Southwest Research Institute | R&D From Deep Sea to Deep Space

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Uncovering Planetary Origins

SwRI-led research explores the interior composition of Neptune and Uranus

Image taken from the 1998 Voyager 2 mission of bright blue Neptune against black space

NASA

Accelerating Chemical Processing

SwRI develops novel chemometric model for rapid processing of synthetic aviation fuels

Go to SwRI press release: SwRI advances framework for rapidly processing synthetic aviation fuels

Juno in Review

SwRI’s Scott Bolton, PI of the Juno mission, will share results at upcoming planetary sciences meeting

NASA

Technology Today Podcast

Find out why surging interest in the Moon and lunar exploration will require intricate understanding of the Sun’s dynamic behavior

NASA

Analyzing 3I/ATLAS

Scientists compare micron-sized, dust-rich ice grains on 3I/ATLAS with icy bodies in our solar system

Go to SwRI press release: SwRI-led study uses Webb to compare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS with icy bodies in our solar system

SwRI/Silvia Protopapa

Understanding the Unrestrained Dog Problem

SwRI uses machine learning software and cell phone cameras to tally San Antonio’s stray and unrestrained dog population

Go to SwRI press release: SwRI applies automation to count unrestrained dogs in San Antonio

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Courses & Workshops

Introduction to Microencapsulation

SwRI is hosting an Introduction to Microencapsulation two-and-a-half-day workshop.
Fatigue Life Modeling for Gas Turbine Applications

Join us for a free webinar hosted by Michael Marshall.
Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using NPSS® - Winter Short Course

SwRI is hosting Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using NPSS courses.
Compressor Skid Design and Foundation Considerations

Join us for a free webinar hosted by Francisco Fierro.
Pulsation Analysis – API 618 Requirements, Modifications to Legacy Units, Mixed Compression

Join us for a free webinar hosted by Eugene "Buddy" Broerman and Sarah Simons.
NASGRO Training Courses

SwRI is hosting a live virtual NASGRO^® training courses. Space is limited, multiple dates offered.
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Penetration Mechanics Short Course

SwRI is hosting a Penetration Mechanics short course.
Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is hosting a Manufacturing Supervisor Certification… more
Pulsations & Vibrations: Analysis and Testing Training Course

SwRI is hosting a Pulsations & Vibrations: Analysis and Testing Training Course. This course offers hands-on… more
Lean Manufacturing Certification Program

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is hosting a Lean Manufacturing Certification… more

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