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NASA NTRS1974

User's manual for the coupled mode version of the normal modes rotor aeroelastic analysis computer program

This User's Manual was prepared to provide the engineer with the information required to run the coupled mode version of the Normal Modes Rotor Aeroelastic Analysis Computer Program. The manual provides a full set of instructions for running the program, including calculation of blade modes, calculations of variable induced velocity distribution and the calculation of the time history of the response for either a single blade or a complete rotor with an airframe (the latter with constant inflow).

Bergquist, R. R.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Scheduling algorithm for mission planning and logistics evaluation users' guide

The scheduling algorithm for mission planning and logistics evaluation (SAMPLE) program is a mission planning tool composed of three subsystems; the mission payloads subsystem (MPLS), which generates a list of feasible combinations from a payload model for a given calendar year; GREEDY, which is a heuristic model used to find the best traffic model; and the operations simulation and resources scheduling subsystem (OSARS), which determines traffic model feasibility for available resources. The SAMPLE provides the user with options to allow the execution of MPLS, GREEDY, GREEDY-OSARS, or MPLS-GREEDY-OSARS.

Chang, H.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Mini-O, simple Omega receiver hardware for user education

A problem with the Omega system is a lack of suitable low cost hardware for the small user community. A collection of do it yourself circuit modules are under development intended for use by educational institutions, small boat owners, aviation enthusiasts, and others who have some skills in fabricating their own electronic equipment. Applications of the hardware to time frequency standards measurements, signal propagation monitoring, and navigation experiments are presented. A family of Mini-O systems have been constructed varying from the simplest RF preamplifiers and narrowband filters front-ends, to sophisticated microcomputer interface adapters.

Burhans, R. W.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Orbital Maneuvering Engine Feed System Coupled Stability Investigation, Computer User's Manual

An operating manual for the feed system coupled stability model was given, in partial fulfillment of a program designed to develop, verify, and document a digital computer model that can be used to analyze and predict engine/feed system coupled instabilities in pressure-fed storable propellant propulsion systems over a frequency range of 10 to 1,000 Hz. The first section describes the analytical approach to modelling the feed system hydrodynamics, combustion dynamics, chamber dynamics, and overall engineering model structure, and presents the governing equations in each of the technical areas. This is followed by the program user's guide, which is a complete description of the structure and operation of the computerized model. Last, appendices provide an alphabetized FORTRAN symbol table, detailed program logic diagrams, computer code listings, and sample case input and output data listings.

Schuman, M. D.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Thermal APU/hydraulics analysis program. User's guide and programmer's manual

The User's Guide information plus program description necessary to run and have a general understanding of the Thermal APU/Hydraulics Analysis Program (TAHAP) is described. This information consists of general descriptions of the APU/hydraulic system and the TAHAP model, input and output data descriptions, and specific subroutine requirements. Deck setups and input data formats are included and other necessary and/or helpful information for using TAHAP is given. The math model descriptions for the driver program and each of its supporting subroutines are outlined.

Deluna, T. A.↗
NASA NTRS1976

User data dissemination concepts for earth resources: Executive summary

The impact of the future capabilities of earth-resources data sensors (both satellite and airborne) and their requirements on the data dissemination network were investigated and optimum ways of configuring this network were determined. The scope of this study was limited to the continental U.S.A. (including Alaska) and to the 1985-1995 time period. Some of the conclusions and recommendations reached were: (1) Data from satellites in sun-synchronous polar orbits (700-920 km) will generate most of the earth-resources data in the specified time period. (2) Data from aircraft and shuttle sorties cannot be readily integrated in a data-dissemination network unless already preprocessed in a digitized form to a standard geometric coordinate system. (3) Data transmission between readout stations and central preprocessing facilities, and between processing facilities and user facilities are most economically performed by domestic communication satellites. (4) The effect of the following factors should be studied: cloud cover, expanded coverage, pricing strategies, multidiscipline missions.

Davies, R.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Systematically disseminating technological information to potential users

Rapid technological information dissemination system related to the field of remote sensing is presented. The technology transfer staff systematically designed instructional materials and activities using the matrix as an organizer to meet the need of the students, scientists and users in a rapidly expanding technology.

Russell, J. D.↗
NASA NTRS1976

User guide to a command and control system; a part of a prelaunch wind monitoring program

A set of programs called Command and Control System (CCS), intended as a user manual, is described for the operation of CCS by the personnel supporting the wind monitoring portion of the launch mission. Wind data obtained by tracking balloons is sent by electronic means using telephone lines to other locations. Steering commands are computed from a system called ADDJUST for the on-board computer and relays this data. Data are received and automatically stored in a microprocessor, then via a real time program transferred to the UNIVAC 1100/40 computer. At this point the data is available to be used by the Command and Control system.

