32
32
Aug 23, 2016
08/16
Aug 23, 2016
by
State Department
texts
eye 32
favorite 0
comment 0
1979 Diplomatic Cables
Topics: 1979, State Department, Department of State, Diplomatic Cables, Telegrams, Electronic telegrams,...
2
2.0
Aug 23, 2016
08/16
Aug 23, 2016
by
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
texts
eye 2
favorite 0
comment 0
A listing of preferred parts, part upgrading procedures, part derating guidelines, and part screening procedures to be used in the selection, procurement, and application of parts for Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) space systems and ground support equipment is contained.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS, LISTS, PROCUREMENT, USER...
2
2.0
Aug 22, 2016
08/16
Aug 22, 2016
by
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
texts
eye 2
favorite 0
comment 0
Finite element thermal-structural analyses of large, cable-stiffened space structures are presented. A computational scheme for the calculation of prestresses in the cable-stiffened structures is also described. The determination of thermal loads on orbiting space structures due to environment heating is discussed briefly. Three finite element structural analysis techniques are presented for the analysis of prestressed structures. Linear, stress stiffening, and large displacement analysis...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CABLES, DEFORMATION, LARGE SPACE STRUCTURES, PRESTRESSING,...
3
3.0
Aug 22, 2016
08/16
Aug 22, 2016
by
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
texts
eye 3
favorite 0
comment 0
Many clear-air VHF wind profiles use coaxial collinear (COCO) arrays for their antenna. A COCO array is composed of long lines of half-wave dipoles spaced one-half wavelength apart. An inexpensive method of checking a COCO array is described and its performance is optimized by measuring and then correcting the relative rf phase among its lines at their feed point. This method also gives an estimate of the rf current amplitude among the lines. The strength and location of the sidelobes in the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DIPOLES, METEOROLOGICAL RADAR, OPTIMIZATION, RADIAL...
3
3.0
Aug 22, 2016
08/16
Aug 22, 2016
by
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
texts
eye 3
favorite 0
comment 0
A hand held hydraulic cutting tool was developed which is particularly useful in deactivating ejection seats in military aircraft rescue operations. The tool consists primarily of a hydraulic system composed of a fluid reservoir, a pumping piston, and an actuator piston. Mechanical cutting jaws are attached to the actuator piston rod. The hydraulic system is controlled by a pump handle. As the pump handle is operated the actuator piston rod is forced outward and thus the cutting jaws are forced...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ACTUATORS, CUTTERS, CUTTING, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, PIPES...
2
2.0
Aug 21, 2016
08/16
Aug 21, 2016
by
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
texts
eye 2
favorite 0
comment 0
A method which is used to measure time delay accurately by using a Type 900-LB slotted line is described. The accuracy for calibrating time delay of a precision coaxial air line Type 900-L is about + or - (0.4 to 0.6)ps, and for coaxial cables with VSWR less than 1.5 and time delay t less than 50ns is about + or - (3 to 5)ps. Theoretical analysis and mathematical derivation of microwave networks in cascade are given. Methods to eliminate the errors which are caused by the discontinuities and...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CALIBRATING, COAXIAL CABLES, STANDARDS, TIME LAG, TIME...
1
1.0
Aug 21, 2016
08/16
Aug 21, 2016
by
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
texts
eye 1
favorite 0
comment 0
Developments and applications in the field of frequency and time are addressed. Specific topics include rubidium frequency standards, future timing requirements, noise and atomic standards, hydrogen maser technology, synchronization, and quartz technology.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ATOMIC CLOCKS, FREQUENCY STANDARDS, HYDROGEN MASERS,...
The building of operational clear air radar wind profilers is discussed. The choice of operating frequency and antenna configuration for these profilers is examined. The cost and performance of a (10 lambda) 2 antenna array versus operating frequency over the range 30 to 400 MHz is compared. To simplify the comparison the array beam will be fixed and the array will be uniformly fed. Yagi and coaxial collinear (COCO) cable antennas are compared, although other configurations may be competitive....
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ANTENNA ARRAYS, ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS, PROFILOMETERS,...
The Poker Flat 49.92-MHz MST radar uses 64 phase-controlled transmitters in individual shelters distributed throughout the antenna array. Phase control is accomplished by sampling the transmitted pulse at the directional coupler of each transmitter and sending the sample pulse back to a phase-control unit. This method requires phase matching 64 long (256 meter) coaxial cables (RG-213) to within several electrical degrees. Tests with a time domain reflectometer showed that attenuation of high...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COAXIAL CABLES, PHASE CONTROL, PHASE MATCHING, PULSE RADAR,...
