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NASA NTRS1972

High-capacity compact vortex valve for increasing stability of supersonic mixed-compression inlets

A special vortex valve was developed for increasing the stability margin of supersonic jet-engine inlets without the use of moving mechanical parts. A compact valve with high flow capacity and with high gain was obtained by using a unique outer wall in the vortex chamber instead of the usual cylindrical shape. The physical features of the valve are described, and the steady pressure-flow characteristics measured on scale models are given. Procedures are provided for adjusting the operating pressure, flow capacity, and gain through systematic changes in geometry.

Gebben, V. D.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Photometry of compact galaxies.

Photometric histories of the N galaxies 3C 390.3 and PKS 0521-36. Four other compact galaxies, Markarian 9, I Zw 92, 2 Zw 136, and III Zw 77 showed no evidence of variability. The photometric histories were obtained from an exhaustive study of those plates of the Harvard collection taken with large aperture cameras. The images of all galaxies reported were indistinguishable from stars due to the camera f-ratios and low surface brightness of the outlying nebulosities of the galaxies. Standard techniques for the study of variable stars are therefore applicable.

Shen, B. S. P.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Compact photomultiplier housing with controlled cooling.

Description of a compact photomultiplier housing which can provide controlled cooling to the photomultiplier tube down to -90 C. The cooling is accomplished by flowing liquid nitrogen cooled helium gas through a series of coils which envelop the photocathode portion of the tube. The temperature is controlled by controlling the flow of the gas with a fine adjustable needle valve. The temperature is measured near the photocathode of the photomultiplier by a calibrated thermistor.

SHARDANAND↗
NASA NTRS1971

A compact and low power coherent optical system for on-board spacecraft data processing.

Discussion of the design and performance of a compact low-power coherent optical data processing system suitable for spacecraft onboard applications. The system is a modification of the conventional optical data processing system in which a much more efficient solid state GaAs laser is substituted for the bulky and inferior He-Ne laser and paraboloidal mirror segments are substituted for the axially symmetric optical system of the conventional data processing system. Theoretical considerations are given to substantiate the improvement of performance aimed at in the modified system. Preliminary tests of the modified design being in progress indicate that a low power, rugged, small size optical system, capable of onboard spacecraft data processing, can be constructed by using off-axis paraboloidal mirror segments.-

Husain-Abidi, A. S.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Compact extragalactic nonthermal sources.

Results of photometry, polarimetry, spectroscopy, and direct photography at visual wavelengths of four additional objects of the BL Lacertae type are reported together with infrared observations to 10 microns for one of them (OJ 287). The data indicate that these objects are compact sources of nonthermal continuum radiation. They are likely to be extragalactic, and their possible relationship to QSOs is discussed.

Strittmatter, P. A.↗
NASA NTRS1972

A general method for the analysis of compact multifluid heat exchangers.

An analytical method of treating the complex heat-transfer processes involved in compact multifluid heat exchangers is described. The method is based on representing the heat transfer by means of the analogy between heat-transfer paths and electrical circuits. For plate-fin configurations, it includes the effects of heat exchange among nonadjacent fluids due to conduction through the fins of intervening passages. The application of the developed solution procedures to the design and analysis of multifluid heat exchangers is also discussed. Results obtained in using the electrical-analog method to examine the effects of conduction on performance are presented graphically in parametric form for a number of three-fluid plate-fin configurations. The discussion of the data presented includes a comparison with results given by alternative analytical procedures which neglect direct transfer between nonadjacent fluids.

Demetri, E. P.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Synchrotron sources. II - Pulsars and compact extragalactic objects.

Discussion of some limitations on synchrotron models for optical pulsars and compact extragalactic objects. Using the results of a previous paper, it is shown that several existing models for the pulsar NP 0532 are inconsistent with the measured time variations and polarization of the optical emission. The possibility that the low-frequency falloffs in some extragalactic objects (PKS 2134 + 004, OQ 208, and NGC 1068) could be due to emission from particles with small pitch angles, absorption by a thermal plasma, or synchrotron self-absorption is also considered. It is found that radiation by particles with small pitch angles could explain the radio emission from PKS 2134 + 004 and OQ 208, but this process is inconsistent with the observations of NGC 1068. The absorption interpretations cannot account for the turnover in the spectrum of PKS 2134 + 004.

