NSMMS & CRASTE

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NSMMS & CRASTE Focused Sessions CRASTE Focused Sessions NSMMS Focused Sessions
 
Sunday, 25 June 2023
1600 - 2000 Early Registration Check-In
Monday, 26 June 2023
0700 - 1700 Registration Open
0700 - 0745 Speaker Meeting and Light Breakfast for Monday Presenters
Sponsored by Momentive

0700 - 0800 Attendee Light Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by RTCS, LLC
1000 - 1630 Exhibitor Move-In 
1150 - 1300 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
Student Networking Lunch - Invitation Only
1330 - 1630 Poster Move-In
1700 - 1830 Welcome Reception and Exhibit & Poster Kick-Off
Sponsored by Hexcel Corporation
NSMMS & CRASTE Tutorials & Workshops

Organizers:  Mr. Nickolas Demidovich, Federal Aviation Administration; Mr. Carter Johnson,
ReLogic Research; Dr. Gerald Russell, RTCS, LLC; & Mr. Tim Stewart, Ultramet
0800 - 0805 Welcome & Announcements
0805 - 0835 NASA’s Lunar Construction Project (MMPACT)
Dr. Raymond "Corky" Clinton, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
0835 - 0905 Hypersonics Materials and Manufacturing Challenges
Mr. John W. Otto, Raytheon Missiles & Defense
0905 - 0935 Stratolaunch's Talon-A Hypersonic Testbed Material Testing Capability
Dr. Daniel Millman, Stratolaunch
0935 - 0940 Transition to Multi-Track Technical Sessions & Workshops
  Track One
Track Two
Track Three
Track Four
  NSMMS & CRASTE
Spacecraft & Space Mobility


Session Co-Chairs: Mr. Andrew Jimenez & Mr. Ethan Sichler, Air Force Research Laboratory
Co-Organizers: Dr. Garth Wilks, Raytheon Missiles & Defense & Mr. Andrew Haaland, Northrop Grumman Corporation
NSMMS & CRASTE
Workforce Development Workshop

Lead Organizers:  Dr. Gerald Russell, RTCS, LLC & Dr. Eric Wuchina, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division
NSMMS
Ground & Flight Test Methodologies


Session Chair: Mr. Kegan Miller, Naval Surface Warfare Center
Lead Organizer: Dr. Joseph Sheeley, PERIKIN Enterprises
Co-Organizers: Mr. Jason Calvert, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command; 
Mr. Aaron Cossey, Missile Defense Agency;
Mr. Paul Marchol, Aerojet Rocketdyne; &
Dr. Gerald Russell, RTCS, LLC
NSMMS & CRASTE
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Capabilities Overview

Lead Organizer: Dr. James Klett, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
0940 - 0945 Session Introduction Workshop Introduction Session Introduction Workshop Introduction
0945 - 1010 Modular Propulsion Unit Maneuvering Requirements for Cislunar Space
Mr. Michael Hanlon, Sierra Lobo, Inc.
0945 - 0955 Dr. Lori Stiglitz, Naval Surface Warfare Center
0955 - 1005
Mr. Doug Freitag, U.S. Advanced Ceramics Association
1005 - 1015
Dr. John Schmisseur, The University of Tennessee Space Institute
1015 - 1030
Mr. Daniel Marren, TRMC
1030 - 1035 
Moderator Wrap Up
Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH TB)
Mr. Kegan Miller, Naval Surface Warfare Center
Overview of the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Relevance to Missile and Aerospace Applications
Dr. Michael Kirka, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1010 - 1035 Solid Propulsion Engineered for CubeSat Kinetic Operations (SPECK-Ops)
Mr. Elias Wilson, Exquadrum, Inc.
Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) Novel Flight Experiment Test Capability
Dr. Gerald Russell, RTCS, LLC
Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components and AI Qualification/Certification during Production
Dr. Michael Kirka, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1035 - 1100 Coffee & Soda Break
Sponsored by Aerojet Rocketdyne

1100 - 1125 The ELECTRA Quick Disconnect Coupling: A Common Fluid Transfer Element for In-Space and On-Surface Applications
Dr. Leslie Woodger, Aerojet Rocketdyne
Workforce Development Workshop, cont.

1100 - 1110 Dr. Steve Dunn, NASA Langley Research Center
1110 - 1130
Dr. Ragini Acharya, The Univeristy of Tennessee Space Institute
1130 - 1140
Dr. Barry Bauer, Lockheed Martin Corporation
1140 - 1150
Moderator Wrap-up
Hypersonic Weather Encounters using Electromagnetic Launch Assets
Mr. Michael Libeau, Naval Surface Warfare Center
Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic and Polymeric Composites for Missile and Aerospace Applications
Dr. Vlastimil Kunc, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1125 - 1150 Accelerated Aging Analysis of Catalyst Materials for Advanced Monopropellant Rocket Engines
Mr. Andrew Jimenez, Air Force Research Laboratory
Weather Effects Ground Test Results
Mr. Tyler Stovall, Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.
Integrating Intelligent Machining with Additive Manufacturing
Dr. Scott Smith, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1150 - 1300 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
Student Networking Lunch - Invitation Only
  NSMMS
Missiles & Missile Defense

Session Chair: Dr. Brent Carey, Mach-20, LLC

Lead Organizer: Mr. Jason Calvert, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

Co-Organizers: Mr. Aaron Cossey, Missile Defense Agency; Mr. Paul Marchol, Aerojet Rocketdyne; Dr. Gerald Russell, RTCS, LLC; & Dr. Joseph Sheeley, PERIKIN Enterprises
NSMMS & CRASTE Tutorials & Workshops, cont. NSMMS
Ground & Flight Test Methodologies, cont.

