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    Organic geochemistry of Early Precambrian sediments (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2011-12-21
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Life Sci. Publ., Vol. 2; 11 p
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    Chemistry of the upper atmosphere and the role of transport processes (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The important chemical reaction affecting the neutral composition of the upper stratosphere, mesosphere, and lower thermosphere is discussed. The role of atmospheric transport processes is emphasized and the problem of taking these into account is elucidated.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NASA, Washington Phys. of the Space Environment; p 147-155
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    Transient heating in the upper atmosphere (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The time-dependent response of the upper atmosphere to transient heat sources is considered. The basic problem is that of heating a compressible, heat-conducting fluid, which is described in the one-dimensional case by an analytic solution. Comparisons with satellite drag data of such first-order solutions are shown to be useful in determining energy requirements and in determining some constraints on the spatial distribution of the heating. Recent OGO-6 mass spectrometer and interferometric temperature measurements show that atmospheric disturbances during geomagnetic storms are much more prominent in the auroral zones. These results suggest that joule dissipation of auroral currents are important contributors to orbital perturbations of satellites.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NASA, Washington Phys. of the Space Environment; p 3-23
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    Composite systems utilization for space shuttle structures (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Research and development of composite material systems to show applicability of these materials to shuttle structures and to demonstrate availability through a hardware development program is reported. The various configurations studied and potential areas of composite structures use are described and an outline of ongoing composite programs, complementing the indicated feasible applications, including a typical cost study, is shown. The following composite systems are investigated: Boron filaments with epoxy, polyimide, or aluminum matrix, and graphite filaments with epoxy or polyimide matrix.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 605-644
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    Flight loads and control (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The prediction of flight loads and their potential reduction, using various control logics for the space shuttle vehicles, is very complex. Some factors, not found on previous launch vehicles, that increase the complexity are large lifting surfaces, unsymmetrical structure, unsymmetrical aerodynamics, trajectory control system coupling, and large aeroelastic effects. Discussed are these load producing factors and load reducing techniques. Identification of potential technology areas is included.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 175-203
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    New considerations for pogo prevention on space shuttle (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Recommendations for improving the methodology of pogo suppression for the space shuttle include: Consideration of inter-pump location for accumulator or active device, inclusion of tank outflow effects in dynamic structural analysis, the use of simplified transfer functions in systems studies, three phase dynamic testing program for turbopump with development of dynamic flowmeters, and the use of a linearized mathematical model for engine physics studies.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA, Washington NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 97-116
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    Dissipation of electric fields in the ionosphere (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The heating and movement of the upper atmosphere at ionospheric levels in response to electric currents are discussed. Joule dissipation, generation of winds, and pressure gradients are significant factors in the energetics of the ionospheric electric currents flowing during magnetic storms and also of the Sq current system.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NASA, Washington Phys. of the Space Environment; p 25-40
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    Development of methods for fracture control of space shuttle structures (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The technology with respect to fracture control requirements of the shuttle is considered. The current state-of-the-art does permit an approach based on linear elastic fracture mechanics concepts. Development and implementation of a fracture control plan should recognize deficiencies and provide adequate resources for the extensive empirical test data which are required. With respect to the cost impact of such tests, recent experiences involving advanced aircraft systems have seen unit cost increases of from 200 to 500 percent.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 727-770
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    Docking devices for Soyuz-type spacecraft (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Two docking device designs for Soyuz-type spacecraft are compared. The first was flight tested successfully; the second achieves rigid and exact joining of two spacecraft, while incorporating changes to allow for the intravehicular transfer of crew members. The main functions of the docking device are considered, with the means by which they are accomplished, and measures for increasing its reliability and flexibility in service are noted.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: 6th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 143-150
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    Nimbus observation of oceanic upwelling (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Observing the development of upwelling on the northeast coast of Africa by measuring ocean surface emission with infrared radiometers on Nimbus satellites is reported. Using the temperature of the ocean as telemetered by the satellite, the biological potential of an area is estimated, and consequently the highest potential for fisheries.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 14-17
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    Microwave emission of Arctic Sea ice (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The feasibility of carrying microwave radiometers on Nimbus E and F missions for sea ice surveys was studied in the arctic using aircraft. It was found that passive microwave signatures of Arctic Sea ice relate specifically to the structure and type of ice. It is concluded that a new tool for conducting ice surveys from aircraft and satellites with remote sensors was discovered.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 18-21
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    Electron impact ionization of H (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The results of theoretical calculations for the reactions between electrons and negative hydrogen atoms are discussed for an electron colliding with a negative hydrogen ion and neutralizing the hydrogen ion by stripping the loosely bound electron from it, and the two free electrons moving away. A semi-quantum description of the process is presented in which the target is described in terms of quantum mechanics, and the projectile electron is described in a classical fashion.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 58-62
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    Aerospace transporter and lifting body activities in Europe and potential participation in the development of the space shuttle orbiter (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The course of European aerospace research regarding reentry problems is briefly reviewed for the period from 1966 up to the present. The considerable experience gained by Europe, and particularly Germany, is shown to have led to their involvement and participation in the U.S. space shuttle program. The areas of investigation and expected contributions by European cooperation in the shuttle program are outlined.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA. Langley Res. Center Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3; p 969-995
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    Status of reusable surface insulation thermal protection system technology programs (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The development of three low-density rigidized insulation materials for the shuttle TPS application is reported. These materials consist of one high purity silica system and two systems based on mullite, an aluminum silicate. Both systems consist of fibers joined together with appropriate binders to obtain a rigidized insulation composite. Both material systems require the application of a glassy coating to provide a wear resistant, high emittance surface and to prevent the absorption of water by the fiber matrix. The technology program has addressed the development of water impervious coatings, methods of assembling the materials in design concepts while minimizing the thermal stress in the insulation, achieving compatibility between the RSI material and the structural system, and test evaluations to demonstrate the feasibility of the surface insulation concept.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 435-474
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    Overview of technology relative to the pogo instability on space shuttle (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The prediction of pogo contains a major source of uncertainty in the difficulty of defining the dynamic characteristics of certain components. An overview of the space shuttle technology with respect to each the following pogo problem areas is presented: structure, tank-liquid interaction, feedline, engine (pump), pogo-loop/control-loop interaction, and stability analysis.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 117-138
