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Wolverton, B. C.; Douglas, Willard L.; Bounds, Keit
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Previously, preliminary data on the ability of a group of common indoor plants to remove organic chemical from indoor air was presented. The group of plants chosen for this study was determined by joint agreement between NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America. The chemicals chosen for study were benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde. The results show that plants can play a major role in removal of organic chemicals from indoor air.
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Topics: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, FUZZY SETS, FUZZY SYSTEMS, NEURAL NETS, SET THEORY, DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS,...
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Jun 30, 1964
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Independent Tracking Coordination Program - trigonometric tables for calculating coordinates of satellites
Topics: COORDINATES, TRACKING SYSTEM, TRIGONOMETRY, COORDINATION, MATHEMATICAL TABLES, SATELLITE TRACKING,...
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A theoretical analysis of the parameters involved in spacecraft design and propulsion and the successful completion of space missions is presented. Various types of rockets and their specialized application are described. The physiological effects of space flight are discussed. The requirements for fuel, specific impulse, and energy considerations are included.
Topics: BOUNDARY LAYER SEPARATION, DIFFUSERS, NONUNIFORM FLOW, SEPARATED FLOW, PRESSURE GRADIENTS, VELOCITY...
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Ke, Min; Ali, Mooni
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Transformation of data into knowledge through conceptual induction has been the focus of our research described in this paper. We have developed a Machine Learning System (MLS) to analyze the rocket engine simulation data. MLS can provide to its users fault analysis, characteristics, and conceptual descriptions of faults, and the relationships of attributes and sensors. All the results are critically important in identifying faults.
Topics: DYNAMIC LOADS, DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS, FAILURE MODES, LOAD DISTRIBUTION (FORCES), STRAIN...
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Jagow, R. B
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Methane, methanol, glycerol, and hydrocarbons for microbial life support systems on extended space missions, animal links in closed system, use of wastes, and chemical synthesis of food
Topics: HYDROCARBONS, HUMAN WASTES, MICROBIOLOGY, MICROORGANISMS, NUTRIENTS, SPACE MISSIONS, SPACECRAFT...
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Gorlin, S. M.; Slezinger, I. I
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Wind tunnels for measuring aerodynamic characteristics
Topics: AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, WIND TUNNELS, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, WIND TUNNEL
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Sep 20, 1969
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Topics: COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, RELIABILITY ENGINEERING, TOPOLOGY, FAILURE ANALYSIS, FAULT TREES, GRAPH...
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Walter, Neil A.; Scialdone, John J
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Outgassing data, derived from tests at 398 K (125 C) for 24 hours in a vacuum as per ASTM E 595-84, have been compiled for numerous materials for spacecraft use. The data presented are the total mass loss (TML) and the collected volatile condensable materials (CVCM). The various materials are compiled by likely usage and alphabetically.
Topics: AMINO ACIDS, VEGETATION GROWTH, POTATOES, SUBSTITUTES, PROTEINS, CALMODULIN
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Mcmurtrey, E. L
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This handbook is intended to provide a ready reference for many of the solid and liquid lubricants used in the space industry. Lubricants and lubricant properties are arranged systematically so that designers, engineers, and maintenance personnel can conveniently locate data needed for their work. This handbook is divided into two major parts (A and B). Part A is a compilation of solid lubricant suppliers information on chemical and physical property of data of more than 250 solid lubricants,...
Topics: ARIZONA, GEOCHRONOLOGY, GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, GEOMAGNETISM, ROCK MECHANICS, TECTONICS, MAPPING,...
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Topics: ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS, PLANETARY ROTATION, SATELLITE PERTURBATION, ORBIT...
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Dick, Steven J.; Strick, James E
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In the opening weeks of 1998 a news article in the British journal Nature reported that NASA was about to enter biology in a big way. A ''virtual'' Astrobiology Institute was gearing up for business, and NASA administrator Dan Goldin told his external advisory council that he would like to see spending on the new institute eventually reach 100 million per year. ''You just wait for the screaming from the physical scientists (when that happens),'' Goldin was quoted as saying. Nevertheless, by the...
Topics: CHONDRULE, COOLING, HEATING, PETROGRAPHY, NEBULAE, OLIVINE, PLAGIOCLASE, PYROXENES, METEORITIC...
