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Infrared image converter tube and a filtered light source monitor and measure the eye of a subject during experimental task-work operations to obtain a more natural measurement of unimpeded iris response. The device permits observation in the near infrared region, with little stimulation to the eye except by normal ambient lighting.
Modified directional filter is comprised of alternate pairs of dielectric and air gap filter sections with unequal electrical lengths. Filter provides more flexibility in choosing dielectric material thickness and permits switching from specially ground to standard thicknesses.
Reduction and analysis of electron content measurements permitting inference of electron density in solar wind
Pertinent documents are reported of the correspondance with the Department of Transportation for obtaining and revising Special Permit no. 6522 for the shipment of diborane. The documents reported cover the period from 4 June 1971 to 22 September 1972. The design and performance of 200-pound diborane shipping containers are included along with the requests for permission to ship quantities less that 200 pounds, and less than 100 pounds.
The ultraviolet oxygen emissions at 1304 and 1356 A in the tropical nightglow seen from Ogo 4 by Hicks and Chubb (1970) and Barth and Schaffner (1970) are accompanied by emission at 7774 and 4368 A, which have been studied from the ground by looking through the beam of an ionosonde operated under the Appleton anomaly ionization peaks. Simultaneous forbidden O I 6300-A measurements were also made. A theoretical value for the partial rate coefficient for 7774 emission by radiative recombination has been obtained, and from the ionospheric data and a model atmosphere the expected rates of radiative recombination and ion-ion recombination were calculated. The time variations and absolute intensity of the calculated and observed intensities agree reasonably well, when the uncertainties involved are considered. It is concluded that radiative recombination is the major source of the tropical oxygen permitted line emissions, accompanied by a small contribution from ion-ion recombination.
Using the Michigan multichannel spectrometer on the 1.3-meter telescope, relatively strong Fe II emission has been detected in the Seyfert galaxy NGC 7469. This object is different from the handful of others with permitted iron lines in that it also exhibits intense forbidden lines of oxygen. The observations do not show the strong He II at 4686 A reported by previous investigators.
Flexible metal seal permits rotation of object in vacuum chamber. Seal made from two cylindrical azimuthally fluted bellows attached to ends of cylindrical axially fluted bellows with connecting tubes at both ends. Designed for rotation of sample probes in electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA), other applications likely.
Optical, X-ray and and/or IR spectra of Mrk 507, 5C 3.100 and I Zw 1 are compared in a discussion of the bases for classifications of Seyfert 1 and 2 galaxies. Einstein Observatory X ray data indicate that the Seyfert designation requires a continuum extending to X-rays in order to account for permitted Fe II lines observed in Seyfert galaxies. It is suggested that the IR luminosity of I Zw 1, which exceeds the X-ray luminosity by two orders of magnitude, may be accounted for by interaction between companion galaxies. The presence or absence of dense clouds such as those in I Zw 1 is identified as the factor which separates Seyfert galaxies into two mutually exclusive ranges in X-ray luminosity.
Engine tests, together with estimates made at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, indicate that a 25-percent increase in take-off power can be obtained with present-day aircraft engines without increasing either the knock limit of the fuel or the external cooling requirements of the engine. This increase in power with present fuels and present external cooling is made possible through the use of an internal coolant inducted through the inlet manifold. Estimates on aircraft indicate that this 25-percent increase in power will permit an approximate usable increase of 8.5 percent in the take-off load of existing military airplanes. This increase in load is equivalent to an increase in the weight of gasoline normally carried of between 30 and 65 percent.
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Stop watch which may be remotely controlled by the use of a solenoid mechanism is described. When the solenoid is energized, the coil spring pulls the lever arm and starts the balance wheel. When it is not energized, the spring pulls the lever and stops the watch.
A conical-walled valve plug is designed to seal against a recessed spherical valve seat. This insures proper sealing during numerous seating cycles even though the valve stem is misaligned or forced out of its proper axis.
The use of a self-balancing I-beam with a counterweight and motor simplifies moving heavy loads that are inaccessible for cranes. The beam cannot be overloaded, as the counterweight will not balance the load, and thus acts as an automatic safety device.
Improved packaging technique for modular electronic circuitry utilizes a tear ring which may be removed for repair and resealed. The tear ring is put over the container and header to which the electronic circuit assembly has been attached.
Electromechanical device with single knob provides one-hand control of numerous electrical or mechanical functions. The principle of this design may have application to remote-control switching devices.
Nondestructive testing of the breakdown voltage of transistors and other electronic components is achieved by a simple relay circuit. The circuit operates by applying low-energy, high-voltage microsecond pulses to the components under test.
Gear-driven dual filter disks of graduated density vary linearly with respect to rotation, allowing a wide range of photographic pyrometry. this technique is applicable in metallurgy, glass, plastics and refractory research, and crystallography.
Cryostat with support structure for test specimen allows flexure fatigue testing of honeycomb composite sandwich structures at cryogenic temperatures. The cryostat consists of a cryogen container enclosing two pairs of yokes which support two rotating end clamps.