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CANEUS 2006: MNT for Aerospace Applications

August 27–September 1, 2006

Toulouse, France

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ISBN:

0-7918-4254-1

In This Volume

Structures and Materials (10)
Application Needs and Requirements (2)
Systems and Sub-Systems (28)
Packaging and Reliability Testing (8)
Missions (2)
Investment and Collaboration (3)

CANEUS2006: MNT for Aerospace Applications

Structures and Materials

Studies of Carbon Nanotube Based Composites for Aerospace Applications

S. Bellucci, F. Micciulla, C. Balasubramanian, A. Grilli, G. Rinaldi

CANEUS 2006; 1-7https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11001

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View Articletitled, Studies of Carbon Nanotube Based Composites for Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Epoxy resins , Electrical resistivity , Electron microscopes , Biomedicine , Circuits , Electric arcs , Electrical properties

Analytical Evaluation of Shear Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

Jin Y. Park

CANEUS 2006; 9-14https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11004

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View Articletitled, Analytical Evaluation of Shear Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

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Topics: Fillers (Materials) , Mechanical behavior , Mechanical properties , Nanocomposites , Particulate matter , Platelets , Polymer composites , Polymer nanocomposites , Polymers , Shear (Mechanics)

Damping Properties/Dynamics of Nanoparticle-Reinforced Material

M. V. Kireitseu

CANEUS 2006; 15-20https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11008

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View Articletitled, Damping Properties/Dynamics of Nanoparticle-Reinforced Material

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Topics: Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Nanoparticles , Vibration , Aerospace industry , Composite materials , Design , Engineering systems and industry applications , Manufacturing technology , Roads

Molecular Dynamics Modeling of Thermal Conductivity of Engineering Fluids and Its Enhancement Due to Nanoparticle Inclusion

C. B. Sobhan, Nithin Mathew, Rahul Ratnapal, N. Sankar

CANEUS 2006; 21-26https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11019

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View Articletitled, Molecular Dynamics Modeling of Thermal Conductivity of Engineering Fluids and Its Enhancement Due to Nanoparticle Inclusion

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Topics: Fluids , Modeling , Molecular dynamics , Nanoparticles , Thermal conductivity , Algorithms , Boundary-value problems , Equations of motion , Molecular dynamics methods , Molecular dynamics simulation

Towards Multifunctional Characteristics of Embedded Structures With Carbon Nanotube Yarns

Corey D. Hernandez, Thomas S. Gates, Seun K. Kahng

CANEUS 2006; 27-30https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11023

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View Articletitled, Towards Multifunctional Characteristics of Embedded Structures With Carbon Nanotube Yarns

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Yarns , Rubber , Silicon , Composite materials , Elastic moduli , Electric bridges , Mechanical testing , Membranes , Stainless steel

Using the Modeshapes of a Vibrating PVDF Film as a Deformable Mirror Surface

Murat Tahtali, Andrew J. Lambert, Zheng Zhitao, Don Fraser

CANEUS 2006; 31-36https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11032

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View Articletitled, Using the Modeshapes of a Vibrating PVDF Film as a Deformable Mirror Surface

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Topics: Mirrors , Optics , Polynomials , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Actuators , Deformation , Image processing , Imaging , Membranes , Micromechanical devices

Intershell Coupling in Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Luis Zalamea, Hyonny Kim, R. Byron Pipes

CANEUS 2006; 37-42https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11047

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View Articletitled, Intershell Coupling in Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

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Topics: Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Shells , Shear (Mechanics) , Multi-walled nanotubes , Die cutting , Shearing (Deformation) , Stress , Bonding , Adhesion , Atomic interactions

Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Micropatterns and Interconnections Fabricated With Layer-by-Layer Nano Self-Assembly and Microlithography on Flexible Substrates

Wei Xue, Tianhong Cui

CANEUS 2006; 43-48https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11054