The approach used to assess shadowing reductions on the heating of orbiting trusses involves determining the heating rates with slender member shadowing effects included and then obtaining the thermal response of the shadowed member. Steps taken to identify shadowers, find locations where shadowing occurs and calculate shadow intensity are listed. The finite element thermal structural analysis of cable stiffened space structure is delineated and the exact solution of the caternary problem is...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DYNAMIC RESPONSE, LARGE SPACE STRUCTURES, SHADOWS, STRUCTURAL...
Investigation of the basic requirements for modeling slender member shadowing effects on thermally induced deformation continues. The theoretical formulation is complete and computer programming is underway. The basic requirements for thermal finite elements to model heat transfer in orbiting structures were also studied. The need for planar isothermal elements to model large space structures' antenna meshes was established. Finite Element approaches for modeling space structure cable and...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DYNAMIC RESPONSE, HEAT TRANSFER, LARGE SPACE STRUCTURES,...
Tests were conducted with a van mounted experimental magnetic leader cable sensor to evaluate its potential for measuring aircraft displacement and heading with respect to the leader cable during roll out and turnoff. Test results show that the system may be usable in measuring displacement but the heading measurement contains errors introduced by distortion of the magnetic field by the metal van or aircraft.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AIRCRAFT GUIDANCE, CABLES (ROPES), TOWING, ERROR ANALYSIS,...
Electro-optical systems have many advantages over conventional electrical systems. Among these are optics' insensitivity to electro-magnetic interference, good electrical isolation and the ability to make measurements in highly explosive areas without risk. These advantages promise to help improve the reliability of future aircraft engine control systems which will be entirely electronic digital. To improve the reliability of these systems, especially against lightning strikes, passive,...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ACTUATORS, ELECTRO-OPTICS, FIBER OPTICS, PROPULSION SYSTEM...
Some seven different configurations of the NSI and other cables were tested in the NASA-MSFC Hot Gas Facility (HGF). The tests were conducted to study what happens to the cables when they are exposed to hot flow as was the case in the first two Shuttle flights, the STS-1 and STS-2. Protection of these components is vital for various functions especially to attain proper nozzle separation. The tests in the HGF demonstrated the severity of the aerodynamic forces combined with aero heating...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AERODYNAMIC HEATING, AFTERBODIES, CABLES (ROPES), HIGH...
Listings of source programs and some illustrative examples of various ASCII data base files are presented. The listings are grouped into the following categories: main programs, subroutine programs, illustrative ASCII data base files. Within each category files are listed alphabetically.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMMUNICATION CABLES, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, DISTRIBUTED...
Based on the established feasibility of predicting, via a model, the propagation of Power Line Frequency on radial type distribution feeders, verification studies comparing model predictions against measurements were undertaken using more complicated feeder circuits and situations. Detailed accounts of the major tasks are presented. These include: (1) verification of model; (2) extension, implementation, and verification of perturbation theory; (3) parameter sensitivity; (4) transformer...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMMUNICATION CABLES, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, DISTRIBUTED...
Cable technology is discussed. Manufacturing flow and philosophy are considered. Acceptance, gratification and flight tests are discussed. Fifteen-meter and fifty-meter models are considered. An economic assessment is included.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ANTENNA COMPONENTS, ANTENNA DESIGN, REFLECTORS, CABLES...
Program documentation concerning the design, implementation, and verification of a computerized model for predicting the steady-state sinusoidal response of radial configured distribution feeders is presented in these appendices.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMMUNICATION CABLES, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, DISTRIBUTED...
The design, implementation, and verification of a computerized model for predicting the steady-state sinusoidal response of radial (tree) configured distribution feeders was undertaken. That work demonstrated the feasibility and validity based on verification measurements made on a limited size portion of an actual live feeder. On that basis a follow-on effort concerned with (1) extending the verification based on a greater variety of situations and network size, (2) extending the model...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMMUNICATION CABLES, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, DISTRIBUTED...
Power system components are reviewed. Battery and solar array models are discussed. Shunt regulators, dc-dc converters, and cabling are also discussed.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ELECTRIC BATTERIES, SOLAR ARRAYS, SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES,...
