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The National Research Council program on aid to the neurologically handicapped

The multidisciplinary care of neuromuscular disabled patients is reviewed. Described are the activities of occupational and vocational therapists, social workers, clinical psychologists and speech pathologists that are directed toward the major effects of spinal cord injuries, amputations, stroke, cerebral palsy, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Mclaurin, C.↗

Application of real-time engine simulations to the development of propulsion system controls

The development of digital controls for turbojet and turbofan engines is presented by the use of real-time computer simulations of the engines. The engine simulation provides a test-bed for evaluating new control laws and for checking and debugging control software and hardware prior to engine testing. The development and use of real-time, hybrid computer simulations of the Pratt and Whitney TF30-P-3 and F100-PW-100 augmented turbofans are described in support of a number of controls research programs at the Lewis Research Center. The role of engine simulations in solving the propulsion systems integration problem is also discussed.

Szuch, J. R.↗

Application of real-time engine simulations to the development of propulsion system controls

The development of digital controls for turbojet and turbofan engines can be facilitated by the use of real-time computer simulations of the engines. The engine simulation provides a 'test-bed' for evaluating new control laws and for checking and 'debugging' control software and hardware prior to engine testing. This paper describes the development and use of real-time, hybrid computer simulations of the Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-3 and F100-PW-100 augmented turbofans in support of a number of controls research programs at the Lewis Research Center. The role of engine simulations in solving the propulsion systems integration problem is also discussed.

Szuch, J. R.↗

Thunderstorm Research International Program (TRIP 77) report to management

A post analysis of the previous day's weather, followed by the day's forecast and an outlook on weather conditions for the following day is given. The normal NOAA weather charts were used, complemented by the latest GOES satellite pictures, the latest rawinsonde sounding, and the computer-derived thunderstorm probability forecasts associated with the sounding.

Taiani, A. J.↗

Summer research fellowship program

Significant accomplishments reported include uniaxial compression tests of high strength graphite-epoxy laminates. The results show that Young's modulus and fracture stress depend upon the specimen's dimensions. Also presented are: an investigation of robot vision; estimation of spectral signatures of algae from the airborne lidar oceanographic probing equipment; impact tests on polymeric compounds; calibration of quartz crystal microbalance; and a profile of naturally occurring hydrocarbons.

Darden, G. C.↗

The 1980 summer research fellowship program

The problem of incorporating visual input into robot systems is described. The photochemistry of the stratosphere, particularly possible permutations of the ozone layer, is discussed. Photoelectrochemical properties of metal thio-hypodiphosphates are investigated. Extreme eigenvalues are computed by the Lancqos approach. The rotational Raman spectra of the molecular atmosphere is studied. A computer operated mathematical symbolic manipulation system is described. Preparation of polycrystalline semiconductor electrodes of tungsten and molybdenum dichalcogenides is received.

Darden, G. C.↗

Program of Research in Laminar Flow Control in the JIAFS at NASA Langley Research Center

At high Reynolds numbers, the performance of a low drag suction LFC airplane is essentially controlled by the induced drag and the turbulent friction drag of the nonlaminarized area. The question then arises as to how the airplane cruise lift to drag ratio (L/D) sub cruise) cruise increases with increasing extent of laminar flow 0 sub lam./0 sub total (0 = airplane wetted area). In particular, the question arises as to the airplane performance in the optimum case with all laminar flow over the airplane wetted area. Design approaches of all laminar flow LFC airplanes which optimize the airplane range . R = eta sub ov times (L/D) times H times lambda n(W sub 0/W sub E) are considered.

Pfenninger, W.↗