EVENT AGENDA 44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit

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At A Glance | 21-Jul-2008 | 22-Jul-2008 | 23-Jul-2008 | All |

Program For Monday, 21-Jul-2008 0800 - 1030 Panel Session: Future of Military Systems Ballroom B Chaired by: N. CRAWFORD, Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, CA This panel of cross-military experts will discuss recent changes in global instabilities and threats, war readiness, and economic restraints. The goal of this panel will be to reach a concurrence on the key attributes needed to fill the near and longer term capability gaps with the major armed forces within the NATO alliance. The panel interaction will be targeted at translating the CONOPS level panel recommendations into the key propulsion system technologies, integration and cycles to meet the future weapon system requirements. Panel: W. Heiser - Professor Emeritus - U.S. Air Force Academy, K. Stevens - Propulsion Director Office of Naval Research - U.S. Navy, M. Lau - Propulsion Director Office of Army Research - U.S. Army AATD, B. Croswell - Vice President, Advanced Programs & Technologies - Pratt & Whitney Session 1- ABP-1 Inlets Cityside 23 Chaired by: J. BERGMANN, Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold AFB, TN, and K. BLODGETT, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH 0800 AIAA-2008-4584 A Computational Study of Icing Effects on Performance of S- Duct Inlets W. Jin and R. Taghavi, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 0830 AIAA-2008-4585 Scheme and Inlet Performance of Supersonic Business Aircraft V. Vinogradov and V. Stepanov, Central Institute of Aviation Motors, Moscow, Russia 0900 AIAA-2008-4586 Influence Factors of Unstart Boundary for Hypersonic Inlets J. Chang, D. Yu, W. Bao and L. Qu, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin , Heilongjiang, China (prc) 0930 AIAA-2008-4587 Conceptual Design of Geometry- Variable Hypersonic Intake for TBCC H. Ou-Yang, Z. Zhu, and M. Chen, Beihang University, Beijing, China (prc) 1000 AIAA-2008-4588 Inlet/TBCC/Nozzle Integration Concept Design M. Chen, Beihang University, Beijiing, China (prc); H. Tang, Z. Zhu, H. Ou-Yang, and J. Zhang, Beihang University, Beijing, China (prc) Session 2- ABP-2 Propulsion for Unmanned Systems Cityside 24 Chaired by: R. GAETA, Georgia Institute of Technology, Smyrna, GA, and D. JENSEN, Rolls-Royce, Indianapolis, IN 0800 AIAA-2008-4589 Radioisotope Heated Aero- propulsion for Unmanned Flight on Titan J. Webb, Center for Space Nuclear Research, Idaho Falls, ID 0830 AIAA-2008-4590 MICROTURBO Families of Turbojet Engine for Missiles and Uav’s From the TR60 to the New Bypass Turbojet Engine Generation J. Rideau, G. Guyader, and A. Cloarec, Microturbo, Toulouse, France 0900 AIAA-2008-4593 Numerical Experiments on the Lift Generating Mechanisms of the GFS UVA H. Chen and Y. Sun, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (prc) Session 3- ECS-1 Energetic System Applications Cityside 26 Chaired by: D. NOVOTNEY, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense, Simsbury, CT, and H. LEE, Scot Inc., Downers Grove, IL 0800 AIAA-2008-4510 Innovative MIL- STD- 1901A Compliant Ignition Systems M. Barglowski, Ensign-BIckford Aerospace and Defense, Simsbury, CT 0830 AIAA-2008-4511 Overview of Recent Development of Optopyrotechnics for Space Applications D. Dilhan, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiale, Toulouse, France; P. Farfal, ASTRIUM Space Transportation, Les Mureaux, France; F. Cahuzac, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiale, Evry, France; H. Moulard and A. Ritter, Institut de Recherches Franco, Saint Louis, France 0900 AIAA-2008-4512 Development of a Fast- Acting, Gas Transfer System T. Reedy, M. Morris, W. Frank and A. Ward, Bradley University, Peoria, IL; M. DeCroix and J. Fonseca, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 0930 AIAA-2008-4514 Separation Systems Comparison for Ares I Launch Vehicle K. Duprey and E. Saucier, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense, Simsbury, CT Session 4- EP-2 Hall Thruster Development and Technology I Riverside 12 Chaired by: A. HOSKINS, Aerojet, Redmond, WA, and R. HOFER, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 0800 AIAA-2008-4520 Development of a Direct Evaporation Bismuth Hall Thruster D. Massey, L. King, and J. Makela, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 0830 AIAA-2008-4522 WITHDRAWN Extended Duration and Performance of a BPT- 4000 Qualification Hall Thruster A. Hoskins, B. Welander, and A. Mathers, Aerojet, Redmond, WA; R. Hofer and T. Randolph, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA; and D. Manzella, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 0900 AIAA-2008-5287 Angularly- Resolved ExB Probe Spectra in the Plume of a 6- kW Hall Thruster B. Reid, R. Shastry and A. Gallimore, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; R. Hofer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA 0930 AIAA-2008-4524 Development Status of the HiVHAC Hall Thruster A. Mathers, Aerojet, Redmond, WA; D. Manzella and H. Kamhawi, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; and R. Aadland, Aerojet, Redmond, WA Session 5- EP-3 Ion Thruster Development and Technology I Riverside 13 Chaired by: A. SENGUPTA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, and S. BENSON, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 0800 AIAA-2008-4526 Application of the NEXT Ion Thruster Lifetime Assessment to Thruster Throttling J. Van Noord, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; D. Herman, ASRC Aerospace, Cleveland, OH 0830 AIAA-2008-4527 Performance Characteristics of the NEXT Long- Duration Test After 16,550 h of Operation and 337 kg of Xenon Processed D. Herman, ASRC Aerospace Corporation, Cleveland, OH; G. Soulas and M. Patterson, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 0900 AIAA-2008-4528 Life Tests and Measurements of Ion Thruster Accelerator Grid Erosion Y. Wang, H. Tang, C. Liu and H. Wang, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China (prc); Z. Gu and N. Guo, Lanzhou Institute of Physics, Lanzhou, Gansu, China (prc) 0930 AIAA-2008-4529 Time- Dependent Erosion of Ion Optics R. Wirz, J. Anderson, I. Katz, and D. Goebel, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA Session 6- EP-4 Micropropulsion I Riverside 14 Chaired by: P. LOZANO, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, and J. MUELLER, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 0800 AIAA-2008-4530 Application of the DSMC Method for Design of a Coaxial Microthruster Nozzle W. Stein and A. Alexeenko, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 0830 AIAA-2008-4531 Low Power Micro Ion Engine Using Microwave Discharge H. Koizumi, Japan Areospace Exploration Agency, Kanagawa, Japan; and H. Kuninaka, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kanagawa, Japan 0900 AIAA-2008-4532 Development of a µPPT for CubeSat Applications S. Pottinger, D. Krejci, and C. Scharlemann, Austrian Research Centers GmbH-ARC, Seibersdorf, Austria 0930 AIAA-2008-4533 Computational Investigation of Molecular Ion Evaporation in Electrospray Thruster N. Takahashi and P. Lozano, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 1000 AIAA-2008-4534 Development of an Indium mN- FEEP Thruster I. Vasiljevich and M. Tajmar, Austrian Research Centers GmbH - ARC, Seibersdorf, Austria; W. Grienauer, Austiran Research Centers GmbH - ARC, Seibersdorf, Austria; F. Plesescu, Austrian Research Centers GmbH - ARC, Seibersdorf, Austria; N. Buldrini, Austiran Research Centers GmbH - ARC, Seibersdorf, Austria; J. Gonzalez del Amo, B. Carnicero Domunguez, and M. Betto, European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Session 7- EP-5 Microwave and RF Thruster Research and Modeling I Riverside 15 Chaired by: H. KUNINAKA, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kawasaki Kanagawa, Japan, and M. MICCI, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 0800 AIAA-2008-4535 Characterization of a Waveguide ECR Plasma Source B. Weatherford and J. Foster, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 0830 AIAA-2008-4536 Characterization of Ion Acceleration Processes in a Surface ECR Plasma Source B. Sommers and J. Foster, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 0900 AIAA-2008-4537 Design and Initial Tests of a Low Power Radio- Frequency Electrothermal Thruster T. Rutledge, M. Micci and S. Bilén, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 0930 AIAA-2008-4538 Bimodal Velocity Profile Measured by Laser- Induced Fluorescence In the Jet of an ECR Thruster J. Brainerd and A. Reisz, Reisz Engineers, Huntsville, AL 1000 AIAA-2008-4539 Feasibility Study on Performance Enhancement Options for the ECR Ion Thruster µ10 K. Nishiyama and S. Hosoda, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sagamihara, Japan; R. Tsukizaki, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-Ku, Japan; Y. Shimizu and H. Kuninaka, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sagamihara, Japan Session 8- EP-41 Systems Engineering of Electric Propulsion Thrusters Riverside 