The first of a two-phase program was performed to develop the technology necessary to evaluate, design, manufacture, package, transport and deploy the hoop/column deployable antenna reflector by means of a ground based program. The hoop/column concept consists of a cable stiffened large diameter hoop and central column structure that supports and contours a radio frequency reflective mesh surface. Mission scenarios for communications, radiometer and radio astronomy, were studied. The data to...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ANTENNA COMPONENTS, ANTENNA DESIGN, REFLECTORS, CABLES...
The User's Manual provides the basic information necessary to run the programs. This includes descriptions of the various data files necessary for the program, the various outputs from the program and the options available to the user when executing the program. Additional data file information is contained in the three appendices to the manual. These appendices list all input variables and their permissible values, an example listing of these variables, and all output variables available to...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CABLES (ROPES), DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, HEAVY LIFT AIRSHIPS,...
A finite element space structures research focused on the interdisciplinary problems of heating, thermal, and structural analysis is discussed. Slender member shadowing effects, and cable stiffened structures are described.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), LARGE SPACE STRUCTURES, RIGID STRUCTURES, SHADOWS, SLENDER...
The time comparisons carried out via OTS-2 between the Technical University Graz (Austria) and the Van Swinden Laboratory Delft (Netherlands) are discussed. The method is based on the use of the synchronization pulse in the TV-frame of the daily evening broadcasting of a French TV-program to Northern Africa. Corrections, as a consequence of changes in the position of the satellite coordinates are applied weekly after reception of satellite coordinates. A description of the method is given as...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPARISON, FREQUENCY STANDARDS, OTS (ESA), PULSE GENERATORS,...
4
4.0
Aug 12, 2016
08/16
Aug 12, 2016
texts
eye 4
favorite 0
comment 0
This is the first set of files from the executive branch of the U.S. government related declassified by President Obama's administration at the request of the government of Argentina. They are drawn primarily from materials in the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, and were first released online in August, 2016 here as part of the "Argentina Declassification Project": https://icontherecord.tumblr.com/post/148650765298/argentina-declassification-projectAnalysis of some of the...
Topics: Argentina Declassification Project, President Barack Obama, President Jimmy Carter, National...
Analysis, modeling, and simulations were conducted as part of a multiyear investigation of the more important airplane-system-related items of the microwave landing system (MLS). Particular emphasis was placed upon the airplane RF system, including the antenna radiation distribution, the cabling options from the antenna to the receiver, and the overall impact of the airborne system gains and losses upon the direct-path signal structure. In addition, effort was expended toward determining the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS, AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL,...
A deployment system that will safely pay one cable from a ballistic forebody when the forebody is separated from an afterbody (to which the cable is secured and when the separation is marked by high acceleration and velocity) is described.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMMUNICATION CABLES, DEPLOYMENT, HIGH ACCELERATION, ROCKET...
The arresting of a moving body is improved through the use of steel cables that elongate to absorb the kinetic energy of the body. A sleeve surrounds the cables, protecting them from chafing and providing a failsafe energy absorbing system should the cables fail.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), BRAKES (FOR ARRESTING MOTION), CABLES (ROPES), STAINLESS...
Analytical studies of mast-cable-hoop-membrane type antennas were conducted using a transfer matrix numerical analysis approach. This method, by virtue of its specialization and the inherently easy compartmentalization of the formulation and numerical procedures, can be significantly more efficient in computer time required and in the time needed to review and interpret the results.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ANTENNA COMPONENTS, DYNAMIC STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, LOOP...
An optical fiber communications link was installed for the purpose of evaluating the applicability of optical fiber technology to the distribution of frequency and timing reference signals. It incorporated a 1.5km length of optical fiber cable containing two multimode optical fibers. The two fibers were welded together at one end of the cable to attain a path length of 3km. Preliminary measurements made on this link, including Allan variance and power spectral density of phase noise are...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), FIBER OPTICS, FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION, OPTICAL COMMUNICATION,...
A foldable beam possessing superior qualities of light weight, compactness for transportation, quick deployment with minimum use of force, and high strength is described. These qualities are achieved through the use of a series of longitudinally rigid segments, hinged along one side and threaded by one or two cables along the opposite side. Tightening the cables holds the beam extended. Loosening the cables permits the segments to fold away from the threaded side. In one embodiment the segments...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ASSEMBLIES, BEAMS (SUPPORTS), FOLDING STRUCTURES, HINGES,...
