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Andre, N., E. Sittler, M. Thomsen, A.M. Rymer, M. Blanc, J.L. Burch, A.J. Coates, F.J. Crary, J. Goldstein, K.K. Khurana, N. Krupp, W.S. Kurth, J.S. Leisner, P. Louarn, B.H. Mauk, A.M. Persoon, C.T. Russell, M.K. Dougherty, D.A. Gurnett, S.M. Krimigis, D.G. Mitchell and D.T. Young. “Plasma Transport Signatures at Saturn Observed During Cassini Inbound Orbit Insertion.” Journal of Geophysical Research (2006): in print.

Barabash, S., R. Lundin, H. Andersson, K. Brinkfeldt, A. Grigoriev, H. Gunell, M. Holmström, M. Yamauchi, K. Asamura, P. Bochsler, P. Wurz, R. Cerulli-Irelli, A. Mura, A. Milillo, M. Maggi, S. Orsini, A.J. Coates, D.R. Linder, D.O. Kataria, C.C. Curtis, K.C. Hsieh, B.R. Sandel, R.A. Frahm, J.R. Sharber, J.D. Winningham, M. Grande, E. Kallio, H. Koskinen, P. Riihelä, W. Schmidt, T. Säles, J.U. Kozyra, N. Krupp, J. Woch, S. Livi, et al. “The Analyzer of Space Plasmas and Energetic Atoms (ASPERA-3) for the Mars Express Mission.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 113–164.

Chan, K.S. “Fracture Resistance in Multiphase Alloys.” Proceedings of the ICM-10, Key Engineering Materials, no. 345–346, (2007): 611–618.

Chan, K.S., M. Koike and T. Okabe. “Modeling of Wear of Ti-Alloys.” Acta Biomaterialia, no. 3, (2007): 383–389.

Coleman, N.M., C.L. Dinwiddie and K. Casteel. “High Outflow Channels on Mars Indicate Hesperian Recharge at Low Latitudes and the Presence of Canyon Lakes.” Icarus, (May 2007): doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2007.01.020.

Coleman, N.M., C.L. Dinwiddie and V.R. Baker. “Evidence that Floodwaters Filled and Overflowed Capri Chasma, Mars.” Geophysical Research Letters. 34, (May 2007): L07201, doi:10.1029/2006GL028872.

Desai, M.I., G.M. Mason, J.R. Dwyer and J.E. Mazur. “The Seed Population for Energetic Particles Accelerated by CME-Driven Shocks.” Space Science Reviews Special Issue for ISSI Workshop on Solar Dynamics and its Effects on the Heliosphere, vol. 124, (2006): 261–275.

Dinwiddie, C.L., K.K. Bradbury, R.N. McGinnis, R.W. Fedors and D.A. Ferrill. “Fault Zone Deformation Overprints Permeability of Nonwelded Ignimbrite: Chalk Cove Fault, Bishop Tuff.” Vadose Zone Journal 5: (2006): 610–627.

Dubinin, E., M. Fränz, J. Woch, E. Roussos, S. Barabash, R. Lundin, J.D. Winningham, R.A. Frahm and M. Acuna. “Plasma Morphology at Mars: ASPERA-3 Observations.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 209–238.

Durham, J.S. “Concepts, Quantities, and Dose Limits in Radiation Protection Dosimetry.” Radiation Measurements, no. 41, (2007): 28–35.

Dykes, S.G., T. Korkmaz, C. Gong and K. Sarac. “Single Packet IP Traceback in AS-Level Partial Deployment Scenario.” International Journal of Security and Networks, Vol. 2, (2007): 95–108.

Feng, M. and R.J. Puddephatt. “Chemical Vapor Deposition of Nickel-Group Metals on Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes.” Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 85, no. 10, (2007): 1–6.

Ferrill, D.A. and A.P. Morris. “Field Investigations Demonstrate Control of Mechanical Stratigraphy on Fault Zone Deformation in Cretaceous Limestones of South Texas, U.S.A. Structurally Complex Reservoirs.” Geological Society of London, (2006): 13.

Ferrill, D.A., A.P. Morris, J. McIntyre and I. Sinclair. “Conjugate Normal Faults and Their Role Within Fault Blocks and Fault Damage Zones.” American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Meeting Abstracts with Programs, (2007): 46.

Frahm, R.A., J.R. Sharber, J.D. Winningham, P. Wurz, M.W. Liemohn, E. Kallio, M. Yamauchi, R. Lundin, S. Barabash, A.J. Coates, D.R. Linder, J.U. Kozyra, M. Holmström, S.J. Jeffers, H. Andersson and S. McKenna-Lawler. “Locations of Atmospheric Photoelectron Energy Peaks Within the Mars Environment.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 389–402.

Fränz, M., E. Dubinin, E. Roussos, J. Woch, J.D. Winningham, R. Frahm, A.J. Coates, A. Fedorov, S. Barabash and R. Lundin. “Plasma Moments in the Environment of Mars: Mars Express ASPERA-3 Observations.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 165–207.

Futaana, Y., S. Barabash, A. Grigoriev, J.D. Winningham, R. Frahm, M. Yamauchi and R. Lundin. “Global Response of Martian Plasma Environment to an Interplanetary Structure: From ENA and Plasma Observations at Mars.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 315–332.