Cowgill, G. R.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Wind information display system user's manual

The Wind Information Display System (WINDS) provides flexible control through system-user interaction for collecting wind shear data, processing this data in real time, displaying the processed data, storing raw data on magnetic tapes, and post-processing raw data. The data are received from two asynchronous laser Doppler velocimeters (LDV's) and include position, velocity and intensity information. The raw data is written onto magnetic tape for permanent storage and is also processed in real time to depict wind velocities in a given spacial region.

Roe, J.↗
NASA NTRS1976

User's guide to the data obtained by the Skylab/ATM NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center/The Aerospace Corporation S-056 X-ray experiment

The S-056 observations consist of 27,000 photographs (filterheliograms) obtained by the X-ray telescope and 1,100 h of proportional counter data obtained by the X-ray event analyzer in the soft X-ray region of the solar spectrum. A description of the S-056 data together with additional relevant information that may be needed by users of the data is given.

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NASA NTRS1977

AEROX: Computer program for transonic aircraft aerodynamics to high angles of attack. Volume 1: Aerodynamic methods and program users' guide

The AEROX program estimates lift, induced-drag and pitching moments to high angles (typ. 60 deg) for wings and for wingbody combinations with or without an aft horizontal tail. Minimum drag coefficients are not estimated, but may be input for inclusion in the total aerodynamic parameters which are output in listed and plotted formats. The theory, users' guide, test cases, and program listing are presented.

Axelson, J. A.↗
NASA NTRS1977

COMOC 2: Two-dimensional aerodynamics sequence, computer program user's guide

The COMOC finite element fluid mechanics computer program system is applicable to diverse problem classes. The two dimensional aerodynamics sequence was established for solution of the potential and/or viscous and turbulent flowfields associated with subsonic flight of elementary two dimensional isolated airfoils. The sequence is constituted of three specific flowfield options in COMOC for two dimensional flows. These include the potential flow option, the boundary layer option, and the parabolic Navier-Stokes option. By sequencing through these options, it is possible to computationally construct a weak-interaction model of the aerodynamic flowfield. This report is the user's guide to operation of COMOC for the aerodynamics sequence.

Manhardt, P. D.↗
NASA NTRS1977

The STS pilot user development program

The planning and preparation activities and the results of the briefings associated with the Paris Air Show are described. A team of key personnel were available during the show to familiarize international users with the STS program and the space shuttle capabilities. Participation at the show included the operation of an STS booth at the U.S. pavilion, the presentation of several invitational briefings, and detailed discussions with individual organizations.

Mcdowell, J. R.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Solid rocket booster performance evaluation model. Volume 2: Users manual

This users manual for the solid rocket booster performance evaluation model (SRB-II) contains descriptions of the model, the program options, the required program inputs, the program output format and the program error messages. SRB-II is written in FORTRAN and is operational on both the IBM 370/155 and the MSFC UNIVAC 1108 computers.

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NASA NTRS1977

Agricultural aviation user requirement priorities

The results are given of a research project pertaining to the development of agricultural aviation user requirement priorities. The raw data utilized in the project was obtained from the National Agricultural Aviation Association. A specially configured poll, developed by the Actuarial Research Corporation was used to solicit responses from NAAA members and others. The primary product of the poll is the specification of seriousness as determined by the respondents for some selected agricultural aviation problem areas identified and defined during the course of an intensive analysis by the Actuarial Research Corporation.

Kaplan, R. L.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Users' manual for computer program for one-dimensional analysis of coupled-cavity traveling wave tubes

The use of the coupled cavity traveling wave tube for space communications has led to an increased interest in improving the efficiency of the basic interaction process in these devices through velocity resynchronization and other methods. To analyze these methods, a flexible, large signal computer program for use on the IBM 360/67 time-sharing system has been developed. The present report is a users' manual for this program.

Omalley, T. A.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Compendium of Applications Technology Satellite user experiments

The achievements of the user experiments performed with ATS satellites from 1967 to 1973 are summarized. Included are fixed and mobile point to point communications experiments involving voice, teletype and facsimile transmissions. Particular emphasis is given to the Alaska and Hawaii satellite communications experiments. The use of the ATS satellites for ranging and position fixing of ships and aircraft is also covered. The structure and operating characteristics of the various ATS satellite are briefly described.

Engler, N. A.↗