Verification of Viscous Goal-Based Anisotropic Mesh Adaptation
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Space science & engineering and the space program
Celestial mechanics, astrodynamics, optimization theory, and onboard computations research for trajectory analyses of space flight vehicles
Voyager program of unmanned scientific exploration of planets, discussing Flyby, Orbiter, Capsule and Lander missions
Objectives, current programs, and future mission options in space sciences and applications
United States budget for research and development in national programs
Research and development budget allocations in space program planning
Survey of research and development projects for NASA Astronomy Program
NASA orbital space station mission application program on solar activity, plasma physics, and space environment effect on biological systems
Considerations are given to demonstrate that a wing which pivots as a whole would permit supersonic aircraft which avoid sonic boom and reduce noise around airports. Several such wing designs are discussed. Wind-tunnel tests results are given to support the soundness of this wing design.
Optical astronomy now means the study of EM radiation in the very near IR and vacuum UV in addition to the visible wavelengths. Practical constraints presently define the IR limit at about 11000 A, where photoemissive cathodes become ineffective, and the UV limit at 912 A, where the hydrogen of the interstellar medium limits the view to very nearby objects. Salient events of the first decade of optical space astronomy are discussed together with the orbiting astronomical observatories. Particular attention is given to the large space telescope (LST) project, taking into account the physical characteristics of the LST and the scientific program.
This paper analyzes the reliability of the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) portion of an avionics system for the Space Shuttle Orbiter. This analysis shows how the GNC design is affected by the need to achieve an acceptable probability of successful completion of a mission and of safe return to an airport. It varies the redundancy of the inertial measurement unit (IMU), computers, and other time-critical elements. It also includes the reliability of the flight control electronics and of the nontime-critical sensors on a phase-by-phase basis. It shows that quadruple redundancy in certain subsystems, high quality parts, and cross-strapping on orbit are required.
An approach directed to defining requirements that would make the development of the SST a worth-while program for the USA is presented. A detailed technical discussion of possible advances in propulsion, aerodynamics, structural construction and design and operational methods is presented. The impact on airplane performances of such improvements is evaluated. The ecological problems related to air pollution and sonic boom are discussed and possible solutions are described. It is concluded that the technical advances required for the development of an efficient economical competitive SST are within reach.
The design, construction, and testing of a complete system to produce karyotypes and chromosome measurement data from human blood samples, and a basis for statistical analysis of quantitative chromosome measurement data is described. The prototype was assembled, tested, and evaluated on clinical material and thoroughly documented.
This article discusses the wide range of efforts being pursued by NASA to maintain the preeminence of the United States in military and commercial aircraft design. Emphasis is placed on the question of where industry should concentrate its research and technology efforts to support the aviation needs of the future. The major military and civil aircraft developments forseen for the period from 1985 to 2000 are identified, and NASA's role in the Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology program is briefly considered. Other programs discussed include those concerning airfoils, propulsion systems, aviation safety, next-generation subsonic transports, STOL and VTOL vehicles, and supersonic cruise aircraft.