The October 1994 revision of the KSC Toxic Substances Registry System (TSRS) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSD's) is presented. The listed MSD's which were submitted to the TSRS are maintained by the Base Operations Contractors of the Biomedical Operations and Research Office of KSC. The purpose of the index is to provide a means of accessing information on the hazards associated with the toxic and otherwise hazardous chemicals stored and used at KSC. Indices are provided for manufacturers,...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CAPE KENNEDY LAUNCH COMPLEX, DATA BASES, INDEXES...
The editors of Loss of Signal wanted to document the aeromedical lessons learned from the Space Shuttle Columbia mishap. The book is intended to be an accurate and easily understood account of the entire process of recovering and analyzing the human remains, investigating and analyzing what happened to the crew, and using the resulting information to recommend ways to prevent mishaps and provide better protection to crewmembers. Our goal is to capture the passions of those who devoted their...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, AEROSPACE MEDICINE, LESSONS LEARNED,...
A table of correspondence SAO-HD-DM-GC was prepared by Morin (1973). The machine-readable version of this cross identification was obtained from the Centre de Donnees Stellaires (Strasbourg, France). The table was sorted at the Goddard Space Flight Center by HD number and all blank HD number records were removed to produce the HD-SAO-DM table presented. There were 258997 entries in the original table; there are 180411 entries after removing the blank HD records. The Boss General Catalogue (GC)...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ASTRONOMICAL CATALOGS, CELESTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEMS, STARS,...
The proposed action is design, development, testing, and evaluation of Advanced Solid Rocket Motors (ASRM) to replace the motors currently used to launch the Space Shuttle. The proposed action includes design, construction, and operation of new government-owned, contractor-operated facilities for manufacturing and testing the ASRM's. The proposed action also includes transport of propellant-filled rocket motor segments from the manufacturing facility to the testing and launch sites and the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ADVANCED SOLID ROCKET MOTOR (STS), ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS,...
NASA Glenn Research Center is sponsoring efforts to develop technology for high-performance, high-density, low-freezing point, low-hazards monopropellant systems. The program is focused on a family of monopropellant formulations composed of an aqueous solution of hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN) and a fuel component. HAN-based monopropellants offer significant mass and volume savings to small (less than 100 kg) satellite for orbit raising and on-orbit propulsion applications. The low-hazards...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), MONOPROPELLANTS, AMMONIUM NITRATES, HYDROXYL COMPOUNDS, SMALL...
Bibliographies and abstracts are listed for 1363 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system between January 1, 1991 and July 31, 1992. Topics covered include technology development and mission design according to system, interactive analysis and design, structural and thermal analysis and design, structural concepts and control systems, electronics, advanced materials, assembly concepts, propulsion and solar power satellite...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ABSTRACTS, CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN, DATA TRANSMISSION,...
Three groups of airfoils have been tested in the variable density wind tunnel. The first group contains three airfoils. The second group is a systematic series of twenty-seven airfoils. The third group consists of several frequently used wing sections.
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
The results of an experimental program are presented in the form of PVT data in the temperature range 58 to 300 K at pressures up to 800 bar. Tables of the derived thermodynamic properties on isobars to 1000 bar are given, including density, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, specific heats at constant volume and constant pressure, velocity of sound, and the surface derivatives (delta P/delta T) sub rho and (delta P/delta Rho) sub T. Auxiliary tables in engineering units are also given. The...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), OXYGEN, PRESSURE, THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES, ACOUSTIC...
The Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) was launched January 26, 1983. During its 300-day mission, IRAS surveyed 96 pct of the celestial sphere at four infrared wavelengths, centered approximately at 12, 25, 60, and 100 microns. This is Volume 2, The Point Source Catalog Declination Range 90 deg greater than delta greater than 30 deg.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ALL SKY PHOTOGRAPHY, CATALOGS, INFRARED ASTRONOMY SATELLITE,...