Session Chairs:
Mr. Kegan Miller, Naval Surface Warfare Center & Mr. Tyler Neale, Arnold Engineering Development Complex
NSMMS & CRASTE
Small Business Forum

Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Corporation

1300 - 1305 Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements Announcements Small Businesses Forum One-on-Ones With:

Aerojet Rocketdyne
Ball Aerospace
The Boeing Company
Kratos
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Missile Defense Agency
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Raytheon Technologies
1305 - 1330 Hypersonic Test Bed Program
Dr. Yazmin Carroll, Missile Defense Agency
Workforce Development Workshop, cont.

Moderator Directed Q&A, Solutions Discussion
Wireless High-Temperature Sensor Array System for Hypersonic Applications
Dr. Cheryl Xu, North Carolina State University
1330 - 1355 Next Generation Seeker Window Technology
Dr. Yazmin Carroll, Missile Defense Agency
NDE of Composites: Advances in Ultrasonic Spectroscopy Tutorial
Mr. James Tucker, Kratos SRE
Ground Testing of High Temperature Hypersonic Thermal Protections System Materials
Dr. Erica Corral, The University of Arizona
1355 - 1420 Mechanical Behavior of a Thin, All-Oxide CMC for an Articulating Rigid Structure
Dr. Avery Samuel, ARCTOS Technology Solutions
Advancements and Characterization of Oxy-Propane Torch for Low-Cost Material Screening
Mr. Derrick Talley, Kratos SRE
1420 - 1445 Additive Manufacture and Material Property Analysis of Crack-Free Electron Beam Melted Pure Tungsten
Mr. Kurtis Watanabe, The University of Texas at El Paso
Considerations for Improved Optical Pyrometry of High Temperature Materials Tutorial
Dr. Kendall Johnson, Space Dynamics Laboratory & Mr. Gordon Scriven, ATA Engineering
Low-Cost Torch Testbed for Developing High-Temperature Materials and Systems
Mr. Alex Conley, Lockheed Martin Corporation
1445 - 1510 Alternate Aeroshell Development for Hypersonics
Mr. Matthew Blenis, ReLogic Research
Understanding the Arc Heater Flow Field with Implications to Material Testing
Dr. Joseph Sheeley, PERIKIN Enterprises
1510 - 1540 Coffee & Snack Break
Sponsored by Scot Forge

  NSMMS
Missiles & Missile Defense, cont.
NSMMS & CRASTE
High Altitude/Sub-Orbital Platforms & Experiments

Session Chair: Mr. Nickolas Demidovich, Federal Aviation Administration
NSMMS
Ground & Flight Test Methodologies, cont.
NSMMS & CRASTE
Small Business Forum

Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Corporation
1540 - 1545 Announcements Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements Small Businesses Forum One-on-Ones With, cont.

Aerojet Rocketdyne
Ball Aerospace
The Boeing Company
Kratos
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Missile Defense Agency
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Raytheon Technologies
1545 - 1610 H4H C2 Nosetip Design, Analysis, and Flight Testing
Mr. Seth Fincher, ReLogic Research
NASA Flight Opportunities Panel
Mr. John Kelly, NASA Flight Opportunities Program, Armstrong Flight Research Center
In-Situ Spectral Emissivity Extraction using COTS Pyrometers during Arc Heater Testing
Dr. Jon Cox, Axient, LLC
1610 - 1635 High Temperature Fin, Wing and Control Surfaces
Mr. Robert Hardesty, The Peregrine Falcon Corporation
Design Challenges in Stagnation Heat Flux Calorimetry for Arc-Heated Test Facilities at AEDC
Dr. Justin Myrick, Axient, LLC
1635 - 1700 Design and Testing of Articulated Thermal Protection
Mr. Eric McGill, University of Dayton Research Institute
The MK-II Aurora Spaceplane
Ms. Khaki Rodway, Dawn Aerospace
Simultaneous Convective and Radiative Heating of Materials with the 200-kW Laser Enhanced Arc Jet Facility (LEAF)
Dr. Megan MacDonald, NASA Ames Research Center
1700 - 1830 Welcome Reception and Exhibit & Poster Kick-Off
Sponsored by Hexcel Corporation
Tuesday, 27 June 2023        
0700 - 1730 Registration Open
0700 - 0745 Speaker Meeting and Light Breakfast for Tuesday Afternoon Presenters
Sponsored by Ball Aerospace

0700 - 0800 Attendee Light Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by New Mexico State University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
1200 - 1330 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
1300 - 1730 Exhibits and Poster Session Open
1745 - 1930 On-site Networking Reception
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corporation
NSMMS & CRASTE Plenary Session        
0800 - 0820 Opening Remarks, National Anthem & Plenary Session Announcements:
Dr. Eric Wuchina, Lead Navy Advisor to NSMMS & CRASTE, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division
Moderator:  Ms. Danielle Gerstner, Branch Head, Materials for Hypersonics and Advanced Systems Branch, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division
0820 - 0900 Dr. James Weber
Principal Director for Hypersonics, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Critical Technologies
0900 - 0940 Mr. Stan Stafira, Jr., SES
Chief Architect, Missile Defense Agency
0940 - 1020 Coffee & Soda Break
Sponsored by Solvay
1020 - 1100 Dr. Michael Gregg, SES
Director, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory
1100 - 1140 Mr. Stephen Creech
Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator, Moon to Mars Program Office, Advanced Exploration Systems at NASA Human Explorations and Operations Directorate, NASA Headquarters
1140 - 1200 Lifetime Achievement Award & Sponsor Thank You
1200 - 1330 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
  Track One
Track Two
Track Three
Track Four


