Hands-free, precision control for small hovering vehicles - A flying qualities study Final report
Flight simulator determination of human balancing reflex for control of small hovering vehicles
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Flight simulator determination of human balancing reflex for control of small hovering vehicles
Pointing and tracking systems responding to operators eyes, noting electro-optical sensor and electronic equipment
Recognition program for handwritten information in real time computer operation
Study of metal drilling solves problems of excessive burring, oversized holes, and out-of-round holes. Recommendations deal with using the proper chemical coolants, applying the coolants effectively, employing cutting oils, and dissipating the heat caused by drilling.
Kalman filter theory and sextant measurements for lunar midcourse guidance and navigation simulation
Manual control mechanism for adjusting control rod to null position
Mechanical and electrical tools with potential use outside aerospace industry
Photomicroscopy system, with simple optics and any standard microscope objective, is used with any type of motion picture, still, or television camera system. Device performs well under difficult environmental conditions and applies to work in ecological studies, field hospitals, and geological surveys.
The capability of graphic input/output systems is described. Topics considered are a character recognizer and dictionary building program, an initial flow chart element input program, and a system entitled The Assistant Mathematician, which uses ordinary mathematics to specify numeric computation. All three parts are necessary to allow a user to carry on a mathematical dialogue with the computer in the language and notation of his discipline or problem domain.
Method demonstrates inexpensive, safe, and foolproof concept for solid propellant rocket motors, using simple handpump to deliver air. Flueric ignition was accomplished using system without stored energy and with complete absence of electrical energy and wiring.
There are no author-identified significant results in this report.
Space technology utilization for developing tools, adapters, and fixtures and procedures for assembling, installing, and servicing electrical components and equipment are discussed. Some of the items considered are: (1) pivotal screwdriver, (2) termination locator tool for shielded cables, (3) solder application tools, (4) insulation and shield removing tool, and (5) torque wrench adapter for cable connector engaging ring. Diagrams of the various tools and devices are provided.
Report contains descriptions of twenty-five tools and tooling advancements developed for industrial and small machine shop adaptation.
Soil samples were taken in the field and carefully preserved in taped metal containers for later laboratory gravimetric analysis to determine soil-moisture content. The typical sampling pattern used in this mission is illustrated, and the soil types encountered on the soil-moisture lines are summarized. The actual soil-moisture data were tabulated by range, township and section. Soil-moisture data obtained in fields of winter wheat and spring wheat are briefly summarized.
Device combines tilt, wrist-rotation, and grasping mechanisms in single housing. Main body is about 15 centimeters long and 7.5 centimeters wide. Reduced weight and increased flexibility result from redesign and rearrangement of components.
Analyses of soil samples taken at three depths are presented in tables. Data include soil types, temperature, and moisture content.
Complete miniaturized physiological vital-signs monitor displays body temperature, heart rate, and breath rate, and has provision to display blood-pressure data fed from external circuitery.
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