NASA launchings, space probes, manned space flights, and other space-related and aeronautics events and discoveries in 1966
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
This publication is a cummulative index to the abstracts contained in Supplements 249 through 260 of Aeronautical Engineering: A Continuing Bibliography. The bibliographic series is compiled through the cooperative efforts of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Seven indexes are included -- subject, personal author, corporate source, foreign technology, contract number, report number and accession number.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMICS, AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING, INDEXES...
A method was developed for predicting the potential flow velocity field at the plane of a propeller operating under the influence of a wing-fuselage-cowl or nacelle combination. A computer program was written which predicts the three dimensional potential flow field. The contents of the program, its input data, and its output results are described.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTER SYSTEMS PROGRAMS, FLOW DISTRIBUTION, FLOW VELOCITY,...
This bibliography lists 1077 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information System between July 1, 1989 and December 31, 1989. Its purpose is to provide helpful information to the researcher or manager engaged in the development of technologies related to large space systems. Subject areas include mission and program definition, design techniques, structural and thermal analysis, structural dynamics and control systems, electronics, advanced...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), LARGE SPACE STRUCTURES, SPACE STATIONS, STRUCTURAL...
This serves as a source of collated information on Composite Research over the past four decades at NASA Langley Research Center, and is a key reference for readers wishing to grasp the underlying principles and challenges associated with developing and applying advanced composite materials to new aerospace vehicle concepts. Second, it identifies the major obstacles encountered in developing and applying composites on advanced flight vehicles, as well as lessons learned in overcoming these...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AEROSPACE VEHICLES, COMPOSITE MATERIALS, AIRCRAFT...
Various topics in meteorology are discussed. These topics include chondrites, chondrule, iron and other minerals, impact cratering, lunar studies, early earth and early solar system processes, rare gases and cosmic dust.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CHONDRITES, CHONDRULE, CONFERENCES, METEORITES, MINERALOGY,...
This book manuscript studies in depth the development and maturation of the NASA mission from the inception of the organization until the present. This study is involved in a wide divergence of questions over roles and missions: the agency's R&D/operational activities, the decentralized/centralized approaches to management, the debate over methods of conducting business. A fundamental part of this work involves the analysis of not only how NASA has defined its role but how senior government...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), MANAGEMENT METHODS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, NASA...
This bibliography lists 808 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in Dec. 1991. Subject coverage includes: design, construction and testing of aircraft and aircraft engines; aircraft components, equipment, and systems; ground support systems; and theoretical and applied aspects of aerodynamics and general fluid dynamics.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMICS, AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING, INDEXES...
The Space Shuttle is an engineering marvel perhaps only exceeded by the station itself. The shuttle was based on the technology of the 1960s and early 1970s. It had to overcome significant challenges to make it reusable. Perhaps the greatest challenges were the main engines and the Thermal Protection System. The program has seen terrible tragedy in its 3 decades of operation, yet it has also seen marvelous success. One of the most notable successes is the Hubble Space Telescope, a program that...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SPACE SHUTTLES, HISTORIES, NASA PROGRAMS, MANNED SPACE...
Probability density function of chi-square statistics applied to goodness of fit tests
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Tables of energy levels, Franck-Condon factors, r-centroids, transition moments, line wavelengths, and gf values are presented for the fourth positive system of CO.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CARBON MONOXIDE, INFRARED SPECTRA, LINE SPECTRA, SPECTRUM...
This bibliography lists 536 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in October 1990. Subject coverage includes: design, construction and testing of aircraft and aircraft engines; aircraft components, equipment and systems; ground support systems; and theoretical and applied aspects of aerodynamics and general fluid dynamics.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMICS, AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING, INDEXES...
This report summarizes the range of computer science-related activities undertaken by CESDIS for NASA in the twelve months from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. These activities address issues related to accessing, processing, and analyzing data from space observing systems through collaborative efforts with university, industry,and NASA space and Earth scientists. The sections of this report which follow, detail the activities undertaken by the members of each of the CESDIS branches. This...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTER NETWORKS, DATA PROCESSING, DATA ACQUISITION, EARTH...
