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A combination gravity and manually powered rapid billet loader reduces the time required for transferring hot metal billets from a heating furnace to an extrusion press. Positioned between the furnace and extrusion press, this loader is a simple slide-delivery device.
The AFSC Program Structure assigns numbers and letters to the various programs in order to identify the efforts for management control. The fact that most of the command and control systems have the designator "L" affixed has prompted the reference to them as the "L" systems. In this paper the mission of "L" systems has been described, the complexity of the equipment indicated, and the importance of these systems to our national defense efforts pointed out. The efforts by the Electronic Systems Division to comply With the Air Force policy that a comprehensive reliability program be required for each contract to assure delivery of reliable systems and equipment to the Air Force inventory are described in considerable detail.
Computer programming techniques to monitor fetus during labor and delivery using fetal electrocardiograms
This paper briefly describes three modes for accomplishing the Mars landing mission and compares them on a gross basis to indicate their probable order of merit and to identify design requirements placed on the Mars-excursion module (MEM) by the choice of mode. The paper shows that a flyby-rendezvous mode requiring low weight in earth orbit requires the MEM to enter the Mars atmosphere at velocities ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 ft/sec. The MEM for the flyby-rendezvous mode is not covered in this paper but merits further study. The MEM for the other modes of mission accomplishment begins its active operational sequence in Mars orbit and need not be greatly influenced by the method of delivery to Mars orbit. Parametric studies of the entry problem for two vehicles typifying a ballistic-type and a lifting-body-type were conducted to identify the problems associated with design of a MEM to accommodate the extremes of Mars atmospheric density presently predicted. This brief study indicates that: (a) the presently predicted density extremes of the Mars atmosphere present no serious design problems for a MEM which can operate across the entire band of predicted densities; (b) details of operational requirements and mission objectives will control the choice of configuration rather than entry requirements; and (c) the ballistic-type MEM is lighter and simpler but has less operational flexibility than a high L/D MEM.
Test date obtained concerning the frictional pressure loss to fluids flowing in unsleeved bellows and flexible hose. This data should be useful in the design of fluid systems where high delivery velocities are involved and flexible hose or bellows must be employed.
Twenty kw solar powdered pulsed plasma engine system, operating life, reliability, payload delivery capability, etc
Aerodynamic characteristics of external stores in carriage position and their effect on separation characteristics under various delivery conditions
Game theory for optimal parameter control of payload delivery by limited thrust engine space flight
Saturn V with maximum payload lunar-landing stage for extended lunar exploration, noting LESA DELIVERY modes
Cargo delivery to lunar surface using Apollo hardware and Saturn V
Flexible wing development and applications in spacecraft recovery systems, weapon delivery, parachute missions and private planes
Final technical summary report on fabrication, delivery, and installation of Saturn S-5 ground computer system
Slingshot device for high-velocity shock testing analyzed for impact delivery, shock pulse, and g-level
Mission mode and delivery method influence on payload maximization for Mars capsule system
Stationary inventory problems analysis, discussing inventory policy, recursive and or limiting procedures, stationary point processes, stock delivery time instants, etc
Coupling for pressurized hoses handles gas or liquid, is easily purged, and automatically seals the hose when disconnected. Volatile or toxic materials can be isolated before the connection is broken. This device may interest food processors and manufacturers of fluid delivery systems.
Zero gravity liquid ammonia propellant feed system, describing regulator/capillary tube assembly for propellant delivery pressure control
Design, development, fabrication, test, checkout, and support activities for delivery of integrated X ray and alpha particle spectrometer systems for lunar orbiter