Epstein, R. I.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Plane-stress fracture of compact and notch-bend specimens

Thin-gaged or high toughness materials containing cracks usually fail in a ductile manner with nominal failure stresses approaching the ultimate strength of the material. For such materials, a two-parameter fracture criterion was developed. An equation which related the linear elastic stress-intensity factor, elastic nominal stress, and two material parameters was previously derived and has been used as a fracture criterion for surface- and through-cracked specimens under tensile loading. This two-parameter fracture criterion was rederived in a more general form and was extended to compact and notch-bend fracture specimens. A close correlation was found between experimental and predicted failure stresses.

Newman, J. C., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1973

The design and fabrication of a prototype trash compacting unit

A prototype trash compactor, that is compatible with the anticipated requirements of future long-term space missions, is described. Preliminary problem definition studies were conducted to identify typical types and quantities of waste materials to be expected from a typical mission. Bench-scale compaction tests were then conducted on typical waste materials to determine force/compaction curves. These data were used to design a boilerplate compactor that was fabricated to prove the feasibility of the basic design concept. A final design was then prepared from which the deliverable unit was fabricated. Design concepts are presented for suggested further development of the compactor, including a version that is capable of handling wet biodegradable wastes.

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NASA NTRS1974

Physics of compact nonthermal sources. II Determination of physical parameters

A set of restrictions upon the magnetic field and visible angular size of a canonical nonthermal source (one whose emission is incoherent electron synchrotron) has been obtained in another paper. The degree of electron anisotropy and magnetic field disordering were left as free parameters. In the present paper these restrictions are applied to the variable compact radio sources 3C 84, 3C 120, 3C 273, 3C 279, 3C 454.3, CTA 102, 3C 446, PKS 2134 + 004, VRO 42.22.01, and OJ 287. The theoretically derived angular sizes for these sources are in reasonable agreement with published VLBI sizes, provided that the characteristic pitch angles are not extremely small. The magnetic field strengths determined from the degree of circular polarization are generally compatible with field strengths derived from the self-absorption and synchrotron self-Compton conditions, again provided that the pitch angles are not too small. It is argued that the self-absorption optical depth cannot be much less than unity near the low-frequency turnovers; otherwise, serious discrepancies with observation result.

Jones, T. W.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Liquid phase sintered compacts in space

A model that will explain the effect of gravity on liquid phase sintering was developed. Wetting characteristics and density segregation which are the two important phenomena in liquid phase sintering are considered in the model development. Experiments were conducted on some selected material combinations to study the gravity effects on liquid phase sintering, and to verify the validity of the model. It is concluded that: (1) The surface tension forces acting on solid particles in a one-g environment are not appreciably different from those anticipated in a 0.00001g/g sub 0 (or lower) environment. (2) The capillary forces are dependent on the contact angle, the quantity of the liquid phase, and the distance between solid particles. (3) The pores (i.e., bubbles) do not appear to be driven to the surface by gravity-produced buoyancy forces. (4) The length of time to produce the same degree of settling in a low-gravity environment will be increased significantly. (5) A low gravity environment would appear to offer a unique means of satisfactorily infiltrating a larger and/or complex shaped compact.