Finalists for the Student Excellence Oral Award
 are
marked
with an * 
NSMMS
Hypersonics

Session Chairs: Dr. Allan Katz, Air Force Research Laboratory & Dr. Jesse Maxwell, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Lead Organizer: Mr. Mitch Petervary, The Boeing Company
Co-Organizers: Mr. Dan Hladio, Materials Research & Design, Inc.; Mr. Curtis Martin, Naval Surface Warfare Center;
Mr. Tod Palm, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Dr. Suraj Rawal, Lockheed Martin Space Systems; Dr. Sandra Walker, NASA Langley Research Center; &
Mr. Brian Zuchowski, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
NSMMS
Missiles & Missile Defense


Session Chair: Dr. Yazmin Carroll, Missile Defense Agency
Lead Organizer: Mr. Jason Calvert, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Co-Organizers: Mr. Aaron Cossey, Missile Defense Agency; Mr. Paul Marchol, Aerojet Rocketdyne; Dr. Gerald Russell, RTCS, LLC; & Dr. Joseph Sheeley, PERIKIN Enterprises
NSMMS
Ground & Flight Test Methodologies


Session Chair: Mr. Daniel Ogg, Arnold Engineering Development Complex
Lead Organizer: Dr. Joseph Sheeley, PERIKIN Enterprises
Co-Organizers: Mr. Jason Calvert, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command;
Mr. Aaron Cossey, Missile Defense Agency;
Mr. Paul Marchol, Aerojet Rocketdyne; &
Dr. Gerald Russell, RTCS, LLC
NSMMS
Novel Spaceflight Payloads, Instruments & Mission Operations
Session Chair:
Dr. Samir Singh, Ball Aerospace

Co-Organizers:
Dr. Amjad Almansour, NASA Glenn Research Center; Dr. Raymond Clinton, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Ms. Kaia David, The Boeing Company; Mr. Michael Fuller, Northrop Grumman Space Systems; Mr. James Tucker, Kratos SRE; & Mr. John Vasquez, Naval Research Laboratory
1330 - 1335 Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements & Session Introduction
1335 - 1400 SMASH Program Update
Dr. Jesse Maxwell, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Post-Processed Ceramic Modification to Carbon/Carbon Composites
Dr. Samuel Swan, Sandia National Laboratories
Force Measurement Technique using Laser Interference Patterns (aka “Optical Balance”)
Mr. Joseph Herdy, CFD Research Corporation
Development of Radioluminescent Tritium Polymeric Material for High Visibility Applications
Ms. Meghan Carrico & Ms. Lauren Fisher, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
1400 - 1425 Design and Analysis of Bay Concepts for AFRL's Hypersonic Flight Research Vehicle
Mr. Anthony Bazler, University of Dayton Research Institute
*Aerotherm Chemical Equilibrium (ACE Modeling)
Ms. Kayla Stark, ReLogic Research & The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Adventures In and New Paradigm for Heat Flux Gauge Development in Hypersonics
Dr. Jay Frankel, New Mexico State University
Lithium-Based Deferred-Action Batteries
Dr. Danny Liu, Faraday Technology, Inc.
1425 - 1450 Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) Subscale Test Capability
Mr. Stephen Williams, RTCS, LLC
Developments on Fabrication and Characterization of Silicon Nitride Fibers by LCVD
Mr. Jeff Vervlied, Free Form Fibers, LLC
Oxyacetylene Torch Test Bed Development with Computed Tomography (CT) Damage Characterization
Mr. James Wagnon, Dynetics
Adhesive Formulation for Cryogenic Applications
Dr. Samir Singh, Ball Aerospace & Mr. Joel Stray, Gentex Corporation
1450 - 1515 Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) Full Scale Test Capability
Mr. Brent Sims, M Technical Services
Transparent CVC SiC® for Windows and Radomes
Dr. William Fischer, ASCM Technologies
Capabilities for the RF Characterization of Materials Under Extreme Heat Fluxes
Dr. Gregory Neher, Riverside Research
Development and Testing of Innovative Radiation Shielding Materials
Mr. John O'Dell, Plasma Processes, LLC
1515 - 1545 Root Beer Float Break
Sponsored by Plasma Processes, LLC
  NSMMS
Hypersonics, cont.
NSMMS
Missiles & Missile Defense, cont.

Session Chair: Ms. Mandy Schaeffer, Naval Surface Warfare Center 
NSMMS
Ground & Flight Test Methodologies, cont.
NSMMS
Novel Spaceflight Payloads, Instruments & Mission Operations, cont.
1545 - 1550 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements
1550 - 1615 Enhancing Service Temperatures of Composites in Hypersonic Defense Applications
Dr. Garrett Poe, Blueshift
Advancements in High-Temperature Characterization of Low-Loss Dieleectrics for RF Sensors
Mr. Christopher Howard, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Laser Power Profile Shaping for Thermal Simulation Ground Tests
Dr. Thomas Robbins, UES, Inc.
Additive Manufactured Parts Printed for Use in ESD Sensitive Environments
Mr. Ean Ludtke & Ms. Jordan Shonka, Ball Aerospace
1615 - 1640 High-Order Thermal Simulations for Hypersonics with Optimization of Trajectories (HOTSHOT)
Dr. Jesse Maxwell, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Novel Performance Enhancements of RIPS Silicon Nitride
Mr. Mark Hawthorne, ATC Materials, Inc.