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View Articletitled, Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Micropatterns and Interconnections Fabricated With Layer-by-Layer Nano Self-Assembly and Microlithography on Flexible Substrates

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Topics: Self-assembly , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Single-walled nanotubes , Composite materials , Lithography , Low temperature , Manufacturing , Polymers , Probes , Spectral linewidth

An Approach to Enhancement of Conductivity in Composite Material Using Nanotechnology

Vivian T. Dang, Russ Maguire, Robab Safa-Bakhsh

CANEUS 2006; 49-54https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11060

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View Articletitled, An Approach to Enhancement of Conductivity in Composite Material Using Nanotechnology

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Topics: Composite materials , Electrical conductivity , Nanotechnology , Thermal conductivity , Aircraft , Computer simulation , Nondestructive evaluation

Molecular Mechanics Based Finite Element for Carbon Nanotube Modeling

Theodosios C. Theodosiou, Dimitris A. Saravanos

CANEUS 2006; 55-64https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11062

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View Articletitled, Molecular Mechanics Based Finite Element for Carbon Nanotube Modeling

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Molecular mechanics , Die cutting , Internal energy (Physics) , Shearing (Deformation)

Application Needs and Requirements

Integration of New Sensors Into Space Vehicles

Pedro J. Medelius, Dave Bartine

CANEUS 2006; 65-68https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11067

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View Articletitled, Integration of New Sensors Into Space Vehicles

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Topics: Sensors , Space vehicles , Design , Safety , Instrumentation , Testing , Vehicles , Conceptual design , Cycles , Flight

Outline of Overall Aircraft Imposed Requirements on Airframe Enhancements by Nanotechnologies and Resulting Opportunities

Piet Woelcken, Clemens Bockenheimer, Holger Speckmann, Wolfgang Entelman

CANEUS 2006; 69-72https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11092

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View Articletitled, Outline of Overall Aircraft Imposed Requirements on Airframe Enhancements by Nanotechnologies and Resulting Opportunities

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Topics: Aircraft , Nanotechnology

Systems and Sub-Systems

Micropropulsion Development at the ARC Seibersdorf Research

Carsten Arthur Scharlemann, Martin Tajmar

CANEUS 2006; 73-80https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11006

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View Articletitled, Micropropulsion Development at the ARC Seibersdorf Research

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Topics: Catalysts , Design , Design methodology , Electric propulsion , Electricity (Physics) , Electron field emission , Hydrogen , Impulse (Physics) , Microturbines , Performance evaluation

Robust GaN Electronics for Highly Reliable BF and RF Analog Systems in Aerospace Applications

G. Soubercaze-Pun, J. G. Tartarin, L. Bary, J. Rayssac, S. Delage, G. Graffeuil

CANEUS 2006; 81-87https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11012

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View Articletitled, Robust GaN Electronics for Highly Reliable BF and RF Analog Systems in Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Electronics , Gallium nitride , Aircraft , Circuits , Reliability , Robustness , Circuit design , Cities , Composite materials

Highly Integrated Solid Propellant Micro-Thrusters Using SOI Wafers

Danick Briand, Phuong-Quyen Pham, Nicolaas F. de Rooij

CANEUS 2006; 89-94https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11013

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View Articletitled, Highly Integrated Solid Propellant Micro-Thrusters Using SOI Wafers

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Topics: Propellants , Semiconductor wafers , Silicon-on-insulator , Nozzles , Ignition , Combustion , Dimensions , Glass , Heating , Joules

Micro (Cost) Technologies for Spacecraft Control and Command: An Example, Balloon-Borne Stabilised Gondolas

Andre´ Laurens

CANEUS 2006; 95-104https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11014

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View Articletitled, Micro (Cost) Technologies for Spacecraft Control and Command: An Example, Balloon-Borne Stabilised Gondolas

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Topics: Space vehicles , Satellites , Architecture , Computer software , Design , Flight , Instrumentation , Astrophysics , Computers , Dynamic light scattering

