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Improved design provides faster response time in photomultiplier
Dynamic Crossed-Field Electron Multiplying /DCFEM/ light demodulator avoids the normal response time limitations inherent in static field devices by using time varying crossed electric and static magnetic fields. This eliminates the transit time spread that affects electrons as they proceed along the secondary emission stages of the tube.
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Synthesis of calculational methods for the design and analysis of radiation shields for nuclear rocket systems. Volume 9 - FASTER - A Fortran Analytical Solution of the Transport Equation by Random sampling Final progress report
Fortran analytic solution of transport equations by random sampling in radiation shielding design and analysis of nuclear rocket systems
Jordan, T. M.↗
Faster X-ray analysis of semiconductor wafers
X-ray camera, through use of vacuum chuck, significantly reduces cost per topograph by bending semiconductor wafer by at least one order of magnitude.
Parker, D. L.↗
Faster optical-spectra recording and analysis
Optical spectra are recorded and rapidly analyzed by system that links multichannel analyzer and desk-top programable calculator. Cassette-memory storage is provided. System can be programed to automate background subtraction, axis expansion, and other data-analysis techniques and can store several hundred spectra for immediate or delayed analysis and comparisons.
Richmond, R. G.↗
Faster fourier transformation: The algorithm of S. Winograd
The new DFT algorithm of S. Winograd is developed and presented in detail. This is an algorithm which uses about 1/5 of the number of multiplications used by the Cooley-Tukey algorithm and is applicable to any order which is a product of relatively prime factors from the following list: 2,3,4,5,7,8,9,16. The algorithm is presented in terms of a series of tableaus which are convenient, compact, graphical representations of the sequence of arithmetic operations in the corresponding parts of the algorithm. Using these in conjunction with included Tables makes it relatively easy to apply the algorithm and evaluate its performance.
Zohar, S.↗
Relativistic kinematics for motions faster than light
(Previously announced in STAR as N82-20197)
Jones, R. T.↗
Faster Response for Memory-Metal Actuators
Cooling accelerated by attaching Peltier junction. Electric current carries heat to or from junction between two dissimilar metals, direction of heat flow depending on direction of current and particular metals used. Direction of current is opposite to that of same two metals operating as thermocouple.
Ruoff, C. F.↗
A faster 'transition' to laminar flow
A discussion is given of the ongoing research related to laminar flow airfoils, nacelles, and wings where the laminar flow is maintained by a favorable pressure gradient, surface suction or a combination of the two. Design methologies for natural laminar flow airfoil sections and wings for both low and high speed applications are outlined. Tests of a 7-foot chord, 23-deg sweep laminar flow-control airfoil at high subsonic Mach numbers are described, along with the associated stability theory used to design the suction system. The state-of-the-art of stability theory is simply stated and a typical calculation illustrated. In addition, recent computer simulations of transition using the time dependent Navier-Stokes equations are briefly described. Advances in wind tunnel capabilities and instrumentation will be reviewed, followed by the presentation of a few results from both wind tunnels and flight. Finally, some suggestions for future work will complete the paper.
Bobbitt, P. J.↗
Airplane Wings For Faster Climbing And Slower Landing
Reshaped airfoils improve performance. Performances of general-aviation airplanes improved by modifying airfoil shapes. Equation used to determine new contour for each type of wing. Calculations straightforward enough to be done on hand calculator.
Cliff-Hovey, Susan↗
Indirect addressing and load balancing for faster solution to Mandelbrot Set on SIMD architectures
SIMD computers with local indirect addressing allow programs to have queues and buffers, making certain kinds of problems much more efficient. Examined here are a class of problems characterized by computations on data points where the computation is identical, but the convergence rate is data dependent. Normally, in this situation, the algorithm time is governed by the maximum number of iterations required by each point. Using indirect addressing allows a processor to proceed to the next data point when it is done, reducing the overall number of iterations required to approach the mean convergence rate when a sufficiently large problem set is solved. Load balancing techniques can be applied for additional performance improvement. Simulations of this technique applied to solving Mandelbrot Sets indicate significant performance gains.