5
5.0
Aug 8, 2016
08/16
Aug 8, 2016
by
United States. War Department
texts
eye 5
favorite 0
comment 0
TM 11-371 Cable Assemblies CC-345 (5-Pair), CC-355-A (10 Pair) And Associated Equipment, 1943-06-30 Contents paragraph Section I. Description: Purpose 1 Cable assemblies and cable stubs 2 Cables and molded terminals 3 Shipping reels 4 II. Installation and operation: General 5 Capabilities 6 Line construction 7 Construction of local distribution lines 8 Construction of trunk lead-in lines 9 Construction of short sections in open wire trunk lines 10 III. Detailed techniques of construction: Reels...
Topics: WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. -- Army -- Handbooks, manuals, etc, World War II, United...
6
6.0
Aug 8, 2016
08/16
Aug 8, 2016
by
United States. War Department
texts
eye 6
favorite 0
comment 0
TM 11-371 Cables WC-534 (5-pair), and WC-535 (10-pair), and Cable Assemblies CC-345 and CC-355-A, 1944-10-12 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1. Method of terminating Cable Assembly CC-355-A (10-pair) and Cable Assembly CC-345 (5 -pair) and Cable Stub CC-344. The complete illustration represents the termination of CC-355-A, and the upper molded terminal with dotted-line extension represents the termination of CC-345 and CC-344. 2. Examples of use of 5- and 10-pair cable. 3. Method of connecting...
Topics: WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. -- Army -- Handbooks, manuals, etc, World War II, United...
The configuration, operation and maintenance requirements for the contractor-furnished portion of the XV-15 research instrumentation and data acquisition system are defined. Descriptions of systems operation, maintenance and checkout procedures, and cable designations are given.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, DATA ACQUISITION, TILT ROTOR RESEARCH...
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) design layout was completed. The intended application was for coupling the flywheel to the driveline of a flywheel battery hybrid electric vehicle. The requirements were that the CVT accommodate flywheel speeds from 14,000 to 28,000 rpm and driveline speeds of 850 to 5000 rpm without slipping. Below 850 rpm a slipping clutch was used between the CVT and the driveline. The CVT was required to accommodate 330 ft-lb maximum torque and 100 hp maximum...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLES, FLYWHEELS, MECHANICAL DRIVES,...
Because of difficulties with the bit detector of the SPA mode 1 channel 3 input port, a new bit synchronizer was required. The two prime candidate designs are described and analyzed. The selected design is a modification of one which utilizes a phase frequency detector to track the received data clock frequency and a mid-bit transition point sample detector to generate a bit timing error (phase error) signal to control the relative phase between the local clock and the local data stream. The...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), BIT SYNCHRONIZATION, CHANNELS (DATA TRANSMISSION), SPACE...
A belt for transmitting power from a cogged driving member to a cogged driven member such as a pair of wheel sprockets is described. The belt has inflexible teeth spaced along the direction of its travel. Each of the teeth has a longitudinal axis transverse to the direction of belt travel. The belt also includes substantially inextensible fasts spaced transversely to the direction of belt travel. The fasts extend in the direction of belt travel adjacent to the teeth and are looped around...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CABLES (ROPES), DURABILITY, GEAR TEETH, MECHANICAL DRIVES,...
An application of the membrane element to the problem of the tensioning of a conveyer belt which wraps around a drum is presented. Two cases were investigated: (1) belt tension increase due to drum edge wear; and (2) material trapped between the drum and the belt. In both cases it was found that the increase in belt tension was due to the additional stretching of the belt resulting from the drum radius change rather than from the transverse deflection of the belt.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CABLES (ROPES), FINITE ELEMENT METHOD, STRESS ANALYSIS,...
The requirements, design, and performance of a centrifugal regulator aimed at limiting deployment rates of deployable elements are discussed. The overall mechanism is comprised of four distinct functional parts in a machined housing: (1) the centrifugal brake device, which checks the payout of a deployment cable; (2) the reducing gear, which produces the spin rate necesary for the braking device; (3) the payout device, which allows the unwinding of the cable; and (4) the locking device, which...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), BRAKES (FOR ARRESTING MOTION), CENTRIFUGAL FORCE, DEPLOYMENT,...
