Cryogenics Engineering
This engineering research field involves knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with aerospace cryogenic systems, particularly for use in propulsion, life support, refrigeration and laboratory processes. This research area includes handling characteristics, material properties, system safety, and system unique requirements for the safe and effective usage of cryogenic fluids for research, development, design, analysis, test, operation and/or evaluation of cryogenic fluids storage and transfer systems for both fuels and oxidizers.
NASA Centers that are focused on Cryogenics Engineering:
- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, Maryland
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