MEMS Based One Shot Electro-Thermal Micro-Switches for System Reconfiguration

Pierre Pennarun, Carole Rossi, Daniel Esteve, Denis Lagrange

CANEUS 2006; 105-110https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11018

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View Articletitled, MEMS Based One Shot Electro-Thermal Micro-Switches for System Reconfiguration

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Switches , Manufacturing , Aluminum , Copper , Electrodeposition , Melting point , Metals , Plasma etching , Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition

Monolithic Silicon-Based Microthruster for Orbital and Attitude Control Fabricated by Using MEMS Technologies

Marco Chiarini, Paolo Cerabolini, Giuseppe Pennestri`, Gian G. Bentini, Roberto Cocomazzi, Annalisa Cerutti, Alessio Nubile

CANEUS 2006; 111-116https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11020

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View Articletitled, Monolithic Silicon-Based Microthruster for Orbital and Attitude Control Fabricated by Using MEMS Technologies

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Silicon , Manufacturing , Design , Satellites , Thrust , Catalysts , Microactuators , Microsensors , Propellants

Bio-Inspired Micro-Drills for Future Planetary Exploration

C. Menon, J. F. V. Vincent, N. Lan, L. Bilhaut, A. Ellery, Y. Gao, D. Zangani, S. Carosio, C. Manning, M. Jaddou, S. Eckersley

CANEUS 2006; 117-128https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11022

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View Articletitled, Bio-Inspired Micro-Drills for Future Planetary Exploration

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Topics: Biomimetics , Drills (Tools) , Collaboration , Design , Energy efficiency , Robustness , Teams

The EADS Micropack Project: An Intelligent Microsystem Demonstrator for Small Mission Applications

Steven Eckersley, Josef Schalk, Martin Kluge

CANEUS 2006; 129-134https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11024

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View Articletitled, The EADS Micropack Project: An Intelligent Microsystem Demonstrator for Small Mission Applications

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Ceramics , Flight , Packaging , Sensors

Variable Emissivity Surfaces for Micro and Nanosatellites

J. Matovic, A. Vujanic, K. Reichenberger

CANEUS 2006; 135-140https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11027

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View Articletitled, Variable Emissivity Surfaces for Micro and Nanosatellites

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Topics: Emissivity , Actuators , Satellites , Heat , Kinematics , Leakage , Mirrors , Reliability , Shapes , Bionics

Micro Fiber Optical Sensor Interrogation Systems for Aerospace Applications

Gao Zhi Xiao, Nezih Mrad

CANEUS 2006; 141-145https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11028

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View Articletitled, Micro Fiber Optical Sensor Interrogation Systems for Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Fibers , Sensors , Fiber Bragg gratings , Resolution (Optics) , Waveguides , Diffraction gratings , Microelectromechanical systems , Optical fiber , Structural health monitoring

A Multipurpose Flexible Photonic Integrated Micro Device for Space and Earth Applications Based on a Tuneable Resonating Micro Cavity on LiNbO₃

Marco Chiarini, Paolo Cerabolini, Giuseppe Pennestri`, Gian G. Bentini, Marco Bianconi, Annalisa Cerutti, Alessio Nubile, Simone Sugliani, Letizia Gallerani, Rodolfo Guzzi

CANEUS 2006; 147-153https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11029

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View Articletitled, A Multipurpose Flexible Photonic Integrated Micro Device for Space and Earth Applications Based on a Tuneable Resonating Micro Cavity on LiNbO<sub>3</sub>

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Topics: Cavities , Crystals , Design , Mirrors , Diffraction gratings , Dimensions , Electric fields , Fiber Bragg gratings , Filtration , Ion implantation

Novel Surface-Micromachined Micromirrors for Optical MEMS Beam Manipulators

S. He, R. Ben Mrad

CANEUS 2006; 155-158https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11030