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    Assessment of potential buffet problems on the space shuttle vehicle (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Buffet of the space shuttle launch and reentry configuration is an area requiring continued evaluation to produce a safe reliable vehicle of minimum weight. Buffet forces result from flow separation and therefore can not be predicted accurately. Buffet loads are highly sensitive to configuration, angle of attack, and Mach number and can be reliably determined only by wind tunnel tests of elastically scaled models.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 25-43
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    Dynamic analysis for shuttle design verification (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Two approaches that are used for determining the modes and frequencies of space shuttle structures are discussed. The first method, direct numerical analysis, involves finite element mathematical modeling of the space shuttle structure in order to use computer programs for dynamic structural analysis. The second method utilizes modal-coupling techniques of experimental verification made by vibrating only spacecraft components and by deducing modes and frequencies of the complete vehicle from results obtained in the component tests.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 205-230
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    Bearing strength of the lunar soil (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: A discussion is presented on the bearing strength and bearing load-penetration relations in lunar soil. These were measured in air as a function of bulk density. It was found that the relation between bulk density and the logarithm of the bearing capacity is about linear. Shapes of the load vs penetration curves were observed to be similar to those obtained with particulate material of terrestrial origin.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NASA, Washington Analysis of Surveyor 3 Mater. and Phot. Returned by Apollo 12; p 227-232
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    Surface studies on Surveyor 3 tubing sections (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Sections C and E of the unpainted, polished aluminum tubing from the strut of the radar altimeter and Doppler velocity sensor were examined in a transmission electron microscope for micrometeorite damage and ion bombardment. Both sections were contaminated and eroded on one side; it is suggested that these conditions were caused by sandblasting by lunar dust and retrorocket plume contamination during Surveyor 3 landing. Microcraters of different configurations were found on the bright sides of the tubes. Several degrees of violence were involved in the formation of the craters, and the particle size could be responsible for some differences. All micropits found were on the bright areas and data indicate 0.2 hypervelocity impact/sq cm and 2/sq cm for other types of craters. The greatest degree of damage resulted from particle impact and was limited to a maximum depth of 2 microns.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA, Washington Analysis of Surveyor 3 Mater. and Phot. Returned by Apollo 12; p 154-158
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    Comparison of probe and radar ionosphere temperatures (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The discrepancy in temperature measurements of ionospheric electrons by Langmuir electrostatic probes, and radar backscatter are discussed. The discrepancy occurs at altitudes from 350 to 800km, and the probe temperatures are consistantly higher than the radar temperatures. It is concluded that the non-Maxwellian energy distribution provides an explanation for the altitude and the lower radar temperatures.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 43-45
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    Microwave measurements of sea state (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Passive microwave measurements were studied for determining sea state. It was found that the brightness temperature increases due to the foam produced by winds, and that the surface wind can be determined by the brightness temperature.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 22-27
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    Aerodynamic studies of delta-wing shuttle orbiters. Part 2: Hypersonics (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: An early version of an external hydrogen-oxygen tank orbiter was used as a baseline vehicle to experimentally evaluate: (1) nose shape and canopy effects on longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability and trim, and (2) yaw due to aerodynamic roll control at hypersonic speeds. Nose alterations were examined since that part of the vehicle may be subject to modifications because of internal packaging requirements, alleviation of potential high heating areas, and/or possible improvements in aerodynamic stability and control. There was also some concern about the effect of the rather high profile canopy on the aerodynamics; therefore its removal was examined. In addition, roll-yaw coupling was investigated because of its impact on the RCS fuel requirements for entry maneuvers.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3; p 803-830
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    Impact of subsonic aerodynamic considerations on a space shuttle booster configuration (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Considerations of cruise-back efficiency and subsonic flying qualities are shown to have resulted in a configuration with an aft high wing of moderate aspect ratio and with vertical tails located at the wing tips. The need to protect the air breathing engines during ascent and reentry and the desire for a low trim penalty longitudinal control surface led to consideration of a jet-flap canard. The advantages of this application of STOL technology to a space system are examined and the results of both wind tunnel tests and flight simulations are discussed. Since the use of the jet-flap canard concept offers the potential for a minimum weight vehicle, a proposed technology development program is outlined in order that the full benefit of this concept may be realized.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA. Langley Res. Center Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol.3; p 737-784
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    On the possibility of Earth reentry simulation of shallow angle Jupiter entry (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Possible Earth reentry simulation of shallow-angle (3 to 30 deg) Jupiter entry was investigated in terms of four parameters of the bow shock layer ahead of a blunt vehicle: peak (equilibrium) temperature, peak pressure, peak inward radiative flux, and time-integrated radiative flux. It is shown that simulation ranging from fair to good can be achieved. Reentry is easiest (lowest Earth reentry speed) at steep Earth reentry, in the Earth entry speed range of 15 to 22 km/sec, for both the Jupiter nominal and cool atmospheres. Increased Earth speed is required, generally, for increasing Jupiter entry angle, and for increasing temperature, radiative flux, time-integrated flux and pressure, in that order.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: JPL Quart. Tech. Rev., Vol. 1, No. 4; p 19-29
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    The energy balance of wind waves and the remote sensing problem (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Measurements of wave growth indicate an energy balance of the wave spectrum governed primarily by input from the atmosphere, nonlinear transfer to shorter and longer waves, and advection. The pronounced spectral peak and sharp low frequency cut-off characteristic of fetch-limited spectra are explained as a self-stabilizing feature of the nonlinear wave-wave interactions. The momentum transferred from the atmosphere to the wind waves accounts for a large part of the wind drag. These findings are relevant for remote microwave sensing of the sea surface by backscatter and passive radiometry methods.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NOAA Sea Surface Topography from Space, Vol. 2; 55 p
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    Comments on ocean circulation with regard to satellite altimetry (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Basic features of sea surface topography are reviewed, to show those oceanographic results which may be of value to a geodetic satellite program: (1) the shape and magnitude of the large scale features of the mean sea surface, relative to a level surface; (2) the position and magnitude of the slopes across the western boundary currents, from a variety of data; (3) an estimate of the position of the geoid, tied into the U.S. leveling network; and (4) a documented change of 60 to 70 cm in mean sea level, with respect to the geoid, between the U.S. east and west coasts.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NOAA Sea Surface Topography from Space, Vol. 2; 17 p
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    The stable auroral red arc of October 31 - November 1, 1968 and its interaction with the neutral atmosphere (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Satellite observations of electron temperature and the topside electron density structure are used to calculate the red arc according to the thermal conduction model. In this model, energy from the magnetosphere flows in the electron gas along geomagnetic field lines into the ionosphere. This energy heats the ambient F-region electrons sufficiently to excite the oxygen atoms to the O I(1D) level by collisional impact giving rise to the 6300 A emission characteristic of the arc. For the 31 October/1 November 1968 red arc, the calculated emission rate, geographical position, and horizontal extent of the red arc are in agreement with the photometric data obtained by airglow observatories. Almost all of the energy conducted into the red arc is ultimately transferred to the neutral gas through elastic and inelastic collisions. This energy drives a large thermal cell and the circulation extends the influence of the arc thousands of kilometers beyond the region of direct heat input. The calculated neutral gas temperature response to electron heating within the arc is small.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NASA, Washington Phys. of the Space Environment; p 45-69