Gérard, J.C., D. Grodent, S.W.H. Cowley, D.G. Mitchell, W.S. Kurth, J.T. Clarke, E.J. Bunce, J.D. Nichols, M.K. Dougherty, F.J. Crary and A.J. Coates. “Saturn’s Auroral Morphology and Activity During Quiet Magnetospheric Conditions.” Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 111, (2006): A12210, doi:10.1029/2006JA011965.

Goldstein, J., B.R. Sandel, H.U. Frey and S. B. Mende. “Multiple Plasmapause Undulations Observed by the IMAGE Satellite on 20 March, 2001.” Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, no. 69, (2007): 322.

Goldstein, J., J.E. Borovsky, J.C. Foster and D.L. Carpenter. “Formation, Dynamics and Impact of Plasmaspheric Plumes.” EOS Trans. AGU 88, no. 245, (2007): doi:10.1029/2006ES001749.

Goldstein, J., J.L. Burch, D. Rubie, D.J. Frost, T.H. Jordan and J. Korenaga. “Frost, Goldstein, and Korenaga Awarded 2006 James B. Macelwane Medal.” EOS Trans, AGU 88, no. 43, (2007): doi:10.1029/2006EO040009.

Gosling, J.T., S. Eriksson, T.D. Phan, D.E. Larson, R.M. Skoug and D.J. McComas. “Direct Evidence for Prolonged Magnetic Reconnection at a Continuous X-Line Within the Heliospheric Current Sheet.” Geophysical Research Letter, 34, (2007): L06102, doi:10.1029/2006GL029033.

Huang, C., S. Sazykin, R. Spiro, J. Goldstein, G. Crowley and J.M. Ruohoniemi. “Storm-time Penetration Electric Fields and Their Effects.” EOS Transactions, AGU, no. 87, (2006): doi:10.1029/2006EO130005.

Janssens, M. L. “Development of a Database of Full-scale Calorimeter Tests of Motor Vehicles.” SP-2097 Fire Safety 2007, SAE International, (2007): 155–160.

Kallio, E., A. Fedorov, S. Barabash, P. Janhunen, H. Koskinen, W. Schmidt, R. Lundin, H. Gunell, M. Holmström, Y. Futaana, M. Yamauchi, A. Grigoriev, J.D. Winningham, R. Frahm and J.R. Sharber. “Energisation of O+ and O+2 Ions at Mars: An Analysis of a 3-D Quasi-Neutral Hybrid Model Simulation.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1-4, (2006): 39–62.

Klein, D.M., E.G. Yukihara, S.W.S. McKeever, J.S. Durham and M.S. Akselrod. “In situ Long-term Monitoring System for Radioactive Contaminants.” Radiation Protection Dosimetry, no. 119, (2006): 421–424.

Kleppner, S.R., R. Patel, J.A. McDonough and L.C. Costantini.” In-Vitro and In-Vivo Characterization of a Buprenorphine Delivery System.” Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, no. 58 (2006): 295–302.

Koike, M., K.S. Chan and T. Okabe. “Dental Titanium Casting at Baylor College of Dentistry – Update.” Proceedings of Innovations in Titanium Technology Symposium, (2007): 199–208.

Krotkov, E., S. Fish, L. Jackel, B. McBride, M. Perschbacher and J. Pippine. “The DARPA PerceptOR Evaluation Experiments.” Autonomous Robots, no. 22, (2007): 19–35.

Leblanc, F., O. Witasse, J. Winningham, D. Brain, J. Lilensten, P.L. Blelly, R.A. Frahm, J.S. Halekas and J.L. Bertaux. “Origins of the Martian Aurora Observed by Spectroscopy for Investigation of Characteristics of the Atmosphere of Mars (SPICAM) Onboard Mars Express.” Journal of Geophysical Research, 111, (2006): A9, 10.1029/2006JA011763.

Liemohn, M.W., Y. Ma, R.A. Frahm, X. Fang, J.U. Kozyra, A.F. Nagy, J.D. Winningham, J.R. Sharber, S. Barabash and R. Lundin. “Mars Global MHD Predictions of Magnetic Connectivity Between Dayside Ionosphere and the Magnetospheric Flanks.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 63–76.

Lin, C.S., H.C. Yeh, B.R. Sandel, J. Goldstein, F.J. Rich, W.J. Burke and J.C. Foster. “Magnetospheric Convection Near a Drainage Plume.” Journal of Geophysical Research, 112, (2007): A05216, doi:10.1029/2004JA011819.

Lundin, R., J.D. Winningham, S. Barabash, R. Frahm, D. Brain, H. Nilsson, M. Holmström, M. Yamauchi, J.R. Sharber, J.A. Sauvaud, et al. “Auroral Plasma Acceleration Above Martian Magnetic Anomalies.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 333–354.

Mason, G.M., A. Korth, P.H. Walpole, M.I. Desai, T.T. von Rosenvinge and S.A. Shuman. “The Suprathermal Ion Telescope (SIT) for the IMPACT/SEP Investigation.” Space Science Reviews Special Issue for STEREO, (2007): doi 10.1007/s11214-006-9087-9.