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View Articletitled, Novel Surface-Micromachined Micromirrors for Optical MEMS Beam Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Microelectromechanical systems , Micromachining , Rotation , Mirrors , Actuators , Control equipment , Electrostatic actuators , Engineering prototypes , Feedback

Contemporary Technology and Application of MEMS Rocket

Koji Takahashi

CANEUS 2006; 159-163https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11031

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View Articletitled, Contemporary Technology and Application of MEMS Rocket

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Rockets , Propellants , Design , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Propulsion systems , Satellites

Thermoelastic Damping in Vibrating Beam Accelerometer: A New Thermoelastic Finite Element Approach

S. Lepage, O. Le Traon, I. Klapka, S. Masson, J. C. Golinval

CANEUS 2006; 165-172https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11035

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View Articletitled, Thermoelastic Damping in Vibrating Beam Accelerometer: A New Thermoelastic Finite Element Approach

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Topics: Accelerometers , Finite element analysis , Thermoelastic damping , Thermoelasticity , Q-factor , Design , Finite element model , Geometry , Navigation , Piezoelectricity

On Exploring Application of MEMS in Aerodynamic Flow Control

Jin-Jun Deng, Wei-Zheng Yuan, Bing-He Ma, Kui Liu, Yan Wang

CANEUS 2006; 173-177https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11036

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View Articletitled, On Exploring Application of MEMS in Aerodynamic Flow Control

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Topics: Aerodynamic flow , Microelectromechanical systems , Microsensors , Actuators , Aircraft , Airfoils , Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control , Flow measurement

MEMS Integrated Electro-Fluid-Elastic Modeling for Aerospace Applications

Alessandro Fumagalli, Giuseppe Quaranta, Paolo Mantegazza

CANEUS 2006; 179-188https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11037

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View Articletitled, MEMS Integrated Electro-Fluid-Elastic Modeling for Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Fluids , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Algebra , Jacobian matrices , Approximation , Computation , Finite element analysis , Micromechanical resonators

Two Dimensional Scanning LIDAR for Planetary Explorer

Takahide Mizuno, Makoto Mita, Takuya Takahara, Yusuke Hamada, Norihide Takeyama, Takuya Takahashi, Hiroshi Toshiyoshi

CANEUS 2006; 189-194https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11038

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View Articletitled, Two Dimensional Scanning LIDAR for Planetary Explorer

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Topics: Lasers , Machinery , Magnetic resonance , Microelectromechanical systems , Mirrors , Optics , Telescopes , Vibration , Weight (Mass)

Silicon MEMS Pressure Sensors for Aerospace Applications

Martin Nese, Bjo̸rn Erik Seeberg

CANEUS 2006; 195-198https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11044

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View Articletitled, Silicon MEMS Pressure Sensors for Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure sensors , Silicon , Pressure , Stress , Temperature , Bonding , Bridges (Structures) , Compressive stress

Satellite-on-a-Chip Development for Future Distributed Space Missions

David J. Barnhart, Tanya Vladimirova, Martin N. Sweeting

CANEUS 2006; 199-212https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11045

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View Articletitled, Satellite-on-a-Chip Development for Future Distributed Space Missions

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Topics: Satellites , Architecture , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Conceptual design , Design , Dimensions

Micromachined Hot-Wire Boundary Layer Flow Imaging Array

Yingchen Yang, Saunvit Pandya, Jack Chen, Jonathan Engel, Nannan Chen, Chang Liu

CANEUS 2006; 213-218https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11046

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View Articletitled, Micromachined Hot-Wire Boundary Layer Flow Imaging Array

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Topics: Boundary layers , Flow (Dynamics) , Imaging , Micromachining , Wire , Sensors , Water , Collisions (Physics) , Composite materials , Density

Design and Fabrication of Non-Powered MEMS Trajectory Sensors

C.-M. Tassetti, J. Haussy, A. Tissot, J.-L. Leray, O. Franc¸ais, L. Rousseau

CANEUS 2006; 219-224https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11053

