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A THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF FLUSH MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS FOR LOG PERIODIC STRUCTURES

Many types of log periodic structures have been described in the literature; but, as far as is known, flush-mounted log periodic antennas have not been studied heretofore. The purpose of this study is to investigate, primarily by experimental methods, the input impedance and radiation characteristics of a particular type of log periodic antenna when flush-mounted over a suitable cavity or recess in a conducting surface. The particular type of log periodic antenna chosen for use in the investigation is referred to as a monopole-tooth antenna and is described in detail in Part II of the report. A suitable cavity over which the monopole-tooth antenna may be mounted is described in Part III, and experimentally determined characteristics of the antenna-cavity assembly are presented in Part IV. The first objective of the study was to obtain an optimum or nearoptimum design of the antenna-cavity assembly. This objective has been reached within the limits of the experimental approach, and the results obtained are summarized in Part V of the report. A second objective, which will be reported upon at a future date, is to establish optimum design criteria and performance characteristics of the antenna-cavity assembly when the cavity is filled with low-loss dielectric material.

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Fastener provides for bolt misalignment and quick release of flange

Fastener enables two large flanges to be bolted together without close alignment between the bolt and bolt-hole diameters, and provides for a quick release of one of the flanges under emergency conditions. It contains a nut that is retained by a square head in a recess in one side of the removable flange and by a collar and snap ring on the other side of the flange.

England, C.↗

Expandable takeup reel facilitates paper tape removal

Takeup reel receives continuous paper tapes from data recording machines. The roller is recessed to have four longitudinal members about its periphery which can be extended or retracted to change the overall diameter of the assembly to allow easy removal of the tapes.

Westerman, H. E.↗

Astronaut space suit communication antenna

Astronaut space suit communication antenna consists of a spring steel monopole in a blade-type configuration. This antenna is mounted in a copper cup filled with a potting compound that is recessed in the center to facilitate bending the blade flat for stowing when not in use.

Lindsey, J. F., III↗

Ablation sensor

Sensor device with switches for measuring surface recession of charring and noncharring ablators

Gurtler, C. A.↗

Universal router concept

Portable universal router can cut holes of large diameter and irregular shapes, machine recesses, and drill holes with certain edge-distance limitations. Rectangular and round holes may be cut without a template.

Pesch, W. A.↗

Differential expansion fitting for cryogenic liquid tanks

Sliding contact between liner and interior surface of fitting accommodates stresses and strains developed in shell composite and metal liner system. Stresses and strains are transmitted to liner portion which is recessed in fitting and which acts as differential expansion fitting.

Landes, R. E.↗

Ablation sensor Patent

Ablation sensor for measuring char layer recession rate using electric wires

Le Bel, P. J.↗

Fill and vent quick disconnect

Hydraulic disconnect coupling on ground serving half of spacecraft refrigeration cooling system employs movable center stem for venting and closing nipple poppet. Self sealing poppet quickly connects cooling system to spacecraft without manual work. Recessed sealing surface insures open poppet when stem retracts.

Boerner, R. Y.↗

Flight test of carbon-phenolic on a spacecraft launched by the pacemaker vehicle system

Carbon-phenolic material consisting of 50 percent carbon fibers and 50 percent phenolic resin was flight tested on a recoverable spacecraft launched by the Pacemaker vehicle system. The heat shield of the spacecraft was fabricated so that the carbon fibers in the ablator material had different orientations over several areas of the spacecraft. The environment in which the spacecraft was tested produced heating rates on the hemispherical nose up to 13.6 MW/sq m (1200 Btu/sq ft/sec) and stagnation-point pressures up to 1.27 MN/sq m (12.5 atm). The experimental results are presented. Due to high heating rates and possible spallation and mechanical char removal the greatest mass loss occurred in the nose region. Essentially uniform surface recession and char thickness were observed on the conical section of the spacecraft. A comparison of measured heating rates with computed turbulent and laminar heating rates, as well as measurements of sound-pressure fluctuations in the boundary layer obtained with acoustic sensors, indicated that the boundary layer underwent transition. The acoustic sensor provides an interesting new data form for the general study of boundary-layer transition for free-flight investigations.

Walton, T. E., Jr.↗

The 1200 C cyclic oxidation behavior of two nickel-aluminum alloys (Ni3AL and NiAl) with additions of chromium, silicon, and titanium

The alloys Ni3Al and NiAl with and without 1 and 3 atomic percent chromium, silicon, and titanium replacing the aluminum were cyclically oxidized at 1200 C for times to 200 hours, and the results were compared with those obtained with the alloy B-1900 subjected to the same oxidation process. The evaluation was based on metal recession, specific weight change, metallography, electron microprobe analysis, and X-ray diffraction. The oxidation resistance of Ni3Al was improved by Si, unaffected by Ti, and degraded by Cr. The oxidation resistance of NiAl was slightly improved by Ti, unaffected by Si, and degraded by Cr. The oxidation resistance of Ni3Al with 1 atomic percent Si was nearly equal to that of NiAl. Alloy B-1900 exhibited oxidation resistance comparable to that of Ni3Al + Cr compositions.

Lowell, C. E.↗

Regional technology transfer program

The continuing operation is reported of a jointly state- and NASA-sponsored Regional Dissemination Center serving the southeastern United States. The NC/STRC offers automated searching of large information collections, such as that assembled by NASA, with emphasis on textile-related files to serve regional industry. During this period, NC/STRC conducted an in-depth analysis of its marketing programs and prepared a series of brochures aimed at various segments of industry. Heavy emphasis was also placed on the Library Search Service inaugurated by NC/STRC, and a total of 32 universities now participate in this service. Smaller schools are served through the university network. Although the nationwide industrial recession caused a general drop in search requests, NC/STRC processed a total of 838 retrospective searches during this period: 39.97% for its industrial clients, 22.9% for university libraries, and 37.1% for other RDC's.

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