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A maximum principle re-entry study

Mathematical model of maximum principle of Pontryagin used to find point-to-point reentry trajectory of space vehicle

REENTRY TRAJECTORY↗

Mini-STEP: A Minimal Satellite Test of the Equivalence Principle Experiment

The Mini-STEP concept was conceived from a desire by NASA to reduce the cost of the Satellite Test of the Equivalence Principle (STEP) experiment below that of the already downsized Quick STEP concept. The goal was for the total cost, including payload, spacecraft, launch vehicle, reserves and operations to be in the $50 million range.

STEP mini-step quick-step equivalence principle↗

Mini-STEP - A Minimal Satellite Test of the Equivalence Principle Experiment

The Mini-STEP idea was conceived from a desire by NASA to reduce the cost of the Satellite Test of the Equivalency Principle (STEP) experiment below that of the already downsized Quick STEP concept. The goal was for the total cost, including launch vehicle and reserves to be in the $50 m range. The Mini-STEP approach was to start with the Quick STEP concept and reduce every component in cost.

satellite Mini-STEP equivalency principle test cos↗

Transition Metal Oxides as Cathodes in Li-O2 battery: A First Principles Investigation

Li-O2 batteries have traditionally used carbon based electrodes (graphite, buckypaper) as the cathode of choice due to its good electrical conductivity, stability against non-aqueous electrolytes like Dimethyl ether (DME) and ease of handling. But, the carbon cathode also leads to formation of carbonate by-products that increase overpotentials during charging leading to degradation of cathode and reduction of cyclability. In this work, we investigate some of the well-known oxides as cathodes with focus on the interface between the oxide surfaces and the discharge product: Li2O2, in the Li-O2 battery using first principles computations. Our results show that attention must be paid on choosing the appropriate surface of the oxides. We extend the analysis to suggest other possible oxide chemistries that should be investigated as cathodes in Li-O2 batteries.

Li-O2 battery↗