Mason, R.L. and J.C. Young. “Dependent Univariate Observations and Statistical Control.” Quality Progress, no. 4, (2007): 62–64.

McClung, R.C. “A Literature Survey on the Stability and Significance of Residual Stresses During Fatigue.” Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, no. 3, (2007): 173–205.

McComas, D.J., M. Velli, W.S. Lewis, L.W. Acton, M. Balat-Pichelin, V. Bothmer, R.B. Dirling Jr., W.C. Feldman, G. Gloeckler, S.R. Habbal, D.M. Hassler, et al. “Understanding Coronal Heating and Solar Wind Acceleration: Case for In Situ Near-Sun Measurements.” Reviews of Geophysics, 45, (2007): RG1004, doi:10.1029/2006RG000195.

McCormick, R.L. and S.R. Westbrook. “Biodiesel and Biodiesel Blends.” ASTM Standardization News, 35, no. 4, (2007): 28–31.

McDonough, J.A., J.T. Persyn, J.A. Nino, H. Dixon, E.J. Boland, Z. Wang and L. Putcha. “Microcapsule-Gel Formulation of Promethazine HCl for Controlled Nasal Delivery: A Motion Sickness Medication.” Journal of Microencapsulation, 24, (2007): 109–116.

Morris, A.P., D. Ferrill, R.N. McGinnis and B.A. Abbott. “Slope Stability Along Incised Valleys.” American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Meeting Abstracts with Programs, (2007): 98.

Morris, A.P., D.A. Ferrill, D.W. Sims, D.Y. Wyrick, N.M. Franklin, Y. Tamura and M. Takanashi. “Analogue Modeling of Synchronous Doming and Regional Extension Reproduces Fault Patterns Observed in Arabian Gulf Oil Fields.” Structurally Complex Reservoirs, Geological Society of London, (2006): 36.

Ni, Q., J.S. Nyman, X. Wang, A. De Los Santos and D.P. Nicolella. “Assessment of Water Distribution Changes in Human Cortical Bone by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.” Measurement Science and Technology, 18, (2007): 715–723.

Palmroth, M., N. Partamies, J. Polvi, T.I. Pulkkinen, D.J. McComas, R.J. Barnes, P. Stauning, C.W. Smith, H.J. Singer and R. Vainio. “Solar Wind-Magnetosphere Coupling Efficiency for Solar Wind Pressure Impulses.” Geophysical Research Letter, 34, (2007): L11101, doi:10.1029/2006GL029059.

Posner, A. “Up to One-Hour Forecasting of Radiation Hazards from Solar Energetic Ion Events with Relativistic Electrons.” Space Weather, no. 5, (2007): S05001, doi:10.1029/2006SW000268.

Rymer, A.M. B.H. Mauk, T.W. Hill, C. Paranicas, N. Andre, D.G. Mitchell, H.T. Smith, R.E. Johnson, A.J. Coates, D.T. Young, S.J. Bolton, E.C. Sittler, M.F. Thomsen and M.K. Dougherty. “Electron Sources in Saturn’s Magnetosphere.” Journal of Geophysical Research, 112, (2007): A02201, doi:10.1029/2006JA012017.

Sablik, M.J., F.J.G. Landgraf, R. Magnabusco, M. Fukuhara, M.F. de Campos, R. Machado and F.P. Missell. “Fitting the Flow Curve of a Plastically Deformed Silicon Steel for the Prediction of Magnetic Properties.” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 304, (2006): 155–158.

Schultz, R., R.T. Pappalardo and D.A. Ferrill. “Introduction to the Special Issue on Faulting and Fault-related Processes on Planetary Surfaces.” Journal of Structural Geology, 28, (2006): 2,121–2,122.

Thomsen, M.F., J.P. DiLorenzo, D.J. McComas, D.T. Young, F.J. Crary, D. Delapp, D.B. Reisenfeld and N. Andre. “Assessment of the Magnetospheric Contribution to the Suprathermal Ions in Saturn’s Foreshock Region.” Journal of Geophysical Research, 112, (2007): A05220, doi: 10.1029/2006JA012084.

Weyandt, N.C. “Intentional Failure of a 5,000 psig Hydrogen Cylinder Installed in an SUV without Standard Required Safety Devices.” SP-2097 Fire Safety 2007, SAE International, (2007): 23–28.

Yamauchi, M., Y. Futaana, A. Fedorov, E. Dubinin, R. Lundin, J.A. Sauvaud, J.D. Winningham, R. Frahm, S. Barabash, M. Holmström, J. Woch, M. Fränz, E. Budnik, H. Borg, J.R. Sharber, et al. “IMF Direction Derived from Cycloid-Like Ion Distributions Observed by Mars Express.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 126, no. 1–4, (2006): 239–266.

Young, D.T., J.E. Nordholt, J.L. Burch, D.J. McComas, R.P. Bowman, R.A. Abeyta, J. Alexander, J. Baldonado, P. Barker, R.K. Black, T.L. Booker, P.J. Casey, L. Cope, F.J. Crary, J.P. Cravens, H.O. Funsten, R. Goldstein, D.R. Guerrero, S.F. Hahn, J.J. Hanley, B.P. Henneke, E.F. Horton, D.J. Lawrence, K.P. McCabe, D. Reisenfeld, R.P. Salazar, M. Shappirio, S.A. Storms, C. Urdiales and J.H. Waite Jr. “Experiment for Planetary Exploration.” Space Science Reviews, (2007): doi:10.1007/s11214-007-9177-3.

