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The other 2009 NASA PDF you listed is mostly superficial hype, however it references a similar PDF found here which contains good recommendations for further testing.

•More loading/unloading data on the temperature evolution of the loading/unloading process should be collected
•Analysis of the gas samples collected should be performed to look for evidence of tritium or helium
–Mass spectrum analysis and optical emission spectrum analysis should be able to identify gas species in the samples
–Existence of either in the sample would indicate a nuclear origin for the anomalous heating

•Further examination of the thermodynamics of hydrogen absorption in palladium should be pursued to fully quantify the extent of the observed heating effects

•Improve experiment controls:
–Upgrade Purifier heater control
–Improve loading/unloading process timing
–Fabricate in-house palladium samples
–Improve neutron and gamma radiation detection

It's clear they aren't claiming nuclear reactions as a source for the heat yet, but are recommending good tests to find out whether it is. So if this is so important why haven't these recommended tests been carried out yet?

"The other 2009 NASA PDF you listed is mostly superficial hype, however it references a similar PDF found here which contains good recommendations for further testing."

Uh, this is precisely the set of slides that I posted a link to in a previous thread.

"It's clear they aren't claiming nuclear reactions as a source for the heat yet, but are recommending good tests to find out whether it is."

The results of which "good tests" already exist, having been done by other CF researchers. It certainly can't hurt to gather more data on this specific implementation.

"So if this is so important why haven't these recommended tests been carried out yet?"

Good question. Anybody with two brain cells understands the importance of a clean, compact energy source. See previous discussion about "groupthink" and active prevention of funding. I know you don't believe that exists, but there is plenty of evidence to the contrary.