Light extinction photometer for measurement of particle sizes in polydispersions.
Particle size distribution determination by measuring light beam extinction in turbid medium with photometer
Adams, J. M.↗
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Evaluating dispersion in gel permeation chromatography - Axial dispersion of polymer molecules in packed beds of nonporous glass beads.
Free stream dispersion without permeation using nonporous glass beads and solutes, examining flow rate, particle size distribution, solute diffusivity, etc
Billmeyer, F. W., Jr.↗
Lunar soil coefficient of friction determined from Surveyor data and laboratory tests
A series of laboratory tests on simulated soils was conducted to evaluate some of these physical properties. Using soils similar to lunar soil composition, particle size distribution, and cohesion as determined from the Surveyor mission, the coefficient of friction and bulk density were evaluated by reproducing soils with the same force vs penetration characteristics as demonstrated at the Surveyor landing sites. The determination of soil coefficient of friction is presented in this paper; the soil density is treated separately in the previous paper’ of this report.
Choate, R.↗
Attenuation measurements in artificial clouds Final technical report
Attenuation and near-forward scattering of both ice and water fogs and dependence of spectral curves of transmittance on particle size distribution
Burch, D. E.↗
Producing graphite with desired properties
Isotropic or anisotropic graphite is synthesized with precise control of particle size, distribution, and shape. The isotropic graphites are nearly perfectly isotropic, with thermal expansion coefficients two or three times those of ordinary graphites. The anisotropic graphites approach the anisotropy of pyrolytic graphite.
Dickinson, J. M.↗
Biodetection grinder
Work on a biodetection grinder is summarized. It includes development of the prototype grinder, second generation grinder, and the production version of the grinder. Tests showed the particle size distribution was satisfactory and biological evaluation confirmed the tests.
Shaia, C. D.↗
Development of moldable carbonaceous materials for ablative rocket nozzles.
Description of a materials system developed for use as low-cost ablative nozzles for NASA's 260-in. solid rocket motor. Petroleum coke and carbon black fillers were employed; high density was achieved by controlling particle size distribution. An alumina catalyzed furfuryl ester resin which produced high carbon residues after pyrolysis was employed as the binder. Staple carbon fibers improved the strength and crack resistance of molded bodies. In static firing tests of two subscale nozzles, this material compared favorably in erosion rate with several other ablative systems.
Lockhart, R. J.↗
Some experiments related to L-star instability in rocket motors
The role of solid phase heterogeneity on the low-pressure L-star instability of nonmetallized AP/PBAN propellants is explored. Four particle size distributions are employed in propellants that are otherwise identical. Over one hundred test firings were conducted in the 21/2 in. diameter L-star burner. Pressure time histories in the chamber and color movies of two firings constitute the raw data. An economical firing program was used which enables the interesting range of L-star values to be covered during a single firing (at a set mean pressure), through the variations in the depleting propellant volume. Time-independent combustion, Helmholtz mode, chuff mode, and the pressure-burst phenomena are revealed as the principal signatures. Of these, the Helmholtz mode is found to be the most ordered form of instability.
Kumar, R. N.↗
On-surface and laboratory size measurements of fine lunar particles.
Measurements of particle size distribution in Apollo 12 sample 12029-8 in the laboratory and in Surveyor 3 scoop material by remote photometry. A table is compiled to summarize the data obtained by various authors from all Surveyor missions.
Jaffe, L. D.↗
Development of an experiment for visible radiation measurements from a satellite
The inversion problem, I.E., determining the atmospheric turbidity from polarimetry of radiation emerging from the earth's atmosphere, is presented. A major theoretical advance was made by finding a successful approximation for the forward peak scattering of aerosols together with a simplified characterization of particle size distributions. An engineering model of a multibarreled photopolarimeter suitable for operation from a satellite was evaluated in laboratory and high altitude jet aircraft tests. Comparison of the data from flights over the Mexican desert with theoretical curves for a Rayleigh atmosphere with negligible turbidity is in agreement.
Sekera, Z.↗
Rock sampling
A method for sampling rock and other brittle materials and for controlling resultant particle sizes is described. The method involves cutting grooves in the rock surface to provide a grouping of parallel ridges and subsequently machining the ridges to provide a powder specimen. The machining step may comprise milling, drilling, lathe cutting or the like; but a planing step is advantageous. Control of the particle size distribution is effected primarily by changing the height and width of these ridges. This control exceeds that obtainable by conventional grinding.
