NASA's efforts in providing new data clauses pertinent to software
Conference on copyrights for computer programs developed by NASA and DOD contractors
Mc Coy, G. T.↗
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Status of lithium solar cell development.
Lithium-doped silicon solar cells development for radiation environments, discussing contractor functions, dopants, etc
Berman, P. A.↗
An Analysis of Potential Space Shuttle Cargo-Handling Modes of Operation
This report attempts to indicate the current status of Space Shuttle cargo handling analysis. It is intended for use by the various organizations operating in support of the Space Shuttle effort who are investigating problems not necessarily affected by the frequent configuration and approach changes imposed on the primary task team and contractor personnel. The various studies have been analyzed and the results interwoven with the results of in-house efforts. The problems involved in orbital docking, payload extraction and transfer, cargo handling, and special-purpose missions are discussed and some tentative conclusions and recommendations are presented. This report has been reviewed and approved for release by the MSFC Shuttle Task Team. However, no statements made herein should be interpreted as position statements with respect to the Space Shuttle, the direction of future efforts, or intended methods of operation. This document reflects the view of the author, following analysis of the data available, and should not be construed as an official recommendation.
Whitacre, Walter E.↗
Apollo and contamination control - NASA's role.
Apollo spacecraft contamination control program, considering NASA role in management, contractor controls, criteria establishment and enforcement, etc
Ussery, Q. T.↗
NASTRAN: Users' Experiences
The maintenance and development of NASTRAN has been centralized at the Langley Research Center in the NASTRAN Systems Management Office (NSMO ). Several important system improvements are in progress which will result in a significant reduction of average computer run time. The maintenance contractor, MacNeal-Schwendler, is also engaged in the addition of comprehensive substructuring capability. A dummy element capability which allows the test, evaluation, checkout, and temporary use of a new element in the NASTRAN environment is also underway and planned for inclusion in Level 15. Several new elements and a comprehensive heat transfer capability are in development under a contract with the Bell Aerospace Company. These enhancements are planned for inclusion in Level 16. In summary, NASTRAN has emerged as a powerful , generalized facility for the analysis of complex aerospace structures and is rapidly gaining acceptance from the community of aerospace and industrial users. NASA is, therefore, committed to manage and maintain the NASTRAN system as a valuable national resource.
Phillip R Wilcox↗
Patents and licensing policy
NASA patents and licensing policy, discussing contractor rights and invention handling
Parker, G.↗
A facelifting for NASA's reliability requirements
NASA reliability program provisions for aeronautical and space system contractors, reviewing evolution process
Liberman, D. S.↗
NACA Conference on High-speed Aerodynamics. a Compilation of Papers Presented
This document contains reproductions of technical papers presented by staff members of the NACA Laboratories at the NACA Conference on High-Speed Aerodynamics held at the Ames Aeronautical Laboratory of the NACA, March 18, 19, and 20, 1958. The primary purpose of the conference was to convey to the military services and their contractors the results of recent research and to provide those attending with an opportunity to discuss the results.
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NACA Conference on Aircraft Loads, Structures, and Flutter
This document contains reproductions of technical papers on some of the most recent research results on aircraft loads, flutter, and structures from the NACA laboratories. These papers were presented by members of the staff of the NACA laboratories at the Conference held at the Langley Aeronautical Laboratory March 5, 6, and 7, 1957. The primary purpose of this Conference was to convey to contractors of the military services and others concerned with the design of aircraft these recent research results and to provide those attending an opportunity to discuss the results. The papers in this document are in the same form in which they were presented at the Conference in order to facilitate their prompt distribution. The original presentation and this record are considered as complementary to, rather than as substitutes for, the Committee?s more complete and formal reports. Accordingly, if information from this document is utilized it is requested that this document not be listed as a reference. Individual reports dealing with most of the information presented at the Conference will subsequently be published by NACA and will therefore be suitable as reference material.
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Graph for locked rotor current
Graph determines effect of stalled motor on a distribution system and eliminates hand calculation of amperage in emergencies. Graph is useful to any manufacturer, contractor, or maintenance department involved in electrical technology.
