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| Tuesday, 27 October 2020 | Wednesday, 28 October 2020 | Thursday, 29 October 2020 | ||||||||
| 10:00 - 10:05 | Conference Introduction and Logistics | 10:00 - 10:05 | Conference Introduction and Logistics | 10:00 - 10:05 | Conference Introduction and Logistics | |||||
| 10:05 - 10:35 | KEYNOTE | 10:05 - 10:35 | KEYNOTE | 10:05 - 10:35 | KEYNOTE | |||||
| 10:35 - 10:40 | Transition to two tracks | 10:35 - 10:40 | Transition to two tracks | 10:35 - 10:40 | Transition to two tracks | |||||
| TRACK 1 | TRACK 2 | TRACK 1 | TRACK 2 | TRACK 1 | TRACK 2 | |||||
| 10:40 - 12:45 | Power Systems and New Power System Architectures | Power Sources | 10:40 - 12:45 | Energy Storage | Power Conversion and Power Switching Electronics | 10:40 - 12:45 | Energy Storage | Power Sources | ||
| 12:45 - 1:15 | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | 12:45 - 1:15 | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | 12:45 - 1:15 | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | ||
| 1:15 - 3:20 | Power Systems and New Power System Architectures | Advanced Power Concepts | 1:15 - 3:20 | Energy Storage | Power Sources | 1:15 - 3:20 | Power Systems, Sub-Systems and Components for Operation in Extreme Environments | Power Conversion and Power Switching Electronics | ||
| 3:20 - 3:30 | Break/Chat Rooms | Break/Chat Rooms | 3:20 - 3:30 | Break/Chat Rooms | Break/Chat Rooms | 3:20 - 3:30 | Break/Chat Rooms | Break/Chat Rooms | ||
| 3:30 - 5:10 | Power Conversion and Power Switching Electronics | Power Sources | 3:30 - 5:10 | Energy Storage | Advanced Power Concepts | 3:30 - 5:10 | Energy Storage | Advanced Power Concepts | ||
| 5:10 - 5:15 | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | 5:10 - 5:15 | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | 5:10 - 5:15 | Final Announcements | Final Announcements | ||
| 5:15 - 5:30 | Chat Rooms | Chat Rooms | 5:15 - 5:30 | Chat Rooms | Chat Rooms | 5:15 - 5:30 | Chat Rooms | Chat Rooms | ||
| *Times are listed as Eastern Daylight Savings (EDT) (USA and Canada) | ||||||||||
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| Tuesday, 27 October 2020 | Wednesday, 28 October 2020 | Thursday, 29 October 2020 | ||||||||
| 10:00 - 10:05 | Conference
Introduction and Review of Conference Logistics Dr. Erik Brandon, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
10:00 - 10:05 | Conference
Introduction and Review of Conference Logistics Dr. Erik Brandon, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
10:00 - 10:05 | Conference
Introduction and Review of Conference Logistics Dr. Erik Brandon, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
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| 10:05 - 10:35 | Keynote: The Future Missions of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, Mr. Eric Ianson, NASA Headquarters | 10:05 - 10:35 | Keynote: A Fast Exit Out of the Solar System, Dr. Louis Friedman, Planetary Society - Emeritus | 10:05 - 10:35 | Keynote: Power Requirements for an Interstellar Probe, Dr. Ralph McNutt, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | |||||
| 10:35 - 10:40 | Transition to two tracks | 10:35 - 10:40 | Transition to two tracks | 10:35 - 10:40 | Transition to two tracks | |||||
| Track
1: Power Systems and New Power System Architectures Session Chair: Dr. Christopher Iannello, NASA Engineering & Safety Center |
Track
2: Power Sources Session Chair: Mr. Jeremiah McNatt, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Track
1: Energy Storage Session Chair: Dr. Will West, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
2: Power Conversion and Power Switching Electronics Session Chair: Dr. Geoffrey Landis, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Track
1: Energy Storage Session Chair: Dr. James Wu, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Track
2: Power Sources Session Chair: Dr. Terry Hendricks, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
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| 10:40 - 11:05 | Direct-Drive
Architecture for Solar Electric Propulsion Mr. Jean-Baptiste De Boissieu, Thales Alenia Space |
Europa
Clipper PVA Electrical Design Mr. René Simon, Airbus Defence and Space |
10:40 - 11:05 | Degradation
Model and State Estimation for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Aerospace Ms. Linda Bolay, German Aerospace Center (DLR) |
A
Holistic Approach to Radiation-Hardened PWM Controller IC Development Mr. David Grant, Apogee Semiconductor, Inc. |
10:40 - 11:05 | Update on Li/CFx Primary Cell Testing for Space Applications Ms. Jessica Seong, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
European
Radioisotope Power Systems Program: Recent Developments Prof. Richard Ambrosi, University of Leicester |