11 Chaired by: C. GARNER, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, and D. LICHTIN, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Denver, CO 0800 AIAA-2008-5284 Electric Propulsion Electronics Activities in Europe M. Gollor and S. Weinberg, European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands; M. Boss, Astrium GmbH, Friedrichshafen, Germany; E. Bourguignon, Thales Alenia Space ETCA, Charleroi, Belgium; P. Galantini, Galileo Avionica S.p.A., Milano, Italy; F. De La Cruz, Astium Crisa, Tes Cantos, Spain 0830 AIAA-2008-5285 NEXT Ion Propulsion System Progress Towards Technology Readiness S. Benson and M. Patterson, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; and J. Snyder, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 0900 AIAA-2008-5286 Analysis of System Margins on Deep Space Missions Using Solar Electric Propulsion D. Oh, D. Landau, T. Randolph, P. Timmerman, J. Chase, J. Sims, and T. Kowalkowski, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA Session 9- HR-1 Design and Analysis of Hybrid Rocket Launch Vehicles Ballroom A Chaired by: B. EVANS, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, and C. CARMICINO, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy 0800 AIAA-2008-4540 Hybrid Propulsion New Applications & Design Tools G. Poirey, NEO Space, Paris, France; M. Roujan, Planète Sciences, Ris-Orangis, France 0830 AIAA-2008-4541 Optimal Design of Hybrid Rocket Motors for Launchers Upper Stages L. Casalino and D. Pastrone, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy 0900 AIAA-2008-4542 Study of Paraffin/H2O2 Hybrid Rockets for Launching Nanosats F. Costa, R. Contaifer and J. Albuquerque, INPE, Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil; S. Gabriel and R. Marques, University of Southampton, Southampton, Great Britain 0930 AIAA-2008-4544 A Parametric Analysis of Hybrid Rocket Motors for Sounding Rockets L. Casalino and D. Pastrone, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy Session 10- HYP-1 Injectors/Ejectors for High Speed Propulsion Cityside 27 Chaired by: D. REDDY, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, and G. RUSSO, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali, Capua, Italy 0800 AIAA-2008-4501 Experimental Investigation of Air and Methane Injection from In- Stream Fueling Pylons J. Doster and P. King, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; M. Gruber and C. Carter, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; M. Ryan, Universal Technology Corporation, Dayton, OH; and K. Hsu, Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc., Dayton, OH 0830 AIAA-2008-4502 Swirl Effects on Shock Structure in Free Under- Expanded Supersonic- Nozzle Airflow A. Abdelhafez and A. Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 0900 AIAA-2008-4503 Combustion Performance of Supersonic Combustor with Stinger- Shaped Fuel Injector T. Kouchi, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; K. Hirano, Keio University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan; S. Tomioka and M. Izumikawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kakuda, Miyagi, Japan; A. Matsuo, Keio University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan; K. Kobayashi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kakuda, Japan 0930 AIAA-2008-4504 Performance Improved by Multistage Rockets Ejection in RBCC Engine M. Zhang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China (prc); G. He and P. Liu, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian, China (prc) Session 11- ISP-1 In-Space Propulsion Technologies Cityside 25 Chaired by: T. KREMIC, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, and J. MILLER, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 0800 AIAA-2008-4594 NASA’s In- Space Propulsion Technology Project Systems Analysis Overview J. Dankanich, Gray Research Inc., Cleveland, OH 0830 AIAA-2008-4596 Initial Plasma Testing of the Ion Proportional Surface Emission Cathode A. Wheelock and D. Cooke, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Hanscom AFB, MA; and M. Geis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lexington, MA 0900 AIAA-2008-4595 A Review of Electrodynamic Tethers for Space Applications J. Sanmartin, Universidad Politecnica deMadrid, Madrid, Spain; E. Lorenzini, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; and M. Martinez-Sanchez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Session 12- LP-1 Modeling and Simulation: Combustion I Marriott Ballroom A Chaired by: M. NARAGHI, Manhattan College, Yorktown Heights, NY, and D. KIRK, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 0800 AIAA-2008-4545 Investigation of Combustion Instability in Small MMH- NTO Liquid Rocket Engines Using CFD M. Nusca, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 0830 AIAA-2008-4548 Fundamental Study on Pressure Oscillation in a Liquid Rocket Engine Combustion Chamber T. Shimizu, Y. Mizobuchi and N. Tsuboi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan 0900 AIAA-2008-4549 Development of Mechanistic Engineering Code for Combustion Instability Prediction in LRE A. Ramezani, H. Fatehi and H. Amanpour, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran Session 13- LP-2 Feed Systems I Marriott Ballroom B Chaired by: C. ENGELBRECHT, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, and J. WEISS, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 0800 AIAA-2008-4550 Preliminary Investigation on Heat Exchange Enhanced by Sloshing T. Himeno, Y. Umemura, and T. Watanabe, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; and H. Aoki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kakuda-shi, Japan 0830 AIAA-2008-4551 Laterally Excited Sloshing Tests with Liquid Nitrogen LN2 T. Arndt and M. Dreyer, Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity, Bremen, Germany; P. Behruzi and M. Winter, ASTRIUM GmbH, Bremen, Germany 0900 AIAA-2008-4553 Characterization of a Thermodynamic Vent System (TVS) for an On Orbit Cryogenic Reaction Control Engine (RCE) Feed System R. Jimenez, S. Flores, K. Romig, and E. Hurlbert, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 0930 AIAA-2008-4554 Trades Between Regulated and Self- Pressurized Systems for LOX/Propylene NLV Upper Stage E. Ringbom and E. Besnard, California State University Long Beach, Goleta, CA Session 14- LP-3 Modeling and Simulation: Heat Transfer Marriott Ballroom C Chaired by: W. WANG, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, and D. COOTE, NASA Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 0800 AIAA-2008-4555 WITHDRAWN Numerical Analysis of Chamber Wall Heat Transfer in a GH2/GO2 Sub- Scale Combustor T. Park, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA 0830 AIAA-2008-4556 Flow Analysis of Transcritical Methane in Rectangular Cooling Channels M. Pizzarelli, F. Nasuti and M. Onofri, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy 0900 AIAA-2008-4557 A CFD- RTE Model for Thermal Analysis of Regeneratively Cooled Rocket Engines J. Jokhakar and M. Naraghi, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY 0930 AIAA-2008-4558 Assessment of Wall- Functions k- e Turbulence Models for the Prediction of the Wall Heat Flux in Rocket Combustion Chambers V. Fico, Università degli Studi di Napoli, Naples, Italy; L. Cutrone and F. Battista, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali, Capua, Italy 1000 AIAA-2008-4559 Transpiration Cooling of a Liquid Rocket Thrust Chamber Wall M. Sozen, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI; P. Davis and P. Davis, Miltec Systems, Huntsville, AL Session 15- LP-4 Injectors Marriott Ballroom D Chaired by: P. GLOYER, Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories LLC, Tullahoma, TN, and L. BATES, Aerospace Testing Alliance, Arnold AFB, TN 0800 AIAA-2008-4560 A Feasibility study on using inkjet technology, micropumps, and MEMs as fuel injectors for bipropellany rocket engines. P. Glynne-Jones, M. Coletti, S. Gabriel, and N. White, University of Southampton, Southampton, Great Britain; and C. Bramanti, European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands 0830 AIAA-2008-4561 Results of Subcritical One- Phase Coaxial Jet Spread Angles and Subcritical to Supercritical Acousticall- Forced Coaxial Jet Dark Core Lengths J. Rodriguez, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; I. Leyva, B. Chehroudi, and D. Talley, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA 0900 AIAA-2008-4562 Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Large Mass Flow Rate Gas- Gas Injectors G. Cai, X. Wang, P. Jin, Z. Du, and Y. Gao, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China (prc) 0930 AIAA-2008-4563 Experimental Investigation of Porous Injectors for Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines J. Lux, D. Suslov, and O. Haidn, DLR, German Aerospace Center, Lampoldshausen, Germany Session 16- PC-1 Combustion and Modelling I Cityside 21 Chaired by: F. GOULDIN, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 0800 AIAA-2008-4565 Numerical Modeling of Combustion Performance for a Well- Stirred Reactor for Aviation Hydrocarbon Fuels