Telling the science story on the web: spotlight on ocean topography
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America's first manned venture into space- the flight of freedom 7 <and< the pilot's story- a personal report
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Conger, D.↗
A martian horror story - Requirements vs. capabilities for the photographic exploration of Mars.
Photography required for Voyager Mars landers to carry out effective biological exploration, noting Apollo relevance
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Technology and morals, an old story
Moral responsibilities of modern society in controlling technological progress
Hoos, I. R.↗
The Delta story - Evolution of a universal space research launch vehicle
Delta launch vehicle design modifications for increased payload and space research programs
Bonnett, E. W.↗
The Kennedy Space Center story
History of Cape Kennedy launch complex noting origin, initial construction, organization, launching sites, ground support equipment, and significant accomplishments
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The medical story
An overview of the Skylab medical program is given. All medical subsystems provided in the orbital workshop functioned satisfactorily. Major systems included the food system, the waste management system, and provisions per personal hygiene. A series of lockers in the wardroom was used to stow the inflight medical support system. Cardiovascular counter pressure garments were launched in the orbital workshop for all three crews. Life services experiments were carried out. Two experiments were conducted in the Skylab missions to study the performance of the cardiovascular system during weightless flight and return to earth and the one g environment. A series of experiments was conducted to study mineral balance and the bioassay of body fluids.
Johnston, R. S.↗
The medical story
The paper discusses the medical program of the Skylab missions. The major medical systems discussed include the food system, the waste-management system, the personal-hygiene system, and the inflight medical support system. The life-sciences experiments conducted on Skylab are reviewed. These dealt with the cardiovascular system, mineral balance and bioassay of fluids, sleep, blood, metabolic activity, vestibular function, and time and motion studies. The medical operations were accomplished with only minor problems.
Johnston, R. S.↗
The Silver Bird story: A memoir
A manned recoverable flying machine that operates both in air and space was discussed. This space shuttle precursor was proposed in the early 1900's by Eugen Sanger. The vehicle was especially to be used as the first stage of booster rockets or to ferry, supply and furnish rescue equipment for manned space stations. Basic concepts of the space aircraft, a cross between a powered booster rocket and an aerodynamic glider, are presented.
Saenger-Bredt, I.↗
The aeronomy story: A memoir
Research in atmospheric physics leading to the identification of the metastable states of nitrogen is described. These forbidden nitrogen atomic molecular radiations were then identified in auroral spectra.
Kaplan, J.↗
Three story residence with solar heat--Manchester, New Hampshire
When heat lost through ducts is counted for accurate performance assessment, solar energy supplied 56 percent of building's space heating load. Average outdoor temperature was 53 degrees F; average indoor temperature was 69 degrees F. System operating modes included heating from solar collectors, storing heat, heating from storage, auxiliary heating with oil fired furnace, summer venting, and hot water preheating.
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Two-story residence with solar heating--Newman, Georgia
Report evaluates performance of warm-air collector system for 11 month period and provides operation and maintenance information. System consists of 14 warm air collectors, rock-storage bin, air handler, heat exchangers, hot-water preheat tank, associated controls, plumbing, and air ducting. Average building temperature was maintained at 72 F (22 C); solar equipment provided 47 percent of space-heating requirement.
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Two-Story-Dwelling Solar Installation
Report covers system description of a roof mounted solar energy system in Georgia. Includes study approach, economic analysis, results of analysis and economic uncertainty analysis. Elaboration on some of equations, procedures, and parameters used in analysis is found in report appendixes.
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Effects of an AST program on US titanium story
The singular importance of titanium as the primary structural material for an efficient advanced supersonic transport (AST) is outlined. The advantages of titanium over other metals are shown to apply to future subsonic aircraft as well as for supersonic designs. The cost problem of titanium is addressed and shown to be markedly reduced by the emerging technologies of superplastic forming/diffusion bonding sandwich, hot isostatic pressing of titanium powders, and isothermal forgings if demonstration programs should validate preliminary findings. The impact of a U.S. AST program on the United States titanium supply and demand picture is postulated.
Fitzsimmons, R. D.↗
The Shuttle tile story
The structural problems associated with the reusable thermal protection system (TPS) of the Space Shuttle Orbiter are assessed. The ceramic insulation was placed on the aluminum in the form of about 30,000 tiles over approximately 70% of the Orbiter's exterior. The tiles were bonded to felt pads, and then the tile-pad structure was attached to the aluminum skin. As Orbiter design progressed, it was discovered that the TPS would have to withstand loads greater than initially predicted. The group tensile strength was less than that of the individual components. This was the primary factor contributing to the delay of the first flight. Values are given for Orbiter isotherms during a normal flight as well as the corresponding TPS distribution. The complete TPS assemblage is shown schematically, noting the sequence of assembling the tile components into a testing specimen. It is noted that tensile loads are applied to the strain-isolation path at discrete regions along transverse fiber bundles, causing a 50% reduction in system tensile strength. Procedures for strengthening the interface between the insulation and strain-isolation path are discussed and flight-simulation tests are outlined.
Cooper, P. A.↗
The Pacific Northwest story
The establishment of image analysis facilities for the operational utilization of LANDSAT data in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is discussed. The hardware and software resources are described for each facility along with the range of services.
Johnson, K. A.↗
The LANDSAT story: Module U-2
A review of the various LANDSAT program elements which are relevant to user participation is provided. Sources for additional information and assistance where potential users may acquire more details and further guidance in using LANDSAT data are identified. The multispectral imagery capability of the LANDSAT satellites is emphasized.
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A Free People Capable of Great Deeds, the Story of STS-1, the First Space Shuttle Mission
The STS-1 mission of the space shuttle is discussed. The launch and orbital operations are described, and the landing is reviewed.
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