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NASA NTRS1996

Application of computational aero-acoustics to real world problems

The application of computational aeroacoustics (CAA) to real problems is discussed in relation to the analysis performed with the aim of assessing the application of the various techniques. It is considered that the applications are limited by the inability of the computational resources to resolve the large range of scales involved in high Reynolds number flows. Possible simplifications are discussed. It is considered that problems remain to be solved in relation to the efficient use of the power of parallel computers and in the development of turbulent modeling schemes. The goal of CAA is stated as being the implementation of acoustic design studies on a computer terminal with reasonable run times.

Hardin, Jay C.↗
NASA NTRS2014

Real World Uses For Nagios APIs

This presentation describes the Nagios 4 APIs and how the NASA Advanced Supercomputing at Ames Research Center is employing them to upgrade its graphical status display (the HUD) and explain why it's worth trying to use them yourselves.

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NASA NTRS1980

Development and evaluation of a general aviation real world noise simulator

An acoustic playback system is described which realistically simulates the sounds experienced by the pilot of a general aviation aircraft during engine idle, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, and landing. The physical parameters of the signal as they appear in the simulator environment are compared to analogous parameters derived from signals recorded during actual flight operations. The acoustic parameters of the simulated and real signals during cruise conditions are within plus or minus two dB in third octave bands from 0.04 to 4 kHz. The overall A-weighted levels of the signals are within one dB of signals generated in the actual aircraft during equivalent maneuvers. Psychoacoustic evaluations of the simulator signal are compared with similar measurements based on transcriptions of actual aircraft signals. The subjective judgments made by human observers support the conclusion that the simulated sound closely approximates transcribed sounds of real aircraft.

Galanter, E.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Effect on real-world depth perception from exposure to heads-down stereoscopic flight displays

A stereoacuity test was used as part of the experimental protocol of a study in which eight transport pilots flew repeated simulated landing approaches using both stereo and nonstereo three-dimensional heads-down 'pathway in the sky' displays. At the decisionmaking crux of each approach, the pilots transitioned to a stereoacuity test employing real objects rather than a two-dimensional target apparatus. A statistical analysis of stereoacuity measures which compared a controlled condition of no exposure to any electronic flight display with the transition data from nonstereo and stereopsis displays indicated no significant differences for any of the conditions.

Busquets, Anthony M.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Boundary and object detection in real world images

A solution to the problem of automatic location of objects in digital pictures by computer is presented. A self-scaling local edge detector which can be applied in parallel on a picture is described. Clustering algorithms and boundary following algorithms which are sequential in nature process the edge data to locate images of objects.

Yakimovsky, Y.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Stabilization and real world satellite problem

The use of transformations of orbital equations has been considered in connection with requirements for more accurate data. The reported investigation is concerned with an evaluation of the relative merits of such transformations. The formulations tested include the classical Cowell formulation, the time regularized formulation, stabilization by the use of integrals, and stabilization by the use of elements. It is found that irrespective of efficiency considerations, stabilizing transformation makes it possible to obtain precisions which are unattainable with the Cowell formulations.

Velez, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1984

The real world: The user

Satellite communication is by far the most advanced of all commercial applications of space technology. The past, present, and some future possibilities for the field of public communications are considered. Some serious concerns that are becoming apparent to the user of this technology are examined. Among the specific topics mentioned are digital television, electronic mail, cable television, and systems security.

Kitchell, J.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Matching Vibration Testing to "Real-World" Conditions

Vibration spectrum of test machine adjusted to that observed in operation. Test specimen placed in test fixture and attached to shaker. Shaker initially operated at one-quarter full level of input spectrum to prevent overloading. Short vibration test run, and specimen response compared to control spectrum. Imput spectrum then adjusted until response resembles control spectrum.

Olsen, Albert D., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Studying flight crew behavior: A social psychologist encounters the real world

Considerable social psychological research has been conducted on the relationship between personality and performance in various occupational settings. Of special interest are situations where the performer is under pressure or the consequences of poor performance can be serious, as in aircraft operation. Some significant findings are summarized, including those related to Type A personality factors, achievement motivation factors, and attitude factors. Future research should focus on group behavior.

Helmreich, Robert L.↗
NASA NTRS1988

Knowledge acquisition and rapid protyping of an expert system: Dealing with real world problems

The knowledge engineering and rapid prototyping phases of an expert system that does fault handling for a Solid Amine, Water Desorbed CO2 removal assembly for the Environmental Control and Life Support System for space based platforms are addressed. The knowledge acquisition phase for this project was interesting because it could not follow the textbook examples. As a result of this, a variety of methods were used during the knowledge acquisition task. The use of rapid prototyping and the need for a flexible prototype suggested certain types of knowledge representation. By combining various techniques, a representative subset of faults and a method for handling those faults was achieved. The experiences should prove useful for developing future fault handling expert systems under similar constraints.