A. Briones, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH; B. Sekar, J. Zelina, and R. Pawlik, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH; and S. Stouffer, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 0830 AIAA-2008-4566 Inter- Turbine Burner (ITB) Performance for Circumferential Cavity Volume Variations for Cold and Heated Fuel Injection B. Sekar, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; H. Thornburg, Mississippi State University, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; C. Lin and R. Holder, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN; and J. Zelina, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 0900 AIAA-2008-4567 A Flamelet/Progress- Variable Approach for the Simulation of Turbulent Combustion of Real Gas Mixtures L. Cutrone, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali, Capua, Italy; P. De Palma, G. Pascazio, and M. Napolitano, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy 0930 AIAA-2008-4568 WITHDRAWN Blow- Out Predictions of Bluff- Body Stabilized Flames Under Augmentor Conditions P. Gokulakrishnan, R. Bikkani, M. Klassen and R. Roby, Combustion Science and Engineering Inc., Columbia, MD Session 17- PC-2 Fundamental Combustion Processes I Cityside 22 Chaired by: J. MURPHY, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA 0800 AIAA-2008-4571 Blowout Limits of Flames in High- Speed Airflows: Critical Damkohler Number C. Rasmussen and J. Driscoll, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 0830 AIAA-2008-4572 Turbulence- Flame Interactions - The Mechanisms of Flame Strain and Wrinkling A. Steinberg, J. Driscoll and S. Ceccio, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 0900 AIAA-2008-4573 Revisiting a Model for Combustion Instability Involving Vortex Shedding B. Tulsyan, K. Balasubramanian and R. Sujith, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Session 18- PC-3 Scramjet Combustion Ballroom C Chaired by: C. BRUNO, University of Rome, Rome, Italy 0800 AIAA-2008-4574 Mixing and Combustion in Supersonic Reactive Flows A. Ingenito and C. Bruno, University of Rome, Rome, Italy 0830 AIAA-2008-4575 Mechanisms of Jet Mixing in a Supersonic Crossflow: A Study Using Large- Eddy Simulation S. Kawai and S. Lele, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 0900 AIAA-2008-4576 Supersonic Combustion of Hydrogen Fuel Injection Locations in a Cavity- Based Combustor E. Jeong, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; S. O'Byrne, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, Australia; I. Jeung, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; and A. Houwing, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia 0930 AIAA-2008-4577 Scramjet Combustor Analysis Integrated to an Innovative Inward Turning Inlet F. Malo-Molina and D. Gaitonde, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; H. Ebrahimi, Raytheon Missile Systems, Phoenix, AZ; and S. Ruffin, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 1000 AIAA-2008-4578 Skin- Friction Measurements in Supersonic Combustion Flows of a Scramjet Combustor T. Tsuru, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan; S. Tomioka, K. Kudo, A. Murakami, and K. Kato, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kakuda, Japan; and H. Yamasaki, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan Session 19- SCP-1 Advanced Seal Technology I Riverside 16 Chaired by: B. STEINETZ and P. DUNLAP, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 0800 AIAA-2008-4505 Innovative High- Temperature Compliant Surface Foil Face Seal Development H. Heshmat and J. Walton, Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc., Albany, NY 0830 AIAA-2008-4506 Preliminary Test Results of Non- Contacting Finger Seal on Herringbone- Grooved Rotor M. Proctor, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; and I. Delgado, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Cleveland, OH 0900 AIAA-2008-4507 Development of Non- Contacting, Low- Leakage, Large- Diameter Air Seal X. Zheng, Eaton Areospace, Warwick, RI; and G. Berard, Eaton Aerospace, Warwick, RI 0930 AIAA-2008-4508 Heat Generation Characteristics of a Carbon Fiber Brush Seal E. Ruggiero, J. Allen, and R. Lusted, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY 1000 AIAA-2008-4509 Rotating Brush Seal- Experimental Performance Evaluation G. Holloway, Diversitech, Inc., Cincinnati, OH; J. Mehta, TK Engineering, Cincinnati, OH; L. Rosado, J. Cooke, and C. Hubley, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH; and J. Askew, Diversitech, Inc., Cincinnati, OH Session 20- SCP-1 Propulsion Control Systems I Riverside 17 Chaired by: A. BEHBAHANI, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and R. MEISNER, Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, CT 0800 AIAA-2008-4579 A Modular Aero- Propulsion System Simulation of a Large Commercial Aircraft Engine J. DeCastro, Impact Technologies, Rochester, NY; J. Litt, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; D. Frederick, Saratoga Control Systems Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY 0830 AIAA-2008-4580 Stability Analysis of Distributed Engine Control Systems Under Communication Packet Drop R. Yedavalli and R. Belapurkar, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; and A. Behbahani, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 0900 AIAA-2008-4581 Static Output Feedback- Based PI Control for Aeroengines Using Linear Matrix Inequality X. Wang and Y. Sun, Beihang University, Beijing, China (prc); T. Zheng, Air Force University of Engineering, Xian, China (prc); and D. Tan, Beihang University, Beijing, China (prc) 0930 AIAA-2008-4582 Active Control Simulation of Rocket Combustion Instability F. Songjiang, X. Qingfen, N. Wansheng, D. Liwei, and Z. Fengchen, Academy of Equipment Command and Technology, Beijing, China (prc) 1000 AIAA-2008-4583 Analysis of Non Recoverable Stall & Other Instabilities Using Moore Greitzer Model K. Govil, Indian Institute of Technology, Chenai, India; and S. Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, India Session 21- SR-1 Combustion Stability Modeling and Testing Marriott Ballroom E Chaired by: R. BLACK, Aerojet, Centreville, VA, and E. LANDSBAUM, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA 0800 AIAA-2008-4603 Establishing a Cost Effective and Innovative Combustion Instability Programme C. Rousseau and J. Knoetze, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa; S. Steyn, Denel Munitions, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa 0830 AIAA-2008-4600 Grain Geometry Modifications for Instability Symptom Suppression in Solid Rocket Motor C. Baczynski and D. Greatrix, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 0900 AIAA-2008-4601 Thrust Oscillations in Large Solid Rocket Boosters E. Jacob and G. Flandro, University of Tennessee Space Institute, Tullahoma, TN 0930 AIAA-2008-4602 Comparison of Different Passive Control Solutions for Reducing SRM Pressure Oscillations Using Cold Flow Experiments J. Anthoine and M. Lema, von Karman Institute, Rhode-Saint-Genese, Belgium 1000 AIAA-2008-4599 Calculating an Admittance Function from Pulsed Tubular Grain Motor Tests C. Rousseau and J. Knoetze, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Session 22- SR-2 Solid Rocket Development and Combustion Characteristics I Marriott Capital Room 1 Chaired by: F. BLOMSHIELD, Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA, and I. CHANG, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA 0800 AIAA-2008-4604 The Analysis on the Rising Section of Experimental Pressure in Variable Thrust Pintle Solid Rocket Motor X. Wei, G. He, J. Li, and Z. Zhou, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China (prc) 0830 AIAA-2008-4605 Development of a Micro Thruster with Large Thrust K. Otomo, M. Tanabe, and T. Kuwahara, Nihon University, Funabashi, Japan 0900 AIAA-2008-4606 3D Simulations of Pre- Ignition Transient of P80 SRM S. Zaghi, B. Favini, and M. Di Giacinto, University of Rome, Rome, Italy; and F. Serraglia, European Space Agency, Frascati, Italy 0930 AIAA-2008-4607 Behavior of Charcoal in Black Powder on Burning Surface H. Okura, K. Takahashi, M. Tanabe, and T. Kuwahara, Nihon University, Funabashi, Japan 1000 AIAA-2008-4608 Controllable Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Stability: Deep and Rapid Variable Thrust Operations G. Lombardo, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy Session 23- VS-3 Space Transportation I Marriott Capital Room 2 Chaired by: J. ROBINSON, The Boeing Company, Seal Beach, CA, and J. MARTIN 0800 AIAA-2008-5056 Space Shuttle Transition Management Status E. Henderson and G. Norbraten, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 0830 AIAA-2008-5057 NASA's In- Space Propulsion Technology Project: An Overview of Product Status T. Kremic, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 0900 AIAA-2008-5058 Combining the Cruise and Pegasus Missiles for Spy Micro- Satellite Launching (Part Two: Primary Scketch) M. Ziraksaz, IA University, Tehran, Tehran, Iran 0930 AIAA-2008-5060 WITHDRAWN Propulsion Function in the ATV Spacecraft System: From On- Board Automated Management to