Presentations

Badders, B.L. and M. Mehrafza. “Experimental and Computational Study of Unexposed Surface Temperature Measurements in Fire Resistance Tests.” Presented at Fire and Materials 2007, San Francisco, January 2007.

Barr, C.S., X. Yin, C.L. Dinwiddie, L.D. Howard, R.T. Pabalan and D. Pickett. “U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Review of U.S. Department of Energy Non-High Level Waste Determination for Idaho National Laboratory Tank Farm Facility.” Paper No. 286, Proceedings of the Waste Management 2007 Conference, Tucson, Ariz., February 2007.

Bebesi, Z., G. Erdos, K. Szego, C.S. Arridge, A.J. Coates, C. Bertucci, M.K. Dougherty, M.F. Thomsen and D.T. Young. “Particle Dynamics at SLAMS Observed at the Bow Shock of Saturn.” Presented at the European Geophysical Union Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Bertrand, A.R., S.G. Dykes, R.A. Klar and C.C. Mangels. “A Link-Layer Broadcast Service for SpaceWire Networks.” Presented at the IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Mont., March 2007.

Bonivtch, A.R., L.F. Bonewald and D.P. Nicolella. “Tissue Strain Transduction and Amplification at the Osteocyte as a Result of Microstructural Changes in the Bone Matrix.” Presented at the Summer Bioengineering Conference of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Keystone, Colo., June 2007.

Breaux, P.J. “An Effective Leadership Approach for Today’s Engineer.” Presented at the IEEE University of Texas Engineering Management Conference, Austin, Texas, July 2006.

Bredbenner, T.L. and D.P. Nicolella. “Simulation of Fall Loading Using a Probabilistic Shape-Based Finite Element Model of Human Femurs.” Presented at the Summer Bioengineering Conference of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Keystone, Colo., June 2007.

Casey, R.B. “Blind Equalization of the 8-PSK Signals Aired in the High Frequency Band.” Presented at the IEEE Digital Signal Processing Workshop, Jackson Lake Lodge, Wyo., September 2006.

Chan, K.S. and M.P. Enright. “Fatigue Life Variability: Modeling, Simulation and Life Prediction.” Proceedings of the TMS MS&T Symposium on Mechanics and Materials Modeling and Materials Design Methodologies, TMS, Orlando, Fla., February 2007.

Chiang, K.T.K. and L. Yang. “Development of Crevice-Free Electrodes for Multielectrode Array Sensor for Applications at High Temperatures.” Paper No. 07376, CORROSION/2007, presented at the NACE International, Houston, March 2007.

Chiang, K.T.K. and B. Lanning. “A Nanostructured, Field Effect Transistor-Based Sensor.” Paper No. 07390, CORROSION/2007, Paper presented at the NACE International, Houston, March 2007.

Chiang, K.T.K., O. Pensado, P.K. Shukla, Y.M. Pan and D.S. Dunn. “Environmental Effects on Stress Corrosion Cracking of Alloy 22.” Paper presented at 2007 The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS) Annual Meeting, Symposium on Materials Issues for Nuclear Systems, Orlando, Fla., February 2007.

Chiang, K.T.K., R. Wei and J.H. Arps. “Development of Nanostructured Cu-Cr Coatings for High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance.” Presented at the 2006 International Workshop on Advanced Coating Materials and Technology (ACM&T) for Extreme Environments, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa., September 2006.

Cravens, T.E., J.H. Waite Jr., W.T. Kasprzak, R.V. Yelle, V. Vuitton, J. Clark, J.G. Luhmann, S.A. Ledvina, R.L. McNutt, W. Ip, I. Mueller-Wodarg, J. Wahlund and A.J. Coates. “Solar Radiation and Magnetospheric Electron Sources of the Ionosphere of Titan: Model Comparisons With Cassini Data.” Presented at the Fall AGU Meeting, San Francisco, December 2006.

Crumlett, S., G. Rossini, J. Trevino and N.K. Vail. “Development of Bone-Targeting Nanoparticles.” Presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Controlled Release Society, Long Beach, July 2007.

Crumlett, S., G. Rossini, J. Trevino and N.K. Vail. “Development of Bone-Targeting Nanoparticles for Bone Cancer Therapies.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, Chicago, April 2007.

Dannemann, K.A., C.D. Redding, E.T. Moyer and H.W. Ruth. “Structural Testing of a Welded Corner for Design Calibration.” Presented at the 2007 SEM (Society for Experimental Mechanics) Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Springfield, Mass., June 2007.

Dannemann, K.A., S. Chocron, J.D. Walker and A.E. Nicholls. “High Strain Rate Compression Testing of RCC Materials.” Presented at the 2007 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Springfield, Mass., June 2007.

de Campos, M.F., R. Machado, M.J. Sablik, F.J.G. Landgraf, T.K. Hirsch, R. Magnabosco, C.J. Gutierrez and A. Bandyopadhyay. “Effect of Small Deformations (0-19% Cold Rolling) on the Residual Stresses, Texture and Magnetic Properties of a 0.5% Si Electrical Steel.” Presented at the 10th Joint Intermag Conference and Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Baltimore, January 2007.

