Comparison of TOPEX/POSEIDON Altimetry Observations to an Eddy-Resolving Ocean General Circulation Model
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TOPEX/POSEIDON POP eddy Reynolds stress↗
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Smith, R. D.
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Integrated Application of Active Controls (IAAC) technology to an advanced subsonic transpot project-demonstration act system definition
The 1985 ACT airplane is the Final Active Controls Technology (ACT) Airplane with the addition of three-axis fly by wire. Thus it retains all the efficiency features of the full ACT system plus the weight and cost savings accruing from deletion of the mechanical control system. The control system implements the full IAAC spectrum of active controls except flutter-mode control, judged essentially nonbeneficial, and incorporates new control surfaces called flaperons to make the most of wing-load alleviation. This redundant electronic system is conservatively designed to preserve the extreme reliability required of crucial short-period pitch augmentation, which provides more than half of the fuel savings.
Hanks, G. W.↗
Using the computer as an aid in planning operational analysis by simulation
Use of computer simulation as aid in mission and management planning and decision making
Smith, R. D.↗
The Viking Lander Power System
Viking Lander power system design, discussing functional requirements by mission and science objectives and reliability features
Farley, K.↗
SNAP 19 TAGS 85/2N Viking and Pioneer application
SNAP 19 radioisotope thermoelectric generator module for Viking Lander and Pioneer applications, discussing design requirements, environmental and mission constraints, life, performance and reliability characteristics, etc
Linkous, G. F.↗