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Tests of a procedure for inserting satellite radiance measurements into a numerical circulation model.

Description of experiments designed to test the sensitivity of a new method for retrieving vertical temperature profiles from satellite radiance measurements to the initial guess of temperature distribution. Emphasis is placed on initial guesses of the kind that would be provided by a numerical model of the atmospheric circulation, with the objective of developing a procedure for direct use of satellite radiation measurements as input to a numerical forecasting scheme.

Hogan, J. S.↗

Simultaneous film and convection cooling of a plate inserted in the exhaust stream of a gas turbine combustor

Data were obtained on a parallel-flow film- and convection-cooled test section placed in the exhaust stream of a rectangular-sector combustor. The combustor was operated at atmospheric pressure and at exhaust temperatures of 589 and 1033 K (600 and 1400 F). The cooling air was at ambient pressure and temperature. Test results indicate that it is better to use combined film and convection cooling rather than either film or convection cooling alone for a fixed total coolant flow. An optimum ratio of film to convection cooling flow rates was determined for the particular geometry tested. The experimental results compared well with calculated results.

Marek, C. J.↗

Tracking and data system support for the Mariner Mars 1971 mission. Volume 3: Orbit insertion through end of primary mission

The Tracking and Data System (TDS) Support for the Mariner Mars 1971 Mission final report contains the deep space tracking and data acquisition activities in support of orbital operations. During this period a major NASA objective was accomplished: completion of the 180th revolution and 90th day of data gathering with the spacecraft about the planet Mars. Included are presentations of the TDS flight support pass chronology data for each of the Deep Space Stations used, and performance evaluation for the Deep Space Network Telemetry, Tracking, Command, and Monitor Systems. With the loss of Mariner 8 at launch, Mariner 9 assumed the mission plan of Mariner 8, which included the TV mapping cycles and a 12-hr orbital period. The mission plan was modified as a result of a severe dust storm on the surface of Mars, which delayed the start of the TV mapping cycles. Thus, the end of primary mission date was extended to complete the TV mapping cycles.

Barnum, P. W.↗

Fabrication of graphite/epoxy cases for orbit insertion motors

The fabrication procedures are described for filament-wound rocket motor cases, approximately 26.25 inches long by 25.50 inches diameter, utilizing graphite fibers. The process utilized prepreg tape which consists of Fortafil 4-R fibers in the E-759 epoxy resin matrix. This fabrication effect demonstrated an ability to fabricate high quality graphite/epoxy rocket motor cases in the 26.25 inch by 25.50 inch size range.

Schmidt, W. W.↗

Electrophoretic sample insertion

Two conductive screens located in the flow path of an electrophoresis sample separation apparatus are charged electrically. The sample is introduced between the screens, and the charge is sufficient to disperse and hold the samples across the screens. When the charge is terminated, the samples are uniformly distributed in the flow path. Additionally, a first separation by charged properties has been accomplished.

Mccreight, L. R.↗

Apparatus for inserting and removing specimens from high temperature vacuum furnaces

The apparatus comprises a high speed gate valve for isolating the interior of the furnance from an air lock chamber on the opposite side of the gate valve. The air lock chamber is provided with valve ports connected to a vacuum source, a source of inert quenching gas, and the atmosphere, respectively. Attached to the end of the air lock chamber away from the furnace is a cylindrical tube having disposed within it a rod carrying specimen pan at the end towards the furnace and having mounted at its top end an annular magnet having a diameter slightly less than the interior diameter of the tube. The top end of the tube is closed by a removeable cap. Encircling the tube in the vicinity of the magnet is a carbon steel ring which when axially moved along the tube causes the magnet to follow it and thereby controls the position of the rod and specimen pan within the tube.

Whitehead, C. W.↗

Results of convective heating tests of a longitudinal gap on the Rockwell flat plate model (15-0, insert 7) in the NASA/Ames Research Center

Results are presented which were obtained from tests in a hypersonic wind tunnel to determine aerodynamic heating rates in a gap running parallel or slightly askew to the flow direction. The model used was a flat plate instrumented in thin-skin sections with chromelconstantan thermocouples. Heating rate profiles lengthwise along and down into the gap were obtained, and additional data were obtained from a total temperature probe and rake fabricated during the test to investigate an apparent aerodynamic cooling trend in the gap. Model variables were width, depth, length, and orientation of the gap relative to the flow direction. The tests were conducted at Mach 5.1 and Reynolds numbers per foot of 500,000, 1,000,000, and 2,000,000.