The development of physical concepts for integrating fiber optic connectors and cables with structural concepts proposed for the LSST is discussed. Emphasis is placed on remote connections using integrated cables.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ELECTRIC CONNECTORS, FIBER OPTICS, LARGE SPACE STRUCTURES,...
A coaxial switch capable of operating in a vacuum with high RF power in the 1.2 GHz range without multipactor breakdown, and without relying on pressurization with an inert gas is described. The RF carrying conductors of the switch are surrounded with a high grade solid dielectric, thus eliminating any gaps in which electrons can accelerate.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COAXIAL CABLES, MULTIPACTOR DISCHARGES, SWITCHES, VACUUM...
A full duplex, high speed data link is described which comprises identical modules at each site for communication over coaxial cables. Each module having a digital frequency modulation (DFM) transmitter with an first-in-first-out (FIFO) data buffer for data from a digital system to be transmitted over a cable and a receiver with an FIFO data buffer for data received for a digital system at the other end of the cable. Data words are preceded by a sync word which enables the receiver. Every word...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CHANNELS (DATA TRANSMISSION), COMMUNICATION CABLES, COMPUTER...
A data bus communication system to support the space shuttle's Trend Monitoring System (TMS) and to provide a basis for evaluation of the bus concept is described. Installation of the system included developing both hardware and software interfaces between the bus and the specific TMS computers and terminals. The software written for the microprocessor-based bus interface units is described. The software implements both the general bus communications protocol and also the specific interface...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CHANNELS (DATA TRANSMISSION), COAXIAL CABLES, COMPUTER...
The specification used to install a broadband coaxial cable communication system to support remote terminal operations on the Crew Activity Planning system at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center are reported. The system supports high speed communications between a Harris Slash 8 computer and one or more Sanders Graphic 7 displays.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION CABLES, INSTALLING, REMOTE...
A prototype bus communications systems, which is being used to support the Trend Monitoring System (TMS) and to evaluate the bus concept is considered. A set of FORTRAN-callable graphics subroutines for the host MODCOMP comuter, and an approach to splitting graphics work between the host and the system's intelligent graphics terminals are described. The graphics software in the MODCOMP and the operating software package written for the graphics terminals are included.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CHANNELS (DATA TRANSMISSION), COAXIAL CABLES, COMPUTER...
A prototype bus communications system, which is being used to support the Trend Monitoring System (TMS) as well as for evaluation of the bus concept is considered. Hardware and software interfaces to the MODCOMP and NOVA minicomputers are included. The system software required to drive the interfaces in each TMS computer is described. Documentation of other software for bus statistics monitoring and for transferring files across the bus is also included.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CHANNELS (DATA TRANSMISSION), COAXIAL CABLES, COMPUTER...
A prototype coaxial cable bus communications sytem was developed to support the trend monitoring system (TMS). Troubleshooting procedures are described at the system level. The procedures can be used by repair personnel to isolate a fault in the TMS and to restore the system to operation by swapping out failed components.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), BUS CONDUCTORS, COAXIAL CABLES, COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, DATA...
A prototype coaxial cable bus communication system used in the Trend Monitoring System to interconnect intelligent graphics terminals to a host minicomputer is described. The terminals and host are connected to the bus through a microprocessor-based RF modem termed a Bus Interface Unit (BIU). The BIU hardware and the Carrier Sense Multiple Access Listen-While-Talk protocol used on the network are described.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CHANNELS (DATA TRANSMISSION), COAXIAL CABLES, COMPUTER...
A prototpye coaxial cable bus communications system was designed to be used in the Trend Monitoring System (TMS) to connect intelligent graphics terminals (based around a Data General NOVA/3 computer) to a MODCOMP IV host minicomputer. The direct memory access (DMA) interfaces which were utilized for each of these computers are identified. It is shown that for the MODCOMP, an off-the-shell board was suitable, while for the NOVAs, custon interface circuitry was designed and implemented.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CHANNELS (DATA TRANSMISSION), COAXIAL CABLES, COMPUTER...
A mechanical system is disclosed to deploy an antenna on a support which may, for example, be a spacecraft. A series of telescoping tubes are nested one within the other when the antenna is in a retracted stowed position. The outermost tube is rigidly attached to the support and the inner tubes are latched in the stowed position by a caging mechanism. The antenna is driven toward a deployed position by a dual motor driven cable which is terminated in a driving tube at the lower end of the...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DEPLOYMENT, EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES, MECHANICAL DRIVES,...