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    Application of composite materials to space shuttle tanks (1972)
    In:  CASI
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: Tanks are broken down into two categories: pressure vessels that carry primarily pressure loads, and structural tanks that carry structural loads such as thrust or bending in addition to pressure. A significant portion of the shuttle orbiter structure are tanks and in order to minimize both weight and cost growth on these shuttle tank structures, composite material tanks of both types are considered.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 573-603
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    Advanced design concepts for shuttle airframe structure (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The development of weight-saving advanced design concepts for shuttle airframe structure is presented. Design concepts under investigation employ selective composite reinforcement and/or efficient geometric arrangements. An effort to develop metallic panel designs which exploit the relaxation of smooth external-surface requirements for skin structure is reviewed. Available highlights from research and development studies which investigate the application of composite reinforcement to the design of two types of fuselage panels, a shear web, a large fuselage frame, and a landing-gear-door assembly are presented. Preliminary results from these studies suggest weight savings of 25 percent can be obtained.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 537-572
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    Flutter technology for space shuttle (1972)
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    Description: The development of analytical and experimental techniques needed to predict space shuttle flutter boundaries and insure adequate flutter margins and anticipated problems associated with aeroelastic-model and full-scale testing to validate flutter clearance are considered. Results illustrating the best available tools for subsonic and supersonic flutter prediction are presented. Programs currently underway which will help overcome the difficult problems envisioned for the transonic wind-tunnel and flight flutter test program are also discussed.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 1-24
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    The composition of the upper atmosphere (1972)
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    Description: Miniature mass spectrometers were developed and were carried on sounding rockets to determine the composition of the upper atmosphere. Techniques have been developed that accurately correct for the velocity and spin of the moving vehicle. Above 120 km N2, O2, and Ar appear to be in diffusive equilibrium. Most He concentration measurements show a more rapid decline with altitude than predicted by diffusive equilibrium. Because of the highly reactive nature of atomic oxygen, measurements of this species by mass spectrometry are low by an unknown factor.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NASA, Washington Phys. of the Space Environment; p 129-145
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    Gas-powered reentry body erection mechanism (1972)
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    Publication Date: 2005-11-30
    Description: The design, analysis, testing, and flight of the supersonic planetary entry decelerator 2 spacecraft are described. The vehicle was launched in a folded condition and deployed to its required configuration following exit from the atmosphere. This concept was selected primarily because it allows utilization of existing launch vehicle systems in the most economical manner possible.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: 6th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 101-107
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    Hydrology of the Niger River from Nimbus HRIR (1972)
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    Description: The seasonal changes in aspect of the Niger River in the Republic of Mali, West Africa, as seen in daytime imagery obtained by the high-resolution infrared radiometer on Nimbus 3 are described. The identification of different plants by their reflectance is shown to provide an ecological map that changes with time. It is concluded that Nimbus imagery provides an integrated view of the entire watershed on a daily basis.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 8-13
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    Air-sea interaction in the Pacific Ocean (1972)
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    Description: Daily Tiros and ESSA satellite television nephanalysis over the Pacific Ocean were collected, and monthly cloud charts drawn to study the interaction of tropical oceans with the atmosphere. The data were correlated with climatological data for rainfall and surface temperatures.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 28-31
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    Reginal Geology of Hadley Rille, part F (1972)
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    Description: Local geology of Hadley Rille near the landing site of Apollo 15 is described. Orbital photography from the Hasselblad, metric, and panoramic cameras is used to study regional relationships of the rille. The shape of the rille due to various natural causes is examined, along with stratigraphic measurements of mare materials.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center Apollo 15 Prelim. Sci. Rept.; 5 p
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    Surface disturbances at the Apollo 15 landing site, part E (1972)
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    Description: High resolution panoramic photographs taken from 110 km orbits of the command service module show the lunar module structure on the moon as evidenced by reflected light and by the shadow. Before and after photographs of the landing site are presented; the increased brightness or halo is attributed to mare surface materials.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center Apollo 15 Prelim. Sci. Rept.; 3 p
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    Satellite temperature correlation of predicted, test, and flight data (1972)
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    Description: This study compares satellite temperature predictions with thermal vacuum test results and shows the improvement from testing. Orbital data were compared with prediction/test results to determine quantitatively an expected error criteria.
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    Type: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Space Simulation; p 425-443
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    Experiments on the dynamic stability of the space shuttle (1972)
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    Description: Some dynamic stability experiments on the space shuttle using a half-model oscillatory technique are discussed. Resulting information from the experiments is presented and includes: (1) dynamic pitching characteristics of both the orbiter and the booster alone as well as of the two models mated into a single launch configuration; (2) the static and dynamic interference effects during an abort separation maneuver; and (3) the dynamic plume interference effect.
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    Type: NASA. Langley Res. Center Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3; p 933-968
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    Tides and tsunamis (1972)
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    Description: Although tides and tsunamis are both shallow water waves, it does not follow that they are equally amenable to an observational program using an orbiting altimeter on a satellite. A numerical feasibility investigation using a hypothetical satellite orbit, real tide observations, and sequentially increased levels of white noise has been conducted to study the degradation of the tidal harmonic constants caused by adding noise to the tide data. Tsunami waves, possibly a foot high and one hundred miles long, must be measured in individual orbits, thus requiring high relative resolution.
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    Type: Sea Surface Topography from Space, Vol. 2; 30 p
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    Dynamic testing for shuttle design verification (1972)
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    Description: Space shuttle design verification requires dynamic data from full scale structural component and assembly tests. Wind tunnel and other scaled model tests are also required early in the development program to support the analytical models used in design verification. Presented is a design philosophy based on mathematical modeling of the structural system strongly supported by a comprehensive test program; some of the types of required tests are outlined.
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    Type: NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 231-265
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    Cracking of the lunar soil (1972)
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    Description: Rather than a pattern of cracks in an apparently flat surface, the Apollo 12 photographs suggest an irregular surface that consists of clods or fragments. The impression of flat tiles and crusting, obtained by monoscopic viewing, is an illusion. Instead, the lunar soil deforms and cracks in the same manner as homogeneous isotropic terrestrial soils of moderate bulk density, having a small amount of cohesion.
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    Type: NASA, Washington Analysis of Surveyor 3 Mater. and Phot. Returned by Apollo 12; p 233-235
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    Neuter docking mechanism study (1972)
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    Description: Neuter (or androgynous) docking systems that allow space vehicles with similar or identical docking hardware to dock are discussed. Basic requirements applicable to docking mechanism design, four neuter concepts that were studied, and the concept selected by the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center for detailed investigation are presented.