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Braverman, A. S.; Grodko, L. N.; Leykand, M. A.; Mil, M. L.; Nekrasov, A. V
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Rotor aerodynamics in relation to historical and ideal development of helicopters
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Topics: AERODYNAMICS, HELICOPTER DESIGN, HELICOPTERS, HISTORIES, ROTOR AERODYNAMICS, HELICOPTER DESIGN,...
The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of a landed mission to Mercury. It was conducted by the JHU/APL Space Department in partnership with Marshall Space Flight Center, Glen Research Center, and Steven Hauck from Case Western Reserve University. This was conducted as a concept maturity level (CML) 3 study focusing on feasibility trades and options for concepts with a goal of determining whether such a mission could be accomplished within a Principal Investigator (PI)-led...
Topics: Mercury, Concept Study, NASA, Lander, Mission, Decadal
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Douglas, F. J
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Digital computer programs for analysis of large complex structures applied to NASTRAN project
Topics: EARTH IONOSPHERE, NONLINEARITY, PHASE VELOCITY, PLASMAS (PHYSICS), WAVE ATTENUATION, ELECTRIC...
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May 1, 1982
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Leiss, A
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The Scout launch vehicle program, hardware, and systems are reviewed. Scout reliability and quality assurance provisions, procurement, launch sites and facilities, and financial data are also reported.
Topics: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, LIFE CYCLE COSTS, MISSILES, QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS, SEMANTICS, COMPUTER...
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Dec 15, 1959
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Topics: APOLLO PROJECT, COMMAND SERVICE MODULES, LUNAR MODULE, MISSION PLANNING, SPACECRAFT DESIGN, SPACE...
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This publication contains extended abstracts of papers presented at the Nineteenth International Laser Radar Conference, held at Annapolis, Maryland, July 6-10, 1998; 260 papers were presented in both oral and poster sessions. The topics of the conference sessions were Aerosol Clouds, Multiple Scattering; Tropospheric Profiling; Stratospheric/Mesospheric Profiling; Wind Profiling; New Lidar Technology and Techniques; Lidar Applications, including Altimetry and Marine; Space and Future Lidar;...
Topics: X-15 AIRCRAFT, PILOT TRAINING, AIRSPEED, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, ANGLE OF ATTACK, LIFT DRAG...
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Siddiqi, Asif A
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This book is, in essence, sixteen years in the making. First attempted to compile a history of the Soviet space program in 1982 author put together a rough chronology of the main events. A decade later, while living on a couch in a college friend's apartment, he began writing what would be a short history of the Soviet lunar landing program. The first draft was sixty-nine pages long. Late the following year, he decided to expand the topic to handle all early Soviet piloted exploration programs....
Topics: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, RADIATIVE TRANSFER, SOLAR RADIATION, CLOUD COVER, CLOUDS (METEOROLOGY),...
The Enceladus Orbiter (EO) mission would explore Saturn's moon Enceladus, investigating the following in order of priority: -The nature of Enceladus's cryovolcanic activity -The internal structure and chemistry of Enceladus -The geology of Enceladus -The interaction of Enceladus with the Saturn system -The surfaces and interiors of Saturn's moons Rhea, Dione and Tethys -Preparation for potential future landing on Enceladus
Topics: Enceladus, NASA, MIssion Concept Study, Decadal
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Boltz, F. W
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Z-function solutions for motion and heating during atmosphere entry from equatorial orbits of rotating planets
Topics: ATMOSPHERIC ENTRY, MOTION, PLANET, REENTRY, Z FUNCTION, EQUATORIAL ORBITS, HEATING, MOTION,...
Near Earth objects (NEOs) are attractive targets for spacecraft missions with the purpose of obtaining greater insight to the nature of the original bodies from which the terrestrial planets formed, without having to visit the Main Belt itself. Greater knowledge of NEOs directly sheds light on the origin and evolution of the asteroid belt, the formation of planets, and the history of the solar system. This report describes a search for NEOs that would be accessible for missions launching in...
