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Brown, R. L., Sr.

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Aircraft communication via telefacsimile system

Based on reading rate of between 500-1000 words/minute, transmitting typewritten matter only, system uses lowest possible bandwidth to avoid overcrowding, while furnishing data as fast as it can be absorbed by pilot. Bandwidth requirements are less than 150 kHz, a considerable saving over conventional television.

Brown, R. L., Sr.↗

Simple spectroscope used with solid state image amplifier over wide spectral range

Prism plus image amplifier panel provides visual image of many infrared spectral lines from carbon arc impregnated with metal compound. Different metal compounds generate various desired spectra. Panel also aligns and focuses simple spectroscopes for detecting spectral lines inside and outside visible region.

Brown, R. L., Sr.↗

Improved radiographic image amplifier panel

Layered image amplifier for radiographic /X ray and gamma ray/ applications, combines very high radiation sensitivity with fast image buildup and erasure capabilities by adding a layer of material that is both photoconductive and light-emitting to basic image amplifier and cascading this assembly with a modified Thorne panel.

Brown, R. L., Sr.↗