Bailey, Patrick A.↗
NASA NTRS1989

Extracting text from real-world scenes

Many scenes contain significant textual information that can be extremely helpful for understanding and/or navigation. For example, text-based information can frequently be the primary cure used for navigating inside buildings. A subject might first read a marquee, then look for an appropriate hallway and walk along reading door signs and nameplates until the destination is found. Optical character recognition has been studied extensively in recent years, but has been applied almost exclusively to printed documents. As these techniques improve it becomes reasonable to ask whether they can be applied to an arbitrary scene in an attempt to extract text-based information. Before an automated system can be expected to navigate by reading signs, however, the text must first be segmented from the rest of the scene. This paper discusses the feasibility of extracting text from an arbitrary scene and using that information to guide the navigation of a mobile robot. Considered are some simple techniques for first locating text components and then tracking the individual characters to form words and phrases. Results for some sample images are also presented.

Bixler, J. Patrick↗
NASA NTRS1993

Intelligent computer aided training systems in the real world: Making the technology accessible to the educational mainstream

Intelligent computer aided training systems hold great promise for the application of this technology to mainstream education and training. Yet, this technology, which holds such a vast potential impact for the future of education and training, has had little impact beyond the enclaves of government research labs. This is largely due to the inaccessibility of the technology to those individuals in whose hands it can have the greatest impact, teachers and educators. Simply throwing technology at an educator and expecting them to use it as an effective tool is not the answer. This paper provides a background into the use of technology as a training tool. MindLink, developed by HyperTech Systems, provides trainers with a powerful rule-based tool that can be integrated directly into a Windows application. By embedding expert systems technology it becomes more accessible and easier to master.

Kovarik, Madeline↗
NASA NTRS1994

What to Do Until the Money Runs Out: A Refinement Framework for Cognitive Engineering in the Real World

A case study is presented to illustrate some of the problems of applying cognitive science to complex human-machine systems. Disregard for facts about human cognition often undermines the safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of complex systems. Yet single-point methods (for example, better user-interface design), whether rooted in computer science or in experimental psychology, fall far short of addressing systems-level problems in a timely way using realistic resources. A model-based methodology is proposed for organizing and prioritizing the cognitive engineering effort, focusing appropriate expertise on major problems first, then moving to more sophisticated refinements if time and resources permit. This case study is based on a collaborative effort between the Human Factors Division at NASA-Ames and the Spaceborne Imaging Radar SIR-C/X-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SIR-C/X-SAR) Project at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), California institute of Technology. The first SIR-C/X-SAR Shuttle mission flew successfully in April, 1994. A series of such missions is planned to provide radar data to study Earth's ecosystems, climatic and geological processes, hydrologic cycle, and ocean circulation. In addition to JPL and NASA personnel, the SIR-C/X-SAR operations team included Scientists and engineers from the German and Italian space agencies.

Shafto, Michael G.↗
NASA NTRS1994

Teamwork in the Real World

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is well known for its roles in the space program and in aeronautics. Because teamwork is essential for most NASA missions, NASA has experience in both research on teamwork and implementation of team projects. The purpose of this chapter is not to summarize research results on teamwork. This chapter will summarize our insight into teamwork as it applies to the large institutions and organizations with which we have been associated: University academic systems, Navy research laboratories, and NASA. These organizations represent a variety of systems in which teamwork is commonplace.

Foyle, David C.↗
NASA NTRS2001

"Real World" Connections Through Videoconferences

During the week of July 23, 2001, a workshop called 'Japan 2001 Science, Creativity and the Young Mind' took place at Bristol University in Bristol, England. Coordinated under the direction of Dr. Eric Albone, Clifton Scientific Trust, it brought together 60 British and Japanese students and provided them with a forum for learning and interacting. We at the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland, Ohio, had the good fortune to participate with six of those students and their team leaders in a Space Science Workshop. The Space Science Team was led by two Bristol University people from the Earth Sciences Department - Carsten Riedel and Stuart Stansfield - under the direction of Professor Steve Sparks, FRS. The Team was assisted by Lawrence Williams, Director of Studies, Holy Cross School, UK. Funding was provided by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, and Japan 2001. This report is a compilation of correspondence via e-mail that took place before, during, and immediately after the workshop. A final report from the students on their findings is now in production and will be made available from Clifton Scientific Trust.

Kolecki, Joseph↗
NASA NTRS1999

Out of the Lab...Into the Real World

Big Sky Laser Technologies of Bozeman, MT is a developer of compact, ruggedized commercial and developmental laser systems, including small medical lasers and Lidars used in NASA tracking applications. Company engineers developing new laser products determined that NASA technology for detection and control of prelasing in a Q-switched laser would be of value to them in at least two of their product lines. Big Sky Laser's CFR-800 unit is based on NASA technology to which they obtained a non-exclusive patent.

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