Desai, M.I. and D.A. Burgess. “A Comparison Between Particle Acceleration Processes During Explosive Solar Events and in the Earth’s Magnetosphere.” Presented at the 2007 Spring Meeting of the AGU, Acapulco, Mexico, May 2007.

Desai, M.I., F. Allegrini, G.C. Ho, S.A. Livi, D.J. McComas, N. Paschalidis and A. Posner. “A Novel Supra-Thermal Ion Spectrometer for Heliospheric (STISH) Missions. “Geophysical Research Abstracts.” Presented at the European Geophysical Society Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Dykes, S.G. “Automating Packet Traceback.” Presented at the CIAS-ISSA Security Symposium, San Antonio, April 2007.

Dykes, S.G. and T. Goles. “Legal Perspectives on Distributed Denial of Service Attack Traceback: A Fresh Approach.” Presented at the 6th Annual Security Conference, Las Vegas, April 2007.

Enright, M.P. and S.J. Hudak. “Probabilistic Mission Identification of Aircraft Engine Usage Using Nonparametric Density Estimation Techniques.” Paper GT2006-27176, Proceedings of the 52nd ASME International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Technical Congress, ASME, Montreal, May 2007.

Enright, M.P., H.R. Millwater and J.P. Moody. “Efficient Integration of Sampling-Based Spatial Conditional Failure Joint Probability Densities.” Paper AIAA-2007-1938, presented at the 48th AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, AIAA, Honolulu, April 2007.

Ferrill, D.A., A.P. Morris and K.J. Smart. “Heterogeneous Deformation in an Extension Fault-tip Monocline: Insights From Field Analysis and Numerical Modeling.” Presented at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Meeting, Abstracts with Programs 15, Houston, April 2007.

Freitas, C.J. and S. Chocron. “Prediction of Explosive Hazard Potential for Reusable Launch Vehicles.” Paper No. 551013, Proceedings of the Second International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Conference (IAASS), Chicago, May 2007.

Freitas C.J., R.M. Keedy and L.J. Langston. “Crew Escape Risk Envelope Assessments for Candidate CEV Launch Systems During Ascent.” Paper 551022, Proceedings of the Second IAASS Conference, Chicago, May 2007.

Fritz, S.G. “Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emissions from a 1,125 kW Multiple Genset Switcher Locomotive.” Presented at the 25th CIMAC World Congress, Vienna, Austria, May 2007.

Fritz, S.G. “In-Use Measurements of Locomotive and Marine Exhaust Emissions.” Presented at the European Commission – Joint Research Center International Conference on Transport and Environment, Milan, Italy, March 2007.

Fussner, D.R., G.R. Wendel and C.L. Wray. “Analysis of a Hybrid Multi-Mode Hydro-mechanical Transmission.” SAE Paper 2007-01-1455. Presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April 2007.

Hartle, R.E., E.C. Sittler Jr., F.M. Neubauer, C. Bertucci, R.E. Johnson, M. Blanc, K. Szego, A. Rymer, N. Andre, A.J. Coates, D. Reisenfeld, J.J. Berthelier, M. Thomsen, H.T. Smith, D.G. Simpson, S. Bolton, F.J. Crary, D.J. McComas and D.T. Young. “Saturn’s Magnetosphere Plasma Interaction with Titan’s Exosphere and Ionosphere: Structure and Composition.” Presented at the European Planetary Science Congress 2006, Berlin, September 2006.

Hartle, R.E., E.C. Sittler, Jr., M.D. Shappirio, R.E. Johnson, J.G. Luhman, S.A. Ledvina, J.F. Cooper, A.J. Coates, K. Szego, M.H. Burger, D.G. Simpson, F.J. Crary and D.T. Young. “Saturn Magnetosphere Ion Erosion by Titan: Penetration and Loss of Water Group Ions in Upper Atmosphere.” Presented at the Division of Planetary Sciences 38th Annual Meeting Pasadena, Calif., October 2006.

Holladay, K.L., K. Robbins and J. von Ronne. “FIFTH: A Stack Based GP Language for Vector Processing.” Proceedings of the 10th European Conference, Valencia, Spain, April 2007.

Huczek, J.P., M.L. Janssens, K.C. Carpenter and A.L. Sauceda. “Regression Models of the ISO 9705 Room/Corner Test.” Paper presented at Fire and Materials 2007, San Francisco, January 2007.

Hudak Jr., S.J. “The Development of an Embedded Thin-Film Sensor for Health Monitoring in Rotating Components at Elevated Temperatures.” Presented at the 61st Meeting of the Society for Machinery Failure Prevention Technology, Virginia Beach, Va., April 2007.

Hudak Jr., S.J., H. Millwater and M. Enright. “A Probabilistic Assessment of the Benefits of Embedded Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring and Management.” Presented at the Propulsion-Safety and Affordable Readiness Conference (P-SAR), San Diego, March 2007.

Huyse, L. and A. Van Roodselaar. “Inspection of Unpiggable Pipelines.” Presented at the Chevron Operational Excellence Forum, Houston, March 2007.

