Preliminary design of a mobile lunar power supply [PDF]
A preliminary design for a Stirling isotope power system for use as a mobile lunar power supply is presented. Performance and mass of the components required for the system are estimated.
Fulmer, Christopher R. +2 more
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Dynamic Power Convertor Development for Radioisotope Power Systems at NASA Glenn Research Center [PDF]
The Thermal Energy Conversion Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is supporting the development of high-efficiency power convertors for use in Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS).
Bolotin G. +7 more
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Location‐Specific Hematoma Volume Predicts Early Neurological Deterioration in Supratentorial ICH
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Early neurological deterioration (END) adversely affects outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This study aimed to determine the location‐specific hematoma volumes for END in supratentorial ICH patients. Methods We retrospectively analyzed supratentorial ICH patients presenting from two prospective cohorts.
Zuoqiao Li +10 more
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Ripple‐Free Input Current Quadratic Converter Based on Watkin–Johnson Topology
IET Power ElectronicsThis article proposes a power electronics converter capable of providing high voltage gain while keeping a high‐quality input current ripple operating with low duty cycle. The technique for achieving the zero input current ripple at a selected duty cycle
Brenda Lizeth Reyes‐García +5 more
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Status of Kilowatt-Class Stirling Power Conversion Using a Pumped NaK Loop for Thermal Input [PDF]
Free-piston Stirling power conversion has been identified as a viable option for potential Fission Surface Power (FSP) systems on the Moon and Mars. Proposed systems consist of two or more Stirling convertors, in a dual-opposed configuration, coupled to ...
Briggs, Maxwell H. +2 more
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Considerable efforts have been dedicated to developing effective treatments for post‐stroke executive impairment (PSEI), among which repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has shown great potential. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of high‐frequency rTMS on working memory (WM) and response ...
Mengting Lao +6 more
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Reconfigurable nonlinear photonic activation function for photonic neural network based on non-volatile opto-resistive RAM switch. [PDF]
Light Sci Appl, 2022 Xu Z +7 more
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Overview of MultiLayer Metal Insulation Development for Small Stirling Convertors at NASA Glenn Research Center [PDF]
A small Stirling convertor is currently under development at the NASA Glenn Research Center to produce one watt of electrical power from eight watts of heat.
Goodell, Daniel D. +2 more
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To assess the association and discriminative performance of serum biomarkers with clinical disease progression and survival in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods This retrospective study, conducted at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, used longitudinal serum samples collected between January 2018 and ...
David R. Beers +7 more
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Investigation of Liquid Metal Heat Exchanger Designs for Fission Surface Power [PDF]
Fission surface power is an option for future Moon and Mars surface missions. High power nuclear reactor heated Stirling convertors are an option to provide reliable power for long duration outpost operations.
Dyson, Rodger W. +3 more
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