A 50 x 80 solid state imaging system utilizing hybrid LSI techniques
Production engineering and electrical operation of phototransistor sensing array system and display device including large scale integration and logic circuitry
Anders, R. A.↗
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Inorganic photochromic and cathodochromic recording materials.
Discussion of studies at RCA Laboratories of the properties of rare-earth-doped CaF2, transition-metal-doped SrTiO3 and iron- or sulfur-doped sodalite as photochromic materials which change color during light or electron beam exposures. Particular attention is given to their photochromic characteristics in single-crystal and powder forms and to their cathodochromic properties in powder form. Details are given on the photochromic mechanisms, spectra, optical density, thermal decay rates, and coloring and bleaching efficiency of their single crystals and on the diffuse reflectance spectra, saturated photochromic contrast ratio, switching and erase sensitivities, and cathodochromic excitation of their photochromic powders. The many attractive characteristics of these materials when used in display storage systems are indicated.
Duncan, R. C., Jr.↗
Flight test of an automatic approach and landing concept for a simulated space shuttle represented by the NASA Convair 990 aircraft
Unpowered automatic approaches and landings were conducted to study navigation, guidance, and control problems associated with terminal area, approach, and landing operation for the space shuttle. A Convair 990 aircraft was equipped with a digital flight-control computer connected to the aircraft control systems and displays. The flight tests evaluated, from 11,300 m to touchdown, the performance of a navigation and guidance concept that utilized blended radio/inertial navigation with VOR, DME, and ILS as the ground radio navigation aids. The results from 36 automatic approaches and landings are analyzed. Preliminary results indicate that this concept may provide sufficient accuracy that automatic landing of the unpowered shuttle orbiter can be accomplished on a conventional size runway.
Smith, D. W.↗
An automatic test system based upon pattern recognition displays
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Goodman, D. M.↗
Flight performance of a navigation, guidance, and control system concept for automatic approach and landing of space shuttle orbiter
Unpowered automatic approaches and landings were conducted to study navigation, guidance, and control problems associated with terminal area approach and landing for the space shuttle vehicle. The flight tests were performed in a Convair 990 aircraft equipped with a digital flight control computer connected to the aircraft control system and displays. The tests were designed to evaluate the performance of a navigation and guidance concept that utilized blended radio/inertial navigation with VOR, DME, and ILS as the ground navigation aids. Results from 36 automatic approaches and landings from 11,300 m (37,000 ft) to touchdown are presented. Preliminary results indicate that this concept may provide sufficient accuracy to accomplish automatic landing of the shuttle orbiter without air-breathing engines.
Edwards, F. G.↗
ECASTAR: Energy Conservation; an Assessment of Systems, Technologies and Requirements
A methodology for a systems approach display and assessment of the potential for energy conservation actions and the impacts of those actions was presented. The U.S. economy is divided into four sectors: energy industry, industry, residential/commercial and transportation. Each sector is assessed with respect to energy conservation actions and impacts. The four sectors are combined and three strategies for energy conservation actions for the combined sectors are assessed. The three strategies (national energy conservation, electrification and diversification) represent energy conservation actions for the near term (now to 1985), the mid term (1985 to 2000) and the far term (2000 and beyond). The assessment procedure includes input/output analysis to bridge the flows between the sectors, and net economics and net energetics as performance criteria for the conservation actions. Targets of opportunity for large net energy net energy savings and the application of technology to achieve these savings are discussed.
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ECASTAR systems approach
The methodology of ECASTAR was presented and a discussion of the application of technology to energy conservation was given. This methodology constitutes an overview and blueprint for the analysis of energy conservation actions, and is subdivided into the following sections: the systems approach, constraints and criteria, application of the method (systems approach display, ECASTAR team, study phases and objectives, requirements and impacts, trade-off, integration, and feedback), an example of the method (technology applications).
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Pulse width fluctuations in mode-locked Nd:YAG lasers
The experiment consisted of a flashlamp-pumped Nd:YAG laser rod in the Brewster-Brewster configuration, passively modelocked by a thick flowing dye in contact with the high reflectivity rear mirror. A single pulse was selected by a cylindrical-ring electrode Pockel's cell, and amplified by two Nd:YAG amplifiers. Calibrated photodiodes measured the total pulse energy at the fundamental frequency and the total pulse energy at the second harmonic frequency. The signals were monitored by a digital data acquisition system and displayed on a teletype printer.
Bechtel, J. H.↗
Review of operational aspects of initial experiments utilizing the U.S. MLS
An exercise to support the Federal Aviation Administration in demonstrating the U.S. candidate for an international microwave landing system (MLS) was conducted by NASA. During this demonstration the MLS was utilized to provide the TCV Boeing 737 research airplane with guidance for automatic control during transition from conventional RNAV to MLS RNAV in curved, descending flight; flare; touchdown; and roll-out. Flight profiles, system configuration, displays, and operating procedures used in the demonstration are described, and preliminary results of flight data analysis are discussed. Recent experiences with manually controlled flight in the NAFEC MLS environment are also discussed. The demonstration shows that in automatic three-dimensional flight, the volumetric signal coverage of the MLS can be exploited to enable a commercial carrier class airplane to perform complex curved, descending paths with precision turns into short final approaches terminating in landing and roll-out, even when subjected to strong and gusty tail and cross wind components and severe wind shear.
