The radial heat polynomials and related functions.
Generalized heat equation solution expansion in terms of radial heat polynomials, Appel transforms and Laguerre polynomials
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Generalized heat equation solution expansion in terms of radial heat polynomials, Appel transforms and Laguerre polynomials
Book on analytical methods in vibrations covering general mathematical formulations of common features of various vibrating systems
Stable input stage was designed for the use with a integrated circuit operational amplifier to provide improved performance as an instrumentation-type amplifier. The circuit provides high input impedance, stable gain, good common mode rejection, very low drift, and low output impedance.
Argon-ion laser beam for pinpointing specific locations on lunar surface by using detection sensitivity of Surveyor 7 vidicon camera operating in integration mode
Three stage Delta launch vehicle, discussing flight sequence and performance, environments, spacecraft integration, launch operation and total costs
Nuclear reactor/thermoelectric power system design for manned orbiting space station, discussing station integration and operation
Control display requirements for manned spacecraft, integrating human operator with vehicle control system and determining man machine relations in stabilization, control and guidance
Hybrid integrated circuit operational amplifiers, which have inherent characteristics of low quiescent power dissipation and extended operational lifetime with high reliability, are source for digital systems. Amplifiers are coupled to Zener reference diode in current control and buffer configuration.
Apollo real time control center large software systems development management covering implementation, integration, testing, operation and maintenance
The design of electrometer circuitry using an integrated circuit operational amplifier with a MOSFET input is described. Input protection against static voltages is provided by a dual ultra low leakage diode or a neon lamp. Factors affecting frequency response leakage resistance, and current stability are discussed, and methods are suggested for increasing response speed and for eliminating leakage resistance and current instabilities. Based on the above, two practical circuits, one having a linear response and the other a logarithmic response, were designed and evaluated experimentally. The design of a sweep circuit to implement mobility measurements using atmospheric probes is presented. A triangular voltage waveform is generated and shaped to contain a step in voltage from zero volts in both positive and negative directions.
A miniature biotelemeter was developed for sensing and transmitting multiple channels of biomedical data over a radio link. The design of this miniature, 10-channel, wideband (5 kHz/channel), pulse amplitude modulation/ frequency modulation biotelemeter takes advantage of modern device technology (e.g., integrated circuit operational amplifiers, complementary symmetry/metal oxide semiconductor logic, and solid state switches) and hybrid packaging techniques. The telemeter is being used to monitor 10 channels of neuron firings from specific regions of the brain in rats implanted with chronic electrodes. Design, fabrication, and testing of an engineering model biotelemeter are described.
A completely general active RC network synthesis technique using a grounded gyrator and a summing amplifier is described. The technique overcomes serious limitations of previous RC-gyrator realizations and offers advantages o ver other general active RC synthesis methods. The technique is well suited for construction using thin-film RC networks and integrated circuit operational amplifiers, and provides a configuration which is quite insensitive to element variations.
Software system permits onsite direct control of logistics operations, which include spare parts, initial installation, tool control, and repairable parts status and control, through all facets of operations. System integrates logistics actions and controls receipts, issues, loans, repairs, fabrications, and modifications and assets in predicting and allocating logistics parts and services effectively.
The class of nonlinear dynamic systems, which is described by the integral Hammerstein operator is discussed. The input and output signals of the system, the nonlinear amplification coefficient, and weighting function are broken down by linear-independent functions in Hermite and Laguerre polynomials. The algorithm for calculating parameter estimates, and the reduction of the estimates are discussed along with generalization in the case of a multidimensional system, and the physical interpretation of the examined class of systems.
The Sikorsky Aircraft division of United Aircraft Corporation is constructing two uniquely designed Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (RSRA). These aircraft will be used through the 1980's to comparatively test many different types of rotors - articulated, hingeless, teetering, and gimballed, as well as advanced rotor concepts, such as reverse velocity and variable diameter rotors. The RSRA combines a new airframe with existing Sikorsky H-3 (S-61) dynamic components. A force measurement system is incorporated to permit accurate evaluation of significant rotor characteristics. Both rotor and fixed-wing control systems are provided, appropriately integrated for operation in the pure helicopter mode, compound helicopter mode, and fixed-wing mode. The RSRA is the first rotary wing aircraft designed with a crew escape system, including a pyrotechnic system to sever the main rotor blades.
The Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) used in NASA's Orbiting Astronomical Observatory uses three single degree of freedom, floated, rate-integrating gyros operated in binary, pulse-restrained torque loops to provide an inertial attitude reference for the spacecraft's attitude control system. The drift rates observed on these inertial grade gyros during the 1 1/2 year of in-orbit operation have remained within a band of 16 arcsec per hour peak-to-peak. When the effects of known disturbances are considered, the standard deviation of drift rate appears to approach one arcsec per hour. Included in this paper are a brief description of the OAO and IRU, a summary of the data reduction programs used to calibrate the IRU in orbit, and some thoughts on how gyros with good long-term drift stability could be applied to future spacecraft such as the Large Space Telescope and Earth Observatory Satellite.
An overall picture of the SIRTF system is first presented, including the telescope, focal plane instruments, cryogen supply, shuttle and spacelab support subsystems, mechanical and data interfaces with the vehicles, ground support equipment, and system requirements. The optical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics of the telescope are then evaluated, followed by a description of the SIRTF internal stabilization subsystem and its interface with the IPS. Expected performance in the shuttle environment is considered. Tradeoff studies are described, including the Gregorian versus the Cassegrain telescope, aperture diameter tradeoff, a CCD versus an image dissector for the star tracker, the large ambient telescope versus the SIRTF, and a dedicated gimbal versus the IPS. Operations from integration through launch and recovery are also discussed and cost estimates for the program are presented.
The Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) utilizes the Space Shuttle and the European Spacelab and is intended for advanced space technology. The evolution of the ATL concept is outlined along with its current status. Spacelab payload point design studies are reviewed as related to objective; physical layout; mission analysis; pointing accuracy; attitude management and fuel consumption; controls, displays, and data management; and thermal control. These studies aim at increasing the knowledge of the best techniques for integration and operation of payloads in the Spacelab and the Shuttle. ATL presents a dynamic new research potential, capable of accomodating 8 to 15 experiments per mission.