Topics: Asteroids, NASA, Decadal, Trajectory Opportunities, Survey, Near Earth Asteroids, NEOs
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Nov 9, 1955
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Rom, F. E.; Sams, E. W
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Topics: CANARD CONFIGURATIONS, CONTROL STABILITY, FLIGHT TESTS, LONGITUDINAL STABILITY, LOW ASPECT RATIO...
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Bornemann, W. E.; Surber, T. E
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An overview of the wind tunnel program is given and aerodynamic characteristics of the final configuration are described. Aerodynamic parameters critical to definition of Orbiter entry control and performance are identified. Trim capability and stability and control characteristics are discussed at critical regions in the entry trajectory. Methods are described to define reaction control rocket effectiveness and aerodynamic interactions during the initial portion of entry. At hypersonic speeds,...
Topics: ANGLES (GEOMETRY), AXISYMMETRIC FLOW, EXTERNALLY BLOWN FLAPS, JET IMPINGEMENT, OBLIQUE WINGS,...
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All the basic areas of anthropometry and its applications to the design of clothing, equipment, and workspaces for manned space flight are presented.
Topics: CANCER, NEOPLASMS, RADIOBIOLOGY, TUMORS, CONFERENCES, HYPERTHERMIA, RADIATION THERAPY, RADIO...
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Nov 1, 1960
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HOHMANN, WALTE
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THIS WORK (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1925) CONTRIBUTES TO RECOGNITION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF SPACE TRAVEL. TREATED ARE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH LEAVING THE EARTH, RETURN TO EARTH, FREE-SPACE FLIGHT, CIRCUM-NAVIGATION OF CELESTIAL OBJECTS, AND LANDING ON OTHER CELESTIAL OBJECTS.
Topics: DIFFUSION THEORY, REACTIVITY, DIFFUSION, SIMULATORS, SHIELDING
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May 1, 1972
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BAZOV, D. I
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PRINCIPLES OF HELICOPTER FLIGHT UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS ARE REVIEWED, GIVING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE OPERATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR. A BRIEF HISTORY OF HELICOPTER DEVELOPMENT IS PRESENTED, TOGETHER WITH A SUMMARY OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF A HELICOPTER AND A CLASSIFICATION OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF HELICOPTERS. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAIN ROTOR AND ITS OPERATION DURING AUTOROTATION AND DURING AXIAL AND OBLIQUE FLOW ARE CONSIDERED. ALSO CONSIDERED ARE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL FLIGHT, ALTITUDE...
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Topics: BALL BEARINGS, FATIGUE TESTS, LUBRICATING OILS, SERVICE LIFE, STEELS, AIRCRAFT ENGINES, HIGH...
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Tomayko, James E
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This book examines the computer systems used in actual spaceflight or in close support of it. Each chapter deals with either a specific program, such as Gemini or Apollo onboard computers, or a closely related set of systems, such as launch processing or mission control. A glossary of computer terms is included.
Topics: BRIGHTNESS, STABILITY, TRAJECTORY ANALYSIS, QUASARS, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, VARIABILITY, ASYMPTOTIC...
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Arbit, H. A.; Clapp, S. D.; Nagai, C. K
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Feasibility of lithium-fluorine-hydrogen propellant combination
Topics: COMETS, METEOROIDS, COSMOLOGY, DISRUPTING, SOLAR SYSTEM
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Volume 2 contains data resulting from surveys of 61 military and civilian populations of both sexes from the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Some 295 measured variables are defined and illustrated.
Topics: ANTHROPOMETRY, SIZE DETERMINATION, SPACECRAFT DESIGN, SPACECRAFT ENVIRONMENTS, BODY SIZE (BIOLOGY),...
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The AIAA/NASA Conference on Intelligent Robotics in Field, Factory, Service, and Space (CIRFFSS '94) was originally proposed because of the strong belief that America's problems of global economic competitiveness and job creation and preservations can partly be solved by the use of intelligent robotics, which are also required for human space exploration missions. Individual sessions addressed the following topics: (1) vision systems integration and architecture; (2) selective perception and...
Topics: COMPUTER NETWORKS, CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN,...
