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Pressure-temperature equation of state of Al 2 ⁢O 3 up to 14 Mbar and 40 kK

Sapphire (Al 2 ⁢O 3 ), known for its remarkable incompressibility at ambient conditions, plays a pivotal role in both static and dynamic compression research. Accurately characterizing its equation of state (EoS) is essential for these applications. Here, we present a complete Hugoniot of Al 2 ⁢ O 3 as locus of experimentally assessed, high-precision, pressure, density and temperature states up to 14 Mbar and 43 kK. The Hugoniot is established with single shock experiments using magnetically launched hyper velocity flyers on the Z Accelerator at Sandia National Laboratories. We explore principal Hugoniot states at very high shock 𝑇 and 𝑝 in the solid phase, tracking the solid-liquid boundary and culminating at 2.4-fold compression, where data provides a direct constraint on the liquid phase. Corresponding shock release data probe thermodynamic states complementary to the Hugoniot and place additional constraints on tabular EoS models. Our findings indicate a significant deviation from existing tabular EoS models for Al 2 ⁢ O 3 dictating a comprehensive overhaul. We develop two advanced EoSs for Al 2 ⁢ O 3 the SESAME 97412 model, featuring an extensive phase diagram that includes three solid phases and the liquid phase, and the updated LEOS 2200m2 model. EoS development is assisted with Quantum Molecular Dynamics simulations. Our experimental data allows for stringent testing of our EoSs. Both models accurately capture the Hugoniot of Al 2 ⁢O 3 up to the highest pressures and temperatures. Rigorous experimental determination of extreme pressures and temperatures, paired with sophisticated models, advances the frontier of EoS development beyond 1 terapascal.

Kalita, Patricia [Sandia National Laboratories (SN↗

Enabling Space Biological Knowledge Discovery Through Image and Video Data Sharing

Increased biomedical risks associated with deep space crewed missions (cis-Lunar, Mars transit/surface) require development of health countermeasures, novel ecosystem support, risk modeling, and fundamental space biological knowledge discovery. Molecular-omics, physiological-phenotypic-behavioral, and environmental-radiation telemetry data from space biological and health studies are needed for reuse by scientists to address these tasks. The data as well as space-relevant biospecimens are being made more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable through NASA’s Open Science Data Repository (OSDR). This new OSDR umbrella grouping includes NASA GeneLab, the NASA Ames Life Sciences Data Archive (ALSDA), and the NASA Biological Institutional Scientific Collection. The OSDR system design appropriately handles metadata and processed-tabular results from ALSDA studies collected from space experiments. But raw and processed ALSDA bioimage and video datasets require an expansion of OSDR’s data architecture to handle ingestion, curation, and egress. The academic-industry bioimaging field saw a scientific renaissance in the past several years through leveraging open-source software, international collaborations, machine learning, and other open science/programming approaches. As crewed missions and more biological experiments are on the deep space horizon, OSDR is embracing data stewardship through listening to feedback from subject matter experts and designing an expanded architecture which is appropriate for NASA’s goals to enable analysis and reuse of bioimaging and video data for the public science community.Discovery Through Image and Video Data Sharing

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An orthonormalization procedure for multivariable function approximation

Where a function of several variables is given numerically in tabular form, an orthonormalization technique allows an approximation of the numerical data to be determined in a convenient functional form. In this technique, the speed and accuracy of coefficient computation are much improved.

Ingram, H. L.↗

Crystal structure analysis of intermetallic compounds

Study concerns crystal structures and lattice parameters for a number of new intermetallic compounds. Crystal structure data have been collected on equiatomic compounds, formed between an element of the Sc, Ti, V, or Cr group and an element of the Co or Ni group. The data, obtained by conventional methods, are presented in an easily usable tabular form.

Conner, R. A., Jr.↗

Evaluation of circumferential airflow uniformity entering combustors from compressors. Volume 2: Data supplement

A study of the airflow uniformity leaving compressors and entering combustors was made using compressors from two advanced engines, the J58 and F100/F401. The data used in the analysis of each case is presented in tabular form and computer-generated profile plots. A plot of the square root of the dynamic pressure ratio, which is similar to airflow deviation, is also presented.

Shadowen, J. H.↗

Ultraviolet photometry from the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory. XXXVIII - A second atlas of ultraviolet stellar spectra

Ultraviolet stellar spectra are presented for 132 stars in the spectral region from 1200 to 1850 A and 34 stars in the region from 1800 to 3600 A in a graphical and tabular form. The spectra represent a subset of OAO 2 spectrometer data on file at the National Space Science Data Center. The monochromatic flux is given in units of ergs/sq cm s A with a spectral resolution of about 12 A in the region from 1850 to 1160 A and of about 22 A in the region from 3600 to 1800 A.