All subprograms or routines associated with the solid rocket booster performance evaluation model are indexed in this computer listing. An alphanumeric list of each routine in the index is provided in a table of contents.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTER PROGRAMS, INDEXES (DOCUMENTATION), PERFORMANCE...
The Latching End Effector (LEE) forms part of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) for which Spar Aerospace Ltd, Space Systems Division is the prime contractor. The design, testing and performance evaluation of the Latching End Effector mechanisms is the subject of this paper focusing on: (1) ambient, thermal and vibration testing; (2) snare/rigidize performance testing and interaction during payload acquisition; and (3) latch/umbilical test results and performance.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AEROSPACE SYSTEMS, DESIGN ANALYSIS, END EFFECTORS,...
Meteorological rocket soundings in stratosphere and mesosphere, 1966 - tables
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Apollo 11 postflight analysis and mission report
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Information regarding the availability of LANDSAT imagery processed and input to the data files by the NASA Data Processing Facility is published on a monthly basis. The U.S. Standard Catalog includes imagery covering the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The Non-U.S. Standard Catalog identifies all the remaining coverage. Sections 1 and 2 describe the contents and format for the catalogs and the associated microfilm. Section 3 provides a cross-reference defining the beginning and...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), LANDSAT SATELLITES, SATELLITE ORBITS, SATELLITE-BORNE...
Tables for supersonic flow around right circular cones at zero angle of attack
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
The development of non-metallic material properties data bases is discussed. The data bases consist of the non-metallic material classes of adhesives, adhesive/sealants, plastics, and elastomers. A specifications data base was also developed to incorporate material specifications data as a supplement to the Elastomers Data Base. Examples of the forms used are provided to show the properties of the materials which appear in the data base.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ADHESIVES, DATA BASES, ELASTOMERS, FABRICS, FOAMS, PAINTS,...
The manned simulation of a large transport aircraft is described. Aircraft and systems data necessary to implement the mathematical model described in Volume I and a discussion of how these data are used in model are presented. The results of the real-time computations in the NASA Ames Research Center Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft are shown and compared to flight test data and to the results obtained in a training simulator known to be satisfactory.
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
For abstract, see N77-15081.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, BOEING 747 AIRCRAFT, SCALE...
Lunar nomenclature is cataloged. It includes letter designations for subsidiary craters, and uses a more familiar spelling from eight names. The listed features are divided into three main groups for cataloging purposes, namely: (1) craters, (2) noncrater features; and (3) minor and miscellaneous features.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), LUNAR CRATERS, LUNAR SURFACE, NOMENCLATURES, CATALOGS...
Thermal protection systems (TPS) and hot structures are required for a range of hypersonic vehicles ranging from ballistic reentry to hypersonic cruise vehicles, both within Earth's atmosphere and non-Earth atmospheres. The focus of this paper is on air breathing hypersonic vehicles in the Earth's atmosphere. This includes single-stage to orbit (SSTO), two-stage to orbit (TSTO) accelerators, access to space vehicles, and hypersonic cruise vehicles. This paper will start out with a brief...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES, THERMAL PROTECTION, HOT SURFACES,...
The compiler is a large multi-phase design and can be broken into four phases: Phase 1 inputs the source language and does a syntactic and semantic analysis generating the source listing, a file of instructions in an internal format (HALMAT) and a collection of tables to be used in subsequent phases. Phase 1.5 massages the code produced by Phase 1, performing machine independent optimization. Phase 2 inputs the HALMAT produced by Phase 1 and outputs machine language object modules in a form...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPILERS, LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING, DATA CONVERSION ROUTINES,...
An extensive survey of current and future airframe construction materials and coolants was conducted, so that the most promising candidates could be examined for cooled-panel, cooling-system and airframe concepts. Consideration was given to over 100 structural materials, 50 coolants, 6 classes of structural panel concepts, 4 classes of thermal panel concepts with numerous variations, and 3 overall cooled airframe design approaches, including unshielded, shielded, and dual temperature types. The...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMIC HEATING, COOLING SYSTEMS, HEAT SINKS, HYPERSONIC...