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| 11:05 - 11:30 | Space
Power Consortium: A New Standards Organization for Next Generation Spacecraft
Power Systems Mr. Timothy Meade, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions |
Development
of SolAero's Solar Cell, Laser Power Converter, and Thermophotovoltaic
Technologies Dr. Clay McPheeters, SolAero Technologies |
11:05 - 11:30 | Commercial
Li-Ion Cell Strategic Reserve Dr. Eric Darcy, NASA Johnson Space Center |
EPC
of the MetOp-SG High Power Amplifier Dr. Panagiotis Potamianos, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH |
11:05 - 11:30 | Liquefied
Gas Electrolytes for Low Temperature Electrochemical Energy Storage Dr. Cyrus Rustomji, South 8 Technologies |
Recent
Research on Prospect Radioisotope Fuel for European Radioisotope Power
Systems: Americium-Uranium Oxide Dr. Emily Jane Watkinson, University of Leicester |
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| 11:30 - 11:55 | NASA
Gateway Power and Propulsion Element Electrical Power System Overview Mr. Michael Aulisio, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Towards
a Photovoltaic Power Source for Missions to Uranus Dr. Andreea Boca, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
11:30 - 11:55 | EnerSys
Title III Domestic Material ZeroVoltTM Chemistry for Deep Space Missions Mr. Joe Troutman, EnerSys Advanced Systems |
M2020
Power System Electronics Mr. Greg Carr, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
11:30 - 11:55 | Advancing
Gas and Liquid Cathodes for Primary Batteries via Fluorinated Reactants Dr. Betar Gallant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Safety
Tests for the ESA Radioisotope Power Systems Ms. Alessandra Barco, University of Leicester |
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| 11:55 - 12:20 | Sustainable
Power for the Lunar Surface Dr. Wesley Fuhrman, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory |
Extreme
Environments Solar Power for Use Near Jupiter Ms. Anna Maria Pal, NASA Glenn Research Center |
11:55 - 12:20 | High
Performance Li-Ion Battery Capable of Near Zero Volt Storage Dr. Jeff Nelson, ADA Technologies |
GaN-Based
Distributed Power Electronics Architecture for In Situ Lunar Missions Dr. Ansel Barchowsky, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
11:55 - 12:20 | Exploiting New Electrolytes of Extreme Low-Temperature Lithium
Batteries Dr. Zheng Chen, University of California San Diego |
A
Multi-Staged Thermoelectric Module Design for a Radiatively Coupled Am-241
RTG Dr. Ramy Mesalam, University of Leicester |
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| 12:20 - 12:45 | Micro-Grid
for Future Planetary Surface Needs Mr. Jeffrey Csank, NASA Glenn Research Center |
High
Performance Deployable Photovoltaic Systems for Planetary Exploration – MMA
HaWK Series Mr. Eric Ruhl, MMA Design, LLC |
12:20 - 12:45 | Lithium
Ion Battery Performance in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Applications Mr. Riley Cook, Dalhousie University |
Lunar
Flashlight Power Subsystem Architecture and Implementation Ms. Jackie Rapinchuk, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
12:20 - 12:45 | Outstanding Low-Temperature Performance of Structure-Controlled
Crumpled Graphene Battery Anode Based on the Surface-Controlled Charge
Storage Mechanism Mr. Michael Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology |
Gas
Giant Atmospheric Probe with In-Situ Power Dr. Geoffrey Landis, NASA Glenn Research Center |
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| 12:45 - 1:15 | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | 12:45 - 1:15 | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | 12:45 - 1:15 | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | Lunch Break/Chat Rooms | ||
| Track
1: Power Systems and New Power System Architectures, cont. Session Chair: Mr. Eric Aguilar, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
2: Advanced Power Concepts Session Chair: Dr. Andreea Boca, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
1: Energy Storage, cont. Session Chair: Dr. James Wu, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Track
2: Power Sources Session Chair: Mr. David Woerner, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
1: Power Systems, Sub-Systems and
Components for Operation in Extreme Environments Session Chair: Dr. Terry Hendricks, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
2: Power Conversion and Power Switching Electronics Session Chair: Dr. Vladimir Jovovic, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
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| 1:15 - 1:40 | A
Tethered Architecture for Long-Distance Power and Communication Transmission
