote detection of early radiation cataracts for applications in bio-astronautics and bio-informatics

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The Booster Applications Facility

David P. Goodwin

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1230–1233 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358077

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A Monte Carlo transport code study of the space radiation environment using FLUKA and ROOT

Thomas Wilson; Lawrence Pinsky; Federico Carminati; René Brun; Alfredo Ferrari; Paola Sala; A. Empl; Jane MacGibbon

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1234–1239 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358078

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View articletitled, A Monte Carlo transport code study of the space radiation environment using FLUKA and ROOT

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Equivalent dose during long-term interplanetary missions depending on solar activity level

N. V. Kuznetsov; R. A. Nymmik; M. I. Panasyuk; N. M. Sobolevsky

AIP Conf. Proc. 552, 1240–1245 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1358079

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View articletitled, Equivalent dose during long-term interplanetary missions depending on solar activity level

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