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NASA NTRS1987

A near-infrared study of the luminous merging galaxies NGC 2623 and ARP 148

As part of an investigation of the physical mechanisms which produce large infrared luminosities in interacting systems, multicolor near-infrared maps were obtained of the long tailed galaxy NGC 2623 and the ring galaxy Arp 148. The near-infrared broadband spectrum was decomposed to obtain the contribution of four processes: emission from evolved stars, nebular continuum emission, thermal reradiation, and extinction. This multicolor analysis, along with 2 micrometer maps and 10 micrometer measurements, is used to determine the structure of these interacting galaxies and to delineate regions of star formation.

Joy, Marshall↗
NASA NTRS1987

Bubble vector in automatic merging

It is shown that it is within the capability of the DMAP language to build a set of vectors that can grow incrementally to be applied automatically and economically within a DMAP loop that serves to append sub-matrices that are generated within a loop to a core matrix. The method of constructing such vectors is explained.

Pamidi, P. R.↗
NASA NTRS1986

The coalescence of two merged interaction regions between 6.2 and 9.5 AU - September 1979 event

A simulation study, based on an unsteady, one-dimensional, one-fluid MHD model, and using the plasma and magnetic field data from the Voyager 1 at 6.2 AU, was conducted on the evolution and interaction of solar wind structures to explain the two interaction regions observed by Voyager 1 within a large-scale interplanetary compound stream that was recorded at a heliocentric distance of 6.2 AU. A strong forward shock F(D) with a speed of 960 km/s was present at the front of the second interaction region, and two reverse shocks, R1 and R2, were at the end of the first interaction region. The model shows that the forward shock passed through the two reverse shocks and into the first interaction region, becoming weaker in each of these interactions. The reverse shocks coalesced to form a stronger reverse shock R; thus, the shock signature changed from R1-R2-F(D) to F(D)-R between 6.2 and 9.5 AU. The major stream structures at 9.5 AU predicted by the simulation model agree well with those directly observed from Pioneer 11.

Whang, Y. C.↗
NASA NTRS1987

A near-infrared study of the luminous merging galaxies NGC 2623 and Arp 148

A broad-band spectral decomposition method has been developed to determine the contributions of evolved stars, H II regions, warm dust, and obscuration to the near-infrared continuum in interacting systems. The multicolor decomposition is applied to near-infrared measurements of the long-tailed galaxy NGC 2623 and the ring system Arp 148 to determine the galactic structure and to delineate regions of galactic activity. The infrared analysis confirms that these galaxies are coalescing; since a single nucleus is observed in the infrared, the merger must be complete. Arp 148 is found to be the product of a close collision of two galaxies, and the multicolor analysis implies that this system is in an early stage of coalescence. A substantial fraction of the nuclear regions of Arp 148 and NGC 2623 may be attributed to the presence of young stars.

Joy, Marshall↗
NASA NTRS1988

Merging Digital Data With A Video Signal

Data displayed on television image of experiment. Video images of experiment sent with digital data on experiment to remote station. Digital data raw and unformatted or in form of characters. For minimal power consumption, interface circuit built of CMOS and HMOS integrated-circuit chips. Buffer/decoder circuit enables experiment computer to communicate with board without excessive loading of computer bus by board. Memory multiplexer/memory array implements buffer-swapping scheme as one buffer is read, other filled with new data.

Collins, Thomas J., III↗
NASA NTRS1987

Spatial data software integration - Merging CAD/CAM/mapping with GIS and image processing

The integration of CAD/CAM/mapping with image processing using geographic information systems (GISs) as the interface is examined. Particular emphasis is given to the development of software interfaces between JPL's Video Image Communication and Retrieval (VICAR)/Imaged Based Information System (IBIS) raster-based GIS and the CAD/CAM/mapping system. The design and functions of the VICAR and IBIS are described. Vector data capture and editing are studied. Various software programs for interfacing between the VICAR/IBIS and CAD/CAM/mapping are presented and analyzed.