to Support Lunar Operations Dr. Patrick McGarey, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Dust
Mitigation for Lunar Surface Solar Arrays Dr. Joel Schwartz, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
1:15 - 1:40 | The
Use of High Specific Energy 18650-Size Li-Ion Cells with Good Radiation
Tolerance for Missions to the Outer Planets Dr. Marshall Smart, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
MMRTG
Interactions with the Titan Surface Environment Dr. Ralph Lorenz, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory |
1:15 - 1:40 | Radioisotope
Power Systems Waste Heat Mitigation for Ice and Ocean World Surface
Exploration Mr. Brian Bairstow, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
New
Space Power Supply & Control Unit Approach Mr. Gerhard Alexander Lampe, Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG |
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| 1:40 - 2:05 | Mars
Exploration Plans and Possibilities in the Next Decade Dr. Larry Matthies, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Tritium
Power Sources Dr. Peter Cabauy, City Labs, Inc. |
1:40 - 2:05 | A
Multiphysics Study to Improve Specific Energy of Primary Batteries for
Low-Temperature Operation for Deep Space Missions Dr. Mohit Mehta, KBRWyle Services, LLC |
Thermoelectric-Mechanical
Coupled Numerical Modeling of Thermoelectric Generators Mr. Edward Ledesma, University of Pittsburgh |
1:40 - 2:05 | Near-Term
Ocean Worlds Subsurface Access Mission Concepts Using Radioisotope Power
Systems Dr. Jean-Pierre Fleurial, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Introduction and Performance Capability Review of a RadHard
Smart Power Switch Controller Mr. Timothy Meade, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions |
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| 2:05 - 2:30 | Mars
Sample Return Power System Electronics Mr. Greg Carr, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Thermo-Electrochemical
System for Ultra-High Efficiency Heat to Electrical Energy Conversion Dr. Rengaswamy Srinivasan, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory |
2:05 - 2:30 | Molten
Lithium Battery for Space (Venus) Applications Dr. Yuxing Wang, University of Dayton Research Institute |
Understanding
the MMRTG Lifetime Performance Using Modeling and Analysis Dr. Christofer Whiting, University of Dayton Research Institute |
2:05 - 2:30 | SLUSH
(Search for Life Using Submersible Heated Drill): Nuclear Powered Probe for
Exploration of Europa Ocean Dr. Kris Zacny, Honeybee Robotics |
Resurrecting
Magnetic Amplifiers for Radiation Tolerant Design Mr. Neil Barabas, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
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| 2:30 - 2:55 | Power Electronics Design for the Mars Helicopter Project Mr. Joe Zitkus, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Chemical
Heat Integrated Power Systems (CHIPS) to Survive Lunar Night
Environments Dr. Terry Hendricks, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
2:30 - 2:55 | Space
Force Energy Storage Roadmap Mr. Brad Reed, WR Scientific, Inc. |
Magnetics
Testing on Radioisotope Power Systems at Idaho National Laboratory Ms. Amanda Gates, Idaho National Laboratory |
2:30 - 2:55 | RIPS Rotor/Impeller Power System for Atmospheric Entry Probes Dr. Noam Izenberg, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory |
Present
and Future Challenges in Space-Grade Power Management from a Manufacturer's
Perspective Dr. Javier Valle, Texas Instruments |
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| 2:55 - 3:20 | Psyche
Power System Electronics Mr. Greg Carr, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Controllable
Combustion of Metal Fuels for Space Power Systems Dr. Evgeny Shafirovich, The University of Texas at El Paso |
2:55 - 3:20 | The
Challenges with Lifetime Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Extended
Space Missions Ms. Weiping Diao, University of Maryland |
Progress
towards the Development of High Temperature Advanced Thermoelectric
Devices Mr. Billy Li, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
2:55 - 3:20 | New
Power Technologies for Venus Low-Altitude and Surface Missions Dr. Ratnakumar Bugga, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Optimization
of a Cascaded Buck-LLC Isolated Resonant-Tank Converter for Space Craft Mr. Thomas Cook, University of Pittsburgh |
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| 3:20 - 3:30 | Break/Chat Rooms | Break/Chat Rooms | 3:20 - 3:30 | Break/Chat Rooms | Break/Chat Rooms | 3:20 - 3:30 | Break/Chat Rooms | Break/Chat Rooms | ||
| Track
1: Power Conversion and Power Switching Electronics Session Chair: Dr. Christopher Iannello, NASA Engineering & Safety Center |