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    Type: 6th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 43-49
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    Preliminary geologic map of the region around the candidate Proclus Apollo landing site, part J (1972)
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    Description: The Proclus Crater region was mapped to test the value, for photogeologic mapping purposes, of Apollo 15 metric photographs and to estimate the scientific value of the area as a potential landing site. Adjacent frames of the metric photography were overlapped with the base frame to provide stereographic images. Because of the high quality of the photographs, it was found that the geologic units could be more definitely interpreted and dated than those of earlier maps. The photographs tend to confirm the earlier interpretation of the rugged area as composed of bedrock uplifted when the Crisium basin formed. They also suggest that an earlier predominantly volcanic interpretation of the terra in this area might be replaced by an interpretation in which mass wasting and fracturing play the major roles in producing different terrain types. It was concluded that because of apparent lithologic homogeneity, the terra of the Proclus region is an undesirable objective for an extensive manned lunar landing mission.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center Apollo 15 Prelim. Sci. Rept.; 4 p
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    Magnetospheric boundaries (1972)
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    Description: The location of the outer boundary of the geomagnetic field, or magnetopause, and the location of the earth's bow shock have been compiled based on data from the first six IMP satellites.
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    Type: Significant Accomplishments in Sci., 1970; p 81-85
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    Aerodynamic studies of delta-wing shuttle orbiters. Part 1: Low speed (1972)
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    Description: Numerous wind tunnel tests conducted on the evolving delta-wing orbiters have generated a fairly large aerodynamic data base over the entire entry operation range of these vehicles. A limited assessment is made of some of the aerodynamics of the current HO type orbiters, and several specific problem areas selected from the broad data base are discussed. These include, from a subsonic viewpoint, discussions of trim drag effect; effects of the installation of main rocket engine nozzles, OMS and RCS packages, Reynolds number effects, lateral-directional stability characteristics, and landing characteristics.
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    Type: Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3; p 785-802
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    Wing optimization for space shuttle orbiter vehicles (1972)
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    Description: The results were presented of a parametric study performed to determine the optimum wing geometry for a proposed space shuttle orbiter. The results of the study establish the minimum weight wing for a series of wing-fuselage combinations subject to constraints on aerodynamic heating, wing trailing edge sweep, and wing over-hang. The study consists of a generalized design evaluation which has the flexibility of arbitrarily varying those wing parameters which influence the vehicle system design and its performance. The study is structured to allow inputs of aerodynamic, weight, aerothermal, structural and material data in a general form so that the influence of these parameters on the design optimization process can be isolated and identified. This procedure displays the sensitivity of the system design of variations in wing geometry. The parameters of interest are varied in a prescribed fashion on a selected fuselage and the effect on the total vehicle weight is determined. The primary variables investigated are: wing loading, aspect ratio, leading edge sweep, thickness ratio, and taper ratio.
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    Type: NASA. Langley Res. Center Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3; p 831-860
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    Status of Langley studies of aerodynamics and interference effects of tandem launch vehicles (1972)
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    Description: Some of the aerodynamic and interference effects measured from wind-tunnel tests of three fully reusable space shuttle configurations at transonic and low-supersonic speeds are presented, and the status is given of an assessment of the analytical approach to date. The three configurations tested were a low-fineness-ratio booster combined in tandem with a delta-wing orbiter, designated the "low-fineness-ratio configuration,' and a phase B shuttle configuration consisting of the delta-wing orbiter and high-fineness-ratio booster, designated the "stage-arrangement configuration,' arranged in tandem and in parallel. The force measurements obtained at a Mach number of 1.5 for the low-fineness-ratio configuration were representative of the transonic and low-supersonic speed ranges where the interference effects are predominant and were used for comparison with values calculated at the same Mach number. This comparison is the basis for a preliminary assessment of the initial application of the analytical approach.
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    Type: Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3; p 707-736
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    Some contamination problems in the European TD satellite (1972)
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    Description: Materials were selected for the European TD satellite with a view to avoiding contamination of its stellar ultraviolet telescopes. Materiels were selected using the micro-VCM technique, and some typical cases of materials evaluation are described. The cleanliness of the satellite was monitored during integration and test phases, and in particular during long duration thermal vacuum tests.
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    Type: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Space Simulation; p 613-627
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    Ionospheric profile inversion using oblique-incidence ionograms (1972)
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    Description: Some of the elementary methods used in deriving true-height profiles from oblique-incidence ionograms are reviewed. The two principal methods presented are oblique-to-vertical transformation and direct inversion of the oblique-incidence ionogram. Limitations in oblique-incidence inversion due to magnetic-field effects, horizontal gradients, and absolute time delay are discussed.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 12 p
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    Automatic N(h,t) profiles of the ionosphere with a digital ionosonde (1972)
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    Description: A method is described to accomplish automatic data selection and profile inversion to obtain ionospheric electron density profiles from digitized radio soundings. The profile inversion is based on a well-established formulation by which the optimum radio frequency sounding intervals can be specified from an approximate knowledge of the profile; the expected virtual height coordinates (h) at these frequencies (f) are estimated, and procedures are then used to select h(f) observations nearest the predicted coordinates from a subsequent digital ionogram. From these the next profile is obtained. The process adaptively follows the changing shape and detail of the profile. The procedure requires an average of 15 sec per profile on a standard data processing computer, and can be adapted, with benefit to online real-time use in a digital ionosonde.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 11 p
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    The P prime(f) to N(h) inversion problem in ionospheric soundings (1972)
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    Description: A general review is given of the inversion techniques used to derive the ionospheric electron density N as a function of altitude h from group path P versus frequency f measurements obtained by vertical incidence ionospheric sounders. The paper discusses the medium under investigation, the experimental techniques used to obtain the P(f) data, the theoretical considerations leading to the integral equation relating P(f) to N(h), and the assumptions made in the inversion process. The lamination inversion technique is then presented, with special attention given to mathematical difficulties arising from discontinuities in the P(f) function, infinities in the integrand, and in some cases unknown integration limits. Methods outlined for minimizing the uncertainties due to discontinuities include the use of redundant information - that is the two distinct P(f) functions available for a given N(h) profile - and the use of models based on statistical data. Mathematical procedures are discussed that increase significantly the efficiency and accuracy of the required numerical integrations. The accuracy of the inversion technique is deduced by comparing the resulting N(h) profile with N(h) data obtained by simultaneous but independent observations.
