Aerospace

Coolers Utilize Aerospace Fluid-Bearing Technology

January 17th, 2012

Inspired by expertise from the Aerospace Industry, Jaro’s new MR-16 LED coolers optimize longevity and temperature with a highly-efficient fluid-bearing structure.  At speeds of up to 4200RPM±15%, these very quiet DC coolers provide a chilly,…read more

Self-Healing Electronics Could Work Longer, Reduce Waste

December 22nd, 2011

A team of University of Illinois engineers has developed a self-healing system that restores electrical conductivity to a cracked circuit in less time than it takes to blink. Led by aerospace engineering professor Scott White and materials science and engineering professor Nancy…read more

Thermal and Power Management in Airborne Platforms

November 22nd, 2011

Avionics systems designers and systems integrators are faced with the challenge of size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints. Commercial, business, and military aviation customers increasingly desire modern avionics—whether installing in new aircraft platforms, or retrofitting…read more

Coolers Utilize Aerospace Fluid-Bearing Technology

November 21st, 2011

Inspired by the Aerospace Industry, Jaro’s new tightly-designed MR-16 LED coolers optimize longevity and temperature with a fluid-bearing structure. At speeds of up to 4200RPM±15%, these quiet DC coolers provide air-flow of 1.850CFM (min.: 1.573 …read more

Electric Plane Wins $1.35 Million Prize

October 11th, 2011

A Pennsylvania company has won a $1.35 million prize from NASA for developing a highly efficient airplane powered by electricity. Pipistrel-USA.com earned the top prize in the CAFE Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google. The…read more

Company Receives TMS Production Contract

August 8th, 2011

Parker Aerospace has signed a production contract for thermal management systems for the U.S. Air Force’s Global Hawk and U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. Northrop Grumman awarded a contract valued at more than $4 million for production…read more

Flexible Transparent Heaters for Temperature Control

August 5th, 2011

Dontech’s new Therma Klear Flex™ series of thin flexible transparent heaters for use in outdoor, military or avionic applications provide the warmth necessary to extend the operating temperature of LCDs in cold environments (0° to…read more

Multi-GPU Accelerated Wing Tip Vortex Extraction Using Avizo Framework

July 22nd, 2011

This paper presents a scientific visualization framework where strong vortical flow features, commonly appearing in turbulent flow, are extracted to support parameterization, automation and interactive exploration of CFD solutions. Tip vortex near an aerodynamic wing…read more

Distributor Offers Flame Retardant Products

June 28th, 2011

Ellsworth Adhesives now offers Devcon Flame Retardant products including Devcon 5 Minute I-FR and Devcon 10 Minute Epoxy I-FR. Devcon Flame Retardant products are ideal for applications requiring a self-extinguishing structural system. The products are…read more

NASA Investigates Use of Heat Pipes on Space Station

June 28th, 2011

Scientists launched an investigation called the Constrained Vapor Bubble, or CVB, to the International Space Station to look into the operation of a heat pipe in space. The Constrained Vapor Bubble is the prototype for…read more

Companies Team up to Develop Thermal Energy Harvester

May 5th, 2011

Nextreme Thermal Solutions and Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. are developing a thermal energy harvesting solution for a wireless sensor system designed to monitor the health of bearings in turbine engines. The energy harvester is…read more

30 GHz Leadless Chip Carrier Packaging Platform

March 18th, 2011

Tektronix Component Solutions’ new 30 GHz leadless chip carrier packaging platform meets the broadband performance requirements demanded by telecommunications systems and modules, military/aerospace applications, and terrestrial communications. Tektronix Component Solutions’ LCC platform is suitable for…read more

Company Expands Data Center Capabilities with Acquisition

January 10th, 2011

Legrand, North America recently announced the purchase of Electrorack Products Company, an American company specializing in cabinets, power and cooling solutions. The demand for cabinets and accessories in data centers, broadcast and broadband, industrial and military/aerospace/shipboard markets…read more

Electromagnetic, Thermal, Stress and Deformation Analysis of a Space-Based Satellite Dish Antenna

December 28th, 2010

This paper presents a multiphysics analysis of a space-based communication satellite antenna. Electromagnetic losses due to induced high-frequency surface currents lead to partial, asymmetric heating of the structure, causing stress and deformation. A final electromagnetic…read more