Track
2: Power Sources Session Chair: Mr. David Woerner, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
1: Energy Storage, cont. Session Chair: Dr. Will West, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
2: Advanced Power Concepts Session Chair: Mr. Jeremiah McNatt, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Track
1: Energy Storage Session Chair: Dr. Will West, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Track
2: Advanced Power Concepts Session Chair: Dr. Paul Ostdiek, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory |
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| 3:30 - 3:55 | Flying
Capacitor Multilevel Converters for Use in the ASTRAEUS Anode Power
Supply Dr. Ansel Barchowsky, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Thermal
Vacuum Performance Testing of Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric
Generator at Idaho National Laboratory in Support of the Mars 2020 Rover
Mission Mr. Jaymon Birch, Idaho National Laboratory |
3:30 - 3:55 | Advanced
Lithium Sulfur Technologies for High Energy Applications Dr. James Dong, Navitas Systems ASG |
Power
Beaming for Deep Space and Permanently Shadowed Regions Dr. Jonathan Grandidier, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
3:30 - 3:55 | Status
of Regenerative Fuel Cell Technologies for Lunar Surface Applications Mr. Cody O'Meara, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Dynamic
Radioisotope Power Systems Status and Path to Flight Mr. Salvatore Oriti, NASA Glenn Research Center |
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| 3:55 - 4:20 | Partial
Power Processing Using High‐Frequency Resonant DC-DC Converters for
Space Mr. Xin Zan and Prof. Al-Thaddeus Avestruz, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
Development
of High Efficiency Thermoelectric Devices for Space Applications Dr. Fivos Drymiotis, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
3:55 - 4:20 | Ultra-Safe,
High Energy-Density, Solid-State Batteries for Extreme Temperatures Dr. Eric Wachsman, University of Maryland |
Lunar
Polar Exploration with Beamed Powered Rovers Dr. Geoffrey Landis, NASA Glenn Research Center |
3:55 - 4:20 | Demonstration
of High Power Lithium-Ion Cell Performance in Space Environments Dr. Rob Gitzendanner, EaglePicher Technologies |
Verification
and Validation of Dynamic Power Convertors for Radioisotope Generators Mr. Scott Wilson, NASA Glenn Research Center |
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| 4:20 - 4:45 | Design
and Optimization of Radiation-Hardened Isolated Converters for Deep Space
Applications Dr. Ahmadreza Amirahmadi, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Life
Performance Prediction Approach for Skutterudite-Based TE Converters Dr. Thierry Caillat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
4:20 - 4:45 | A
Breath of Fresh Air in Solid State Battery: A Game-Changer in Polymer
Electrolyte Dr. Mike Zimmerman, Ionic Materials |
Flexible
Integrated Circuit Phased Arrays for Microwave Power Beaming Mr. Austin Fikes, California Institute of Technology |
4:20 - 4:45 | Lithium-Ion COTS Cell Batteries for LEO Missions Ms. Jackie Kennedy, EaglePicher Technologies |
Dynamic
Power Conversion Maturation for Small Radioisotope Power Systems Mr. Scott Wilson, NASA Glenn Research Center |
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| 4:45 - 5:10 | High-Reliability
Power Control and Distribution Electronics for the Europa Clipper
Mission Mr. Branden Kahn, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology |
Alternate
Radioisotope Heat Source for Deep Space Exploration Dr. Daniel Kramer, University of Dayton Research Institute |
4:45 - 5:10 | SABERS
Solid-State Architecture Batteries for Enhanced Rechargeability and Safety
for Extended Deep Space Applications Dr. Rocco Viggiano, NASA Glenn Research Center |
Power
& Ancillary Services Beaming Mr. Gary Barnhard Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. (XISP-Inc) |
4:45 - 5:10 | Mitigation
of Thermal Runaway Events in Batteries by Reducing Cell-to-Cell Thermal
Communication Dr. Kevin Roth, ADA Technologies, Inc. |
A
Parametric Model Characterization the Performance of the Johnson Thermal
Energy Conversion (JTEC) System Dr. Timothy Miller, Saint Francis University |
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| 5:10 - 5:15 | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | 5:10 - 5:15 | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | Preview for Next Day & Adjourn | 5:10 - 5:15 | Final Announcements | Final Announcements | ||
| 5:15 - 5:30 | Chat Rooms | Chat Rooms | 5:15 - 5:30 | Chat Rooms | Chat Rooms | 5:15 - 5:30 | Chat Rooms | Chat Rooms | ||