Engineering Ground Support V. L'Hullier, European Aeronautical Defence and Space Company, Les Mureaux, France 1100 - 1200 Keynote Speech: Military Aviation and Technologies Ballroom B The Honorable Gordon England, Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Defense will give the opening keynote speech for the 2008 Joint Propulsion Conference, highlighting the first day theme, "Military Aviation & Technologies." Speaker/s: G. England, , Washington, DC 1300 - 1500 Panel Session: Propulsion Technology Challenges for the Future Ballroom B Chaired by: A. EPSTEIN, Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, CT Dr. Epstein will lead a discussion on military propulsion technology challenges for the future with a panel of industry leaders from propulsion system OEM’s, airframe manufacturers and government customers. The discussion will explore many of today’s propulsion system design challenges focusing on military applications and including topics such as improved fuel burn technologies, advanced configuration options, adaptability, environmental considerations, and dual use technologies. Panel: J. Stricker - Chief engineer, AFRL Propulsion, Turbine Engine Division - USAF/Aero Prop & Power Lab , A. Strazisar - - NASA Headquarters, P. Brukholder - Chief Operating Officer - Rolls Royce Liberty Works, D. Carlson - Executive for Advanced Systems Technology - GE Aviation Session 24- ABP-3 Compressors I Cityside 24 Chaired by: N. BISSINGER, and D. KIRK, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 1300 AIAA-2008-4698 Cascade Studies of Tandem Blades for Axial Flow Compressors/Fans S. Trehan, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX; J. Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ; B. Roy, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Maharashtra, India 1330 AIAA-2008-4699 PIV Investigation of a High- Speed Centrifugal Compressor Diffuser: Mid- Span Loading Effects B. Cukurel, P. Lawless and S. Fleeter, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 1400 AIAA-2008-4700 PIV Measurements of Blade- Row Interactions in a Transonic Compressor for Various Operating Conditions J. Estevadeordal, Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc., Dayton, OH; S. Gorrell, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT; and S. Puterbaugh, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 1430 AIAA-2008-4701 Computational Investigation of a Transonic Flutter Cascade Q. Zhang, V. Hariharan and V. Capece, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Session 25- ABP-4 High-Fidelity Propulsion System Simulations I Cityside 25 Chaired by: I. HALLIWELL, Avetec, Springfield, OH, and W. ENGBLOM, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Palm Coast, FL 1300 AIAA-2008-4651 Challenges in the Development of a Multi- Fidelity, Coupled Component Simulation of Complex Systems R. Claus, T. Lavelle, S. Townsend, and M. Turner, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1330 AIAA-2008-4653 Conjugate Conduction- Convection Heat Transfer for Water- Cooled High- Speed Flows W. Engblom, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL; B. Fletcher, Lockheed Martin Corporation, New Orleans, LA; and N. Georgiadis, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH Session 26- ABP-5 Pulse Detonation Engines I Cityside 23 Chaired by: A. RASHEED, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY, and P. MONTGOMERY, Aerospace Testing Alliance, Arnold AFB, TN, and V. TANGIRALA, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY 1300 AIAA-2008-4690 Pressure and Thrust Measurements of a High- Frequency Pulsed- Detonation Tube N. Nguyen and A. Cutler, George Washington University, Newport News, VA 1330 AIAA-2008-4691 Parametric Study of a High- Frequency Pulsed- Detonation Tube A. Cutler, George Washington University, Newport News, VA 1400 AIAA-2008-4692 Investigations of Thrust Generated By a Valved, MultiTube PDE with Exit Nozzles A. Glaser, J. Brumberg, A. Rasheed, R. Dunton, and V. Tangirala, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY 1430 AIAA-2008-4693 Studies of Detonation Propagation Through Tubes with Complex Geometry for PDE Applications J. Li, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China (prc); W. Fan and H. Qin, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China (prc) Session 27- ECS-2 Energetic Materials I Cityside 26 Chaired by: I. WHALLEY, and B. NEYER, PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, Miamisburg, OH 1300 AIAA-2008-4626 Fully Dense, Aluminum- Rich Al- CuO Nanocomposite Powders for Energetic Formulations D. Stamatis, Z. Jiang, V. Hoffmann, M. Schoenitz and E. Dreizin, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 1330 AIAA-2008-4628 Deflagration- to- Detonation- Transition (DDT) in Detonating Energetic Components L. Yang, , La Canada Flintridge, CA 1400 AIAA-2008-4629 Mechanical Alloying and Reactive Milling in a High Energy Planetary Mill X. Jiang, M. Trunov, M. Schoenitz, R. Dave, and E. Dreizin, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ Session 28- EP-6 Hall Thruster Physics and Modeling I Riverside 11 Chaired by: A. GALLIMORE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, and J. HAAS, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA 1300 AIAA-2008-4630 Electron Dynamics in Hall Thrusters E. De Marco, E. Coscarelli and M. Andrenucci, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy 1330 AIAA-2008-4631 Continued Investigation of Diverging Cusped Field Thruster D. Courtney, P. Lozano and M. Martinez-Sanchez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 1400 AIAA-2008-4632 A Model for the Active Control of Low Frequency Oscillations in Hall Thrusters S. Barral and J. Miedzik, IPPT-PAN, Warsaw, Poland; E. Ahedo, E.T.S.I. Aeronáuticos Universidad Politécnica, Madrid, Spain Session 29- EP-7 MPD and PIT Research and Modeling I Riverside 12 Chaired by: E. CHOUEIRI, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, and P. MIKELLIDES, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1300 AIAA-2008-4635 Experimental Measurement of Total Sheath Fall Voltage in an MPD Thruster D. Nakata, University of Tokyo, Sagamihara, Japan; K. Toki, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Koganei, Japan; Y. Shimizu, I. Funaki, and H. Kuninaka, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sagamihara, Japan; and Y. Arakawa, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan 1330 AIAA-2008-4636 Flowfield Analysis in an MPD Thruster with Applied Magnetic Field K. Kubota, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan; I. Funaki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan; Y. Okuno, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Session 30- EP-8 Ion Thruster Physics and Modeling I Riverside 13 Chaired by: I. MIKELLIDES, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, and O. BATISHCHEV, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 1300 AIAA-2008-4639 Plasma Collection Width Measurements in a 10- cm Ring Cusp Discharge Chamber A. Hubble and J. Foster, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1330 AIAA-2008-4640 Collisional Scattering Into and Evaporative Cooling From a Potential Well A. Wheelock and D. Cooke, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Hanscom AFB, MA; and N. Gatsonis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 1400 AIAA-2008-4641 Plasma Property Measurement in a Miniature Microwave Discharge Ion Thruster by Laser Thomson Scattering N. Yamamoto, Kyushu University, Kasuga, Japan; S. Kondo, T. Tsuru, H. Nakashima, A. Majima, N. Yamasaki, K. Tomita, and K. Uchino, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan 1430 Oral Presentation Preliminary Analysis of Effects of an Electrostatic Field on a Turbulent Plasma Flow J. Richard, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; K. Kannan and E. Tirado, Texas A&M Univeresity, College Station, TX Session 31- EP-9 Pulsed Plasma Thruster Research and Modeling I Riverside 14 Chaired by: M. KEIDAR, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, and J. RICHARD, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 1300 AIAA-2008-4643 Development of Electrothermal Pulsed Plasma Thrusters for OIT Electric- Rocket- Engine Onboard Small Space Ship H. Tahara, Osaka Institute of Technology, Asahi-Ku, Osaka, Japan 1330 AIAA-2008-4645 Modeling of Ablation- Fed Pulsed Plasma Thruster Operation Using a New Approach to the Ablation Process E. Henrikson and P. Mikellides, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Session 32- EP-10 Electric Propulsion Diagnostics and Thrust Stand Development I Riverside 15 Chaired by: R. COHEN, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, and G. WILLIAMS, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1300 AIAA-2008-4647 Method for Analyzing ExB Probe Spectra from Hall Thruster Plumes R. Shastry and R. Hofer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA; B. Reid and A. Gallimore, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1330 AIAA-2008-4650 A Method of Measuring Transient Plume Properties R. Lobbia and A. Gallimore, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Session 33- HYP-2 Ramjet/Scramjet Heat Transfer/Thermal Management I Cityside 27 Chaired by: S. BECKEL, ATK, Ronkonkoma, NY, and R. MERCIER, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 1300 AIAA-2008-4614 Development of a Scramjet/Ramjet Heat Exchanger Analysis Tool (SRHEAT) E. Gamble, J. Gutierrez, D. Giel, J. Bachmann, T. Jobin, and D. Williford, SPIRITECH Advanced Products, Inc., Tequesta, FL; and C. Raffoul, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH 1330 AIAA-2008-4615 Heat Transfer of Aviation Kerosene at Supercritical Conditions F. Zhong, X. Fan, G. Yu, J. Li, and X. Lu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (prc); and C. Sung, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 1400 AIAA-2008-4617 Hybrid Thermal Analysis on Film Cooled Ramjet Combustor J. Song and H. Cho, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; M. Oh, Heat Transfer Lab. Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; M. Yu, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; K. Hwang, Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University, Deojeon, South Korea Session 34- HYP-3 Scramjet Modeling Ballroom A Chaired by: T. O'BRIEN, Aerojet, Sacramento, CA, and R. STARKEY, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 1300 AIAA-2008-4619 A Scramjet Engine Model Including Effects of Precombustion Shocks and Dissociation S. Torrez and N. Scholten, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; D. Micka, Universtiy of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; J. Driscoll, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; M. Bolender, D. Doman, and M. Oppenheimer, AFRL, Wright Patterson AFB, OH Session 35- LP-5 Constellation University Institutes Project (CUIP I) Marriott Ballroom A Chaired by: E. BESNARD, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, and J. RYBAK, NASA Constellation University, Bowling Green, OH, and C. MEYER, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1300 AIAA-2008-4655 Injector Element Instability Mode Assessment in a Laboratory- Scale Burner R. Byrd, H. Huynh, and R. Frederick, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 1330 AIAA-2008-4656 Combustion Instability Studies in a Rectangular Rocket Chamber W. Marshall, S. Pal and R. Santoro, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 1400 AIAA-2008-4657 Combustion Instability of Gaseous Fuels in a Continuously Variable Resonance Chamber (CVRC) Y. Yu, S. Koeglmeier, J. Sisco and W. Anderson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 1430 AIAA-2008-5249 Characterization of Gas- Centered Swirl- Coaxial Injector Stability in a Subscale Multi- Element Combustor B. Pomeroy, J. Sisco, J. Eckstein and W. Anderson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Session 36- LP-6 Turbomachinery I Marriott Ballroom B Chaired by: J. SAUER, ORBITEC, Madison, WI, and S. CHIANESE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Redondo Beach, CA 1300 AIAA-2008-4658 Numerical Analysis of Flow- Induced Structural Vibration in the LE- 7A Liquid Hydrogen Pump N. Yamanishi, M. Nishimoto, S. Hori, and K. Okita, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tsukuba-Shi, Japan; C. Kato, The University of Tokyo, Meguro, Japan; S. Yoshimura and T. Yamada, The University of Tokyo, Hongo, Japan; and H. Kure, IHI Corporation, Mizuho, Japan 1330 AIAA-2008-4659 Feasibility Study of Multi Objective Shape Optimization for Rocket Engine Turbopump Blade Design N. Tani, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tsukuba-Shi, Japan; A. Oyama, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, 3-1-1 Yoshinodai Sagamihara, Japan; N. Yamanishi and K. Okita, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, 2-1-1 Sengen Tsukuba-shi, Japan 1400 AIAA-2008-4660 Turbine Design and Analysis for the J- 2X Engine Turbopumps B. Marcu and K. Tran, Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, Canoga Park, CA; D. Dorney and P. Schmauch, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 1430 AIAA-2008-4661 Aerodynamic analysis of the Vulcain 2 LOX Turbine Manifold G. Paniagua, von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Rhode Saint Genese, Belgium; C. Sieverding and R. Van den Braembussche, von Karman Institute , Rhode-Saint-Genèse, Belgium Session 37- LP-7 Booster Engines I Marriott Ballroom C Chaired by: G. MAGGIO, Information Systems Laboratories, Bellmore, NY, and B. WINTERS, Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, VA 1300 AIAA-2008-4662 Development of a Prototype Rocket Engine for a Nanosat Launch Vehicle First Stage G. Haberstroh and E. Besnard, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA; M. Baker and J. Garvey, Garvey Spacecraft Corporation, Long Beach, CA 1330 AIAA-2008-4663 Results of the VINCI Engine 2007 - 2008 Test Campaigns P. Alliot, P. James, and C. Fiorentino, Snecma, Vernon, France; J. Caruana, European Space Agency, Paris, France; and N. Balcet, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, Paris, France 1400 AIAA-2008-4664 Testing Results of Critical Elements for Reusable Rocket Engine M. Yoshida, S. Takada and Y. Naruo, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kakuda, Miyagi, Japan; K. Niu, Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Ltd., Nagoya, Aichi, Japan 1430 AIAA-2008-4665 LE- X - Japanese Next Liquid Booster Engine A. Kurosu, N. Yamanishi, and H. Sunakawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tsukuba-City, Japan; M. Nishimoto, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tsukuba, Japan; K. Okita, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tsukuba-City, Japan; A. Kumakawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kakuda, Japan; A. Ogawara, T. Onga, and H. Manako, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD., Komaki-city, Japan Session 38- LP-8 Feed Systems II Marriott Ballroom D Chaired by: C. ENGELBRECHT, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, and J. WEISS, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 1300 AIAA-2008-4666 Automatic Thrust and Mixture Ratio Control of LE- X H. Sunakawa, A. Kurosu and K. Okita, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tsukuba, Japan; W. Sakai, S. Maeda and A. Ogawara, Mitsubishi Heavy Industry, Nagoya, Japan 1330 AIAA-2008-4667 Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Reduced Gravity Fluid Slosh Dynamics M. Vergalla, G. Livesay, D. Kirk, and H. Gutierrez, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 1400 AIAA-2008-4668 Sequential Feed System Fail- Operational Test Program C. Morton and J. Blackmon, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 1430 AIAA-2008-4669 Modeling Chatter in a Pressure Regulator Valve with a Multi- Physics Simulation Framework V. Ahuja, P. Cavallo, J. Shipman, S. Arunajatesan, and A. Hosangadi, Combustion Research and Flow Technology, Inc., Pipersville, PA Session 39- NFF-1 Fusion Propulsion I Marriott Capital Room 3 Chaired by: T. KAMMASH, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, and P. MIKELLIDES, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1300 AIAA-2008-4674 Alpha Particle Dynamics in Muon- Boosted Fusion Propulsion System T. Kammash, R. Tang and A. Gallimore, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1330 AIAA-2008-4675 Numerical Predictions of Enhanced Ion Confinement in a Multi- Grid IEC Device T. McGuire, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; R. Sedwick, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 1400 AIAA-2008-4676 Experimental ECR- GDM Thruster as a Model for Fusion Propulsion J. Brainerd and A. Reisz, Reisz Engineers, Huntsville, AL Session 40- PC-4 Combustion and Modelling II Cityside 21 Chaired by: M. SMOOKE, Yale University, New Haven, CT 1300 AIAA-2008-4678 Chemistry and Turbulence Effects on the Numerical Simulation of Lifted H2/N2 Flames in Vitiated Coflow M. Di Domenico, P. Gerlinger and M. Aigner, DLR-German Aerospace Center, Stuttgart, Germany 1330 AIAA-2008-4680 Large- Eddy Simulation of a Combustion Powered Actuator S. Srinivasan, B. Girgis and S. Menon, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 1400 AIAA-2008-4681 A New Approach Based on Flamelet Concept Using Tabulated Chemistry for Premixed Turbulent Combustion J. Savre, N. Bertier, and D. Gaffie, Office National d'Etudes et Recherches Aerospatiales, Chatillon, France Session 41- PC-5 Fundamental Combustion Processes II Cityside 22 Chaired by: M. COIL, Orbital Technologies Corporation, Madison, WI 1300 AIAA-2008-4682 Investigation of Hydrogen- Air Reaction Mechanisms for Supersonic Combustion P. Gerlinger, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany; K. Nold, DLR-VT, Stuttgart, Germany; and M. Aigner, DLR-VT, Stuttgrat, Germany 1330 AIAA-2008-4683 Instantaneous Flow Structures in a Reacting Gas Turbine Combustor S. Dhanuka and J. Driscoll, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; and H. Mongia, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH 1400 AIAA-2008-4684 WITHDRAWN Flame Properties and Instabilities for a LDI Fuel Nozzle R. Villalva Gomez, R. DiMicco and E. Gutmark, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Session 42- PC-6 High Speed Combustion Ballroom C