Peck, R. R.↗
Research on bearing lubricants for use in a high vacuum
Work, during the research program, was concentrated on lubricant development, gear lubrication and evaluation, providing coated test specimens, advising NASA contractors about solid lubrication specific applications, and investigation of new method of attaching lubricating solids to bearing surfaces by sputtering technique.
Campbell, M. E.↗
FORTRAN manpower account program
Computer program for determining manpower costs for full time, part time, and contractor personnel is discussed. Twelve different tables resulting from computer output are described. Program is written in FORTRAN 4 for IBM 360/65 computer.
Strand, J. N.↗
Mishaps with Oxygen in NASA Operations
Data from a substantial number of oxygen mishaps obtained from NASA and contractor records are presented. Information from several Air Force records, concerning oxygen accidents involving aircraft operations, are also included. Descriptions of the mishaps and their causes, for both liquid and gaseous oxygen in ground test facilities and space vehicle systems, are given. A number of safety regulations aimed at reducing the accident probability is discussed. The problems related to material compatibility and materials testing are considered, and the limited information on factors affecting the ignition of materials in oxygen is presented. In addition, details are given of several of the accident/incidents listed in order to define the combination of conditions causing the mishap. In addition to propellant system mishaps, accident/incidents which occurred in space and ground system structures were included, as well as those in electrical systems, ground support facilities, ordnance, and related operations.
Ordin, Paul M.↗
Fuel cell technology program
The results of a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell development program are summarized. A base line design was defined, and materials and components of the base line configuration were fabricated and tested. Concepts representing base line capability extensions in the areas of life, power, specific weight and volume, versatility of operation, field maintenance, and thermal control were identified and evaluated. Liaison and coordination with space shuttle contractors resulted in the exchange of engineering data.
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Space station MSFC-DPD-235/DR no. MA-05 phase C/D program development plan. Volume 2: Phase C/D, programmatic requirements
The design plan requirements define the design implementation and control requirements for Phase C/D of the Modular Space Station Project and specifically address the Initial Space Station phase of the Space Station Program (modular). It is based primarily on the specific objective of translating the requirements of the Space Station Program, Project, Interface, and Support Requirements and preliminary contract end x item specifications into detail design of the operational systems which comprise the initial space station. This document is designed to guide aerospace contractors in the planning and bidding for Phase C/D.
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Nonmetallic-material configuration control in the Apollo spacecraft
The methods employed by NASA to establish configuration control of nonmetallic materials on Apollo spacecraft are described. A five step procedure for examining contractor materials for suitability and compatibility is presented. The compatibility of the materials with the oxygen enriched environment of the spacecraft enclosures is emphasized.
Steinthal, M. W.↗
Space shuttle: News release
The space shuttle fact sheet is presented. Four important reasons for the program are considered to be: (1) It is the only meaningful new manned space program which can be accomplished on a modest budget. (2) It is needed to make space operations less complex and costly. (3) It is required for scientific applications in civilian and military activities. (4) It will encourage greater international participation in space flight. The space shuttle and orbiter configurations are discussed along with the missions. The scope of the study and the costs of each contract for the major contractor are listed.
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Data collection and preparation of authoritative reviews on space food and nutrition research
The collection and classification of information for a manually operated information retrieval system on the subject of space food and nutrition research are described. The system as it currently exists is designed for retrieval of documents, either in hard copy or on microfiche, from the technical files of the MSC Food and Nutrition Section by accession number, author, and/or subject. The system could readily be extended to include retrieval by affiliation, report and contract number, and sponsoring agency should the need arise. It can also be easily converted to computerized retrieval. At present the information retrieval system contains nearly 3000 documents which consist of technical papers, contractors' reports, and reprints obtained from the food and nutrition files at MSC, Technical Library, the library at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, the BMI Technical Libraries, Dr. E. B. Truitt at MBI, and the OSU Medical Libraries. Additional work was done to compile 18 selected bibliographies on subjects of immediate interest on the MSC Food and Nutrition Section.
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