Wind tunnel tests were conducted on scale models of the space shuttle orbiter and external tank. The tests were designed to determine the basic heating rate and interference effects on the orbiter-tank configuration and to analyze the effectiveness of the thermal protective system on the reentry vehicle. The phase change paint techniques were used to determine areodynamic heating rates. Oil flow and schlieren photographs were used for flow visualization.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AEROTHERMODYNAMICS, EXTERNAL TANKS, SPACE SHUTTLE ORBITERS,...
The solid rocket booster performance evaluation model (SRB-11) is used to predict internal ballistics in a sample motor. This motor contains a five segmented grain. The first segment has a 14 pointed star configuration with a web which wraps partially around the forward dome. The other segments are circular in cross-section and are tapered along the interior burning surface. Two of the segments are inhibited on the forward face. The nozzle is not assumed to be submerged. The performance...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTER PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCE PREDICTION, PROPELLANT...
Basic pressure measurements were made on a 0.087-scale model of a supercritical wing research airplane in the Langley 8 foot transonic pressure tunnel at Mach numbers from 0.25 to 1.00 to determine the effects on the local aerodynamic loads over the wing and rear fuselage of area-rule additions to the sides of the fuselage. In addition, pressure measurements over the surface of the area-rule additions themselves were obtained at angles of sideslip of approximately - 5 deg, 0 deg, and 5 deg to...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), PRESSURE MEASUREMENT, RESEARCH AIRCRAFT, SUPERCRITICAL WINGS,...
Papers from the conference are presented, and the topics covered include the following: planetary geology, meteorites, planetary composition, meteoritic composition, planetary craters, lunar craters, meteorite craters, petrology, petrography, volcanology, planetary crusts, geochronology, geomorphism, mineralogy, lithology, planetary atmospheres, impact melts, K-T Boundary Layer, volcanoes, planetary evolution, tectonics, planetary mapping, asteroids, comets, lunar soil, lunar rocks, lunar...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CONFERENCES, GEOCHRONOLOGY, LITHOLOGY, LUNAR GEOLOGY,...
Several static and dynamic forced-motion wind tunnel tests have been conducted on a generic unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) configuration with a 53deg swept leading edge. These tests are part of an international research effort to assess and advance the state-of-art of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods to predict the static and dynamic stability and control characteristics for this type of configuration. This paper describes the dynamic forced motion data collected from two...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS, WIND TUNNEL TESTS, LEADING...
A cumulative index to the abstracts contained in Supplements 112 through 123 of Aerospace Medicine and Biology A Continuing Bibliography is presented. It includes three indexes: subject, personal author, and corporate source.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AEROSPACE MEDICINE, BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS, EXOBIOLOGY, AEROSPACE...
Space objects are listed as well as those which decayed during this reporting period. Data provided include international designation and catalog number, nation of source, launch date, inclination, apogee, and perigee. Transmitting frequencies for satellites being monitored by NASA's space flight tracking and data network are given.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, ORBITAL POSITION ESTIMATION, SATELLITE...
Externally blown flap models were tested for noise and performance at one-fifth scale in a static facility and at one-tenth scale in a large acoustically-treated wind tunnel. The static tests covered two flap designs, conical and ejector nozzles, third-flap noise-reduction treatments, internal blowing, and flap/nozzle geometry variations. The wind tunnel variables were triple-slotted or single-slotted flaps, sweep angle, and solid or perforated third flap. The static test program showed the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMIC NOISE, EXTERNALLY BLOWN FLAPS, NOISE REDUCTION,...
An experimental investigation (Test OA-309) was conducted using 0.0405-scale Space Shuttle Orbiter Model 16-0 in the North American Aerodynamics Laboratory 7.75 x 11.00-foot Lowspeed Wind Tunnel. The primary purpose was to locate and study any flow conditions or vortices that might have caused damage to the Advanced Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation (AFRSI) during the Space Transportation System STS-6 mission. A secondary objective was to evaluate vortex generators to be used for Wind Tunnel...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AEROACOUSTICS, DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, REUSABLE HEAT SHIELDING,...