Exploratory Electron-Beam Curing Studies of Carbon Composite Precursor Phenolic Resin
Ms. Ariel Parker, UES, Inc. 
High Temperature Emissivity Measurement System (HiTEMS)
Ms. Meghan Carrico, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Plasma-Jet Self-Sintering of Gold for In-Space Manufacturing of Electronics
Prof. Harish Subbaraman, Oregon State University
1640 - 1705 Weather Analysis and Survivability Prediction for High Speed Vehicles
Mrs. Sierra Craig, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Nitroxy Ceramic Material Properties: Hot Isostatic Press
Mr. Will Retersdorf, Kratos SRE
Coupling Coupon Level Materials Modeling, Test and Evaluation into a Single Process
Mr. Matthew Thomas, CFD Research Corporation
*Colloidal Nanomaterial Inks for Extreme Environment Sensors and Devices
Ms. Katelyn Wada, Boise State University
1705 - 1730 Efficient Thermal Simulation for High-Speed System Analysis
Dr. Robert Tramel, Falcon Dancer, Inc.
Effects of Oriented Boron Nitride Reinforcement of Polysiloxanes on Thermal Performance
Dr. Jessica Cash, Naval Air Warfare Center
Digital Transformation for Large Scale Thermostructural Test Design
Mx. Nic Heersema, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
Space Environmental Effects on Additively Manufactured (AM) Parts on MISSE-9/10
Mr. Justin McElderry, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
1745 - 1930 On-site Networking Reception
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corporation
Wednesday, 28 June 2023        
0700 - 1730 Registration Open
0700 - 0745 Speaker Meeting and Light Breakfast for Wednesday's Presenters
Sponsored by Textron Systems

0700 - 0800 Attendee Light Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Leidos

1200 - 1330 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
0945 - 1200
1300 - 1900
Exhibits and Poster Session Open
1730 - 1900 Poster Session and Networking Reception
Sponsored by The Boeing Company

1900 - 2030 Exhibit Booth and Poster Dismantle
  Track One
Track Two
Track Three
Track Four


Finalists for the Student Excellence Oral Award
 are
marked
with an * 
NSMMS
Hypersonics


Session Chairs:  Mr. Jonathan Boston, Air Force Research Laboratory; Dr. David Glass, NASA Langley Research Center; & 
Mr. Chris Kostyk, NASA Armstrong Flight Research
Lead Organizer: Mr. Mitch Petervary, The Boeing Company
Co-Organizers: Mr. Dan Hladio, Materials Research & Design, Inc.; Mr. Curtis Martin, Naval Surface Warfare Center;
Mr. Tod Palm, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Dr. Suraj Rawal, Lockheed Martin Space Systems; Dr. Sandra Walker, NASA Langley Research Center; &
Mr. Brian Zuchowski, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
NSMMS
Additive Manufacturing for Space & Missile Materials


Session Chair: Dr. Brock Birdsong, Auburn Applied Research Center
Lead Organizer: Dr. Amjad Almansour, NASA Glenn Research Center
Co-Organizers: Dr. Raymond Clinton, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center;
Ms. Kaia David, The Boeing Company;
Mr. Michael Fuller, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Dr. Suraj Rawal, Lockheed Martin Space Systems; Dr. Samir Singh, Ball Aerospace; Mr. James Tucker, Kratos SRE; & Mr. John Vasquez, Naval Research Laboratory
NSMMS
Development, Processing & Testing of Advanced Materials

Session Chairs: Dr. Carmen Carney &
Mr. Ian Wolford, Air Force Research Laboratory
Lead Organizer: Dr. David Witkin, The Aerospace Corporation
Co-Organizers: Mr. Jimmy Allen, Dynetics;
Prof. Greg Hilmas, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dr. Garth Wilks, Raytheon Missiles & Defense; & Dr. Eric Wuchina, Naval Surface Warfare Center
NSMMS & CRASTE
Space Access & Propulsion

Session Chair: Dr. Ragini Acharya, The University of Tennessee Space Institute
Lead Organizer: Mr. Anthony Brinkley, Lockheed Martin - HEAT
Co-Organizers: Mr. Alan Brown, Aerojet Rocketdyne; Mr. Timothy McKechnie, Plasma Processes, LLC; & Mr. Tim Stewart, Ultramet
0800 - 0805 Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements & Session Introduction Announcements & Session Introduction
0805 - 0830 CMC Hot Structures for Reusable Hypersonic Vehicles
Dr. David Glass, NASA Langley Research Center
Summary of Additively Manufactured Thermal Protection System (AM TPS) Workshop 2.0
Mr. Stan Bouslog, NASA Johnson Space Center
*Assessment of Precursor-Derived Quaternary Ceramic Matrix Composites: Toward Lightweight, High-Temperature, and High-Strength Structural Material
Mr. Mohammed Rasheed, Kansas State University
AFRL Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Program Overview for 2023
Mr. Eric Paulson, Air Force Research Laboratory
0830 - 0855 NASA Investments in High Temperature Durable Materials for Hypersonic Applications
Mr. Chris Kostyk, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
Automated Manufacturing of Advanced, Ablation Resistant Thermal Protection Systems
Mr. Garrett Yoder, Cornerstone Research Group
Rapid Manufacturing of SiC PDCs with High Thermal Shock Resistance
Dr. Zhibin Yu, Florida State University
TopFuel Propulsion Technology
Dr. Marlow Moser, Exquadrum, Inc.
0855 - 0920 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Capabilities that Support Hypersonic Technologies
Ms. Savannah Metz, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
*Additive Manufacturing of Forebody and Backshell Thermal Protection Materials
Mrs. Tane Boghozian, Analytical Mechanics Associates & Mississippi State University
Design and Testing of an Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Scanning System for C-C Composites
Dr. Dathan Erdahl, University of Dayton Research Institute
ARMR Component Optimization for Derivative Engine Scaling
Mr. Brenden Reeds, Sierra Lobo, Inc.
0920 - 0945 Seeker Window Attachment for Hypersonic Flight Systems
Mr. Steven Nigro, Materials Research & Design, Inc.
Development of Carbon-Carbon and Carbon-Silicon Carbide Materials and Heat Treatment Processes for Fused Fiber and Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing
Mr. Ken Fosaaen, Blue Force Technologies, Inc. / Keraskjold Materials Development, LLC
Using Deep Learning to Quantify CMC Microstructure and Damage Evolution from 3D X-Ray Tomography Techniques
Dr. Ashley Hilmas, Air Force Research Laboratory
*High Temperature X-Ray Diffraction of Sputtered Thermite Reactive Nanolaminates
Ms. Chloe Skidmore, Penn State University
0945 - 1015 Coffee & Soda Break
Sponsored by Toray Advanced Composites

