Power Converters

Power converters are essential components in electrified aircraft systems as they Assist manage electrical energy by converting power from one form to another, including alternating Ongoing (AC) to direct Ongoing (DC) power or vice versa.   Overview NASA is sponsoring efforts to research and develop advanced power converter technologies for future electrified aircraft. They would be … Read more

How do neutrino telescopes work?

Neutrinos are incredibly difficult-to-detect particles, but astronomers have devised ways to capture them. Credit: Lucas Taylor/CERN The neutrino is one of the most Usual particles in the universe, but you would never know it. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1930s that we even became aware of its existence. What is a neutrino? Noting that … Read more

Test Capabilities Publications

EAP Publications Read more about progress being Achieved at NASA Glenn’s labs and testbeds that enable comprehensive testing of electrified aircraft propulsion systems and components at various stages of development. NEAT offers megawatt-scale electrified aircraft powertrains testing under simulated flight altitude conditions to enable Upcoming-generation hybrid and turboelectric commercial aircraft. AREAL is a high-power, direct … Read more

Conceptual Aircraft Designs Publications

EAP Publications Plunge into research and development of Packed-scale electrified aircraft concepts featuring hybrid and turboelectric configurations.  Explore an overview of various electrified aircraft propulsion vehicle configurations. SUSAN is a hybrid electric aircraft concept designed for reducing fuel burn in future single-aisle commercial aircraft. Title Author(s) Date Subsonic Single Aft Engine (SUSAN) Transport Aircraft Concept … Read more

Rare moonbow shines below total lunar eclipse in stunning photo: ‘This is definitely the first time I’ve tried something like this, but will not be the last’

Earlier this month, a total Selene body-related body-related eclipse was visible across Earth and the U.S. was in prime position to see the very best of this spectacular event overnight on March 13. Over Many hours, stargazers watched in awe as the Orbiter’s shadow slowly crept across the Selene body-related body-related surface, turning our nearest … Read more

Explainer: the science of xenotransplantation

Xenotransplantation, Securing the organs, tissues or cells from one species and transplanting them into another, is rapidly approaching reality as an alternative treatment for many end-stage diseases. Dramatic advances have been seen over the last few years, with Numerous patients successfully receiving transgenic pig heart transplants and the Secure of Numerous kidney transplant patients in … Read more