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View Articletitled, Design and Fabrication of Non-Powered MEMS Trajectory Sensors

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors , Trajectories (Physics) , Damping , Displacement , Fluids , Pistons , Springs

Design and Performances of Two Quartz Monolithic Vibrating Inertial Microsensors

Ste`ve Masson, Denis Janiaud, Olivier Le Traon, Serge Muller

CANEUS 2006; 225-232https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11059

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View Articletitled, Design and Performances of Two Quartz Monolithic Vibrating Inertial Microsensors

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Topics: Design , Microsensors , Quartz , Vibration , Accelerometers , Errors , Micromachining , Rotation , Chemical etching , Coriolis force

Nano Sensors for Gas Detection in Space and Ground Support Applications

Pedro J. Medelius

CANEUS 2006; 233-237https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11066

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View Articletitled, Nano Sensors for Gas Detection in Space and Ground Support Applications

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Topics: Nanosensors , Gases , Sensors , Testing , Aerospace industry , Cables , Coatings , Signals , Space vehicles , Calibration

Application of MEMS Technology to a Lightwave Antenna for Communication in Space and Aeronautics

Yasushi Munemasa, Masatoshi Sano, Makoto Mita, Tadashi Takano

CANEUS 2006; 239-244https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11069

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View Articletitled, Application of MEMS Technology to a Lightwave Antenna for Communication in Space and Aeronautics

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Topics: Aeronautics , Microelectromechanical systems , Lenses (Optics) , Light , Radiation (Physics) , Simulation results , Telecommunications , Transparency

Standard MEMS Capacitive Accelerometers for Harsh Environment

Jean-Michel Stauffer

CANEUS 2006; 245-248https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11070

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View Articletitled, Standard MEMS Capacitive Accelerometers for Harsh Environment

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Topics: Accelerometers , Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors , Shock (Mechanics) , Manufacturing , Temperature , Vibration , Energy consumption , Micromachining , Prospecting

Development of MEMS-Based Components and Subsystems for Spacecraft Propulsion

Pelle Rangsten, Tor-Arne Gro¨nland, Ha˚kan Johansson, Kerstin Jonsson, Johan Bejhed, Mattias Carlqvist

CANEUS 2006; 249-256https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11079

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View Articletitled, Development of MEMS-Based Components and Subsystems for Spacecraft Propulsion

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Propulsion , Space vehicles , Satellites , Flight , Flow control , Pressure , Valves , Electric propulsion , Electronics

MEMS Inertial Technology for Aerospace Applications

Eric J. Lautenschlager

CANEUS 2006; 257-262https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11083

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View Articletitled, MEMS Inertial Technology for Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Microelectromechanical systems , Regulations , Design , Ear , Errors , Navigation , Sensors , Traffic

Use of MEMS Sensors to Design a Life Consumption Monitoring System for Electronics

Vincent Rouet, Bruno Foucher

CANEUS 2006; 263-268https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11093

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View Articletitled, Use of MEMS Sensors to Design a Life Consumption Monitoring System for Electronics

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Topics: Design , Electronics , Microelectromechanical systems , Monitoring systems , Sensors , Electronic systems , Failure , Stress , Algorithms , Computer software

Packaging and Reliability Testing

Development, Manufacturing and Verification of Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEM) Louvres

Klaus Reichenberger, Jovan Matovic

CANEUS 2006; 269-274https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11016

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View Articletitled, Development, Manufacturing and Verification of Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEM) Louvres

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Topics: Manufacturing , Design , Satellites , Actuators , Control systems , Heat , Radiation (Physics) , Solar radiation , Wings

Environmental Chamber for Temperature and Pressure Investigations on MEMS Devices

Djemel Lellouchi, Jean-Luc Gauffier, Xavier Lafontan, Patrick Pons, Petra Schmitt, Francis Pressecq, Je´re´mie Dhennin