Quan, M.↗

Mixing insert for foam dispensing apparatus

A device for mixing foam ingredients is described. The device comprises an arrangement of lands situated about a cylindrical elongated shaft-like member with each land having a slot. The slots of alternate lands are positioned 180 deg from each other so that as the ingredients flow through the mixing chamber they flow from adjacent one side of the housing to the other dividing as such passes around the shaft-like member.

Simpson, W. G.↗

Low-insertion-resistance current monitor

Circuit automatically corrects for drifting offset voltage, providing long-term stability for current-monitoring instruments. Circuit is stable over wide temperature range; therefore, no compensation for temperature variations is necessary. Besides consuming little power, circuit introduces negligible noise on monitored lines and responds linearly to monitored circuit.

Paulkovich, J.↗

An interplanetary targeting and orbit insertion maneuver design technique

The paper describes a tradeoff in selecting a planetary encounter aimpoint and a spacecraft propulsive maneuver strategy in the Pioneer Venus Orbiter Mission. The method uses parametric data spanning a region of acceptable targeting aimpoints in the delivery space and the geometric considerations. Real-time maneuver adjustments accounted for known attitude control errors, orbit determination updates, and late changes in a targeting specification.

Hintz, G. R.↗

Analysis and design of a ceramic nozzle insert for the Langley 8-foot high temperature structures tunnel

An analysis is presented of various ceramic design concepts intended to improve nozzle throat life and tunnel performance in the hypersonic Langley 8-Foot High-Temperature Structures Tunnel, which uses methane-air combustion products as the wind-tunnel test medium. Calculations of the axial pressure distribution and heating rates in the air-cooled nozzle throat are presented, and desirable characteristics of a ceramic material to be used in the nozzle throat are outlined, including high-temperature strength, thermal shock and erosion resistance, low conductivity and low thermal expansion. Ceramic nozzle throat design concepts are then examined, with attention given to monolithic and layered constructions of cast ceramics, reaction-bonded materials and a fiber-reinforced silica-silica ceramic. Results of a finite element analysis of the temperatures and stresses characteristic of the various concepts are then presented which indicate the monolithic silica-silica and the layered silica-silica/reaction bonded silicon nitride concepts to be the most promising of those investigated.

Robinson, J. C.↗

Bolt Inserts for Lightning Protection

Stainless steel bolt fasteners have adequate grounding paths for protection of structures against lightning strikes. Fasteners particularly useful in sections where insulating material required, such as thermal panels of external storage tank.

Hambrock, K. O.↗

Computation of imaginary-side pressure distributions over the flexible walls of the test section insert for the 0.3-M transonic cryogenic tunnel

Two dimensional airfoil testing in an adaptive wall test-section wind tunnel requires the computation of the imaginary flow fields extending outward from the top and bottom test section walls. A computer program was developed to compute the flow field which would be associated with an arbitrary test section wall shape. The program is based on incompressible flow theory with a Prandtl-Glauert compressibility correction. The program was validated by comparing the streamline and the pressure field generated by a source in uniform flow with the results from the computer program. A listing of the program, the validation test results, and a sample program are included.

Goodyer, M. J.↗

Pin Inserts for Plug Welds

Leakage through minute cracks eliminated. Electron-beam-welded pins reinforce material around coolant holes during plug welding and subsequent remachining. Pins removed in final machining of 0.188-in diameter hole.

Penninger, Michael↗

Ca + HF - The anatomy of a chemical insertion reaction

A comprehensive first-principles theoretical investigation of the gas phase reaction Ca + HF - CaF + H is reported. Ab initio potential energy calculations are first discussed, along with characteristics of the computed potential energy surface. Next, the fitting of the computed potential energy points to a suitable analytical functional form is described, and maps of the fitted potential surface are displayed. The methodology and results of a classical trajectory calculation utilizing the fitted potential surface are presented. Finally, the significance of the trajectory study results is discussed, and generalizations concerning dynamical aspects of Ca + HF scattering are drawn.

Jaffe, R. L.↗