The Johnson Space Center (JSC) document index is intended to provide a single source listing of all published JSC-numbered documents their authors, and the designated offices of prime responsibility (OPR's) by mail code at the time of publication. The index contains documents which have been received and processed by the JSC Technical Library as of January 13, 1988. Other JSC-numbered documents which are controlled but not available through the JSC Library are also listed.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE SCIENCES, INDEXES...
This bibliography lists 537 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in October, 1989. Subject coverage includes: design, construction and testing of aircraft and aircraft engines; aircraft components, equipment and systems; ground support systems; and theoretical and applied aspects of aerodynamics and general fluid dynamics.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMICS, AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING, INDEXES...
This is the Performance Verification Report, Final Comprehensive Performance Test (CPT) Report, for the Integrated Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit-A (AMSU-A). This specification establishes the requirements for the CPT and Limited Performance Test (LPT) of the AMSU-1A, referred to here in as the unit. The sequence in which the several phases of this test procedure shall take place is shown.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ADVANCED MICROWAVE SOUNDING UNIT, PERFORMANCE TESTS,...
A linear model of the space shuttle main engine for use in Pogo studies was presented. A digital program is included from which engine transfer functions are determined relative to the engine operating level.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, POGO, ROCKET ENGINES, SPACE...
An aeroacoustic test program to determine the cause of YF-12 inlet noise suppression was performed with a YF-12 aircraft at ground static conditions. Data obtained over a wide range of engine speeds and inlet configurations are reported. Acoustic measurements were made in the far field and aerodynamic and acoustic measurements were made inside the inlet. The J-58 test engine was removed from the aircraft and tested separately with a bellmouth inlet. The far field noise level was significantly...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT, AERODYNAMIC NOISE, ENGINE INLETS,...
Critical reviews of NACA and NASA report literature on aerodynamics and aerodynamic load calculations for light aircraft design
Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Abstracts of Lewis authored publications and publications resulting from Lewis managed contracts which were announced in the 1976 issues of STAR (Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports) and IAA (International Aerospace Abstracts) are presented. Research reports, journal articles, conference presentations, patents and patent applications, and these are included. The arrangement is by NASA subject category. Citations indicate report literature (identified by their N-numbers) and the journal...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ABSTRACTS, NASA PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT,...
Bibliography of aeronautical engineering with abstracts
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Topic: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
This bibliography lists 1610 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system from October 1, 1980 through December 31, 1980.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ENERGY POLICY, ENERGY TECHNOLOGY, BIOMASS ENERGY PRODUCTION,...
Instructions for using Vertical Attitude Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Simulation (VATLAS), the digital simulation program for application to vertical attitude takeoff and landing (VATOL) aircraft developed for installation on the NASA Ames CDC 7600 computer system are described. The framework for VATLAS is the Off-Line Simulation (OLSIM) routine. The OLSIM routine provides a flexible framework and standardized modules which facilitate the development of off-line aircraft simulations. OLSIM runs...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DIGITAL SIMULATION, DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, MATHEMATICAL...
The postflight trajectory for the Apollo/Saturn V SA-513 Skylab I flight is presented. An analysis is included of the orbital and powered flight trajectories of the launch vehicle, the orbital trajectory of the spent S-II stage, and the free flight impact trajectory of the expended S-IC stage. Launch vehicle trajectory dependent parameters are provided in earth-fixed launch site, launch vehicle navigation, and geographic polar coordinate systems. The time history of the trajectory parameters...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), APOLLO SPACECRAFT, POSTFLIGHT ANALYSIS, SATURN 5 LAUNCH...
This compilation of abstracts describes and indexes the technical reporting that resulted from the scientific and engineering work performed and managed by the Lewis Research Center in 1990. All the publications were announced in the 1990 issues of STAR (Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports) and/or IAA (International Aerospace Abstracts). Included are research reports, journal articles, conference presentations, patents and patent applications, and theses.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE...