Huyse, L., C.J. Waldhart, D.S. Riha, C.E. Larsen, R.J. Gomez and P.C. Stuart. “Probabilistic Modeling of Space Shuttle Debris Impact.” Presented at the 18th American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Engineering Mechanics Conference, Blacksburg, Va., June 2007.

Janssens, M.L. “Development of a Database of Full-scale Calorimeter Tests of Motor Vehicles.” Paper presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April 2007.

Janssens, M.L. “Fire Testing of FR Polymers.” Presented at the 18th BCC Flame Retardancy Conference, Stamford, Conn., April 2007.

Janssens, M.L., K.C. Carpenter, J.P. Huczek and A.L. Sauceda. “Method to Predict Performance of Construction Products in the ASTM E 84 Steiner Tunnel Test.” Paper presented at the 18th BCC Flame Retardancy Conference, Stamford, Conn., April 2007.

Killough, R.L. and S.P. Matzner. “Toward Closing the Gaps in Technology Transfer.” Presented at the Computer Network Defense (CND) Research and Technology (R&T) Technology Transition Workshop, Linthicum, Md., May 2007.

Klar, R.A., A.R. Bertrand, S.G. Dykes and C.C. Mangels. “A Network Broadcast Service for SpaceWire Plug and Play.” Presented at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) – 5th Responsive Space Conference, Los Angeles, April 2007.

Klar, R.A., A.R. Bertrand, P. McGuirk, G. Rakow, C. Kimmery and P. Jaffe. “SpaceWire Plug-and-Play (PnP).” Presented at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) InfoTech at Aerospace 2007 Conference, Rohnert Park, Calif., May 2007.

Kluger, M.A. and J.J. Harris. “Fuel Economy Benefits of Electric and Hydraulic Off Engine Accessories.” Paper presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April 2007.

Koene, B.E., J.C. Gunter, M.K. Newsome, E. Malyarenko and J.D. Oxley. Impact and Thermal Damage Indicating Paints for Composites. Paper presented at the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering National Meeting, Baltimore, June 2007.

Lents, D.T. “Identity Theft: Is There Another You?” Presented at the Texas Regional Infrastructure Security Conference (TRISC), Austin, May 2007.

Li, C., F. Mao, R. Zhan and S. Eakle. “Durability Performance of Advanced Ceramic Material DPS.” SAE Paper 2007-01-0918. Presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April 2007.

Ma, Y., A. Nagy, G. Toth, D. Najib, T. Cravens, F. Crary, A. Coates, C. Bertucci, F. Neubauer and C. Russell. “3D Global Hall MHD Simulations of Titan’s Interaction with its Surrounding Plasma.” Presented at the European Geophysical Union Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Marsden, R.G., T.R. Sanderson, O. Malandraki, C. Tranquille, R.J. Forsyth and D.J. McComas. “Ulysses at Solar Minimum: Energetic Particle Observations from the Third Southern Polar Pass.” Poster presented at the 2007 EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

McClung, R.C., B.M. Gardner, F.J. McMaster and D.L. Ball. “An Experimentally Validated Model for Local Plasticity Effects on Fatigue Crack Growth in Aircraft Structures.” Presented at 24th Symposium of the International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue (ICAF), Naples, Italy, May 2007.

McComas, D.J. “Exploring the Boundaries of Our Heliosphere: The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) and Solar Probe.” Paper presented at the Future Perspectives of Space Plasma and Particle Instrumentation and International Collaborations Conference, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, November 2006.

McComas, D.J., H.A. Elliott and N.A. Schwadron. “Recent Ulysses Solar Wind Observations: Persistent Latitude Variations in a New Polar Coronal Hole.” Paper presented at the 2007 European Geophysical Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Menietti, J., O. Santolik, A. Rymer, D. Gurnett, A. Coates and D.T. Young. “Analysis of Plasma Waves Observed Within Local Plasma Injections Within Saturn’s Magnetosphere.” Presented at the European Geophysical Union Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Merritt, P.M., Y. Huang, M.K. Khair and J. Pan. “Unregulated Exhaust Emissions from Alternate Diesel Combustion Modes.” Paper 2006-01-3307. Presented at the 2006 Powertrain and Fluids Systems Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, October 2006.

Moody, J.P., H.R. Millwater and M.P. Enright. “Automatic Risk Assessment Methodology for Gas Turbine Engines Employing Adaptive Mesh Refinement Techniques.” Paper GT2007-27576, Proceedings of the 52nd ASME International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Technical Congress, ASME, Montreal, May 2007.

Moore, B.D. ”Art as Antenna: A Characterization of the Miami Hyatt-Regency Lobby Sculpture Using EMSS-FEKOTM.” Paper presented at the 2007 Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society (ACES) Conference, Verona, Italy, March 2007.

Necsoiu, D.M., D.M. Hooper and R.R. Benke. “Surface Lithology, Vegetation and Tephra Characterization Using a Combined Analysis of Optical and Radar Imagery.” Paper presented at the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Tampa, Fla., May 2007.

Ni, Q., J.S. Nyman, X. Wang and D.P. Nicolella. “The Characterization of Age-Related Human Cortical Bone Porosity, Water Distribution Changes by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.” Presented at the Summer Bioengineering Conference of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Keystone, Colo., June 2007.

