David W. Plachta

724 total citations
43 papers, 551 citations indexed

About

David W. Plachta is a scholar working on Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Astrophysics and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, David W. Plachta has authored 43 papers receiving a total of 551 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 43 papers in Aerospace Engineering, 16 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics and 8 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in David W. Plachta's work include Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies (43 papers), Spacecraft Design and Technology (17 papers) and Rocket and propulsion systems research (17 papers). David W. Plachta is often cited by papers focused on Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies (43 papers), Spacecraft Design and Technology (17 papers) and Rocket and propulsion systems research (17 papers). David W. Plachta collaborates with scholars based in United States. David W. Plachta's co-authors include Peter Kittel, Wesley L. Johnson, L. J. Hastings, Louis J. Salerno, Robert Christie, Mohammad Kassemi, Mark Zagarola, J. B. Stephens, John Jurns and G. L. Mills and has published in prestigious journals such as SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series, Cryogenics and Journal of Aerospace Engineering.

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David W. Plachta

42 papers receiving 523 citations

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	NASA cryocooler technology developments and goals to achieve zero boil-off and to liquefy cryogenic propellants for space exploration 2018 ·Cryogenics ·David W. Plachta, J. B. Stephens, Wesley L. Johnson, Mark Zagarola	44
2	Investigation into Cryogenic Tank Insulation Systems for the Mars Surface Environment 2018 ·2018 Joint Propulsion Conference ·Wesley L. Johnson, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), J. W. Smith, (unknown), David W. Plachta, (unknown), (unknown)	4
3	Comparison of oxygen liquefaction methods for use on the Martian surface 2018 ·Cryogenics ·Wesley L. Johnson, (unknown), David W. Plachta, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Adam Swanger	21
4	Reduced Boil-Off System Sizing 2015 ·(unknown), David W. Plachta, (unknown)	2
5	Design, fabrication and test of Load Bearing multilayer insulation to support a broad area cooled shield 2014 ·Cryogenics ·(unknown), Wesley L. Johnson, David W. Plachta, G. L. Mills, (unknown), (unknown)	19
6	Transient Thermal Model and Analysis of the Lunar Surface and Regolith for Cryogenic Fluid Storage 2013 ·NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA) ·Robert Christie, David W. Plachta, (unknown)	14
7	Launch ascent testing of a representative Altair ascent stage methane tank 2012 ·Cryogenics ·Wesley L. Johnson, John Jurns, (unknown), David W. Plachta	7
8	Sub-Critical Liquid Oxygen (Lox) Storage for Exploration Life Support Systems 2009 ·SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series ·David W. Plachta, Mohammad M. Hasan	1
9	Atlas Centaur Sun Shield Design and Testing, An Update 2009 ·(unknown), (unknown), Bernard Kutter, John Lin, (unknown), David W. Plachta	1
10	Feasibility of Scavenging Propellants from Lander Descent Stage to Supply Fuel Cells and Life Support 2009 ·Diane Linne, David W. Plachta, David J. Chato, Patricia Loyselle, (unknown), William Notardonato, (unknown), (unknown), Ali Kashani, (unknown), (unknown)	7
11	Pressure control of large cryogenic tanks in microgravity 2004 ·Cryogenics ·(unknown), David W. Plachta, Mohammad Kassemi	42
12	Cryogenic Fluid Management Technologies for the Space Launch Initiative 2002 ·David J. Chato, David W. Plachta, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), L. J. Hastings	3
13	An Update to Zero Boil-Off Cryogenic Propellant Storage Analysis Applied to Upper Stages or Depots in a LEO Environment 2002 ·David W. Plachta, Peter Kittel	33
14	Zero-Boiloff Cryogenic Storage Cryocooler Integration Test 2001 ·NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA) ·David W. Plachta	1
15	Zero Boil Off Cryogen Storage for Future Launchers 2001 ·NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA) ·(unknown), David W. Plachta, Peter Kittel, L. J. Hastings, Louis J. Salerno, James O. Arnold	1
16	Propellant preservation for Mars missions 2000 ·Peter Kittel, David W. Plachta	19
17	Zero Boiloff Storage of Cryogenic Propellants Achieved at Lewis' Supplemental Multilayer Insulation Research Facility 1999 ·David W. Plachta	4
18	Hybrid Thermal Control Testing of a Cryogenic Propellant Tank 1999 ·NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA) ·David W. Plachta	15
19	Subscale precursor to a human Mars mission using in situ propellant production 1998 ·34th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit ·(unknown), David W. Plachta, (unknown), J. P. Whitehead	3
20	Cryogenic propellant thermal control system design considerations, analyses, and concepts applied to a Mars human exploration mission 1993 ·29th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit ·David W. Plachta, (unknown), D. C. Hoffman	6

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