1015 - 1020 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements
1020 - 1045 AFRL’s Leading Edge Experimentation Fixture Development
Mr. Jonathan Boston, Air Force Research Laboratory
Design and Fabrication of Next Generation Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
Dr. Morgan Trexler, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
3 Cycle Carbon Carbon using MG High Char Resin and Autoclave Infusion
Dr. Ryan Toivola, Karman Space & Defense
Assessment of Potential Landing Surface Materials
Dr. Malissa Lightfoot, Air Force Research Laboratory
1045 - 1110 Aerothermal Evaluation of a C-ZrC Composite in a Full-Scale Leading Edge Configuration
Mr. Benjamin Carmichael, Kratos SRE
Post-Processing Optimization of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Nickel Alloys for High Temperature Applications
Ms. Chappell Alex, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center
Boron-Carbon Fiber Hybrid Composites for High-Temperature Applications
Ms. Monica Rommel, Global Materials, Inc. DBA Specialty Materials
Recent Developments in Silicon Carbide and Zirconium Carbide Technologies for Extreme Environments
Mr. Alden Moore, General Atomics
1110 - 1135 Evaporative Transpiration Cooling of Additively Manufactured Hypersonic Leading Edges
Dr. Christopher Roper, HRL Laboratories, LLC
Directly Deposited-Interconnected Carbon Fibers for Multi-Dimensional Structures
Mr. Charles Cook, The University of Alabama
MOC3HA
Mr. Jonathan Gray, ATA Engineering
*Processing of ZrC with Coarse WC and Fabrication of Cooling Channels
Mr. Jacob Stacy, Missouri University of Science and Technology
1135 - 1200 Optimized Hypersonic Thermal Protection Systems through Carbon/Carbon 3D Printing
Mr. Ryan Dunn, Mantis Composites
Leveraging Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Development of High Temperature Alloys and Ceramics for Use in Hypersonic Vehicle Hot Structures
Dr. Gregory Scofield, Purdue Applied Research Institute
Stabilization Characterization of Carbon-Nanotubes by Laser Thermal Treatment
Dr. Joshua Yoho, UES, Inc.
*Near Net Shape Fabrication and Characterization of Cermet Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Fuel Forms
Mr. Nathaniel Blatt, Missouri University of Science and Technology
1200 - 1330 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
  NSMMS
Hypersonics, cont.
NSMMS
Additive Manufacturing for Space & Missile Materials, cont.

Session Chair: Dr. Bryan McEnerney, NASA Engineering Safety Center
NSMMS
Development, Processing & Testing of Advanced Materials, cont.
CRASTE
Innovative Test Methodologies & Platforms

Session Chair: Mr. Nickolas Demidovich, Federal Aviation Administration
Co-Chair: Dr. Ragini Acharya, The University of Tennessee Space Institute
1330 - 1335 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements & Session Introduction
1335 - 1400 Micromachining for Enhanced Coating-Substrate Adhesion in Hypersonic Environments
Dr. Ken Kane, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
AM Powder Flowability Capabilities at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Mr. Justin McElderry, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Hybrid CVI and Polymer Infiltration and Pyrolysis Process for the Production of Carbon Carbon Composites
Dr. Daniel Knorr, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory
Calorimetry of a Cascading Arc Plasma Source as Potential Material Screening Facility
Mr. Avery Carrico, Kratos SRE
1400 - 1425 Investigating Thermal and Optical Properties of Novel Rare Earth Zirconates for Radiative Barrier Coatings
Mr. William Riffe, The University of Virginia
High-Temperature Niobium Base Alloys Produced with Directed Energy Deposition
Dr. Francisco Medina, The University of Texas at El Paso
Protocol for Screening High Char Resins for Next Gen C/C Materials
Dr. Chenggang Chen, University of Dayton Research Institute
Advancing Hypersonic Vehicles through Commercial Space Reentry
Dr. Marat Kulakhmetov, Varda Space Industries
1425 - 1450 Synthesis and Hardness of Thin-Film High Entropy Transition Metal Ceramics
Mr. Nathan McIlwaine, Penn State University
Characterization of Inconel 718 and Inconel 625 Cladding Using Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition
Mr. Dajalma Garcia, The University of Texas at El Paso
Results from Optimization of Materials and Processes for C/C Based on a Novel Resin
Mr. Bhavesh Patel, Kratos SRE
Use of Hydrogen / Oxygen Rocket Thrust Chamber Assembly for High Temperature Materials Testing
Mr. Jacob Ahrenholtz, Sierra Space Corporation
1450 - 1515 Evaluation of Advanced Materials and Coatings for Improved Performance of High-Temperature Seals and Thermal Barriers
Dr. Scott Lattime, The University of Akron
Parameter Set and LPBF-Specific Post-Processing Development for Nickel Alloy 718 for Elevated Temperature Applications
Mr. Joel White, Wichita State University
The Effect of Heat-Treatment Temperature on the Carbon Matrix Development of Both Polyarylacetylene and Phenolic Derived Carbon-Carbon Composites
Dr. Alina Martinez, The Aerospace Corporation
Black Boxes and Big Bangs
Mr. Dale Amon, Immortal Data, Inc.
1515 - 1545 Coffee & Snack Break
Sponsored by ReLogic Research
Please Turn in You Poster Voting Card to the Registration Desk
  NSMMS
Hypersonics, cont.
NSMMS
Additive Manufacturing for Space & Missile Materials, cont.
NSMMS
Development, Processing & Testing of Advanced Materials, cont.