Chaired by: C. LI, Aerojet, Folsom, CA 1300 AIAA-2008-4686 An Experimental and Numerical Study of a Supersonic Burner for CFD Model Development G. Magnotti and A. Cutler, George Washington University, Newport News, VA 1330 AIAA-2008-4687 Structure of Conical Oblique Detonation Waves P. Harris, R. Farinaccio, and R. Stowe, DRDC Valcartier, Val-Belair, Canada; J. Sislian, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; R. Link and D. Alexander, Martec Limited, Halifax, Canada; L. Donahue, Martec Ltd., Halifax, Canada; and B. Parent, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada 1400 AIAA-2008-4688 The Pulse Detonation Rocket Induced MHD Ejector (PDRIME) Concept J. Cambier, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards, CA; T. Roth, C. Zeineh, and A. Karagozian, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 1430 AIAA-2008-4689 Simulation of Blast Wave Propagation and Particle Motion from Detonation Containing Dense Inert Particles K. Balakrishnan and S. Menon, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Session 43- SCP-2 Advanced Seal Technology II Riverside 16 Chaired by: B. STEINETZ and P. DUNLAP, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1300 AIAA-2008-4624 On the Performance of Dynamic Shaft Seals Used in Liquid Propellant Rocket Turbopumps B. Marcu, R. McGlynn, and T. Ferguson, Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, Canoga Park, CA 1330 AIAA-2008-4623 Kevlar Fiber Brush Seals for LNG Compressors E. Ruggiero, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY; P. Susini, General Electric Company, Florence, Italy; and R. Lusted, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY 1400 AIAA-2008-4622 A Study of Brush Seal Oil Pressure Profile Including Temperature- Viscosity Effects E. Duran and M. Aksit, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey 1430 AIAA-2008-4625 Adhesion of Silicone Elastomer Seals for NASA’s Crew Exploration Vehicle H. deGroh and S. Miller, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; I. Smith, Analex Corporation, Cleveland, OH; C. Daniels, University of Akron, Cleveland, OH; and B. Steinetz, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH Session 44- SCP-2 Propulsion Control Systems II Riverside 17 Chaired by: A. BEHBAHANI, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and R. MEISNER, Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, CT 1300 AIAA-2008-4774 Modeling and Development of an Electronically- Controlled Active Pressure Control Device J. Calleja, M. Caspermeyer, D. Matz, and H. Jansen, Jansen’s Aircraft Systems Controls, Inc., Tempe, AZ; and D. BEAVER, Dynic Labs, Inc., St. Louis, MO 1330 AIAA-2008-4775 Hybrid Propulsion Booster Failure Detection for Crew Escape T. Abensur, European Aeronautical Defence and Space Company, Les Mureaux, France Session 45- SR-3 Motor Design and Ballistics I Marriott Ballroom E Chaired by: F. CAUTY, Office National d'Etudes et Recherches Aerospatiales, Palaiseau Cedex, France, and A. DOKHAN, Physical Sciences, Inc, Andover, MA 1300 AIAA-2008-4695 Solid Rocket Motor Optimization Y. Kamm and A. Gany, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel 1330 AIAA-2008-4696 Design and Optimization of Three Dimensional Finocyl Grain for Solid Rocket Motor K. Nisar, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China (prc); and L. Guoxhu, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA), Beijing, China (prc) 1400 AIAA-2008-4697 An Exact Geometric Analysis of the Generalized Anchor Grain Configuration M. Umbel, ATK, Rocket Center, WV Session 46- VS-4 Space Transportation II Marriott Capital Room 2 Chaired by: J. ROBINSON, The Boeing Company, Seal Beach, CA, and J. MARTIN 1300 AIAA-2008-5148 Numerical Study on Acoustic Radiation for Designing Launch- Pad of Advanced Solid Rocket S. Tsutsumi, K. Fukuda, R. Takaki, E. Shima, K. Fujii and K. Ui, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan 1330 AIAA-2008-5150 Thermonuclear Reflect AB- Reactor for Aerospace A. Bolonkin, C&R, Brooklyn, NY 1400 AIAA-2008-5151 AB- Space Propulsion A. Bolonkin, C&R, Brooklyn, NY 1530 - 1730 Panel Session: Propulsion Integration Challenges for the Future Ballroom B Chaired by: F. CAPPUCCIO, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX Mr. Cappuccio will lead a discussion on propulsion system integration challenges for the future with a panel of industry leaders from propulsion system OEM’s, airframe manufacturers and government customers. The discussion will explore the unique aspects of future military aircraft and the importance of propulsion integration considerations. Topics will include identifying integration challenges, the technical challenges for fighter integration, the search for hypersonic solutions and how we keep the propulsion industry healthy for tomorrow. Panel: K. Numbers - Senior Aerospace Engineer - USAF AFRL, D. Kunec - Director Air System Integration Joint Strike Fighter Program Office - US Navy, C. Combs - President - Belcan Corporation, D. Mays - VP Advanced Programs - Boeing Session 47- ABP-6 Compressors II Cityside 24 Chaired by: D. KIRK, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, and N. BISSINGER 1530 AIAA-2008-4792 Aerodynamic Loading Effects on Mistuned IBR Resonant Response Y. Choi, P. Lawless and S. Fleeter, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 1600 AIAA-2008-4793 Vane Clocking Effects on the Resonant Response of an Embedded Rotor Y. Choi, N. Key and S. Fleeter, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 1630 AIAA-2008-4794 An Unsteady Pressure Perturbation Approach for High Cycle Fatigue of Turbomachinery Components N. Garafolo and S. Sawyer, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 1700 AIAA-2008-4795 An Validation on A New Slip Factor Model for Mixed- flow Impellers S. Huang, Z. Liu, Y. Lu, Y. Yan, and X. Lian, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'An, China (prc) Session 48- ABP-7 High-Fidelity Propulsion System Simulations II Cityside 25 Chaired by: I. HALLIWELL, Avetec, Springfield, OH, and W. ENGBLOM, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Palm Coast, FL 1530 AIAA-2008-4741 Sensitivity- Based Approach to Quantifying Uncertainty in Airfoil Modal Response R. Sampath, B. Zhou, and P. Kulkarni, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY; A. Blair and J. Griffiths, General Electric Company, Evendale, OH; J. Beley and S. Perrin, ANSYS, Inc, Villeurbanne, France 1600 AIAA-2008-4742 Nonlinear Injection Transfer Function Simulations for Liquid Propellants S. Aithal, HyPerComp Inc., Westlake Village, CA; Z. Liu, HyPerComp Inc, Westlake Village, CA; R. Jensen, T. Henerman, and E. Lynch, Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, Canoga Park, CA 1630 AIAA-2008-4743 Fan Flutter Computations Using the Harmonic Balance Method M. Bakhle, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; J. Thomas, Duke University, Durham, NC; T. Reddy, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 1700 AIAA-2008-4744 Flow- Induced Vibratory Stress Prediction on Small Turbofan Engine Compressor Vanes Using Fluid- Structure Interaction Analysis O. Mehdizadeh, C. Zhang, and F. Shi, Pratt and Whitney Canada, Longueuil, Canada Session 49- ABP-8 Pulse Detonation Engines II Cityside 23 Chaired by: A. RASHEED, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY, and P. MONTGOMERY, Aerospace Testing Alliance, Arnold AFB, TN, and V. TANGIRALA, General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY 1530 AIAA-2008-4777 Generation and Analysis of Blast Waves from a Compressed Air- Driven Shock Tube D. Kirk, J. Faure, and H. Gutierrez, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL; S. Svetlov, R. Hayes, and K. Wang, Banyan Biomarkers, Inc., Alachua, FL 1600 AIAA-2008-4778 Assymetric Expansion of Detonation Wave in an Array of Tubes V. Katta, Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc, Dayton, OH 1630 AIAA-2008-4780 Overview of Current Activities on PDE and Pulse Detonation Propulsion in China H. Tang and Y. Huang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China (prc); H. Liu, Jiangsu Polytechnic University, Changzhou, China (prc); J. Wang and M. Wei, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China (prc) Session 50- ECS-3 Energetic Materials II Cityside 26 Chaired by: I. WHALLEY, and B. NEYER, PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, Miamisburg, OH 1530 AIAA-2008-4717 The Effect of Microscale Confinement Diameter on the Combustion of an Al/MoO3 Thermite G. Dutro and S. Son, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; A. Tappan, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM 1600 AIAA-2008-4718 Synthesis of Aluminum- Rich Nanocomposite Powders at Cryogenic Tempatures C. Badiola, M. Schoenitz, and E. Dreizin, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 1630 AIAA-2008-4719 Oxidation and Ignition of Aluminum Particles in the Presence of Water Vapor M. Schoenitz, S. Mohan, C. Chen, and E. Dreizin, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 1700 AIAA-2008-4720 The Accelerated Aging of the Pyrotechnic Materials THPP and ZPP W. Sanborn and D. Boyd, Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, Chandler, AZ; D. Sorensen