Walsh, T. M.↗
Phase relations in the Fe-Ni-Cr-S system and the sulfidation of an austenitic stainless steel
The stability fields of various sulfide phases that form on Fe-Cr, Fe-Ni, Ni-Cr and Fe-Cr-Ni alloys were developed as a function of temperature and the partial pressure of sulfur. The calculated stability fields in the ternary system were displayed on plots of log P sub S sub 2 versus the conjugate extensive variable which provides a better framework for following the sulfidation of Fe-Cr-Ni alloys at high temperatures. Experimental and estimated thermodynamic data were used in developing the sulfur potential diagrams. Current models and correlations were employed to estimate the unknown thermodynamic behavior of solid solutions of sulfides and to supplement the incomplete phase diagram data of geophysical literature. These constructed stability field diagrams were in excellent agreement with the sulfide phases and compositions determined during a sulfidation experiment.
Jacob, K. T.↗
Use of asymptotic methods in vibration analysis
The derivation of dynamic differential equations, suitable for studying the vibrations of rotating, curved, slender structures was examined, and the Hamiltonian procedure was advocated for this purpose. Various reductions of the full system are displayed, which govern the vibrating troposkien when various order of magnitude restrictions are placed on important parameters. Possible advantages of the WKB asymptotic method for solving these classes of problems are discussed. A special case of this method is used illustratively to calculate eigenvalues and eigenfunctions for a flat turbine blade with small flexural stiffness.
Ashley, H.↗
A system for aerodynamic design and analysis of supersonic aircraft. Part 2: User's manual
The system uses linearized theory methods for the calculation of surface pressures and supersonic area rule concepts in combination with linearized theory for calculation of aerodynamic force coefficients. Interactive graphics were included in the system to display or edit input and to permit monitoring and readout of program results.
Middleton, W. D.↗
System for providing an integrated display of instantaneous information relative to aircraft attitude, heading, altitude, and horizontal situation
A display device is disclosed which is particularly suited for providing the pilot of an aircraft with combined inflight attitude, heading, altitude, and horizontal situation information previously available only by using two or three devices providing separate displays. The preferred embodiment combines a commonly used and commercially available flight director-type device for providing a display in combination with a miniature aircraft supported for angular displacement from a vertical orientation to indicate heading error, or heading offset, and an extended course deviation indicator bar which projects into juxtaposition with the miniature aircraft for providing a true picture of the aircraft's horizontal situation relative to a selective VOR, ILS, or MLS course.
James, R.↗
Combined discrete network. Continuous control modelling of operator behavior
The situation in which an operator is faced with a continuous control task plus one or more discrete information processing tasks is discussed. A modelling approach which has the capability of realistically representing both types of tasks and the resulting interactions is sought. The modelling approach utilizes discrete network models for the cognitive tasks and elements of an open-loop - closed-loop control representation for the continuous task. the approach is demonstrated through its application to a simulated Digital Avionics Information System in which subjects were required to perform retrieval and processing tasks as well as flight control. This model differs from conventional model in that system status sampling is not necessarily continuous or periodic. Rather, the pilot is assumed to read system status displays only as time permits and operate in a so-called open-loop preprogrammed fashion between sampling.
Miller, R. A.↗
Experiments With a Manipulator Sensor System
Force and torque data aid operator. Report describes experiments with system that displays data on forces and torques acting on end effector of remote manipulator. Demonstrated usefulness of display in manipulation tasks with narrow geometric and dynamic tolerances. Such tasks encountered in manufacturing and in operations requiring use of tools.
Bejczy, A. K.↗
Computer-aided testing of pilot response to critical in-flight events
This research on pilot response to critical in-flight events employs a unique methodology including an interactive computer-aided scenario-testing system. Navigation displays, instrument-panel displays, and assorted textual material are presented on a touch-sensitive CRT screen. Problem diagnosis scenarios, destination-diversion scenarios and combined destination/diagnostic tests are available. A complete time history of all data inquiries and responses is maintained. Sample results of diagnosis scenarios obtained from testing 38 licensed pilots are presented and discussed.
Giffin, W. C.↗
The Spartan attitude control system - Ground support computer
The Spartan Attitude Control System (ACS) contains a command and control computer. This computer is optimized for the activities of the flight and contains very little human interface hardware and software. The computer system provides the technicians testing of Spartan ACS with a convenient command-oriented interface to the flight ACS computer. The system also decodes and time tags data automatically sent out by the flight computer as key events occur. The duration and magnitude of all system maneuvers is also derived and displayed by this system. The Ground Support Computer is also the primary Ground Support Equipment for the flight sequencer which controls all payload maneuvers, and long term program timing.
Schnurr, R. G., Jr.↗
Evaluation of the Portable Instantaneous Display Analysis Spectrometer (PIDAS)
The Portable Instantaneous Display Analysis System (PIDAS) was evaluated by measuring 125 spectra of mineral specimens and rock samples under the following conditions: in the laboratory under artificial illumination and outdoors, on the building patio, while still using the line voltage electric power supplies. The PIDAS was compared and contrasted with the GEOSCAN PFS, Daedalus-Spectrafax 440, and the Geophysical Environmental Research (GER) IRIS Mark 4.
Lyon, R. J. P.↗