Session Chair: Dr. Joseph Koo, The University of Texas at Austin
CRASTE
Advances in Ground System & Range Operations

Session Chair: Mr. Max Vozoff, X-Bow Systems
Co-Chair: Mr. Nickolas Demidovich, Federal Aviation Administration
1545 - 1550 Announcements Announcements Announcements Session Introduction
1550 - 1615 Pyrolysis Behavior of Cyanate Ester Derived CMCs
Mr. Gary Tiscia, Materials Research & Design, Inc.
VR35K Directed Energy Deposition Nozzle Fabrication
Mr. Jon McCabe, Sierra Space Corporation
Development of Advanced Conformal and Soft Pica for Future NASA Missions and Commercial Space
Dr. Matthew Gasch, NASA Ames Research Center
Analysis of Kennedy Space Center Tropospheric Doppler Radar Wind Profiler Measurement Accuracy
Ms. Meghan Carrico, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
1615 - 1640 Asymmetric 4-Point Bend Test for Measurement of Interlaminar Shear Modulus and Strength of Refractory Composite Materials
Dr. Brian Sullivan, Materials Research & Design, Inc.
Graded Alloy Transition Deposition (GRatd) Leading Edge Fabrication and Testing
Dr. Daniel Driemeyer, The Boeing Company
Recent Results from 3MDCP Thermal and Mechanical Testing and Future Testing Plans in Support of Mars Sample Return Earth Entry Vehicle (MSR EEV)
Mr. Rafael Gonzalez, Kratos SRE
Relative Wind Speed Sensor for High Altitude Trajectory Control
Dr. Daniel Bivolaru, General Electric
1640 - 1705 Damage Investigation in Bending of Thin C/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites
Dr. Alicia Rossi, University of Dayton Research Institute
*Processing and Properties of Zirconium Carbide Manufactured by Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion
Ms. Clare Sabata, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Ablative Silicone Materials in Development
Dr. Kaka Dey, Momentive Performance Materials
HALAS High Altitude Lidar Atmospheric Sensing Enabling Improved Range Operations
Dr. Lucas Taylor, Honeywell
1705 - 1730 Improved Prediction of Net Shape and Performance of 2D C-C Composite Parts
Dr. Marc Russell, ATA Engineering, Inc.
Quantification and Understanding Size Effects in Additively Manufactured Thin-Wall Structures
Dr. Kavan Hazeli, The University of Arizona
Carbon Fiber/Polysiloxane Prepreg Tape for Automated Tape Laying Additive Manufacturing of Hypersonic Thermal Protection Systems
Mr. Colin Yee, The University of Texas at Austin
Rocket Lab Launch Programs, Ranges, History
Mr. Brian Rogers, Rocket Lab
1730 - 1900 Poster Session and Networking Reception
Sponsored by The Boeing Company

Thursday, 29 June 2023        
0700 - 1730 Registration Open
0700 - 0745 Speaker Meeting and Light Breakfast for Thursday's Presenters
Sponsored by Aerojet Rocketdyne
0700 - 0800 Attendee Light Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Materials Research & Design, Inc.

1200 - 1330 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
1730 2023 Poster & Student Oral Excellence Award Winner Announcements
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corporation
Grand Prize Give-Away
Sponsored by Textum
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Finalists for the Student Excellence Oral Award
 are
marked
with an * 
NSMMS
Hypersonics

Session Chairs: Dr. Carmen Carney, Air Force Research Laboratory &
Dr. Matthew Dickerson, Air Force Research Laboratory
Lead Organizer: Mr. Mitch Petervary, The Boeing Company
Co-Organizers: Mr. Dan Hladio, Materials Research & Design, Inc.; Mr. Curtis Martin, Naval Surface Warfare Center;
Mr. Tod Palm, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Dr. Suraj Rawal, Lockheed Martin Space Systems; Dr. Sandra Walker, NASA Langley Research Center; &
Mr. Brian Zuchowski, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
NSMMS
Additive Manufacturing for Space & Missile Materials

Session Chair: Dr. Daniel Driemeyer, The Boeing Company
Lead Organizer:  Dr. Amjad Almansour, NASA Glenn Research Center
Co-Organizers:  Dr. Raymond Clinton, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center;
Ms. Kaia David, The Boeing Company;
Mr. Michael Fuller, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Dr. Suraj Rawal, Lockheed Martin Space Systems; Dr. Samir Singh, Ball Aerospace; Mr. James Tucker, Kratos SRE; & Mr. John Vasquez, Naval Research Laboratory
NSMMS
Development, Processing & Testing of Advanced Materials

Session Chairs: Dr. Erica Corral, The University of Arizona & Dr. Allan Katz, Air Force Research Laboratory
Lead Organizer: Dr. David Witkin, The Aerospace Corporation
Co-Organizers: Mr. Jimmy Allen, Dynetics;
Prof. Greg Hilmas, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dr. Garth Wilks, Raytheon Missiles & Defense; & Dr. Eric Wuchina, Naval Surface Warfare Center
NSMMS & CRASTE
Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) & Integrated System Health Monitoring (ISHM)

