Science

Propulsion Systems For Launch Vehicles And Spacecraft, 1977

Background This document was referenced in a report bibliography obtained from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). The record was…

February 5, 2020

Research In Propulsion Sciences Contract between ERC, Inc. and the U.S. Air Force (AFFTC / AFRL), 1998

Background According to the contract paperwork available below: "The objective of this contract is to provide scientific and engineering research…

January 17, 2020

Brane Craft, by Siegfried W. Janson, Final Report, February 1, 2017

Background A Brane Craft is a membrane spacecraft with solar cells, command and control electronics, communications systems, antennas, propulsion systems,…

January 14, 2020

Bio-Inspired Innovation and National Security, 2010

Background Abstract: For the average person, the mainstream media, and perhaps even the typical warfighter, the application of biology to…

January 3, 2020

Proceedings of the AFOSR Special Conference on Prime-Power for High Energy Space Systems, Norfolk, Virginia, 22-25 February 1982. Volume I.

Background As part of an assessment of research needs in the space prime-power area, a special conference was convened at…

December 27, 2019

NASA Statement on Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test, December 20, 2019

Background The Boeing CST-100 Starliner (Crew Space Transportation) crew capsule is a spacecraft under construction by Boeing as its participation…

December 20, 2019

Army Research Lab (ARL) Facilities and Capabilities

Background This document, obtained from the Army Research Lab (ARL), lists the facilities and capabilities available at the lab. This…

November 18, 2019

Active Metamaterial Based Terahertz Polarimeter for Spectroscopic Detection of Chemical and Biological Hazards, April 2014

Background Polarimetry is the analysis of the polarization state of radiation following interaction with a sample. It has distinct advantages…

November 17, 2019

Study to Determine the Effective and Cost of a Laser-Propelled Lightcraft Vehicle System – Results to Guide Future Developments, October 2003

Background For presentation at the 2nd International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion taking place in Sendai, Japan, from 20-23 October…

October 30, 2019

Ball Lightning Study, February 2003 by Dr. Eric Davis / Warp Drive Metrics

Background This study was tasked with the purpose of conducting a major literature review of the ball lightning phenomenon to…

October 30, 2019