The NASA Thesaurus Combined File Postings Statistics is published semiannually (January and July). This alphabetical listing of postable subject terms contained in the NASA Thesaurus is used to display the number of postings (documents) indexed by each subject term from 1968 to date. The postings totals per item are separated by announcement of other media into STAR, IAA, COSMIC, and OTHER, columnar entries covering the NASA document collection (1968 to date). This is a cumulative publication,...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, TERMINOLOGY, TERMS, THESAURI,...
The use of robotic manipulators for the mating and demating of umbilical fuel lines to the Space Shuttle Vehicle prior to launch is investigated. Force feedback control is necessary to minimize the contact forces which develop during mating. The objective is to develop and demonstrate a working robotic force control system. Initial experimental force control tests with an ASEA IRB-90 industrial robot using the system's Adaptive Control capabilities indicated that control stability would by a...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DEGREES OF FREEDOM, FEEDBACK CONTROL, FORCE DISTRIBUTION,...
Seven atmospheric variability experiments (AVE), two atmospheric variability and severe storms experiments (AVSSE), and six atmospheric variability experiment-severe environmental storm and mesoscale experiments (AVE-SESAME) conducted by NASA are discussed. The dates, observation times, and data reports for each of the experiments for which data was processed are listed. The AVE experiments were conducted primarily to study atmospheric variability with emphasis on spatial and temporal in...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS, METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS, SOUNDING,...
A passive means of tailoring helicopter rotor blades to improve performance and reduce loads was evaluated. The parameters investigated were blade torsional stiffness, blade section camber, and distance between blade structural elastic axis and blade tip aerodynamic center. This offset was accomplished by sweeping the tip. The investigation was conducted at advance ratios of 0.20, 0.30, and 0.40. Data are presented without analysis; however, cross referencing of performance data and harmonic...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMIC CONFIGURATIONS, AEROELASTICITY, HELICOPTERS,...
This document represents a compilation of three informal reports from reverberant acoustic tests performed on X-37 hot structure control surfaces in the NASA Langley Research Center Structural Acoustics Loads and Transmission (SALT) facility. The first test was performed on a carbon-silicone carbide flaperon subcomponent on February 24, 2004. The second test was performed on a carbon-carbon ruddervator subcomponent on May 27, 2004. The third test was performed on a carbon-carbon flaperon...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DYNAMIC RESPONSE, X-37 VEHICLE, ACOUSTIC EXCITATION, CONTROL...
NASA is examining the utility of requiring a certain degree of commonality in both flight and ground systems in the Constellation Program. While the benefits of commonality seem obvious in terms of minimizing upfront development and long-term operations and maintenance costs, success in real, large-scale engineering systems used to support launch operations is relatively unknown. A broad literature review conducted for this paper did not yield a single paper specifically addressing the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), LAUNCHING SITES, SPACECRAFT LAUNCHING, GROUND OPERATIONAL...
The ability to satisfy the objectives of future NASA Office of Applications programs is dependent on technology advances in a number of areas of data systems. The hardware and software technology of end-to-end systems (data processing elements through ground processing, dissemination, and presentation) are examined in terms of state of the art, trends, and projected developments in the 1980 to 1985 timeframe. Capability is considered in terms of elements that are either commercially available...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, DATA SYSTEMS, NASA PROGRAMS,...
This catalog of commercially available electric and hybrid vehicle propulsion system components is intended for designers and builders of these vehicles and contains 50 categories of components. These categories include those components used between the battery terminals and the output axle hub, as well as some auxiliary equipment. An index of the components and a listing of the suppliers and their addresses and phone numbers are included.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CATALOGS, ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLES,...
The guidelines for selecting hardware to be used in manned spacecraft to obtain a five year operational lifetime without maintenance were developed. An analysis was conducted on the design, application, failure mechanisms, manufacturing processes and controls, screen and burn-in techniques, and quality control of hardware items. The equipment considered for evaluation include: (1) electric motors and bearings; (2) accelerometers; (3) gyroscopes and bearings; (4) compressors and pumps, (5)...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ACCELEROMETERS, ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, GYROSCOPES, MECHANICAL...