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This bibliography lists 193 reports, journal articles, and other documents introduced in the NASA scientific and technical system in Aug. 1995. Subject coverage includes documents on the engineering and theoretical aspects of design, construction, evaluation, testing, operation, and performance of aircraft (including aircraft engines) and associated components, equipment, and systems. It also includes research and development in aerodynamics, aeronautics, and ground support equipment for...
Topics: AEROSPACE PLANES, COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, INLET NOZZLES, MACH NUMBER, NATIONAL AEROSPACE PLANE...
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In order to examine the state of technology of all areas of magnetic suspension and to review recent developments in sensors, controls, superconducting magnet technology, and design/implementation practices, the Third International Symposium on Magnetic Suspension Technology was held at the Holiday Inn Capital Plaza in Tallahassee, Florida on 13-15 Dec. 1995. The symposium included 19 sessions in which a total of 55 papers were presented. The technical sessions covered the areas of bearings,...
Topics: NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS, TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION, MICROGRAVITY, NUCLEAR FUELS, FUEL CELLS, INTERNAL...
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Wilson, J. H
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Planning, development, design, manufacture, and testing for Mariner Mars 1969 project - Vol. 1
Topics: DEEP SPACE INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY, DEEP SPACE NETWORK, INTERPLANETARY SPACECRAFT, MARS 71...
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Topics: ENGINE DESIGN, STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, TURBOFAN ENGINES, BYPASSES, COST ANALYSIS, LIFE CYCLE COSTS,...
Titan is a high priority for exploration, as recommended by NASA's 2006 Solar System Exploration (SSE) Roadmap (NASA 2006), NASA's 2003 National Research Council (NRC) Decadal Survey (NRC Space Studies Board 2003) and ESA's Cosmic Vision Program Themes. Recent revolutionary Cassini-Huygens discoveries have dramatically escalated interest in Titan as the next scientific target in the outer solar system. This study demonstrates that an exciting Titan Saturn System Mission (TSSM) that explores two...
Topics: Titan, Saturn, Titan Saturn System Mission, NASA, Mission Concept Study, Decadal
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Aug 1, 1975
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Tsiolkovskiy, K. E
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A classical, comprehensive collection of theoretical studies on interplanetary space travel, jet propulsion, and rocket technology is presented. Topics treated are: (1) escape velocity; (2) trajectories; (3) design considerations; (4) fuels; (5) food supplies and spacecraft environment during spaceflight; and (6) the general mechanics of spaceflight.
Topics: COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, EXHAUST GASES, POLLUTION CONTROL, AIR POLLUTION, DESIGN ANALYSIS
The National Research Council's Planetary Science Decadal Survey: Primitive Bodies Panel has commissioned NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) with a rapid architecture study conducted under NASA Headquarters leadership. The purpose of the study is to determine whether a mission to orbit the Centaur Object Chiron can be achieved within a New Frontiers cost range with a limited supply of Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generators (ASRGs). Guidelines include a launch between 2015 and 2025, a...
Topics: Chiron, Orbiter, NASA, Mission Concept Study, Decadal
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Given here are extended abstracts of papers presented at the 16th International Laser Radar Conference, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20-24, 1992. Topics discussed include the Mt. Pinatubo volcanic dust laser observations, global change, ozone measurements, Earth mesospheric measurements, wind measurements, imaging, ranging, water vapor measurements, and laser devices and technology.
Topics: ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION, ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY, POSTLAUNCH REPORTS, SPACE SHUTTLES, SPACE...
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1988
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Hart, Sandra G.; Staveland, Lowell E
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The results of a multi-year research program to identify the factors associated with variations in subjective workload within and between different types of tasks are reviewed. Subjective evaluations of 10 workload-related factors were obtained from 16 different experiments. The experimental tasks included simple cognitive and manual control tasks, complex laboratory and supervisory control tasks, and aircraft simulation. Task, behavior, and subject-related correlates of subjective workload...
Topics: OXYGEN, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, STELLAR ENVELOPES, WATER, WATER VAPOR, INFRARED ASTRONOMY,...
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Sep 1, 2004
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Bradley, Kevin R
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This paper describes the development of a methodology for sizing Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) transports and how the capabilities of the Flight Optimization System (FLOPS) have been expanded using that methodology. In this approach, BWB transports are sized based on the number of passengers in each class that must fit inside the centerbody or pressurized vessel. Weight estimation equations for this centerbody structure were developed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This paper shows how the...
