Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Pickard, R. F..
Thin film convective heat transfer gage functions effectively for prolonged periods at temperatures up to 1000 degrees F. An initial resistance shift does not inhibit the performance or accuracy of the gages, as the original resistance-temperature relationship remains unchanged.
In attaching external leads to thin film sensors of platinum ribbon, liquid gold is applied to each end of the ribbon and the leads are soldered to the cured gold. The cured and soldered liquid gold shows no tendency to migrate and retains initial resistance characteristics when exposed to elevated temperatures.
Investigation of pressure transducers, sound pressure generation systems, pressure transducer mounting, and forced oscillation dynamic balance for application to hypersonic shock tunnel
Thin film heat transfer gauge for use in hypersonic shock tunnel - contour, calibration of thin film sensors, and cost reduction