Pulsar Timing -- Gravitational-Wave Detections and Much More!  Pulsars are neutron stars that can be detected due to beams of radio waves that are emitted from their magnetic poles. The …

Spring 2023 Seminar Series: Joris Verbiest Read More »

The Great Depression Of Planetary Science (1910 To 1955) And Astronomy's Loss Of The Copernican Planet Concept  This talk will report on a 5-year study of the historical literature from …

Spring 2023 Seminar Series: Phil Metzger Read More »

Lunar-VISE: An investigation of the Moon’s non-mare silicic volcanism at the Gruithuisen Domes The Lunar Vulkan Imaging and Spectroscopy Explorer (Lunar-VISE) was recently selected through NASA’s Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) call to be delivered to the lunar surface on an upcoming Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) lander. The UCF-led …

Spring 2023 Seminar Series: Kerri Donaldson Hanna Read More »

Status of NASA's Artemis Moon/Mars Program, Human Landing System, KSC Research areas and research/internship opportunities for Faculty/students About the Presenter Jose Nunez, Kennedy Space Center

Dragonfly Mission to Titan: Quantifying the Aerodynamics and Complex Interactions of NASA's First Flying Lander About the Presenter Michael Kinzel

Overview of Aeroacoustic Sources from Rockets for Prediction of Radiation Intensity and Coherence  Rocket engines produce intense noise and vibrations from their jet exhaust that can damage the rocket or launch pad and cause annoyance in surrounding communities. Reducing this noise and vibration is crucial for safe launches and community acceptance. In this study, we …

Spring 2023 Seminar Series: Steven Miller Read More »

Overview of Space and Atmospheric Research at the Caribbean Climate Open Research (CCORE) Facility About the Presenter Pedrina Santos, Arecibo Observatory

The Fastest Rotators: Near Earth Asteroids Observed with the Arecibo Planetary Radar System About the Presenter Luisa Fernanda, Arecibo Observatory