Topics: PRESSURE SENSORS, LOOP ANTENNAS, FREQUENCY RANGES, RADIO FREQUENCIES, SIGNAL PROCESSING,...
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Oct 30, 1992
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Kemp, Victoria R., et al
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A fluid-dynamic, digital-transient computer model of an integrated, parallel propulsion system was developed for the CDC mainframe and the SUN workstation computers. Since all STME component designs were used for the integrated system, computer subroutines were written characterizing the performance and geometry of all the components used in the system, including the manifolds. Three transient analysis reports were completed. The first report evaluated the feasibility of integrated engine...
Topics: MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS, STABILITY, RADICALS, POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, NAPHTHALENE,...
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Markley, F. Landis; Mortari, Daniel
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This paper contains a critical comparison of estimators minimizing Wahba's loss function. Some new results are presented for the QUaternion ESTimator (QUEST) and EStimators of the Optimal Quaternion (ESOQ and ESOQ2) to avoid the computational burden of sequential rotations in these algorithms. None of these methods is as robust in principle as Davenport's q method or the Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) method, which are significantly slower. Robustness is only an issue for measurements with...
Topics: HEATING EQUIPMENT, FISSION, TEST FACILITIES, RESEARCH FACILITIES, POWER REACTORS, PROPULSION
The Jovian moon Io is likely the most geologically active body in the solar system, offering insight into tidal heating, volcanic processes, and other phenomena. However, its location within Jupiter's radiation belt presents significant engineering challenges that must be addressed to enable future missions to Io. Under the direction of NASA, and with direct guidance from the National Research Council's (NRC's) Satellites Panel, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's (JPL's) Advanced Project Design...
Topics: Io, NASA, Mission Concept Study, Decadal
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Buseck, P. R
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Possible compounds for the 9.7 micron spectral feature and the 2175A spectral bump are examined. Results from electron microscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy are discussed.
Topics: COSMIC DUST, INFRARED SPECTRA, RADIO SPECTRA, RADIATION PRESSURE, RED GIANT STARS, STELLAR...
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Following the return to earth on December 2, 1988, of Orbiter OV-104, Atlantis, it was observed that there was substantial Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile damage present on the lower right fuselage and wing. Damage sites were more numerous than on previous flights and conversely, there was almost no damage present on Atlantis' left side. A review team investigated the cause beginning with a detailed inspection of the Atlantis TPS damage, and a review of related inspection reports to...
Topics: EARTH RESOURCES, HYDROLOGY, IMAGE PROCESSING, MINERAL EXPLORATION, OCEANOGRAPHY, PHOTOMAPPING,...
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May 1, 1989
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Scholz, A. L.; Byrd, R. J
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Topics: FLUID MANAGEMENT, RETRAINING, SIMULATION, THRUST REVERSAL, VAPORS, GRAVITATIONAL EFFECTS, LIQUID...
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Mar 1, 1963
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Lee, C. C
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Fortran program for design of pure external and internal-external expansion plug nozzles
Topics: APPLICATIONS PROGRAMS (COMPUTERS), FORTRAN, NOZZLE DESIGN, PLUG NOZZLES, FORTRAN, NOZZLE
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Jan 31, 1980
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Criswell, D. R.; Waldron, R. D.; Mckenzie, J. D
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Three different chemical processing schemes were identified for separating lunar soils into the major oxides and elements. Feedstock production for space industry; an HF acid leach process; electrorefining processes for lunar free metal and metal derived from chemical processing of lunar soils; production and use of silanes and spectrally selective materials; glass, ceramics, and electrochemistry workshops; and an econometric model of bootstrapping space industry are discussed.
Topics: BODY TEMPERATURE, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, HEAT STORAGE, HUMIDITY, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, RADIANT...
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In August 1997, NASA sponsored a 3-day workshop to assess the prospects emerging from physics that may eventually lead to creating propulsion breakthroughs -the kind of breakthroughs that could revolutionize space flight and enable human voyages to other star systems. Experiments and theories were discussed regarding the coupling of gravity and electromagnetism, vacuum fluctuation energy, warp drives and wormholes, and superluminal quantum tunneling. Because the propulsion goals are presumably...