Workshop Chair: Mr. James Larkin, Aerojet Rocketdyne
Co-Chair: Mr. Derek DeVries, Northrop Grumman Corporation
0800 - 0805 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements & Workshop Introduction
0805 - 0830 Progress in the Development of Compliant High-Temperature Materials and Thermal Protection Systems
Dr. Matthew Dickerson, Air Force Research Laboratory
Optimized Laser Powder Bed Fusion Processing Parameters for Novel High Temperature Nickel Alloy Structures
Mrs. Carissa Russell, Materials Sciences, LLC
Ultra-High Temperature CMCs with Enhanced Oxidation and Ablation Resistance
Dr. Zlatomir Apostolov, Air Force Research Laboratory
Progress with Smart Fibers for Nuclear Fuel and ISHM
Dr. Joseph Pegna, Free Form Fibers, LLC
0830 - 0855 ECLPS3-PIH Carbon/Carbon-Silicon Carbide Performance Assessment for Hypersonic Components
Mr. Joshua Steele, Spirit AeroSystems
Evaluation in Defect Formation of LPBF Oxide Dispersion-Strengthened Inconel 738
Mrs. Carissa Russell, Materials Sciences, LLC
Development of a Computational Model of Cf/ZrC Composite Oxidation At Elevated Temperatures
Ms. Allison Rzepka, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Fiber-Optic Sensor Networks to Enable Next-Generation Hypersonic Vehicle Monitoring and Control
Mr. William Price, IFOS Corporation
0855 - 0920 High Performance, Cost Effective Manufacture of Three-Directional Carbon Fiber CMC for Hypersonic Thermal Protection Components and Aeroshells
Mr. David Biolsi, Spirit AeroSystems
Material Property Dependence of Nanoparticle Silicon Carbide Alloying in Additively Manufactured Molybdenum
Mr. Andrew Mason, Air Force Institute of Technology
Thermodynamic Modelling of the Three Categories of High-Temperature Oxidation, including Active Oxidation and its Experimental Visualization
Dr. Mark Opeka, Kratos SRE
Investigation of Laser Sintering for Direct Write Printing to Produce In-Space Manufacturing of Fully Flexible Hybrid Electronics Devices
Dr. Nirmala Kandadai, Oregon State University
0920 - 0945 Flexible Thermal Protection System
Dr. Rachel Guarriello, Physical Sciences, Inc.
Superior Materials Properties through Additive Manufacturing for High Performance Space & Missile Applications
Dr. Jacob Rindler, Castheon, Inc.
Evaluation of Thermal Properties of High Entropy Carbide-Boride Candidates for Extreme Temperature  Thermal Protection Systems by Novel Contactless Measurement Technique
Mr. Hunter Schonfeld, The University of Virginia
Embedding Sensors via Metal 3D Printing
Mr. Jason Riley, Fabrisonic, LLC
0945 - 1015 Coffee & Soda Break
Sponsored by Ultramet

1015 - 1020 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements
1020 - 1045 Wind Tunnel Testing of Ultrasonically Absorptive Aeroshell Materials for Hypersonic Boundary Layer Transition Delay
Mr. John Saffian, Materials Research & Design, Inc.
High Temperature Tensile Properties of Additively Manufactured W-24Re
Mr. Ryan Williams, Kratos SRE
Consideration of Ultra High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (UHTCMCs) for Hypersonic Morphing Structures
Dr. Anindya Ghoshal, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory
Solid State Electrochemical Temperature and Oxygen Sensor for Extreme Environments
Dr. Nicholas Tiliakos, Innoveering - GE Aerospace
1045 - 1110 Affordable UHT Thermal Protection Systems for Hypersonics and Missile Defense Applications
Dr. Edward Pope, MATECH
A Comparative Study of the Mechanical Properties of Heat Treated and Aged Additively Manufactured AlSi7Mg Alloy
Mr. Cristian Bañuelos, The University of Texas at El Paso
Fabrication of Continuous Polycrystalline Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Fibers
Dr. Hyunjun Kim, UES, Inc.
Coupling Hypersonic Ground Test Health Monitoring and Flight Test Operations
Mr. Matthew Thomas, CFD Research Corporation
1110 - 1135 A Novel Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) Design Process Towards the Development of Thermal Metamaterial Composites for Hypersonic Thermal Protection
Dr. Justin Hendrix, Naval Surface Warfare Center
Additive Manufacturing of Critical High Temperature Refractory for Hypervelocity Testing
Dr. Youping Gao, Castheon, Inc.
Processing and Mechanical Behavior of ZrB2/Cf UHTCMCs
Mr. Aaron Ginsparg, Missouri University of Science and Technology
IVHM-ISHM Application Matrix Review & Interactive Update
Mr. Chris Kostyk, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
1135 - 1200 Multi-Layer Metal Insulation - A TPS with Integrated Structure
Mr. Robert Hardesty, The Peregrine Falcon Corporation
High Performance Novel Welding Wires for Additive Manufacturing Aluminum Alloy Space Structures
Dr. Nick Bagshaw, Fortius Metals, Inc.
SiC Treated Carbon Bonded Carbon Fiber
Dr. Greg Larsen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1200 - 1330 Lunch Break
(On Your Own - See Registration Desk for Area Restaurants)
  NSMMS
Hypersonics, cont.
NSMMS
Additive Manufacturing for Space & Missile Materials, cont.

Session Chair: Dr. Elaine MacDonald, The Boeing Company
NSMMS
Development, Processing & Testing of Advanced Materials, cont.