Tomboulian, Sherryl↗
Faster Computation Of Far Fields Of Dish Antennas
Modified Zernike-polynomial approach reduces number of terms in numerical integration. Yields greater or equal accuracy with fewer terms in series expansion and fewer sampling points across aperture and, less computation. Method based on Jacobi-Bessel-expansion concept.
Jamnejad, Vahraz↗
To the moon: Faster, cheaper - and better
Three lunar missions lasting three years are described that make up the exploratory mapping phase of the Space Exploration Initiative. The three phases are: (1) a polar-orbiting satellite to map surface chemistry and mineralogy; (2) an orbiter to map the lunar terrain and gravity field; and (3) on-site investigation by means of rovers and remote-sensing instruments. The lunar mapping scenario relies on robotics technologies and is expected to cost 100-150 million dollars per phase and to require no more than three years.
Spudis, Paul D.↗
Air forces on airfoils moving faster than sound
We are undertaking the task of computing the air forces on a slightly cambered airfoil in the absence of friction and with an infinite aspect ratio. We also assume in advance that the leading edge is very sharp and that its tangent lies in the direction of motion.
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VLSI technology for smaller, cheaper, faster return link systems
Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Application-specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology has enabled substantially smaller, cheaper, and more capable telemetry data systems. However, the rapid growth in available ASIC fabrication densities has far outpaced the application of this technology to telemetry systems. Available densities have grown by well over an order magnitude since NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) first began developing ASIC's for ground telemetry systems in 1985. To take advantage of these higher integration levels, a new generation of ASIC's for return link telemetry processing is under development. These new submicron devices are designed to further reduce the cost and size of NASA return link processing systems while improving performance. This paper describes these highly integrated processing components.
Nanzetta, Kathy↗
A cheaper, faster, better way to detect water of hydration on Solar System bodies
The 3.0-micrometers water of hydration absorption feature observed in the IR photometry of many low-albedo and some medium-albedo asteroids strongly correlates with the 0.7-micrometers Fe(+2) to Fe(+3) oxidized iron absorption feature observed in narrowband spectrophotometry of these asteroids. Using this relationship, an empirical algorithm for predicting the presence of water of hydration in the surface material of a Solar System body using photometry obtained through the Eight-Color Asteroid Survey nu (0.550 micrometers), w (0.701 micrometers), and x (0.853 micrometers) filters was developed and applied to the ECAS photometry of asteroids and outer planet satellites. The percentage of objects in low-albedo, outer main-belt asteroid classes that test positively for water of hydration increases from P to B to C to G class and correlates linearly with the increasing mean albedos of those objects testing positively. The medium-albedo M-class asteroids do not test positively in large number using this algorithm. Aqueously altered asteroids dominate the Solar System population between heliocentric distances of 2.6 to 3.5 AU, bracketing the Solar System region where the aqueous alteration mechanism operated most strongly. One jovian satellite, J VI Himalia, and one saturnian satellite. Phoebe, tested positively for water of hydration, supporting the hypothesis that these may be captured C-class asteroids from a postaccretional dispersion. The proposed testing technique could be applied to an Earth-based survey of asteroids or a space-probe study of an asteroid's surface characteristic in order to identify a potential water source.
Vilas, Faith↗
Acceleration Testing: A Better, Faster, Cheaper Alternative for Strength Qualification Testing
This paper addresses the advantages of utilizing a centrifuge test over the conventional static load test methods to structurally qualify aerospace structures. Three recent test cases are reviewed and used as examples to highlight these benefits. In addition, the overall capability of Goddard's High Capacity Centrifuge (HCC) is outlined along with some unique features that were designed specifically to reduce costs, test turn around time, and increase test item safety.
Mattiello, Carmine F.↗
Darwinian Spacecraft: Soft Computing Strategies Breeding Better, Faster Cheaper
Computers can create infinite lists of combinations to try to solve a particular problem, a process called "soft-computing." This process uses statistical comparables, neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy variables in uncertain environments, and flexible machine learning to create a system which will allow spacecraft to increase robustness, and metric evaluation. These concepts will allow for the development of a spacecraft which will allow missions to be performed at lower costs.
Noever, David A.↗