The global search pivot away from fossil fuels has driven a resurgence of interest in the sodium fast reactor, a technology that was used in the original implementation of nuclear energy for power production but has since ...

A visual method for predicting the heat transfer coefficient associated with flowing granular material around an obstruction without the need for testing at elevated tem- peratures was developed. The developed model was ...

The versatility of hybrid aerial–terrestrial robotic platforms continues to highlight their potential for general-purpose mobility across complex and unstructured environments. However, the diverse dynamics in distinct ...

The development of hybrid additive - subtractive manufacturing has created new possibilities for producing complex metal components with greater design flexibility, enhanced mechanical properties, and reduced post-processing ...

A high-speed transient surface temperature sensor was designed and manufactured with two key features that differentiate it from other sensors. First, the sensor was designed such that 1-D conduction can be unambiguously ...

Ballistic impact protection is essential in defense, aerospace, and personal safety applications, where materials must absorb and mitigate high-velocity impacts to ensure performance and safety. Traditionally, gas gun ...

The burgeoning demand for efficient and sustainable Aerial Vehicles (AVs) requires the development of powertrain systems tailored to specific mission requirements. Current AVs are incorporating hybrid-electric powertrains, ...

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is an international collaboration investigating neutrino physics. One of the key objectives is to understand the start of the universe. What causes asymmetry to occur between ...

A solid cryocooler is defined as any device by which standard cryogenic working fluids are eschewed in whole or in part and are replaced with working solids. Despite its overall greater potential for reaching lower ...

In partnership with the US Department of Energy, SolarDynamics, and Atlantica, the solar-simulator project was undertaken developing training software for control room operators of parabolic trough concentrating solar power ...