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    Type: Math. of Profile Inversion; 13 p
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    Statistical retrieval techniques for sounding the meteorological structure of the atmosphere (1972)
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    Description: Statistical retrieval methods for remote sounding are reviewed. Methods are given for constraining an essentially incomplete problem by means of the known statistical behavior of the solution. Information content of the observations and the meteorological structure are discussed. Linear versions of maximum probability and minimum variance methods are given in some detail, and extensions to the nonlinear case are described.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 10 p
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    A review of some aspects of inferring the ozone profile by inversion of ultraviolet radiance measurements (1972)
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    Description: The mathematical inversion of light-scattering observations to obtain the atmospheric ozone profile is discussed in terms of the filtering properties of the physical and mathematical processes for different spatial scales. Within this context, it is shown that the physical process of scattering acts as a low pass filter; which transfers large-scale profile information efficiently to radiance observations but very strongly attenuates small- or fine-scale profile information. To avoid domination of the mathematical inversion by the random error of radiance measurements, an equivalent spatial-scale filtering in the inversion procedure is essential. The available evidence suggests that mathematical inversion to obtain the low level ozone profile below 25 to 30 km is either inferior to or no better than the statistical estimation of the profile using total ozone as predictor. However, inversion profiles for high level ozone above 25 to 30 km appear to have moderately good accuracy.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 24 p
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    A review of nonstatistical techniques for the estimation of vertical atmospheric structure from remote infrared measurements (1972)
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    Description: Mathematical techniques used in atmospheric profile inversion are reviewed, with the discussion limited to methods that do not require extensive information on the statistical properties of the profiles. The basic problem of the calculation of vertical profiles from noise contaminated infrared spectral measurements is examined. Three specific examples of methods of solution are given: the iterative minimum estimation method, a second linear iterative method, and the algorithm of Chahine. Satellite data are used in an empirical comparison of the methods. Several factors are considered, including the stability of solutions, convergence behavior of the iterative methods, and dependence of the solutions on the first guess, a factor that is particularly important in the treatment of data from other planets.
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    Type: Math. of Profile Inversion; 14 p
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    Apparatus for investigation of the amplitude frequency response of the ionospheric scattering channel (1972)
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    Description: Equipment for studying the amplitude frequency response of the ionospheric scattering channel is described, having multipath signal propagation. Experimental results are reported, including nonuniformity in the channel's amplitude frequency response.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 39-45
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    Parameters of small scale ionization inhomogeneities in the F region of the ionosphere (1972)
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    Description: The results of the parameters of small-scale ionization inhomogeneities study of the ionosphere's F-region for October-November 1965 and January-February 1966 are presented. It is shown that the most probable values of the inhomogeneity parameters are as follows: degree of anisotropy 1.4-2; vertical dimension 200-400 m; horizontal dimensions along major and minor axes 400-1000 and 200-600 m, respectively; rate of chaotic motions 30-60 m/sec; lifetime 6-9 sec.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 23-29
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    Receiving antenna installation for ionospheric scattering links (1972)
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    Description: Smearing of the scattered-energy flux density over a range of angles of arrival permits the use of a receiving-end antenna with a height lower than theoretical.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 65-68
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    The ionosphere above Alma Ata during a solar eclipse (1972)
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    Description: The eclipse effect was manifested during the second phase: the ionization of the F1- and F2-layers decreased and the minimum effective heights of E and F2 increased due to recombination processes. The manner in which electron density is distributed over the levels was ascertained from analysis of N(t) curves.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 35-38
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    Radioastronomical measurement of absorption (1972)
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    Description: Diurnal and seasonal absorption curves measured by a radio astronomical method at Alma-Ata during the IQSY (1964-1965) are submitted. The apparatus is described. The dependence of absorption on solar flares is also indicated.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 30-34
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    The state of the ionosphere above Alma Ata (1972)
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    Description: The basic patterns are described in the behavior of critical frequencies and minimum effective heights of the ionosphere's reflecting E, F1, and F2 layers, according to ionospheric recorder measurements from 1943 to 1967. The variations of critical frequencies and virtual heights are compared with the relative sunspot numbers and the flux of the sun's radio emission at 10.7 cm.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 1-6
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    On the selection of a vertical base in the ionosphere (1972)
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    Description: The problem of selecting a vertical base in the ionosphere that permits registration of vertical motions of small-scale ionization inhomogeneities of the ionosphere's F-region is discussed. The accuracy of calculation of the vertical drift-velocity component is estimated.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 7-12
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    A method of investigating the phase response characteristic of the ionospheric scattering communications channel (1972)
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    Description: A method is proposed for measuring the phase difference fluctuations between vibrations at different frequencies that result from scattering properties of the medium. The measurement equipment is described, along with an ideal communication channel.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 47-54
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    Radio wave propagation at frequencies exceeding MUF-F2 in the short wave band (1972)
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    Description: The results of measurements of field strength and signal/noise ratio on experimental ionospheric-scattering short wave radio links are presented. It is shown that the seasonal and diurnal variations of field strength are determined by features of solar and meteoric activity. The role of the sporadic E-layer in propagation of short radio waves at frequencies exceeding MUF-F2 is noted.
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    Ionospheric magnetic phenomena associated with proton flares (1972)
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    Description: The state of the ionosphere above stations in Kazakhstan is examined in connection with the proton flares of 7 July, 28 August, and 2 September 1966. Universal time is used. It is established that a proton flare causes increased radio absorption (the ionization of the D-region is enhanced, and the minimum reflected frequencies decrease). Magnetic storms and ionospheric disturbances are observed on the earth one-and-a-half to two days after some proton flares.
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    Influence of vertical drift of small scale ionization inhomogeneities on the diurnal variation of f0F2 (1972)
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    Description: The diurnal variations of the critical frequencies of the ionospheric F2 region may be influenced substantially by the 12-hour component of the vertical drift of small-scale ionization inhomogeneities. The appearance of the forenoon maximum of F2 and the evening ionization maximum are examined.
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    Estimates of the electric fields in the lower ionosphere above the magnetic equator (1972)
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    Description: The electric fields at the solar activity minimum on the magnetic equator are evaluated based on data from rocket studies of the vertical profiles of the ionospheric-current magnetic fields and electron concentration. The electric field strength is 1-4 X 100 CGSM units. In addition, the electric field has altitude and time distributions. Its maximum is observed at a height of 110 km, and at 90 and 140 km, it is smaller by a factor of 3-4 than at the 110-km height. The maximum values are registered around noon.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 82-89
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    On the possibility of explaining features of the latitude variations of Sq(H) and Sq(Z) in the equatorial region by electrical modelling (1972)
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    Description: Curves of H (the horizontal component) and Z (the vertical component) of the magnetic field from a strip with an assigned current-density distribution compiled from the results of electrical modelling are calculated. The calculated curves are compared qualitatively with latitude curves obtained from ground magnetic observatory data. It is shown that the forms of the theoretical H and Z and the experimental latitude variations are qualitatively similar.