Logan, Thomas L.↗
NASA NTRS1988

The twin-nucleus merging galaxy Markarian 266 (NGC 5256)

Optical imaging in continuum and line wavelengths, spatially resolved optical spectroscopy, and 21 cm radio imaging of Markarian 266 are presented. The galaxy has faint extended plumes of luminosity, which indicate that it is a recent merger. There are extended regions of blue luminosity suggestive of recent star formation, and remarkable structure in forbidden O III line emission. Spectroscopic data show the velocities and densities in the ionized gas. Radio observations taken with the VLA show that both nuclei are resolved radio sources, and that there is a third radio source between them which has no optical counterpart; 21-cm absorption is seen against the brighter optical nucleus, indicating possible infall. These results are discussed in terms of galaxy mergers, nuclear activation, and ionized gas. Mkn 266 has many similarities to Arp 220 and appears to be a somewhat lower-luminosity version of the IRAS ultraluminous galaxies.

Hutchings, J. B.↗
NASA NTRS1989

The double-nucleus galaxy IRAS 02580-1136 - A merging system

CCD imaging, infrared photometry, and optical spectroscopy lead to the conclusion that IRAS 02580-1136 consists of two colliding galaxies and is possibly an ongoing merger. Visually, the IRAS source displays two distinct brightness concentrations. These two nuclei, referred to as A and B, have a projected linear separation of 7 kpc and a radial-velocity difference of 180 km/s. Nucleus A belongs to a bulgelike structure and has an optical spectrum typical of a Seyfert 2. It is argued that it harbors a 99 percent dust-obscured low-luminosity Seyfert I source that powers most of the far-infrared radiation. Nucleus B is either a galactic bulge or a low-luminosity elliptical with a heavily reddened compact H II region at its center.

Heisler, Charlene A.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Magnetotail acceleration using generalized drift theory - A kinetic merging scenario

It is possible to describe particle behavior in the magnetotail, including particle energization, by means of generalized drift theory. Generalized drift velocities are obtained by using the generalized first invariant which has been shown to be useful in such current sheet configurations. Particles whose generalized invariant is preserved gain energy entirely in the field-aligned direction. The form of the accelerated particle velocity distribution is obtained and self-consistency conditions are derived.

Whipple, E. C.↗
NASA NTRS1990

A spiral-like disk of ionized gas in IC 1459: Signature of a merging collision

The authors report the discovery of a large (15 kpc diameter) H alpha + (NII) emission-line disk in the elliptical galaxy IC 1459, showing weak spiral structure. The line flux peaks strongly at the nucleus and is more concentrated than the stellar continuum. The major axis of the disk of ionized gas coincides with that of the stellar body of the galaxy. The mass of the ionized gas is estimated to be approx. 1 times 10 (exp 5) solar mass, less than 1 percent of the total mass of gas present in IC 1459. The total gas mass of 4 times 10(exp 7) solar mass has been estimated from the dust mass derived from a broad-band color index image and the Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) data. The authors speculate that the presence of dust and gas in IC 1459 is a signature of a merger event.

Goudfrooij, Paul↗
NASA NTRS1990

Are extremely luminous far-infrared galaxies the result of merging quasar cores

Extremely Luminous far-infrared galaxies (ELFs) are a class of galaxy discovered independently by several groups. The class is characterized by a quasar-like total luminosity (10(exp 11) to 10(exp 13) solar luminosity) which is radiated almost entirely in the far-infrared. It has been suggested that obscured quasar cores may be responsible for generating this luminosity. Here the author demonstrates that ELFs appear in several guises which can be characterized by the number of quasar cores they contain (zero, one or two). The author develops a unified model to account for these differences.

Norris, R. P.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Deep Fabry-Perot imaging of NGC 6240: Kinematic evidence for merging galaxies

The authors have observed the superluminous, infrared galaxy NGC 6240 (z = 0.025) at H alpha with the Hawaii Imaging Fabry-Perot Interferometer (HIFI - Bland and Tully 1989). During the past decade, observational evidence from all wavebands indicates that the unusual appearance of NGC 6240 has resulted from a collision between two gas-rich systems, a view which is supported by our spectrophotometric data. However, the origin of the enormous infrared luminosity (4 times 10(exp 11) solar luminosity) detected by the Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) remains highly controversial, where opinions differ on the relative roles of large-scale shocks, massive star formation or a buried 'active' nucleus. These mechanisms are discussed in the light of the author's Fabry-Perot observations.