Osidele, O.O., O. Pensado, J. McMurry, S. Mohanty and B.W. Goodwin. “A Decision-Analysis Framework to Support Risk Assessment for Geologic Radioactive Waste Disposal Systems.” Presented at the 7th International Water Association Symposium on Systems Analysis and Integrated Assessment in Water Management, Washington, May 2007.

Osidele, O.O., O. Pensado, J. McMurry, S. Mohanty and B.W. Goodwin. “A Decision-Analysis Framework to Support Risk Assessment for Geologic Radioactive Waste Disposal Systems.” Presented at the Joint Workshop of The Integrated Assessment Society (TIAS) and the Global Water System Project (GWSP) on Global Assessments: Bridging Scales and Linking to Policy, Washington, May 2007.

Oxley, J.D. “Nanoencapsulation: Applications and Challenges.” Presented at the Texas State University Nanomaterials Applications Center Nano Colloquium, San Antonio, June 2007.

Oxley, J.D. and N.K. Vail. “Enhancement of Microcapsule Barrier Properties.” Paper presented at the American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, March 2007.

Oxley, J.D. and B.E. Koene. “Microcapsules for Multifunctional Industrial Coatings.” Paper presented at the Controlled Release Society National Meeting, Long Beach, Calif., July 2007.

Pensado, O. and R. Pabalan. “Understanding Conditions for Localized Corrosion and Stress Corrosion Cracking of Alloy 22 in Repository Settings.” Presented at the Third International Workshop on Long-Term Prediction of Corrosion Damage in Nuclear Waste Systems, State College, Pa., May 2007.

Posner, A. “The Close Relationship Between Solar Energetic Ion Onsets with Relativistic Solar Electrons.” Presented at the AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2006.

Price, J.C., M.S. Moore and D. Ibaroudene. “Python Hardware Implementation Layer.” Presented at the 2007 Virginia Tech Symposium on Wireless Personal Communications, Blacksburg, Va., June 2007.

Price, K., J. Buckingham and J.F. Dante. “CPC Performance in Occluded Sites.” Paper presented at the CORROSION/2007 Conference, NACE International, Houston, March 2007.

Prikryl, J.D., R.N. McGinnis and R.T. Green. “Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Electrical Resistivity Array Types for Optimal Detection of Voids in Karstic Limestone.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Engineering and Environmental Geophysical Society, 20th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, Denver, April 2007.

Rasche, G.A. and B.A. Abbott. “Application of Model-Integrated Computing to the Cybercraft Domain.” Presented at the Spring 2007 Cybercraft Workshop, Colorado Springs, Colo., April 2007.

Rasche, G.A., E.L. Allwein, M.S. Moore and B.A. Abbott. “Model-Based Cyber Security.” Presented at the 14th Annual IEEE International Conference and Workshop on the Engineering of Computer Based Systems (ECBS), Tucson, Ariz., March 2007.

Retherford, K.D., S.A. Stern, R.K. Black, D.C. Slater, G.R. Gladstone, P.D. Feldman, D.H. Crider, J.W. Parker, G.J. Dirks, M.H. Versteeg, K.B. Persson, H.A. Sykes, M.W. Davis, J.A. Stack, T.R. Case, L.D. McCullough, A. De Los Santos, D.E. Kaufmann and P.M. Andrews. “LRO Lyman-Alpha Mapping Project (LAMP): Exploration of Permanently Shadowed Regions and the Lunar Atmosphere.” Presented at the AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2006.

Robertson, I.P., T.E. Cravens, A. Coates, J. Wahlund, W. Rowland, J.H. Waite Jr., A. Nagy, Y. Ma, F.M. Neubauer and C. Bertucci. “Models of Thermal and Superthermal Electrons in Titan’s Ionosphere.” Presented at the Fall AGU Meeting, San Francisco, December 2006.

Rossini, G., J. Trevino and N.K. Vail. “Controlled Release of Proteasome Inhibitor from Biodegradable Nanoparticles for Myeloma Therapies.” Presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Controlled Release Society, Long Beach, Calif., July 2007.

Sagar, B. and W.C. Patrick. “CNWRA Assistance to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Contributions to Regulatory Science.” Poster presented at the International Conference on the Challenges Faced by Technical and Scientific Organizations in Enhancing Nuclear Safety, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Aix-en-Provence, France, April 2007.

Sauer, C.D. “Application of Guided Wave Technology and DSP Techniques for Fault Detection and Characterization.” Paper presented at the 2007 IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, San Antonio, April 2007.

Schwadron, N.A., C. Goodrich, H.E. Spence, L.A. Townsend, F.C. Cucinotta, M.J. Golightly, M. I. Desai, A. Posner, D.M. Hassler, D.K. Varban, J.G. Luhmann, J. Miller, B. Heber and T. Onsager. “Earth-Moon-Mars Radiation Environment Module (EMMREM).” Presented at the Solar Energetic Particle Environment Modeling Workshop, Southampton, UK, February, 2007.

Siemsen, P.J. “Tactical Body Worn DF.” Proceedings, System of Systems Conference, San Antonio, TX, April 2007.

