Tailoring Functional Properties of Ti–Ni–Cu Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films for MEMS Actuators
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.A comprehensive study of critical parameters required to develop well‐performing Ti–Ni–Cu thin film shape memory alloy microactuators is provided. Materials science and device integration aspects are integrated by addressing structural and physical relationships using complementary characterization techniques as well as a practical fabrication solution
Elaheh Akbarnejad +6 more
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Multi-Input CNN for Vision-Based In Situ Analysis of Extraterrestrial Surface Composition
Computer Assisted Methods in Engineering and ScienceEarth’s natural resources are finite, which is why engineers and scientists are increasingly directing their attention to the extraction of materials from celestial bodies.
Kacper MARCINIAK +6 more
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Future Missions and In Situ Resource Utilization Requirements [PDF]
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Sanders, Gerald
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Influence of Test Temperature and Test Frequency on Fatigue Life of Aluminum Alloy EN AW‐2618A
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.The influence of test temperature and test frequency on the fatigue life of EN AW‐2618A is investigated. High‐cycle fatigue tests are performed at different test temperatures and frequencies on the 1000 h/230°C overaged state. Both test parameters reduce fatigue life due to time‐dependent damage mechanisms.
Ying Han +5 more
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Manufacturing in Space: An Operations Management Nightmare
Journal of Aerospace Technology and ManagementOperations management (OM) involves the activities related to producing goods by transforming input into output. Operations managers typically organize the design of goods and manage the processes to ensure a quality product.
Robert Oliver Walton
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Effect of TiO2 on the Microstructure and Flexural Strength of Lunar Regolith Simulant
CrystalsLunar regolith is the preferred material for lunar base construction using in situ resource utilization technology. The TiO2 variations in lunar regolith collected from different locations significantly impact its suitability as a construction material ...
Junhao Chen +3 more
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In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) Experiments for Mars Exploration [PDF]
In situ resource utilization can best be described as living off the land. In our case the land is the planet Mars. ISRU is based on the idea that some fraction of the consumables, life support and propellant materials do not have to be flown from earth.
Marone, Matt
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Bioinspired Shape‐Memory Hook Fasteners With Programmable Interlocking and Silent Release
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Bioinspired hook fasteners made from epoxy shape‐memory polymers are shown to switch between strong, secure attachment and gentle, silent release when heated. By combining programmable geometry and material response, these adaptive fasteners outperform commercial systems in strength and noise control, enabling new solutions for robotics, medical ...
Maria I. Vallejo Ciro +3 more
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Experimental Evaluation of Lunar Regolith Settlement Caused by Ice Extraction
AerospaceWater resources are essential to human exploration in deep space or the establishment of long-term lunar habitation. Ice discovered on the Moon may be useful in future missions to the lunar surface, necessitating the consideration of in situ resource ...
Zheng Gong +8 more
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Advanced Water Purification System for In Situ Resource Utilization [PDF]
One of NASA's goals is to enable longterm human presence in space, without the need for continuous replenishment of consumables from Earth. In situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the use of extraterrestrial resources to support activities such as human ...
Anthony, Stephen M. +2 more
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