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    Type: Morphology of the Quiet and Disturbed Ionosphere; p 90-94
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    Occupancy of the radio frequency spectrum in the 16-23 MHz band (1972)
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    Description: Measurement results are presented for actual utilization of the short wave frequency band, obtained by continuous registration of the number of radio stations in the 16-23 MHz band over an annual cycle (1965). It is shown that there is a relation between the number of radio stations and the variations of MUF-F2. During years of minimum solar activity and at night, segments free of radio stations operating by normal reflection, can be selected in the 18-23-MHz band for ionospheric-scattering links.
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    Acoustic radar sounding of the lower atmosphere (1972)
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    Description: Acoustic radar sounding techniques were used to measure the wind velocity and direction in the first 300 m of the atmosphere. Angle-of-arrival and Doppler techniques were developed to obtain two independent measurements of the wind field. These techniques and preliminary experimental results are described briefly.
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    Statistical versus nonstatistical temperature inversion methods (1972)
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    Description: Vertical temperature profiles are derived from radiation measurements by inverting the integral equation of radiative transfer. Because of the nonuniqueness of the solution, the particular temperature profile obtained depends on the numerical inversion technique used and the type of auxiliary information incorporated in the solution. The choice of an inversion algorithm depends on many factors; including the speed and size of computer, the availability of representative statistics, and the accuracy of initial data. Results are presented for a numerical study comparing two contrasting inversion methods: the statistical-matrix inversion method and the nonstatistical-iterative method. These were found to be the most applicable to the problem of determining atmospheric temperature profiles. Tradeoffs between the two methods are discussed.
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    The inversion of VLF-LF sounder data to obtain D-region electron-density distributions (1972)
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    Description: The direct problem is to compute reflection coefficients for an assumed electron-density profile, using a full-wave solution. The inverse problem is treated numerically, using derivatives of the reflection matrix with respect to model parameters. A technique for the rapid computation of the derivatives is described. An algorithm for determining resolution in the profile is discussed.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 7 p
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    The calculation of electron density profiles from topside ionograms: Method and applications (1972)
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    Description: A method for converting topside sounder ionograms into topside electron density profiles is discussed. The lamination method used is modified to take into account the variation of electron density and magnetic field within each lamination. Also included is a change of variable to produce a finite integrand of the integral involved, an iteration scheme that permits convergence on an initially unknown density, a second iteration scheme to overcome the problem of an uncertainty in the electron density at the satellite, and a modification to compensate for the changing satellite altitude over the duration of the sounding. Two applications of the technique are discussed: field-aligned traces for computing field-aligned profiles and computer-aided systems for scaling ionograms.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 11 p
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    An occultation satellite system for determining pressure levels in the atmosphere (1972)
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    Description: An operational two-satellite microwave occultation system will establish a pressure reference level to be used in fixing the temperature-pressure profile generated by the SIRS infrared sensor as a function of altitude. In the final error analysis, simulated data for the SIRS sensor were used to test the performance of the occultation system. The results of this analysis indicate that the occultation system is capable of measuring the altitude of the 300-mb level to within 24 mrms, given a maximum error of 2 K in the input temperature profile. The effects of water vapor can be corrected by suitable climatological profiles, and improvements in the accuracy of the SIRS instrument should yield additional improvements in the performance of the occultation system.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 13 p
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    Fine structure of the lower atmosphere as seen by high resolution radar (1972)
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    Description: A ground-based vertically pointing FM-CW radar is described that permits remote probing of the refractive index structure in the troposphere. The radar has the characteristics of extremely high sensitivity, ultrahigh range resolution, and close minimum detection range without clutter. The sounder routinely detects layer structures in the lower troposphere. These layers are always associated with gradients in the vertical refractive index profile, and are frequently very thin, approaching the resolution of the radar (1 m). Very often they are perturbed by wave motions. Examples of various wave patterns are presented, and an explanation is given for organized substructures frequently superimposed on larger scale wave motions.
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    The mathematical-physical problem of P prime(f) to N(h) inversion for anisotropic media (1972)
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    Description: The requirements for a numerical inversion method to calculate electron density profiles from ionograms are discussed. A systematic investigation about the independence of the two magnetoionic components shows that the extent to which the range of ambiguity can be reduced depends mainly on the magnetic latitude. Error estimates and first-order corrections for less elaborate methods are included.
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    Numerical methods for reduction of topside ionograms (1972)
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    Description: Several alternative methods for solving the group height equation are presented. Three of these are now in operation at Ames Research Center and use data contained in a single ionogram trace. From the data an electron density profile N(h) is computed. If the ionogram also exhibits other traces, reverse ionogram traces are computed, using the N(h) profile, for comparison with the redundant data. When agreement is poor, the initial data trace is reinterpreted, another N(h) profile computed, and the reverse traces generated once again. This process is repeated until a desired degree of consistency is achieved. To reduce the necessity for human intervention and eliminate decision making required in conjunction with the preceding methods, a method is proposed that accepts as input, all data from a single ionogram. In general, no electron density function will satisfy these data exactly, but a best N(h) profile can be computed. Finally, a method is described that eliminates the need to assume that the ionosphere is spherically stratified. Horizontal gradients in electron density are detected and accounted for by processing several ionograms from the same satellite pass simultaneously. This idea is derived as an extension of one of the basic methods.
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    Type: NASA. Ames Res. Center Math. of Profile Inversion; 10 p
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    Statistical distribution of spacecraft maximum structural response. (1972)
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    Description: Under nonstationary random excitations resulting from booster engine shutdown, a direct statistical analysis of spacecraft maximum response is performed, and the spacecraft structural reliability is obtained. It is found that the Gumbel (1958) Type I asymptotic distribution of maximum values provides a reasonably good statistical model for spacecraft maximum responses. This approach makes it possible to perform the reliability-based optimum design of spacecraft structures.
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    Type: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets; 9; Jan. 197
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    The shadow band phenomenon. (1972)
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    Description: Observation of shadow bands during the solar eclipse of Mar. 7, 1970. Data were gathered by recording onto magnetic tape of the output from six collimated photocells whose spectral responses ranged from the ultraviolet to the infrared, and by visual and mechanical measurement of the orientation and motion of the bands. The recorded data were later processed using the output from a frequency spectrum analyzer. Most of the energy of the shadow bands ranges between 1 and 25 Hz, and appears not unlike plots of scintillation spectra. The onset, amplitude, and duration of the shadow bands seem to be spectrally related to the limb darkening of the sun's photosphere. Other results of the experiment conclusively indicate that the shadow band phenomenon is a manifestation of atmospheric turbulence in the form of air packets of different density from that of their environment (density schlieren), made visible by the light from the crescent sun.