Topics: TEST CHAMBERS, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, HOT-WIRE ANEMOMETERS, FLOW DISTRIBUTION, WIND TUNNELS,...
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1971
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KAPLAN, S. A
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PROBLEMS, METHODS, AND THEORY OF COMMUNICATING WITH EXTRATERRESTRIAL CIVILIZATIONS
Topics: OPTICAL TRACKING, SATELLITE TRACKING, SPECTROPHOTOGRAPHY, SPECTRUM ANALYSIS, ECHO 2 SATELLITE,...
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1964
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Anderson, W. J.; Bisson, E. E
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Fundamentals of friction and wear on fluid film and rolling-element bearings
Topics: BEARING, FLUID FILMS, FRICTION, WEAR, BEARING, FRICTION
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Sep 1, 1969
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LIGUM, T. I
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AERODYNAMICS AND FLIGHT DYNAMICS OF TURBOJET AIRCRAFT
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Topics: ELECTRIC ARCS, ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY, HIGH TEMPERATURE AIR, THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY, THERMAL PLASMAS,...
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Topics: ENGINE TESTS, NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTS, PERFORMANCE, PROPELLANTS, DEGRADATION, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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The Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium (AMS) provides a unique forum for those active in the design, production and use of aerospace mechanisms. A major focus is reporting problems and solutions associated with the development and flight certification of new mechanisms. Organized by the Mechanisms Education Association, NASA and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC) share the responsibility for hosting the AMS. Now in its 37th symposium, the AMS continues to be well attended, attracting...
Topics: FABRICATION, NONLINEARITY, STATIC TESTS, FINITE ELEMENT METHOD, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, STATISTICAL...
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Foust, J. W
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Topics: APOLLO PROJECT, MANAGEMENT PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, RELIABILITY...
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Topics: APOLLO SPACECRAFT, HEAT TRANSFER, SPACECRAFT CONFIGURATIONS, AERODYNAMIC HEATING, RESEARCH...
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Callaghan, Edmund E.; Maslen, Stephen H
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The axial and radial fields at any point inside or outside a finite solenoid with infinitely thin walls are derived. Solution of the equations has been obtained in terms of tabulated complete elliptic integrals. For the axial field an accurate approximation is given in terms of elementary functions. Fields internal and external to the solenoid are presented in graphical form for a wide variety of solenoid lengths.
Topics: TURBULENT BOUNDARY LAYER, BLUNT BODIES, SHEAR FLOW, PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION, TEST VEHICLES, PLATE...
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This report provides a synopsis of the proceedings of the First Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Partners Planning Workshop held at the University of Maryland, College Park, from May 16 to 18, 2001. GPM consists of a multi-member global satellite constellation (i.e., an international set of satellite missions) and the accompanying scientific research program, with the main goal of providing frequent, accurate, and globally distributed precipitation measurements essential in understanding...
Topics: AUTONOMY, ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ROTARY WINGS, DEFENSE PROGRAM, TRANSPORT...
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Proceedings of conference on animal orientation and navigation capabilities
Topics: EARTH PLANETARY STRUCTURE, THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY, U.S.S.R., RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES, SEDIMENTARY ROCKS,...
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Bertram, M. H.; Ulmann, E. F
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Aerodynamic characteristics of low-aspect-ratio wings at supersonic speeds
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Pocket Statistics is published for the use of NASA managers and their staff. Included herein is Administrative and Organizational information, summaries of Space Flight Activity including the NASA Major Launch Record, and NASA Procurement, Financial, and Manpower data. The NASA Major Launch Record includes all launches of Scout class and larger vehicles. Vehicle and spacecraft development flights are also included in the Major Launch Record. Shuttle missions are counted as one launch and one...
Topics: A STARS, INFRARED RADIATION, MAIN SEQUENCE STARS, STELLAR EVOLUTION, STELLAR MASS, ASTRONOMY, DATA...
The Moon's regolith contains vast resources of helium-3 an ideal fuel for terrestrial fusion power systems. Development of plans for private sector investment in obtaining helium-3 and its by-products requires detailed definition of that isotope's selenographic distribution.