Meade, M. R.↗

Particle phase function measurements by a new Fiber Array Nephelometer: FAN 1

A fiber array polar nephelometer of advanced design, the FAN I is capable of in-situ phase function measurements of scattered light from man-made or natural atmospheric particles. The scattered light is measured at 100 different angles throughout 360 degrees, thus providing a potential measurement of the asymmetry of irregularly shaped particles. Phase functions can be measured at 10 to 100 Hz rates and the range of measurable single particle sizes is from 5 micron m to as large as 8mm. For particles smaller than 5 micro m the ensemble average can be measured. The FAN I is microprocessor controlled and the data may be stored on floppy disk or printed out in tabular and/or graphical form. The optical head may be separated from the computer system for operation in field or adverse conditions. Examples of laboratory measured scattering phase functions obtained with the FAN I for spherical particles is given to illustrate its measurement capabilities.

Farmer, W. M.↗

Nonlinear aerodynamic modeling using multivariate orthogonal functions

A technique was developed for global modeling of nonlinear aerodynamic coefficients using multivariate orthogonal functions based on the data. Each orthogonal function retained in the model was decomposed into an expansion of ordinary polynomials in the independent variables, so that the final model could be interpreted as selectively retained terms from a multivariable power series expansion. A predicted squared-error metric was used to determine the orthogonal functions to be retained in the model; analytical derivatives were easily computed. The approach was demonstrated on the Z-body axis aerodynamic force coefficient (Cz) wind tunnel data for an F-18 research vehicle which came from a tabular wind tunnel and covered the entire subsonic flight envelope. For a realistic case, the analytical model predicted experimental values of Cz very well. The modeling technique is shown to be capable of generating a compact, global analytical representation of nonlinear aerodynamics. The polynomial model has good predictive capability, global validity, and analytical differentiability.

Morelli, Eugene A.↗

A summary and analysis of the low-speed longitudinal characteristics of swept wings at high Reynolds number

An analysis of the longitudinal characteristics of swept wings which is based on available large-scale low-speed data and supplemented with low-scale data when feasible is presented. The emphasis has been placed on the differentiation of the characteristics by a differentiation between the basic flow phenomenon involved. Insofar as possible all large-scale data available as of August 15, 1951 have been summarized in tabular form for ready reference.

Furlong, G Chester↗

Dynamics Explorer guest investigator

A data base of satellite particle, electric field, image, and plasma data was used to determine correlations between the fields and the particle auroral boundaries. A data base of 8 days of excellent coverage from all instruments was completed. The geomagnetic conditions associated with each of the selected data periods, the number of UV image passes per study day that were obtained, and the total number of UV images for each day are given in tabular form. For each of the days listed in Table 1, both Vector Electric Field Instrument (VEFI) electric potential data and LAPI integrated particle energy fluxes were obtained. On the average, between 8 and 11 passes of useful data per day were obtained. These data are displayed in a format such that either the statistical electric field model potential or the statistical precipitation energy flux could be superimposed. The Heppner and Maynard (1987) and Hardy et al. (1987) models were used for the electric potential and precipitation, respectively. In addition, the auroral image intensity along the Dynamics Explorer-2 satellite pass could be computed and plotted along with the LAPI precipitation data and Hardy et al. (1987) values.

Sojka, Jan J.↗

Data and scripts associated with “Sequential Precipitation Input Tagging (SPIT) to Estimate Water Transit Times and Hydrologic Tracer Dynamics within Water-Tagging Enabled Hydrologic Models” (v3)

