Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Stark, K. W..
The development and operation of a micropound extended range thrust stand are considered. A cesium ion engine was tested in order to determine the measurement accuracy of the apparatus and to verify the calibration techniques used. The ion engine was tracked to within 5 percent. A check of the thrust stand calibration factor against that of the ion engine calibration factor showed a 4.3 percent difference.
Micropound extended range thrust test stand design and cesium engine calibrating standards
Research in optimization of performance, and performance characteristics of annular slit colloid thruster
Micro-pound extended range thrust stand for small rocket engines
Micropound extended range thrust stand /MERTS/ for testing electric thrustors for spacecraft auxiliary propulsion, providing three thrust measurement ranges and data telemetry system
Annular slit colloid thruster research and development
Electrostatic charge spraying obtained through use of slightly conductive propellants and high voltages
Research and development program in annular slit colloid thrustor technology, proving thrustor feasibility by performance tests
Test program for capillary needle colloidal thrustor technology with various tip geometries, materials, and propellants
Endless loop tape transport mechanism for driving and tensioning recording medium in magnetic tape recorder
Tape cartridge with high capacity storage of endless-loop magnetic tape
Design and performance characteristics of endless tape recorder for spacecraft data storage
Continuous loop magnetic tape recorders used in Vanguard, Tiros and Nimbus satellites
Low power two-speed recorder using endless loop cartridge for satellite application
Continuous-loop magnetic tape recorders for use in TIROS and Nimbus meteorological satellites
Positive-drive, no drag, over-running clutch is developed to conserve power of idle motor in a low-power system using multiple drive motors. This device is useful where a number of shaft speeds are required with frequent shifting.
Endless-loop magnetic tape recorder for tiros satellite