Mookherji, T. K.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Vibration and stress analysis of soft-bonded shuttle insulation tiles. Modal analysis with compact widely space stringers

An efficient iterative procedure is described for the vibration and modal stress analysis of reusable surface insulation (RSI) of multi-tiled space shuttle panels. The method, which is quite general, is rapidly convergent and highly useful for this application. A user-oriented computer program based upon this procedure and titled RESIST (REusable Surface Insulation Stresses) has been prepared for the analysis of compact, widely spaced, stringer-stiffened panels. RESIST, which uses finite element methods, obtains three dimensional tile stresses in the isolator, arrestor (if any) and RSI materials. Two dimensional stresses are obtained in the tile coating and the stringer-stiffened primary structure plate. A special feature of the program is that all the usual detailed finite element grid data is generated internally from a minimum of input data. The program can accommodate tile idealizations with up to 850 nodes (2550 degrees-of-freedom) and primary structure idealizations with a maximum of 10,000 degrees-of-freedom. The primary structure vibration capability is achieved through the development of a new rapid eigenvalue program named ALARM (Automatic LArge Reduction of Matrices to tridiagonal form).

Ojalvo, I. U.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Compaction by impact of unconsolidated lunar fines

New Hugoniot and release adiabat data for 1.8 g/cu cm lunar fines in the approximately 2 to 70 kbar range demonstrate that upon shock compression intrinsic crystal density (approximately 3.1 g/cu cm) is achieved under shock stress of 15 to 20 kbar. Release adiabat determinations indicate that measurable irreversible compaction occurs upon achieving shock pressures above approximately 4 kbar. For shocks in the approximately 7 to 15 kbar range, the inferred post-shock specific volumes observed decrease nearly linearly with increasing peak shock pressures. Upon shocking to approximately 15 kbar the post-shock density is approximately that of the intrinsic minerals. If the present data are taken to be representative of the response to impact of unconsolidated regolith material on the moon, it is inferred that the formation of appreciable quantities of soil breccia can be associated with the impact of meteoroids or ejecta at speeds as low as approximately 1 km/sec.

Ahrens, T. J.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Physics of compact nonthermal sources. III - Energetic considerations

The energy content of the compact incoherent electron-synchrotron sources 3C 84, 3C 120, 3C 273, 3C 279, 3C 454.3, CTA 102, 3C 446, PKS 2134+004, VRO 42.22.01 and OJ 287 is calculated on the assumption that the low-frequency turnovers in the radio spectrum are due to self-absorption and that the electron distribution is isotropic. The dependence of the source parameters on various modifications of the standard assumptions is determined. These involve relativistic motions, alternate explanations for the low-frequency turnover, proton-synchrotron radiation, and distance to the source. The canonical interpretation is found to be accurate in many respects; some of the difficulties and ways of dealing with them are discussed in detail.

Burbidge, G. R.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Compact reconditioner for Ni/Cd cells

Extension of life of multiple-cell nickel-cadium battery packs is accomplished by reconditioning method requiring discharge of each battery cell. Compact and lightweight dc-to-dc converter replaces relay-sensor system, protecting against voltage-reversal damage, and monitors overall cell condition.

Kapustka, R. E.↗
NASA NTRS1976

MX 1313+29 - A compact source of very low energy X-rays in Coma Berenices

A compact X-ray source near the North Galactic Pole has been detected with the low-energy X-ray telescope aboard the SAS-3 satellite. The spectral temperature of the source is less than 1 million K, and the energy flux at the earth is 3 by 10 to the -10th power erg/sq cm/sec above 0.1 keV. The flux appeared to be constant both on short time scales (10-1000 s), and over the interval from the first SAS-3 observation (June 12, 1975) to the latest (July 15, 1975). The possible identification of this source with the hot white dwarf HZ 43 is discussed.

Hearn, D. R.↗
NASA NTRS1976

8 to 13 micron spectrophotometry of compact sources in NGC 7538

Three infrared and radio sources in NGC 7538 have been observed with 1% spectral and 5-arcsec spatial resolution. The very small southern source shows a deep silicate absorption feature at 9.7 microns, while the northern extended source shows little or no silicate absorption, but has a 12.8-micron emission line from Ne II. The data imply that the compact source has a gas-to-dust ratio of 75 inside the ionized region. The extended source only 10 arcsec away has a gas-to-dust ratio implied by the 10-micron data alone of 30,000, but the true ratio must be much lower to account for published 20-micron measurements.

Willner, S. P.↗