CANEUS 2006; 275-279https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11026

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View Articletitled, Environmental Chamber for Temperature and Pressure Investigations on MEMS Devices

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure , Temperature , Pressure testing , Testing

Hermeticity Assessment of MEMS Micro Packages: Leak Rate Measurements Based on Infrared Spectroscopy

David Veyrie´, Djemel Lellouchi, Jean-Luc Roux, Francis Pressecq, Ange´lique Tetelin, Claude Pellet

CANEUS 2006; 281-286https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11039

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View Articletitled, Hermeticity Assessment of MEMS Micro Packages: Leak Rate Measurements Based on Infrared Spectroscopy

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Topics: Infrared spectroscopy , Leakage , Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure , Absorption , Cavities , Coating processes , Coatings , Dimensions , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

High Temperature (800°C) MEMS Pressure Sensor Development Including Reusable Packaging for Rocket Engine Applications

So¨ren Fricke, Alois Friedberger, Thomas Ziemann, Eberhard Rose, Gerhard Mu¨ller, Dimitri Telitschkin, Stefan Ziegenhagen, Helmut Seidel, Ulrich Schmid

CANEUS 2006; 287-291https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11042

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View Articletitled, High Temperature (800°C) MEMS Pressure Sensor Development Including Reusable Packaging for Rocket Engine Applications

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Topics: High temperature , Microelectromechanical systems , Packaging , Pressure sensors , Rocket engines , Sensors , Temperature , Electrical resistivity , Membranes , Sapphire

Low Maintenance MEMS Packaging for Rotor Blade Integration

A. Friedberger, C. Gradolph, T. Ziemann, G. Mu¨ller, J. Wilde

CANEUS 2006; 293-296https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11043

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View Articletitled, Low Maintenance MEMS Packaging for Rotor Blade Integration

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Topics: Blades , Maintenance , MEMS packaging , Rotors , Sensors , Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure sensors

Design of Packaged RF MEMS Switching Functions on Alumina Substrate

Mohamad H. El-Khatib, Arnaud Pothier, Pierre Blondy

CANEUS 2006; 297-300https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11055

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View Articletitled, Design of Packaged RF MEMS Switching Functions on Alumina Substrate

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Topics: Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Packaging , Microwaves , Reliability , Satellites , Semiconductors (Materials) , Switches

MEMS Reliability: Accurate Measurements of Beam Stiffness Using Nanoindentation Techniques

Ce´dric Seguineau, Jean-Michel Desmarres, Je´re´mie Dhennin, Xavier Lafontan, Michel Ignat

CANEUS 2006; 301-308https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11057

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View Articletitled, MEMS Reliability: Accurate Measurements of Beam Stiffness Using Nanoindentation Techniques

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Nanoindentation , Reliability , Stiffness , Bridges (Structures)

MEMS Reliability Assessment Methodology for Aerospace Applications

P. Chauveau, P. Blondy, A. Pothier, A. Crunteanu, S. Fargeot

CANEUS 2006; 309-313https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11088

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View Articletitled, MEMS Reliability Assessment Methodology for Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Microelectromechanical systems , Reliability , Switches , Bridges (Structures) , Capacitance , Circuits , Computation , Dimensions , Engineering simulation

Missions

The ESA Nanosatellite Beacons for Space Weather Monitoring Study: An Ideal Mission Opportunity for MEMS

M. Hapgood, S. Eckersley, R. Lundin, M. Kluge, U. Prechtel, P. Hyvo¨nen

CANEUS 2006; 315-325https://doi.org/10.1115/CANEUS2006-11025

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View Articletitled, The ESA Nanosatellite Beacons for Space Weather Monitoring Study: An Ideal Mission Opportunity for MEMS

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Topics: Architecture , Instrumentation , Maintenance , Microelectromechanical systems , Nanotechnology , Space vehicles , Tradeoffs , Workshops (Work spaces)