Hawthorn, J. Bland↗
NASA NTRS1990

Merging galaxies and black hole ejections

In mergers of galaxies their central black holes are accumulated together. Researchers show that few black hole systems arise which decay through black hole collisions and black hole ejections. The ejection statistics are calculated and compared with two observed systems where ejections have been previously suggested: double radio sources and high redshift quasars near low redshift galaxies. In both cases certain aspects of the associations are explained by the merger hypothesis.

Valtonen, M. J.↗
NASA NTRS1990

A probe for real-time images of particle beams and their analyses in a merged-beams apparatus

A real-time charged particle beam probe was developed, which can be used both as a beam diagnostic (beam tuning) and to quantitatively determine the three-dimensional density distribution of a beam. The probe consists of a microchannel plate, an aluminized phosphor screen deposited on a fiber-optic faceplate, a flexible fiber-optic bundle, and a charge injection device (CID) in tandem. Digital or analog video output of the CID is fed into a computer or oscilloscope, respectively, for analysis or observation. The probe can be moved continuously along the beams' paths to obtain 'pictures' of the beam at any desired interval, thus giving three-dimensional form factors. The beams, singly or simultaneously, may be observed on the monitor facilitating the task of beam adjustment for optimum overlap. The digital output is used for quantitative computation of the beam overlaps. The device is linear with beam intensity, but the performance degrades with time due to beam damage of the microchannel plate.

Forand, J. L.↗
NASA NTRS1992

Cloud-property retrieval using merged HIRS and AVHRR data

A technique is developed that uses a multispectral, multiresolution method to improve the overall retrieval of mid- to high-level cloud properties by combining HIRS sounding channel data with higher spatial resolution AVHRR radiometric data collocated with the HIRS footprint. Cirrus cloud radiative and physical properties are determined using satellite data, surface-based measurements provided by rawinsondes and lidar, and aircraft-based lidar data collected during the First International Satellite Cloud Climatology Program Regional Experiment in Wisconsin during the months of October and November 1986. HIRS cloud-height retrievals are compared to ground-based lidar and aircraft lidar when possible. Retrieved cloud heights are found to have close agreement with lidar for thin cloud, but are higher than lidar for optically thick cloud. The results of the reflectance-emittance relationships derived are compared to theoretical scattering model results for both water-droplet spheres and randomly oriented hexagonal ice crystals. It is found that the assumption of 10-micron water droplets is inadequate to describe the reflectance-emittance relationship for the ice clouds seen here. Use of this assumption would lead to lower cloud heights using the ISCCP approach. The theoretical results show that use of hexagonal ice crystal phase functions could lead to much improved results for cloud retrieval algorithms using a bispectral approach.

Baum, Bryan A.↗
NASA NTRS1993

The computer integrated documentation project: A merge of hypermedia and AI techniques

To generate intelligent indexing that allows context-sensitive information retrieval, a system must be able to acquire knowledge directly through interaction with users. In this paper, we present the architecture for CID (Computer Integrated Documentation). CID is a system that enables integration of various technical documents in a hypertext framework and includes an intelligent browsing system that incorporates indexing in context. CID's knowledge-based indexing mechanism allows case based knowledge acquisition by experimentation. It utilizes on-line user information requirements and suggestions either to reinforce current indexing in case of success or to generate new knowledge in case of failure. This allows CID's intelligent interface system to provide helpful responses, based on previous experience (user feedback). We describe CID's current capabilities and provide an overview of our plans for extending the system.

Mathe, Nathalie↗
NASA NTRS1993

Sea ice feature and type identification in merged ERS-1 SAR and LANDSAT Thematic Mapper imagery

LANDSAT Thematic Mapper (TM) and ERS-1 SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) C band images were acquired for the same area in the Beaufort Sea, 18 Apr. 1992. The two images were co-located to the same grid (25 m resolution) and supervised classification was performed on the TM channel 3 scene in order to classify open water, nilas, grey ice, first year ice, and multiyear ice. Comparison of the LANDSAT classification and the corresponding dB values from the SAR scene showed that, under the given circumstances (high surface winds), open water/nilas/grey ice as defined by a single ice category by the SAR classifier could not be distinguished from first year ice. Surface roughening due to wind appears to be a major problem for the SAR classifier, as the range of the dB values is large enough to overlap all the other ice categories. Additional information, such as surface wind speed is necessary to overcome part of this problem.

Steffen, K.↗