Computer program system for dynamic simulation and stability analysis of passive and actively controlled spacecraft. Volume 2: Program user's guide
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Bodley, C. S.↗
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Vibration and Instability of Plate-Assemblies including Shear and Anisotropy (VIPASA) user's guide, addendum
Extensions developed at Langley Research Center to the VIPASA computer program are described including a procedure for simple thermal stress analysis and options for graphical display of output. Input requirements for operation of the modified program are given in detail.
Anderson, M. S.↗
The Nimbus-6 User's Guide
Background information was given on the Nimbus 6 spacecraft and experiments as a basis for selecting, obtaining, and utilizing Nimbus 6 data in research studies. The basic spacecraft system operation and the objectives of the Nimbus 6 flight are outlined, followed by a detailed discussion of each of the experiments. The format, archiving, and access to the data are also described. Finally, the contents and format of the Nimbus 6 data catalogs are described. These catalogs will be issued periodically after the launch of Nimbus 6. They will contain representative pictorial data and daily temperature, humidity, infrared and radiometer data obtained during each period, as well as information on the collection and availability of all Nimbus 6 data.
Sissala, J. E.↗
NASTRAN cyclic symmetry capability user's guide
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User's guide: DATEXT
A guide is presented for a computer program which reads multispectral scanner data from a universal format tape and outputs an intermediate data set in card image format for use as an input data set in various data analysis development programs.
Coberly, W. A.↗
User's guide for SFTRAN/360
Extension and improvements made to SFTRAN, a structured-programming language are discussed. This improved language is implemented as a precompiler that translates from SFTRAN to FORTRAN. The SFTRAN language and its use are described. Time-Sharing System (TSS) command procedures were implemented that eliminate the complications of dealing with extra files and processing steps which the use of a precompiler would otherwise require. These command procedures are described and their use is illustrated by examples.
Fessler, T. E.↗
A user's guide for V174, a program using a finite difference method to analyze transonic flow over oscillating wings
The design and usage of a pilot program using a finite difference method for calculating the pressure distributions over harmonically oscillating wings in transonic flow are discussed. The procedure used is based on separating the velocity potential into steady and unsteady parts and linearizing the resulting unsteady differential equation for small disturbances. The steady velocity potential which must be obtained from some other program, is required for input. The unsteady differential equation is linear, complex in form with spatially varying coefficients. Because sinusoidal motion is assumed, time is not a variable. The numerical solution is obtained through a finite difference formulation and a line relaxation solution method.
Butler, T. D.↗
Computation of unsteady transonic flows through rotating and stationary cascades. 2: User's guide to FORTRAN program B2DATL
Documentation for the FORTRAN program B2DATL is provided. The program input, output, and operational procedures are described; a dictionary of the principal FORTRAN variables is provided; the function of all subroutines; is outlined and flow charts of the principal subroutines and the main program are presented.
Alzner, E.↗
User's guide to the Nimbus-4 backscatter ultraviolet experiment data sets
The first year's data from the Nimbus 4 backscatter ultraviolet (BUV) experiment have been archived in the National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC). Backscattered radiances in the ultraviolet measured by the satellite were used to compute the global total ozone for the period April 1970 - April 1971. The data sets now in the NSSDC are the results obtained by the Ozone Processing Team, which has processed the data with the purpose of determining the best quality of the data. There are four basic sets of data available in the NSSDC representing various stages in processing. The primary data base contains organized and cleaned data in telemetry units. The radiance data has had most of the engineering calibrations performed. The detailed total ozone data is the result of computations to obtain the total ozone; the Compressed Total Ozone data is a convenient condensation of the detailed total ozone. Product data sets are also included.