This data package is associated with the publication “Sequential Precipitation Input Tagging (SPIT) to Estimate Water Transit Times and Hydrologic Tracer Dynamics within Water-Tagging Enabled Hydrologic Models” submitted to Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems (Butler et al. 2025). This study developed the Sequential Precipitation Input Tagging (SPIT) framework to tag input precipitation and estimate water transit times and hydrologic tracers. SPIT tags all precipitation events at regular intervals over an extended period (monthly tags over seven years) in a hydrologic model from 2016-2022. SPIT is applied at six National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) sites across the continental United States to calculate transit time distributions (TTD) and derive from these mean transit times (MTT), fractions of young water (Fyw), and hydrologic tracer concentrations in stream water (δ18O) within a water-tagging enabled version of the Weather Research and Forecast (WT-WRF-Hydro) model with national water model (NWM) configurations. We go on to validate WT-WRF-Hydro estimates against Butler et al. (2023), who analyzed the same NEON sites using stable water isotope data to estimate water transit times. This new tracking method provides a detailed picture of water movement and helps improve predictions about water availability in the future. This data package was originally published in January 2025. It was updated May 2025 (v2; new and modified files) and October 2025 (v3; new and modified files). File and folder names were not revised to indicate changes. See the change history section in the readme for more details. This data package contains the data and scripts used to develop the SPIT framework WT-WRF-Hydro (Water Tagging Weather Research and Forecasting Hydrologic) model and is associated with the following GitHub repository: https://github.com/zbutler33/SPIT-Framework. This data package contains five parent folders: (1) “Manipulated_outputs”, (2) “Metadata”, (3) “Observed”, (4) “Outputs”, and (5) “Scripts”. Each of these parent folders contains additional subfolders and files. Please see the FLMD (“v*_Butler_2024_WT_WRF_Hydro_flmd.csv”) for a list of all the files contained in this data package and descriptions for each. See the data dictionary (“v*_Butler_2024_WT_WRF_Hydro_dd.csv”) for definitions and units of all of the tabular (files ending in “.csv” and ".tsv") column headers.

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Using density functional theory to construct multiphase equations of state: tin as an example

We present a general methodology for using density functional theory (DFT) calculations as a basis for constructing multiphase equations of state (EOS). Focusing on tin as an example, we discuss the full process of generating a tabular EOS, starting from first-principles calculations and arriving at a full EOS in agreement with existing experimental data. We begin by describing DFT calculations for the five solid phases and liquid phase of tin, including cold curve, phonon, and DFT-based molecular dynamics calculations. We then discuss methods for incorporating DFT results into materials models used in OpenSesame, the program used to create a full tabular multiphase EOS. Next, we outline a general strategy for adjusting model parameters in OpenSesame to fit to a variety of experimental data, including isobaric data, isothermal data, shock data, solid-solid phase boundary measurements, and measurements of the melt curve. We end with a discussion of the advantages of using DFT data as a foundation for EOS generation and discuss potential strategies for automated EOS generation based on the fitting process highlighted in this work.

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Predictions of vehicle encountered electron and proton fluxes for the UK-4 spacecraft

Updated radiation data were obtained for the UK-4 satellite by performing orbital flux integrations for protons and electrons along a specified flight path, using current field and environment models. In this process, adjustments were made to the electron data to account for temporal variations. The final results are presented in tabular and graphical form.

Stassinopoulos, E. G.↗

Dielectric properties of soils as a function of moisture content

Soil dielectric constant measurements are reviewed and the dependence of the dielectric constant on various soil parameters is determined. Moisture content is given special attention because of its practical significance in remote sensing and because it represents the single most influential parameter as far as soil dielectric properties are concerned. Relative complex dielectric constant curves are derived as a function of volumetric soil water content at three frequencies (1.3 GHz, 4.0 GHz, and 10.0 GHz) for each of three soil textures (sand, loam, and clay). These curves, presented in both tabular and graphical form, were chosen as representative of the reported experimental data. Calculations based on these curves showed that the power reflection coefficient and emissivity, unlike skin depth, vary only slightly as a function of frequency and soil texture.

Cihlar, J.↗

An experimental investigation of the subcritical and supercritical flow about a swept semispan wing

An experimental investigation of the turbulent, subcritical and supercritical flow over a swept, semispan wing in a solid wall wind tunnel is described. The program was conducted over a range of Mach numbers, Reynolds numbers, and angles of attack to provide a variety of test cases for assessment of wing computer codes and tunnel wall interference effects. Wing flows both without and with three dimensional flow separation are included. Data include mean surface pressures for both the wing and tunnel walls; surface oil flow patterns on the wing; and mean velocity, flow field surveys. The results are given in tabular form and presented graphically to illustrate some of the effects of the test parameters. Comparisons of the wing pressure data with the results from two inviscid wing codes are also shown to assess the importance of viscous flow and tunnel wall effects.

Lockman, W. K.↗

Data from tests of a R4 airfoil in the Langley 0.3-meter transonic cryogenic tunnel

Aerodynamic data for the DFVLR R4 airfoil are presented in both graphic and tabular form. The R4 was tested in the Langley 0.3-Meter Transonic Cryogenic Tunnel (TCT) at Mach number from 0.60 to 0.78 at angles of attack from -2.0 to 8.0 degrees. The airfoil was tested at Reynolds numbers of 4, 6, 10, 15, 30, and 40 million based on the 152.32 mm chord.

Jenkins, R. V.↗