A performance-analysis computer program, that was developed explicitly to generate optimum electric propulsion trajectory data for missions of interest in the exploration of the solar system is presented. The program was primarily designed to evaluate the performance capabilities of electric propulsion systems, and in the simulation of a wide variety of interplanetary missions. A numerical integration of the two-body, three-dimensional equations of motion and the Euler-Lagrange equations was...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), INTERPLANETARY NAVIGATION, LOW THRUST, SOLAR ORBITS,...
The primary objective of the test was to determine the aerodynamic increments due to the attach structure. Secondary objectives were to determine the effects of: (1) orbiter nose mold line changes; (2) wire bundle fairings on data measurements; and (3) flow angularity. The scale model was tested over the Mach range from 0.60 to 1.25 at angles of attack and sideslip from -8 to +8 deg. The total pressure was 22 psia for all runs. Six-component orbiter data were obtained from a balance in the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SCALE MODELS, SPACE SHUTTLE ASCENT STAGE, SPACE SHUTTLE...
The Planetary Image Conversion Task group processed 12,500 magnetic tapes containing raw imaging data from JPL planetary missions and produced an image data base in consistent format on 1200 fully packed 6250-bpi tapes. The output tapes will remain at JPL. A copy of the entire tape set was delivered to US Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Ariz. A secondary task converted computer datalogs, which had been stored in project specific MARK IV File Management System data types and structures, to...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DATA BASES, DATA PROCESSING, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, IMAGE...
The design and safe operation of O2 systems at high pressures and temperatures are discussed. Data cover O2 reactivity with system materials, environmental limits, flow rate, contamination, and physical and chemical stresses of materials.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), MATERIALS TESTS, OXYGEN SUPPLY EQUIPMENT, SAFETY FACTORS,...
For abstract, see Vol. 1 .
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, BOEING 747 AIRCRAFT, FLIGHT...
A solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell was studied for the purpose of improving the characteristics of the technology. Several facets were evaluated, namely: (1) reduced fuel cell costs; (2) reduced fuel cell weight; (3) improved fuel cell efficiency; and (4) increased systems compatibility. Demonstrated advances were incorporated into a full scale hardware design. A single cell unit was fabricated. A substantial degree of success was demonstrated.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ENERGY CONVERSION, ENERGY POLICY, FUEL CELLS, NONAQUEOUS...
A prototype, active, aerial scanner system was constructed for nighttime water pollution detection and nighttime multispectral imaging of the ground. An arc lamp was used to produce the transmitted light and four detector channels provided a multispectral measurement capability. The feasibility of the design concept was demonstrated by laboratory and flight tests of the prototype system.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CLASSIFICATIONS, MULTISPECTRAL BAND SCANNERS, NIGHT VISION,...
This bibliography lists 1096 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information System from April 1, 1979 through June 30, 1979.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ENERGY POLICY, ENERGY TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY CONVERSION, SOLAR...
Development of a gas turbine powertrain with a 30% fuel economy improvement over a comparable S1 reciprocating engine, operation within 0.41 HC, 3.4 CO, and 0.40 NOx grams per mile emissions levels, and ability to use a variety of alternate fuels is summarized. The powertrain concept consists of a single-shaft engine with a ceramic inner shell for containment of hot gasses and support of twin regenerators. It uses a fixed-geometry, lean, premixed, prevaporized combustor, and a ceramic radial...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AUTOMOBILE ENGINES, EXHAUST EMISSION, FUEL CONSUMPTION, GAS...
This tenth compilation of outgassing data of materials intended for spacecraft use supersedes Reference Publication 1124, Revision 2, November 1990. The data were obtained at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), utilizing equipment developed at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) under contract to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). SRI personnel developed an apparatus for determining the mass loss in vacuum and for collecting the outgassed products. The outgassing data have been presented in...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CONDENSING, LOSSES, OUTGASSING, SPACECRAFT CONSTRUCTION...