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The NASA SBIR Composite List of Projects, 1983 to 1989, includes all projects that have been selected for support by the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program of NASA. The list describes 1232 Phase 1 and 510 Phase 2 contracts that had been awarded or were in negotiation for award in August 1990. The main body is organized alphabetically by name of the small businesses. Four indexes cross-reference the list. The objective of this listing is to provide information about the SBIR...
Topics: ACTS, RADIO TRANSMISSION, RADIO WAVES, WAVE PROPAGATION, CONFERENCES, EXPERIMENT DESIGN, HARDWARE,...
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The main theme of this edition of the annual Research and Technology Report is Mission Operations and Data Systems. Shifting from centralized to distributed mission operations, and from human interactive operations to highly automated operations is reported. The following aspects are addressed: Mission planning and operations; TDRSS, Positioning Systems, and orbit determination; hardware and software associated with Ground System and Networks; data processing and analysis; and World Wide Web....
Topics: LIGHT MODULATORS, OPTICAL DATA PROCESSING, DYNAMIC RANGE, LOGARITHMS, PHOTORECEPTORS,...
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Human composition and modification of computer driven cathode ray tube display
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Topics: ENGINE DESIGN, LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, NOZZLE DESIGN
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Wentz, Frank J
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This Final Report is a summary of the work that was performed under Contract NAS8-38075 between NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and Remote Sensing Systems from September 1989 to September 1992. The primary accomplishment was the delivery of Special Sensor Microwave/Imager (SSM/I) data tapes containing sensor and geophysical products. In all, 515 tapes (80 gigabytes) were delivered. These tapes contained the F08 SSM/I data for the period from July 1988 through December 1991 and the F10 SSM/I...
Topics: EDDY CURRENTS, MAGNETIC FIELDS, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, REACTANCE, SHOT PEENING, IMPEDANCE, MACHINE...
Funding for astrodynamics research has been largely limited to the development and operations phases of missions. Early funding for astrodynamics research would produce new techniques prior to formulation of missions, which could lead to novel and exciting concepts.
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Topics: BIOLOGY, MAPPING, OCEANOGRAPHY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH PROJECTS, COST ANALYSIS, ECONOMICS,...
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Topics: ACCUMULATORS, THERMOMETERS, COSMIC RAYS, LONG DURATION EXPOSURE FACILITY, NUCLEI, DIELECTRICS,...
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Marshall Space Flight Center and other NASA installations have a continuing requirement for materials data from other countries involved with the development of joint international Spacelab experiments and other hardware. This need includes collecting data for common alloys to ascertain composition, physical properties, specifications, and designations. This data is scattered throughout a large number of specification statements, standards, handbooks, and other technical literature which make a...
Topics: ELECTROLYTES, HEART, KIDNEYS, MUSCLES, POLYPEPTIDES, SECRETIONS, SODIUM, SPACE FLIGHT, EXPOSURE,...
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PRIEUR, L.; MOREL, A
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A SURVEY IS MADE OF CURRENT THEORIES OF RADIATION TRANSFER WHICH MAY BE APPLIED TO THE PROPAGATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES IN SEAWATER. THE PHYSICAL FACTORS PROVIDING OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SEAWATER ARE REVIEWED, AND THE VARIOUS METHODS OF CALCULATING THEM ARE DISCUSSED IN BRIEF. AN EVALUATION IS MADE OF THE METHODS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AND THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF EACH METHOD ARE PRESENTED.
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This two volume publication presents the proceedings of the third through sixth history symposia of the International Academy of Astronautics. Thirty-nine papers are divided into four categories: (1) Early Solid Propellant Rocketry; (2) Rocketry and Astronautics: Concepts, Theory, and Analyses after 1880; (3) The Development of Liquid and Solid Propellant Rockets from 1880 to 1945; and (4) Rocketry and Astronautics after 1945. Categories 1 and 2 will be found in volume 1 and the remainder in...
Topics: ALGORITHMS, LEAST SQUARES METHOD, MATRICES (MATHEMATICS), MATHEMATICAL MODELS, ORTHOGONAL...
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Topics: ENGINE DESIGN, LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, COSTS, GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEMS, PERFORMANCE...