Blum, P.↗
Radiative transfer in real atmospheres
The problem of multiple radiation scattering in an atmosphere characterized by various amounts of aerosol absorption and different particle size distributions was investigated. The visible part of the spectrum was emphasized, including the effect of ozone absorption. An atmosphere bounded by a nonhomogenous, Lambertian surface was also studied, along with the effect of background radiation on target in terms of various atmopheric and geometric conditions. Results of the investigation indicate that comtaminated atmospheres can change the radiation field by a considerable amount, and that the effect of non-uniform surface significantly alters the intrinsic radiation from a target element. The implications of these results for the recognition processing of multispectral remote sensing data is discussed.
Turner, R. E.↗
Space shuttle SRM interim contract, part 2
The characteristics of the solid rocket propellant for use with the space shuttle rocket engine are discussed. Design ramifications have created different web thicknesses and motor operating pressures which have necessitated small changes in the required propellant burning rate at 1,000 psia. However, the SRM burning rate remains well within the range demonstrated in the Poseidon and Minuteman first stage motors. Any change in propellant burning rate can be accomplished readily by a slight modification in the oxidizer particle size distribution. The ballistic and mechanical properties of the propellant remain unchanged from the baseline (Configuration 0).
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Grain size analysis and high frequency electrical properties of Apollo 15 and 16 samples
The particle size distribution of eleven surface fines samples collected by Apollo 15 and 16 was determined by the method of measuring the sedimentation rate in a column of water. The fact that the grain size distribution in the core samples shows significant differences within a few centimeters variation of depth is important for the understanding of the surface transportation processes which are responsible for the deposition of thin layers of different physical and/or chemical origin. The variation with density of the absorption length is plotted, and results would indicate that for the case of meter wavelength radar waves, reflections from depths of more than 100 meters generally contribute significantly to the radar echoes obtained.
Gold, T.↗
The Kelly chondrite - A parent body surface metabreccia
A study of the Kelly chondrite classes it as a monomict breccia rather than a polymict breccia as it was originally described. Microprobe analyses of differently textured clasts are very similar to each other and to well-known LL-type chondrites. Clast and matrix olivine compositions are well within the range of LL-chondrite olivine. A correlation is found between the degree of recrystallization and plagioclase composition. Petrographic observations of shocked, annealed, and unshocked clasts coupled with particle size distribution measurements indicate strongly that Kelly is similar to lunar metabreccias in mode of formation. It is theorized that Kelly is an LL-chondrite parent body metabreccia representing the final accumulation phase of the parent body.
Bunch, T. E.↗
Proceedings of the UCLA International Conference on Radiation and Remote Probing of the Atmosphere
Various articles are presented on multiple scattering problems and radiative transfer in the atmosphere. Particle size distribution and molecular absorption are also discussed.
Kuriyan, J. G.↗
Computer program compatible with a laser nephelometer
The laser nephelometer data system was updated to provide magnetic tape recording of data, and real time or near real time processing of data to provide particle size distribution and liquid water content. Digital circuits were provided to interface the laser nephelometer to a Data General Nova 1200 minicomputer. Communications are via a teletypewriter. A dual Linc Magnetic Tape System is used for program storage and data recording. Operational programs utilize the Data General Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and the ERT AIRMAP Real-Time Operating System (ARTS). The programs provide for acquiring data from the laser nephelometer, acquiring data from auxiliary sources, keeping time, performing real time calculations, recording data and communicating with the teletypewriter.
Paroskie, R. M.↗
Satellite determination of nature and microstructure of atmospheric aerosols
A method is presented for the determination of aerosol physical parameters on the basis of scattered radiance measurements. The reconstruction of aerosol particle size distribution in the case of a spectral forward scattering method is considered, taking into account an inverse diffraction integral expression, a model cloud, the effect of lower wavenumber cut-off, the effect of higher wavenumber cut-off, the effect of spectral resolution, and the effects of multiple scattering and background noise. The determination of the aerosol complex refractive index with the aid of a minimization search method is also discussed.
Fymat, A. L.↗