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    Type: Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics; 34; Apr. 197
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    Atmospheric density variations at 140 kilometers deduced from precise satellite radar tracking data. (1972)
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    Description: Discussion of the technique of evaluating density values from precise radar-tracking data of satellites in the altitude region from 130 to 140 km. Inclinations of these satellites were between 106 and 112 deg. A detailed examination of all elements of the density-reduction techniques was conducted, and consideration was given to recent advances in geodesy, drag-coefficient modeling, and orbit-determination techniques. Ten days of high-resolution density data deduced from orbital decay of each of three satellites are presented. Three types of density variations at 140 km are discernible in these data: periodic daily density variations with a density amplitude of about 10%; density increases of up to 35% associated with enhanced geomagnetic activity during which the planetary geomagnetic index Kp reached a value of 8 units; and an observed semiannual variation of about 20%, which indicates a total semiannual variation of 35 to 40%.
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    Type: Journal of Geophysical Research; 77; Apr. 1
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    On the relative need for satellite remote soundings and rocket soundings of the upper atmosphere. (1972)
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    Description: A review of engineering and research data requirements for altitudes 30-100 km is made, indicating a variety of concrete data applications above 30 km (10 mb). The required data have in large measure been provided from meteorological rocket soundings, of which 18,000 have been taken, at considerable cost, since 1959. Remote vertical soundings based on satellite infrared radiation measurements have been obtained since 1969 with considerable success to an altitude of 25 km (30 mb). From developmental work in progress, it is expected that reliable temperature soundings may be obtained to 40-45 km. A discussion of the overall reliability and utility of the satellite data leads to several conclusions regarding the continuing need for rocket soundings.
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    Type: American Meteorological Society; vol. 53
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    Oceanographic applications of color-enhanced satellite imageries. (1972)
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    Description: Black and white infrared imageries obtained from satellites over the oceans were transformed into color presentations. Investigations in different regions (Persian Gulf, Arabian Coast, Somali Coast and the Northwest Coast of Australia) revealed that temperature gradients and temperature differences of two degrees Celsius can be displayed by the color process from the imageries. This data display can be used for a rapid analysis of information obtained with an APT station.
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    Type: Remote Sensing of Environment; 2; Feb. 197
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    An observation of the Gulf Stream surface front structure by ship, aircraft, and satellite. (1972)
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    Description: Evaluation of observations of surface temperature and salinity along the western edge of the Gulf Stream made from a ship and of concurrent temperature observations obtained by instrumented aircraft at six altitudes. The major feature along a five-kilometer line normal to the Stream's edge is a temperature gradient of about 0.75 C/kilometer within which are embedded two abrupt temperature increases of about 1.5 C. Temperature variations were compensated by salinity variations, yielding nearly constant density through the frontal zone; a sharp lateral current shear was associated with the thermohaline mixing region between the steps. The attenuation of surface temperature measured by the airborne radiometer was compared with a theoretical model. The analysis supports the view that a two-part correction technique is required: one part for bulk-skin temperature differences, and another for atmospheric attenuation of sea surface emission due to the mass and temperature of interfering gases.
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    Type: Remote Sensing of Environment; 2; Feb. 197
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    Rocket observations of sporadic-E layers. (1972)
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    Description: The characteristics of midlatitude sporadic-E layers are observed using rocket payloads incorporating a probe and a propagation experiment. Layers below 120 km show evidence of preferred altitudes. The slopes of layers are within 1 deg of horizontal. The horizontal dimensions are deduced to be several hundred kilometers. Individual profiles of daytime layers show a range of shapes ranging from triangular to rectangular. The plasma frequency derived from the peak electron density in the layer is found to agree with the blanketing frequency given by the local ionosphere sounder.
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    Quantitative relationship between reflectance and transpiration of phreatophytes, Gila River test site (1972)
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    Description: The use of IR aerial photographs for determining the dynamic characteristics of evapotranspiration at the Gila River Test Site is discussed. Evapotranspiration was measured as a function of plant volume, surface conditions, soil moisture storage, and ground water levels.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 9 p
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    Discrimination of fluoride and phosphate contamination in central Florida for analyses of environmental effects (1972)
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    Description: A study was made of the spatial registration of fluoride and phosphate pollution parameters in central Florida by utilizing remote sensing techniques. Multispectral remote sensing data were collected over the area and processed to produce multispectral recognition maps. These processed data were used to map land areas and waters containing concentrations of fluoride and phosphate. Maps showing distribution of affected and unaffected vegetation were produced. In addition, the multispectral data were processed by single band radiometric slicing to produce radiometric maps used to delineate areas of high ultraviolet radiance, which indicates high fluoride concentrations. The multispectral parameter maps and radiometric maps in combination showed distinctive patterns, which are correlated with areas known to be affected by fluoride and phosphate contamination. These remote sensing techniques have the potential for regional use to assess the environmental impact of fluoride and phosphate wastes in central Florida.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 12 p
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    An automated map and model of land use in the Phoenix quadrangle (1972)
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    Description: Efforts to develop an automated system, from ERTS data, for producing computer models and computer maps of land use and other environmental factors for the Phoenix quadrangle are outlined.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 19 p
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    The geography and human cultural resources working group of the EROS program (1972)
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    Description: The functions, activities, and objectives of the Geography and Human-Cultural Resources Working Group of the EROS program are outlined. The Group's primary function is to coordinate remote sensing experiments of physical scientists and the needs of socioeconomic and culturally orientated planners, policy makers, administrators, and other user groups. Other functions of the Group include land use analysis, resource mapping, and development of an operational automatic information system receptive to land use and environmental data.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 4 p
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    Automatic thematic mapping in the EROS program (1972)
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    Description: A specified approach to the automatic extraction and catographic presentation of thematic data contained in multispectral photographic images is presented. Experimental efforts were directed toward the mapping of open waters, snow and ice, infrared reflective vegetation, and massed works of man. The system must also be able to process data from a wide variety of sources.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 13 p
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    Earth resources cartography program (1972)
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    Description: Progress is reported on efforts to develop techniques of using space vehicle and high altitude aircraft imagery in cartography projects. Major efforts were made to develop an operational system for isolating specified themes from the imagery.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 8 p
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    Remote sensing on Indian and public lands (1972)
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    Description: The use of remote sensing techniques by the Bureaus of Indian Affairs and Land Management in planning resource problems, making decisions, writing environmental impact statements, and monitoring their respective programs is investigated. For Indian affairs, data cover the Papago, Fort Apache, San Carlos, and South Dakota Reservations. For the Land Management Office, data cover cadastral surveys, California desert study, range watersheds, and efforts to establish a natural resources information system.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 7 p
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    Mapping of terrain by computer clustering techniques using multispectral scanner data and using color aerial film (1972)
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    Description: Two clustering techniques were used for terrain mapping by computer of test sites in Yellowstone National Park. One test was made with multispectral scanner data using a composite technique which consists of (1) a strictly sequential statistical clustering which is a sequential variance analysis, and (2) a generalized K-means clustering. In this composite technique, the output of (1) is a first approximation of the cluster centers. This is the input to (2) which consists of steps to improve the determination of cluster centers by iterative procedures. Another test was made using the three emulsion layers of color-infrared aerial film as a three-band spectrometer. Relative film densities were analyzed using a simple clustering technique in three-color space. Important advantages of the clustering technique over conventional supervised computer programs are (1) human intervention, preparation time, and manipulation of data are reduced, (2) the computer map, gives unbiased indication of where best to select the reference ground control data, (3) use of easy to obtain inexpensive film, and (4) the geometric distortions can be easily rectified by simple standard photogrammetric techniques.
