UCF to Lead $10M NASA Project to Develop Zero-Carbon Jet Engines The innovation, which will run on ammonia, may revolutionize propulsion systems for commercial aviation and will help reach a carbon-free future.
UCF Researchers Are Designing the Next Generation of Space Tech The work reflects UCF’s role as a leader in producing the technology and workforce needed for the nation’s new space race.
Face Masks Cut Distance Airborne Pathogens Could Travel in Half, New Study Finds The findings suggest that masks can be highly effective in preventing the spread of airborne diseases, such as COVID-19, and could allow for the use of reduced social distancing.
UCF Lands Selective New DOD Award to Advance Hypersonic Propulsion Research Hypersonic speeds are those at Mach 5 and higher, or five times greater than the speed of sound.
UCF Leads Hydrogen Gas Turbine Research Aimed at Decarbonizing Power Sector The work is funded by an $800,000 award from the U.S Department of Energy.
UCF Study Shows Masks, Ventilation Stop COVID Spread Better than Social Distancing The results indicate masks and proper ventilation may be key to allowing more capacity in schools, businesses and other indoor areas.
Mitsubishi Power and UCF Develop NOx Tracking Tool The tracker will provide transparency on nitrogen oxide emissions from the U.S. power industry during energy transition.
Flying at Speeds up to Mach 17 Could Become Reality with UCF’s Developing Propulsion System The UCF-developed propulsion system could allow for flight speeds of Mach 6 to 17 (more than 4,600 to 13,000 miles per hour) and would have applications in air and space travel.
UCF Researcher is Part of Team that Will Send Rotorcraft to Saturn’s Moon, Titan The mission and lander are called Dragonfly and are planned to launch in 2027 and reach Titan by the mid-2030s.
New Aerospace Engineering Doctorate to Support U.S. Space Program The growing aerospace industry requires an increased focus on space communication, imagery, launch services and space transportation.
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