and A. Quebral, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD Session 51- EP-11 Hall Thruster Physics and Modeling II Riverside 11 Chaired by: A. GALLIMORE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, and J. HAAS, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA 1530 AIAA-2008-4721 Statistical Analysis of the Acceleration Zone Location in Hall Thrusters J. Linnell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lexington, MA; and A. Gallimore, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1600 AIAA-2008-4722 Efficiency Analysis of a Low Discharge Voltage Hall Thruster J. Ross, L. King and J. Sommerville, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 1630 AIAA-2008-4723 Interpretation of Wall- mounted Probe Characteristics in Hall Thrusters R. Shastry and A. Gallimore, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; and R. Hofer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 1700 AIAA-2008-4724 Effect of Anode Current Fluctuations on Ion Energy Distributions within a 600 W Hall Effect Thruster W. Hargus, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA; M. Nakles, E.R.C. Inc., Edwards AFB, CA; R. Tedrake and B. Pote, Busek Company Inc., Natick, MA Session 52- EP-12 MPD and PIT Research and Modeling II Riverside 12 Chaired by: E. CHOUEIRI, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, and P. MIKELLIDES, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1530 AIAA-2008-4726 Numerical Modeling of a Low Energy Pulsed Inductive Thruster P. Mikellides and J. Villarreal, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1600 AIAA-2008-4729 On the Electrodeless MPD Thruster Using a Compact Helicon Plasma Source K. Toki, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan; S. Shinohara, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; T. Tanikawa, Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan; T. Hada, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; I. Funaki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Kanagawa, Japan; Y. Tanaka, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan Session 53- EP-13 Ion Thruster Physics and Modeling II Riverside 13 Chaired by: I. MIKELLIDES, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, and O. BATISHCHEV, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 1530 AIAA-2008-4730 3D MFD Model Developments for Aerospace Applications F. Battista, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali, Capua, Italy; T. Misuri and M. Andrenucci, Pisa University, Pisa, Italy 1600 AIAA-2008-4732 Electron Backstreaming Determination for Ion Thrusters R. Wirz, I. Katz, D. Goebel, and J. Anderson, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 1630 AIAA-2008-4733 Physical Parametric Studies in an Ion Engine Discharge Chamber Using a PIC- MCC Simulation S. Mahalingam, Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO; J. Menart, Wright State University, Dayton, OH Session 54- EP-14 Pulsed Plasma Thruster Research and Modeling II Riverside 14 Chaired by: M. KEIDAR, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, and J. RICHARD, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 1530 AIAA-2008-4734 WITHDRAWN Snowplow to Deflagration Transition in Gas- Fed Pulsed Plasma Thruster F. Poehlmann and M. Cappelli, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1600 AIAA-2008-4735 Performance Evaluation of Powdered Propellant Pulsed Plasma Thruster T. Saito, The University of Tokyo, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan; H. Koizumi and H. Kuninaka, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan 1630 AIAA-2008-4736 Three Dimensional Numerical Study of Plume Characteristics of a Pulsed Plasma Thruster Z. Qian, P. Wang, and Z. Du, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China (prc) 1700 AIAA-2008-5294 Ultrafast Laser Ablation for Space Propulsion O. Batishchev, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; J. Cambier, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards, CA; and A. Batishcheva, Delta Search Labs Inc., Cambridge, MA Session 55- EP-15 Electric Propulsion Diagnostics and Thrust Stand Development II Riverside 15 Chaired by: R. COHEN, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, and G. WILLIAMS, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1530 AIAA-2008-4739 Validating A Plasma Momentum Flux Sensor Against an Inverted Pendulum Thrust Stand B. Longmier, University of Houston, Houston, TX; B. Reid and A. Gallimore, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; F. Chang-Diaz, J. Squire and T. Glover, Ad Astra Rocket Company, Houston, TX 1600 AIAA-2008-4740 Development of a Specific Impulse Balance for a Pulsed Capillary Discharge T. Lilly and A. Pancotti, ERC, Inc., Edwards AFB, CA; A. Ketsdever, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA; M. Young, ERC, Inc., Edwards AFB, CA; and J. Duncan, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, CA Session 56- HYP-4 High Speed Inlet Aerodynamics Cityside 27 Chaired by: D. DOLVIN, U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and R. STARKEY, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 1530 AIAA-2008-4707 Aerospike for Drag Reduction in Hypersonic Flow R. Kalimuthu, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum, India; and E. Rathakrishnan, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Kanpur, India 1600 AIAA-2008-4708 Numerical Research of Three- Dimensional Section Controllable Internal Waverider Hypersonic Inlet Y. You, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China (prc) Session 57- HYP-5 Supersonic Flameholders Ballroom A Chaired by: R. MERCIER, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and B. SEKAR, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH 1530 AIAA-2008-4709 Leading Edge Pylon Effects on a Scramjet Pylon- Cavity Flameholder Flowfield A. Freeborn and P. King, Air Force Institute of Technology, Beavercreek, OH; M. Gruber, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 1600 AIAA-2008-4711 Effect Of Inlet Disturbances On Bluff Body Stabilized Combustion M. Madanmohan, S. Pandey, and A. Kushari, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India 1630 AIAA-2008-4712 A Computational Study on Supersonic Combustion With Strut as Flame Holder R. Hande and A. Marathe, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai, India Session 58- LP-9 Modeling and Simulation: Combustion II Marriott Ballroom A Chaired by: M. NARAGHI, Manhattan College, Yorktown Heights, NY, and S. CHIANESE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Redondo Beach, CA 1530 AIAA-2008-4745 Measurement of Phase Relationship Between Vortex Shedding and an Unsteady Acoustic Field L. O'Hara, J. Sisco, E. Portillo, and W. Anderson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 1600 AIAA-2008-4746 Modeling Swirling Jet Flows Using a Hybrid RANS/LES Methodology J. Chenoweth, C. Kannepalli, S. Arunajatesan and A. Hosangadi, CRAFT-Tech, Huntsville, AL 1630 AIAA-2008-4747 Supercritical High Pressure Combustion Simulation for LOX/CH4 Rocket Propulsion Systems L. Cutrone, F. Battista, and G. Ranuzzi, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali, Capua, Italy Session 59- LP-10 Feed Systems III Marriott Ballroom D Chaired by: C. ENGELBRECHT, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, and J. WEISS, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 1530 AIAA-2008-4749 Numerical Investigation of LO2 and LCH4 Storage Tanks on the Lunar Surface S. Barsi, National Center for Space Exploration Research, Cleveland, OH; J. Moder, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; M. Kassemi, National Center for Space Exploration Research, Cleveland, OH 1600 AIAA-2008-4750 Parametric Study of a Propellant Tank Slosh Baffle S. Chintalapati and D. Kirk, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 1630 AIAA-2008-4751 Numerical Analysis of Thermal and Fluid Behavior Including Phase Change in Container R. Imai, IHI, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan 1700 AIAA-2008-4752 Computational Analyses of Pressurization in Cryogenic Tanks V. Ahuja, A. Hosangadi and C. Lee, Combustion Research and Flow Technology Inc, Pipersville, PA; R. Field and H. Ryan, NASA Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS; S. Mattick, Combustion Research and Flow Technology Inc., Pipersville, PA Session 60- LP-11 Booster Engines II Marriott Ballroom C Chaired by: G. MAGGIO, Information Systems Laboratories, Bellmore, NY, and B. WINTERS, Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, VA 1530 AIAA-2008-4753 Fundamental Study on Coking Characteristics of LNG Rocket Engines K. Higashino, Muroran Instsitute of Technology, Muroran, Japan; M. Sugioka, T. Kobayashi, R. Minato, Y. Sasayama, and M. Otsuka, Muroran Instsitute of Technology, 27-1,Mizumoto-cho,Muroran, Japan; Y. Maru, Muroran Institute of Technology, Muroran, Japan; T. Makino and H. Sakaguchi, IHI and IHI Aerospace, Tomioka, Japan 1600 AIAA-2008-4754 Hydrocarbon Fueled Rocket Engine Study in MHI T. Tamura, K. Niu, and M. Atsumi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Komaki, Japan Session 61- LP-12 