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    Type: 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 30 p
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    Imp 5 magnetic-field measurements in the high-latitude outer magnetosphere near the noon meridian. (1972)
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    Description: Results of Imp 5 magnetic-field measurements at geomagnetic latitudes up to 75 deg and at distances beyond six earth radii, revealing the permanent existence of a broad depressed field region centered on the polar or dayside cusp. Field strengths at seven earth radii on cusp field lines that connect to the earth are typically only 50 to 70% of that of an undistorted dipole field. The transition region between the magnetosheath and the point where the fields are clearly of dipolar origin is characterized by large-amplitude fluctuations and the lack of a clear magnetopause boundary. Magnetic-field perturbations are observed in the cusp region with magnitudes up to 45 gamma and in directions that are approximately perpendicular to the average field. These perturbations are suggestive of field-aligned currents, and their magnitudes are consistent with the low-altitude measurements obtained on polar-orbiting spacecraft.
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    Type: Journal of Geophysical Research; 77; Feb. 1
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    Internal structure of the geomagnetic neutral sheet. (1972)
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    Description: A study of the internal structure of the neutral sheet in the geomagnetic tail has been made from data obtained by the NASA-GSFC magnetic-field experiment on the Explorer 34 spacecraft during its tail passage in the first half of 1968. The data used in the analysis are individual measurements of the vector magnetic field at 2.56-sec intervals. The experimental results consist of statistical studies of relevant properties of the magnetic field as a function of field magnitude. The results do not support nearly one-dimensional field models with characteristic lengths for field variation parallel to the neutral sheet much larger than the neutral-sheet width. The principal conclusion from the data points toward consistency with a quasi-periodic (possibly turbulent) structure with a tendency to formation of magnetic loops as one might expect from stability studies.
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    Type: Journal of Geophysical Research; 77; Jan. 1
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    Airborne optical detection of oil on water. (1972)
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    Description: Airborne measurements were made over controlled oil-spill test sites to evaluate various techniques, utilizing reflected sunlight, for detecting oil on water. The results of these measurements show that (1) maximum contrast between oil and water is in the UV and red portions of the spectrum; (2) minimum contrast is in the blue-green; (3) differential polarization appears to be a very promising technique; (4) no characteristic absorption bands, which would permit one oil to be distinguished from another, were discovered in the spectral regions measured; (5) sky conditions greatly influence the contrast between oil and water; and (6) highest contrast was achieved under overcast sky conditions.
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    Type: Applied Optics; 11; Jan. 197
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    Thermal design verification testing for the ATS-F and -G spacecraft. (1972)
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    Description: There is a wide fluctuation in the internal power dissipation from the components within the earth viewing module (EVM). The electronic component functional reliability required for a two-to-five year mission is the most significant factor for the thermal design criteria. A mathematical thermal model of the EVM and the orbital environment is used to predict the performance of the thermal control system. Comparisons of the results obtained in chamber thermal balance tests with the data computed on the basis of the theoretical model provide the means for validating the thermal design.
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    Type: Journal of Environmental Sciences; 15; Mar
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    Bureau and agency reports (1972)
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    Description: A summary of the work done by Geography and Human-Cultural Resources Work Group on EROS resources management program is given. Work covers archeological surveys, outdoor recreational planning, and engineering studies.
    Keywords: GEOPHYSICS
    Type: NASA. Manned Sapcecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 12 p
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    Remote sensing of wet lands in irrigated areas (1972)
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    Description: The use of airborne remote sensing techniques to: (1) detect drainage problem areas, (2) delineate the problem in terms of areal extent, depth to the water table, and presence of excessive salinity, and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of existing subsurface drainage facilities, is discussed. Experimental results show that remote sensing, as demonstrated in this study and as presently constituted and priced, does not represent a practical alternative as a management tool to presently used visual and conventional photographic methods in the systematic and repetitive detection and delineation of wetlands.
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    Type: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 3; 10 p
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    The space shuttle and its uses. (1972)
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    Description: The development of reusable space-shuttle vehicles has been made practical by the availability of improved staged-combustion engines and durable thermal protection systems. A two-state launch configuration with fully reusable booster and orbiter elements is considered to be the best design solution, and size specifications for such a vehicle are examined as a function of launch costs. Significant vehicle characteristics are explained in terms of cargo bay dimensions, cross-range maneuvering capability, mission duration requirements, engine characteristics, and acceleration constraints. Shuttle flight activities include satellite deployment and repair, sortie missions for short-duration research purposes, and space station support operations. Phases of the development program are outlined, and structural details of several candidate space shuttle concepts are illustrated.
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    Type: Aeronautical Journal; 76; Jan. 197
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    Shuttle ascent guidance and control. (1972)
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    Description: The requirements of a unified optimal guidance scheme are discussed, giving attention to a general formulation, aspects of self-targeting, problems of optimum guidance within the atmosphere, and a unified concept for all flight phases. Since no previous guidance scheme meets these requirements, the shuttle demands a fundamentally new approach. A new unified optimal guidance scheme, called Mascot, was developed. The capabilities of Mascot include the real-time solution of general trajectory-optimization problems and the unification of guidance for all flight phases.
    Keywords: SPACE VEHICLES
    Type: Astronautics and Aeronautics; 10; Feb. 197
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    Flying automated laboratories to the planets. (1972)
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    Description: Review of results obtained by instrumented spacecraft in investigation of the planets, mainly Mars. It appears that Mars is a world of varying topographical structure, some of which must have been created by the same processes that sculptured the moon and by others thus far unique in the solar system. The atmosphere is too thin to shield the surface, and there are no traces of liquid water. The very large recent dust storm is discussed. Mariner 9 has revealed definite indication of probable volcanic activity on Mars in recent geologic times.-
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    Type: Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Reporter; 33; Spring 1
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