Lowrey, B. E.↗
User's Guide for a Modular Flutter Analysis Software System (Fast Version 1.0)
The use and operation of a group of computer programs to perform a flutter analysis of a single planar wing are described. This system of programs is called FAST for Flutter Analysis System, and consists of five programs. Each program performs certain portions of a flutter analysis and can be run sequentially as a job step or individually. FAST uses natural vibration modes as input data and performs a conventional V-g type of solution. The unsteady aerodynamics programs in FAST are based on the subsonic kernel function lifting-surface theory although other aerodynamic programs can be used. Application of the programs is illustrated by a sample case of a complete flutter calculation that exercises each program.
Desmarais, R. N.↗
ECHO user's guide
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Landgrebe, D. A.↗
Manned maneuvering unit: User's guide
The space shuttle will provide an opportunity to extend and enhance the crew's inherent capabilities in orbit by allowing them to operate effectively outside of their spacecraft by means of extravehicular activity. For this role, the shuttle crew will have a new, easier to don and operate space suit with integral life support system, and a self-contained propulsive backpack. The backpack, called the manned maneuvering unit, will allow the crew to operate beyond the confines of the Shuttle cargo bay and fly to any part of their own spacecraft or to nearby free-flying payloads or structure. This independent mobility will be used to support a wide variety of activities including free-space transfer of cargo and personnel, inspection and monitoring of orbital operations, and construction and assembly of large structures in orbit.
Lenda, J. A.↗
User's guide to computer programs JET 5A and CIVM-JET 5B to calculate the large elastic-plastic dynamically-induced deformations of multilayer partial and/or complete structural rings
These structural ring deflections lie essentially in one plane and, hence, are called two-dimensional (2-d). The structural rings may be complete or partial; the former may be regarded as representing a fragment containment ring while the latter may be viewed as a 2-d fragment-deflector structure. These two types of rings may be either free or supported in various ways (pinned-fixed, locally clamped, elastic-foundation supported, mounting-bracket supported, etc.). The initial geometry of each ring may be circular or arbitrarily curved; uniform-thickness or variable-thickness rings may be analyzed. Strain-hardening and strain-rate effects of initially-isotropic material are taken into account. An approximate analysis utilizing kinetic energy and momentum conservation relations is used to predict the after-impact velocities of each fragment and of the impact-affected region of the ring; this procedure is termed the collision-imparted velocity method (CIVM) and is used in the CIVM-JET 5 B program. This imparted-velocity information is used in conjunction with a finite-element structural response computation code to predict the transient, large-deflection, elastic-plastic responses of the ring. Similarly, the equations of motion of each fragment are solved in small steps in time. Provisions are made in the CIVM-JET 5B code to analyze structural ring response to impact attack by from 1 to 3 fragments, each with its own size, mass, translational velocity components, and rotational velocity. The effects of friction between each fragment and the impacted ring are included.
Wu, R. W. H.↗
The Nimbus 7 user's guide
The spacecraft operation, mission, and scientific objectives of the Nimbus 7 flight are presented, and the instruments are discussed. The formats, archiving, and access to the data are described.
Madrid, C. R.↗
User's guide for the Cate-Liebig law of the minimum
The computer program used to implement the Cate-Liebig law-of-the-minimum algorithm for continuous data is described.
Phinney, D. E.↗
User's guide to SFTRAN
Structured programming language has been given new features and some limitations are removed. Language runs more efficiently, and concepts of top down development and modularity are extended to task management.
Fessler, T. E.↗
User's guide for vectorized code EQUIL for calculating equilibrium chemistry on Control Data STAR-100 computer
A vectorized code, EQUIL, was developed for calculating the equilibrium chemistry of a reacting gas mixture on the Control Data STAR-100 computer. The code provides species mole fractions, mass fractions, and thermodynamic and transport properties of the mixture for given temperature, pressure, and elemental mass fractions. The code is set up for the electrons H, He, C, O, N system of elements. In all, 24 chemical species are included.
Kumar, A.↗
Texas Natural Resources Inventory and Monitoring System (TNRIMS). Applications Verification and ~ transfer (ASVT), Remote Sensing Information Sub system (RSIS): Unival software user's guide
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Story, A. S.↗