Ignition and Igniters Marriott Ballroom B Chaired by: M. NUSCA, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Abingdon, MD 1530 AIAA-2008-4757 LOX / Methane Main Engine Igniter Tests and Modeling K. Breisacher, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; K. Ajmani, Arctic Slope Research Corporation, Cleveland, OH 1600 AIAA-2008-4758 Isolated Ground Return Electrode for Use in Gaseous and Cryogenic Propellants N. Nugent, D. Helderman and W. Anderson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Session 62- NFF-2 Fusion Propulsion II Marriott Capital Room 3 Chaired by: P. MIKELLIDES, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, and T. KAMMASH, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1530 AIAA-2008-4759 Three- Dimensional Modeling of Magnetic Nozzle Processes H. Lorzel and P. Mikellides, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1600 AIAA-2008-4760 Experimental Verification of Enhanced Confinement in a Multi- Grid IEC Device C. Dietrich, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; R. Sedwick and L. Eurice, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 1630 AIAA-2008-4761 Fusion Driven Fission System for Space Surface Power Application T. Kammash and R. Tang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Session 63- PC-7 Fundamental Combustion Processes III Cityside 21 Chaired by: P. PENKO, The Ohio State University, Berea, OH 1530 AIAA-2008-4762 Flame Propagation and Stabilization in High Velocity Combustion Chamber M. Goldfeld, A. Starov and K. Timofeev, ITAM, Novosibirsk, Russia; V. Vinogradov, CIAM, Moscow, Russia Session 64- PC-8 Shock Tube Kinetics Cityside 22 Chaired by: J. AUSTIN, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 1530 AIAA-2008-4765 Toluene Combustion in the Presence of Ceria Nanoparticles: A Shock- Tube Study B. Rotavera and E. Petersen, Texas A&M University , College Station, TX; A. Kumar and S. Seal, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL; T. Hain, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA 1600 AIAA-2008-4766 Decomposition Rate Measurements of RP- 1, RP- 2,n- Dodecane, and RP- 1 with Fuel Stabilizers M. MacDonald, D. Davidson and R. Hanson, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1630 AIAA-2008-4767 Application of an Aerosol Shock Tube for the Kinetic Studies of n- Dodecane/Nano- Aluminum Slurries D. Jackson, D. Davidson and R. Hanson, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1700 AIAA-2008-4768 Ignition of Methane and Ethane Blends with Oxygen at Engine Conditions C. Aul and E. Petersen, Texas A&M University, Orlando, FL; B. Walker, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL; H. Curran, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland Session 65- PC-9 Sprays and Atomization Ballroom C Chaired by: H. MONGIA, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH, and M. ANAND, Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, IN 1530 AIAA-2008-4769 An Experimental Investigation of Evaporative Sprays in Axial Acoustic Fields R. Kumara Gurubaran and R. Sujith, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India 1600 AIAA-2008-4771 Experimental Test Rig with Results on Atomization by Slinger Injectors C. Sescu, B. Kucinschi, K. Masiulaniec and A. Afjeh, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH Session 66- SCP-1 Sensor and Measurement Technologies and Actuation for Propulsion Systems I Marriott Capital Room 2 Chaired by: K. SEMEGA, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH 1530 AIAA-2008-4781 High- Frequency, High- Pressure, Flush Mounted Miniature Liquid Oxygen Fiber- Optic Pressure Sensor M. Palmer, M. Davis, and L. Vicari, Luna Innovations Incorporated, Blacksburg, VA; M. Moser, A. Tuck, and C. Linn, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 1600 AIAA-2008-4782 Development of a Hyperspectral Tomography Sensor for Practical Propulsion Devices L. Ma and W. Cai, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Session 67- SCP-3 Advanced Seal Technology III Riverside 16 Chaired by: B. STEINETZ and P. DUNLAP, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1530 AIAA-2008-4713 Performance of Sub- Scale Docking Seals Under Simulated Temperature Conditions I. Smith and C. Daniels, The University of Akron, Akron, OH; P. Dunlap and B. Steinetz, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1600 Oral Presentation Review of Full- Scale Docking Seal Testing Capabilities P. Dunlap, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; N. Penney, OAI, Cleveland, OH; J. Wasowski, Analex, Cleveland, OH; C. Daniels, University of Akron, Akron, OH; B. Steinetz, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1630 Oral Presentation Review of Full- Scale Docking Seal Testing Capabilities P. Dunlap, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; N. Penney, OAI, Cleveland, OH; J. Wasowski, Analex Corporation, Cleveland, OH; C. Daniels, University of Akron, Akron, OH; and B. Steinetz, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 1700 AIAA-2008-4716 The Fuzzy Sealing Reliability of Flanged Connection System Considering Creep- relaxation of Components Q. Zhang, Qing He Building, Bei Jing, China (prc); S. Dong, Xi'an High-tech Institute, Xi'an, China (prc); W. Liang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China (prc); and Y. Guangsong, Qing He Building, Beijing, China (prc) Session 68- SCP-3 Propulsion Control Systems III Riverside 17 Chaired by: A. BEHBAHANI, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 1530 AIAA-2008-5278 Multi- Core Processors: An Enabling Technology for Embedded Distributed Model- Based Control A. Behbahani, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; N. Gibson, GF Aviation, Cincinnati, OH; M. Rangarajan, Honeywell Aerospace, Golden Valley, MN; and D. Benson, Honeywell Aerospace, Tempe, AZ 1600 AIAA-2008-5279 Expectation and Vision for True modular Distributed Engine Control – Beyond 1st Project M. Jakovljevic, TTTech Computertechnik AG, Vienna, Austria; L. Fulcher and D. Benson, Honeywell International Inc., Tempe, AZ 1630 AIAA-2008-5280 Sensing Challenges for Controls and PHM in the Hostile Operating Conditions of Modern Turbine Engine A. Behbahani and K. Semega, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 1700 AIAA-2008-5281 Communication Needs Assessments for Distributed Turbine Engine Control D. Culley, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH; and A. Behbahani, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 1730 AIAA-2008-5291 Jet Engine Control Using Ethernet with a BRAIN B. Hall and M. Paulitsch, Honeywell International Inc., Golden Valley, MN; D. Benson, Honeywell International Inc., Tempe,, AZ; and A. Behbahani, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Session 69- SR-4 Motor Design and Ballistics II Marriott Ballroom E Chaired by: D. POE, Aerojet, Gainesville, VA, and R. BLACK, Aerojet, Centreville, VA 1530 AIAA-2008-4784 Parametric Investigation on the Essential Flow Factors Commanding Steady Operations of the Second Throat Exhaust Diffuser J. Lim, B. Park and W. Yoon, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; Y. Lee, Hankuk Aviation University, Seoul, South Korea 1600 AIAA-2008-4785 Design of a Robust High Altitude Rocket Motor Igniter K. Norrie and M. Judge, Bristol Aerosapce Ltd., Winnipeg, Canada; K. Ford, China Lake Naval Air Warfare Centre, CA; P. Curran and A. Atwood, China Lake Naval Air Warfare, CA 1630 AIAA-2008-4787 Experimental and Theroetical Investigations of Thrust Variations with Pintle Positions using Cold Gas J. Lee, J. Kim, H. Jang, and J. Oh, Agency for Defense Development, Daejeon, South Korea Session 70- SR-5 Solid Rocket Development and Combustion Characteristics II Marriott Capital Room 1 Chaired by: I. CHANG, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, and F. BLOMSHIELD, Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA 1530 AIAA-2008-4788 Solid Propellant Combustion Under Laser Heating A. Kakami, T. Takai, and T. Tachibana, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu, Japan 1600 AIAA-2008-4789 Two Approaches for Condensed- Phase Modeling in Solid Rocket Motor Flows F. Creta, A. Attili, B. Favini, and M. Di Giacinto, University of Rome, Rome, Italy 1630 AIAA-2008-4790 Nano Additives and Plateau Burning Rates in Composite Solid Propellants M. Stephens and E. Petersen, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; D. Reid, R. Carro, and S. Seal, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 1700 AIAA-2008-4791 Effects of Aluminum Oxide Particles and Gas Properties on the Thermal Response of Solid Rocket Nozzle Liners K. Hwang and Y. Yim, Agency for Defense Development, Daejon, South Korea Session 71- NFF-3 Future Flight I Ballroom A Chaired by: R. FRISBEE, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, and B. CASSENTI, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford, CT 1900 AIAA-2008-4796 Optimization of Antimatter Rocket Performance R. Frisbee, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 1930 AIAA-2008-4797 Design Considerations for the Interstellar Ramjet B. Cassenti, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford, CT