Nicholas A. Schifer

Engineering · Physical Sciences

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Research Topics

Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines(22), Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies(22), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies(8), Rocket and propulsion systems research(6), Spacecraft Design and Technology(4)

Publications25 total

A Study on Effect of Tuning Capacitor in Dynamic Radioisotope Power Systems
2023· 1 cited
Maturation of Dynamic Power Convertors for RPS Robotic Space Exploration
2022· 1 cited
Heat Transport and Power Conversion of the Kilopower Reactor Test
Nuclear Technology·2020· 52 citedOpen Access
Overview of MultiLayer Metal Insulation Development for Small Stirling Convertors at NASA Glenn Research Center
NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)·2020
NASA Proof-of-Concept 1-W(sub e) Stirling Convertor Development for Small Radioisotope Power Systems
NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)·2019
Overview of Multi-Layer Metal Insulation Development for Small Stirling Convertors at NASA GRC
NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)·2019
Overview of Multi-Layer Metal Insulation Development for Small Stirling Convertors at NASA GRC
AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2019 Forum·2019
NASA Proof-of-Concept 1-W Stirling Convertor Development for Small RPS
AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2019 Forum·2019· 1 cited
Small Stirling Technology Exploration Power for Future Space Science Missions
2019· 1 cited
NASA Low Power Stirling Convertor for Small Landers, Probes, and Rovers Operating in Darkness
2018· 1 cited
Development of a Low-Inductance Linear Alternator for Stirling Power Convertors
NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)·2017Open Access
Development of a Low Inductance Linear Alternator for Stirling Power Convertors
2017· 3 cited
Hardware Assessment in Support of the Dynamic Power Convertor Development Effort
2017
Active Vibration Reduction of the Advanced Stirling Convertor
NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)·2016
Active Vibration Reduction of the Advanced Stirling Convertor
2016· 6 cited
Modular Stirling Radioisotope Generator
NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)·2015
Optimized Heat Pipe Backup Cooling System Tested with a Stirling Convertor
2015· 4 citedOpen Access
Summary of Stirling Convertor Testing at NASA Glenn Research Center in Support of Stirling Radioisotope Power System Development
NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)·2013
Environmental Loss Characterization of an Advanced Stirling Convertor (ASC-E2) Insulation Package using a Mock Heater
2011· 2 cited
A Computational Methodology for Simulating Thermal Loss Testing of the Advanced Stirling Convertor
2011· 4 citedOpen Access
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Frequent Co-authors

Scott D. Wilson(15), Daniel Goodell(6), Salvatore Oriti(5), Michael R. Casciani(4), Maxwell H. Briggs(2), Jonathan Metscher(2), Steven M. Geng(2), Marc A. Gibson(1), David I. Poston(1), Patrick McClure(1), James Sanzi(1), Thomas Godfroy(1), Max Chaiken(1), Nissim Lugasy(1), Clifford A. Brown(1), Edward J. Lewandowski(1), Jeffrey G. Schreiber(1), Peggy A. Cornell(1), Carl L. Schwendeman(1), Calin Tarau(1)