Session Chairs: Dr. Erica Corral, The University of Arizona & Dr. Garth Wilks, Raytheon Missiles & Defense
CRASTE
Future Space Architectures

Session Chair: Mr. Barry Hellman, Blue Origin, LLC
Co-Chair: Dr. Ryan Hooper, Dynetics
1330 - 1335 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements & Session Introduction
1335 - 1400 Manufacturing of Carbon/Carbon Composites for Hypersonic Applications (MOC3HA)- 1
Dr. Su Peiris, Battelle
Hybrid Manufacturing: Printing of Functional Prototypes
Mr. James Tucker, Kratos SRE
*Machine Learning Material Response Modeling of a Low-Density Ablator for an Oxy-Acetylene Test Bed Using 1dFIAT
Ms. Samantha Bernstein, The University of Texas at Austin
AFRL Reference Launch Vehicle Design for Evaluation of Tactically Responsive Missions
Mr. Brenden Reeds, Sierra Lobo, Inc.
1400 - 1425 Manufacturing of Carbon/Carbon Composites for Hypersonic Applications (MOC3HA)- 2
Ms. Rachael Andrulonis, Wichita State University - NIAR
Overview of AFRL's RE-ARM: Rapid Energetics & Advanced Rocket Manufacturing
Mr. Geoffrey Trapp, Air Force Research Laboratory
Effect of Fiber Heat Treatment and UHTC Matrix Additions on the Processing, Microstructure, and Mechanical Behavior of Thin C/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites
Dr. Charis Lin, UES, Inc.
Tactically Responsive Constellation Deployment Mission Analysis Status Update
Ms. Theresa Sitter, Sierra Lobo, Inc.
1425 - 1450 Single-Cycle Densification of Carbon/Carbon for Hypersonic Applications
Mr. Michael Favaloro, Textron Systems
*The Process-Structure-Property Relationship of High-Temperature Thermoelectric Material Processed via Laser Additive Manufacturing
Mr. Ryan Welch, The George Washington University
A Polymer Based Method of Producing High Entropy Carbide for Hypersonic Hot Structure
Dr. Justin Hendrix, Naval Surface Warfare Center
Mission Analysis Updates on Theater-Specific Coverage
Mr. Victor Christopher Ong, Sierra Lobo, Inc.
1450 - 1515 Optimization and Characterization of CNT Stitching for Z-Reinforcement in Carbon-Carbon Laminates
Ms. Allison Ruwe, University of Dayton Research Institute
Additively Manufactured Multi-Material Hot Structures
Mr. Eric Clough, HRL Laboratories
Phase and Microstructure Evolution of Composite Metallic/Carbide Laminates under Thermal Loads
Mr. Michael Large, The University of Alabama
Solar System Wide Data Network
Mr. George Tyson, BNRC, LLC
1515 - 1545 Coffee & Snack Break
Sponsored by Momentive
  NSMMS
Hypersonics, cont.
NSMMS
Additive Manufacturing for Space & Missile Materials, cont.
NSMMS
Development, Processing & Testing of Advanced Materials, cont.

Session Chair: Dr. Joseph Koo, The University of Texas at Austin
CRASTE
Future Space Architectures, cont.
1545 - 1550 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements
1550 - 1615 Material Maturation for Hypersonics – A Program to Transition Advances in C/C Materials Technology to Industry
Dr. Dennis Buchanan, University of Dayton Research Institute
Characterization of Additively Manufactured Interpenetrating Phase Composite Materials with Refractory Metals, SiC and ZrB2
Dr. David Mitchell, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Advanced Polysiloxane Nano/Micro-Composites Reinforced with Carbon Fiber: Processing and Properties Characterization
Mr. Colin Yee, The University of Texas at Austin
Rapid Maneuverability Requirements for On-Orbit GEO Logistics Architectures
Mr. Finn O'Brien, Sierra Lobo, Inc.
1615 - 1640 Engineered Carbon/Carbon Materials for Application Specific Hypersonic Components
Mr. Joshua Steele, Spirit AeroSystems
Accommodating CTE Mismatches with Lattice Structures
Mr. Kurtis McIntosh, University of Dayton Research Institute
Characterization of Melanin as an Additive in High Temperature Phthalonitrile-Based Resin Blends
Dr. Jennifer Dysart, Nova Research, Inc.
Enabling Novel Space Architectures with Nuclear Orbital Transfer Vehicles
Dr. Lucas Beveridge, Atomos Space
1640 - 1705 Tailoring of Carbon Science Based C-C Composite Processing to Increase Design Flexibility of Hot Structures or Nose Tips
Dr. Witold Kowbel, Advanced Composites and Coatings, LLC
Laser-CVD Silicon Carbide Fibers as Non Woven Preforms in Fiber-Reinforced SiC-SiC Composites
Mr. Jeff Vervlied, Free Form Fibers, LLC
Manufacturing Techniques for Improved Laminate Properties in Ablative Phenolic Prepreg Systems for Autoclave Cure
Mr. Phillip Twist, Park Aerospace Corporation
On-Orbit Assembly and Manufacturing of Large Apertures Enables Persistent and Timely Cislunar Space Situational Awareness
Dr. Stergios Papadakis, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
1705 - 1730 Scale-Up of Additively Manufactured Continuous Fiber Ceramic Matrix Composites
Dr. Bill Goodman, Goodman Technologies, LLC
Char Strength of Low Density Thermal Protection Systems Materials
Mr. Ben Rech, Koo & Associates International, Inc.
 
1730 - 1745 2023 Poster & Student Excellence Award Winner Announcements
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corporation
Grand Prize Give-Away
Sponsored by Textum
& Adjourn