Sittler Jr., E.C., N. Andre, M. Blanc, M. Burger, R.E. Johnson, A. Coates, D. Reisenfeld, M.F. Thomsen, A. Persoon, M. Dougherty, H.T. Smith, R.A. Baragiola, R.E. Hartle, D. Chornay, M.D. Shappirio, D. Simpson, D.J. McComas and D.T. Young. “Ion Neutral Sources and Sinks within Saturn’s Inner Magnetosphere: Cassini Results.” Presented at the European Planetary Science Congress 2006, Berlin, Germany, September 2006.

Sittler Jr., E.C., C.S. Arridge, A. Rymer, A.J. Coates, N. Krupp, M.F. Blanc, J.D. Richardson, N. Andre, M. Thomsen, Mike Henderson, J.F. Cooper, M. Burger, D. Simpson, K.K. Khurana and M. Dougherty and D.T. Young. “Cassini Observations of Saturn’s Dawn-Magnetotail Region: Preliminary Results.” Presented at the European Geophysical Union Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Smart, K.J., A.P. Morris and D.A. Ferrill. “Strain in Extensional Monoclines: Insights from Numerical Models.” Presented at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Meeting, Abstracts with Programs 15, Houston, April 2007.

Smith, C.B. and S.S. Agaian. “Visually Similar Wavelets with Application to Data Hiding Systems.” Presented at the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cyb, Taipei, Taiwan, October 2006.

Smith, C.N. “An Engineering Management Perspective on Recruiting and Retaining Quality Staff.” Presented at the IEEE-UT Engineering Management Conference, Austin, Texas, August 2006.

Smith Jr., I.S., W.D. Perry and T.M. Lew. “A Mars 2011 Balloon Mission Study: Assumptions, Science Drivers, Modeling and Results.” Paper presented at the AIAA Balloon Systems Conference, Williamsburg, Va., May 2007.

Smith Jr., I.S., W.D. Perry and T.M. Lew. “An Airborne Balloon Launch System (ABLS): Heritage, Concepts and Applications.” Paper presented at the AIAA Balloon Systems Conference, Williamsburg, Va., May 2007.

Szego, K., C. Bertucci, A.J. Coates, F.J. Crary, G. Erdos, R. Hartle, E.C. Sittler and D.T. Young. “On the Charged Particle Environment of Titan During the T9 Flyby.” Presented at the European Geophysical Union Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Szego, K., Z. Bebesi, C. Bertucci, A.J. Coates, F.J. Crary, G. Erdos, L. Foldy, R. Hartle, E.C. Sittler and D.T. Young. “On the Perturbed Charged Particle Environment of Titan.” Presented at the European Geophysical Union Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Tormoen, G., J. Dante and N. Sridhar. “Correlation of In-Situ VCI Adsorption Monitoring with Real-Time Corrosion Rate Measurements.” Paper presented at the CORROSION/2007 Conference, NACE International, Houston, June 2007.

Treuhaft, M.B. and D.C. Eberle. “The Use of Radioactive Tracer Technology to Measure Real-Time Wear in Engines and Other Mechanical Systems.” SAE Paper 2007-01-1437, Presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April 2007.

Vail, N.K. “Targeted Therapies for Myeloma and Metastatic Bone Cancers.” M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, December 2006.

Vail, N.K. and J. Oxley. “Characterization of Encapsulated Ingredients.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, March 2007.

Vail, N.K., G. Bessee and S. Hutzler. “Modeling Interfacial Tension at the Molecular Level.” Presented at the 8th International Filtration Conference, San Antonio, January 2007.

Vail, N.K. and S.T. Wellinghoff. “An Integrated Systems Approach to Smart, Chemical Protective Clothing.” Presented at the 2nd International Workshop on 3S Electronics Technologies, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, September 2006.

Vaisberg, O.L., J.J. Berthelier, K. Torkar, F. Leblanc, L. Avanov, V. Smirnov, A. Skalski, G. Koinash, J. Burch and D.J. McComas. “Imaging Ion Mass-Spectrometer for Magnetospheric and Planetary Applications.” Paper presented at the 2007 EGU General Assembly, Vienna Austria, April 2007.

Waite Jr., J.H., D.T. Young, A. Coates, F.J. Crary, T.E. Cravens, W.T. Kasprzak, D. Shemansky, A. Coustenis, B. Magee and J. Westlake. “Organic Chemistry at Titan.” Presented at the European Geophysical Union Meeting, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.

Wang, J. “Hybrid Robust Control for Engines Running Low Temperature Combustion and Conventional Diesel Combustion Modes.” SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-0770, Paper presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April 2007.

Wang, J. and J.V. Sarlashkar. “Engine Crankshaft Position Tracking Algorithms Applicable for Given Arbitrary Cam and Crank-Shaft Position Signal Patterns.” SAE Paper 2007-01-1597, Paper presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April 2007.

Weyandt, N.C. “Intentional Failure of a 5,000 psig Hydrogen Cylinder Installed in an SUV without Standard Required Safety Devices.” Paper presented at the SAE 2007 World Congress, Detroit, April, 2007.

Zucker, D.E. “Integrating Project Management into a Six Sigma System.” www.iSixSigma.com, May 2007.

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