Geothermal studies - Yellowstone National Park /test site 11/, Wyoming
Summary report of diamond drilling in thermal areas of Yellowstone National Park, and method for determining heat flow in thermal areas
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Summary report of diamond drilling in thermal areas of Yellowstone National Park, and method for determining heat flow in thermal areas
Planetary gravitation and oblateness used for parking orbit alignment in Mars mission
Geological evaluation of infrared imagery of Yellowstone National Park to determine if rock and soil types, structures, and thermal springs can be identified
Parkes paraboloid radio telescope structural performance, using rapid survey instrument to measure surface deformations for optimum focusing determination
Optimal transfer trajectories from earth parking orbit to various terminal conic constraints, and ROBOT computer program modifications
Orbit determination for lunar parking orbits using time varying orbital elements
Mission C-prime translunar, lunar parking orbit, and transearth flight crew proceedures
Evaluation of radar imagery of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
Digital computer processing of visible and reflective infrared scanner data for automatic computer mapping of Yellowstone National Park
Geologic mapping of Yellowstone National Park area by interpretation of radar imagery
Geologic evaluation of anomalies between like-polarized and cross-polarized K-band side-looking radar imagery of Yellowstone National Park
Trans-Mars launch window problem, discussing minimum delta-V three-impulse noncoplanar transfer from circular parking orbit onto asymptotic velocity vector
Saturn S-4B continuous vent system for propellant tanks during parking orbit to prevent excessive pressure, requiring liquid settling with auxiliary ullaging rockets
The possibility of improving the accuracy of terrain classification by preprocessing spectral data was investigated. Terrain maps were made using the following techniques: 1) preprocessing by scan angle function transformation, using the computer-selected best set of three channels; and 2) preprocessing by ratio transformation, using the specified ERTS data channels, simulated by fitting the spectral response of each of the 12 data channels to the ERTS channels by a set of weighting coefficients. By using a simple technique during printout, the maps were produced in color. The normalized scan angle function transformation resulted in the most accurate classification. The best ratio transformation for the Yellowstone Park data was the ratio of each channel to the sum of all channels. A supervised training program involving maximum likelihood decision for selecting the best spectrometer channels and similar techniques for digitizing the data of the analog magnetic tapes were used. Cloud shadows were recognized in addition to eight classes of terrain. Preprocessing of data resulted in more accurate maps, required fewer training areas (hence less preparation and computer time), and enabled much of the area formerly classified as shadow to be reclassified according to actual terrain type.
The image enhancement system is described, as well as the kinds of enhancement attained. Results were obtained from various kinds of remote sensing imagery (mainly black and white multiband, color, color infrared, thermal infrared, and side-looking K-band radar) of parts of Yellowstone National Park. Possible additional fields of application of these techniques are considered.
Terrain classification maps of Yellowstone National Park
A one-twenty-fifth scale model of the key components of an automated parking garage system is described. The design of the model required transferring a vehicle from an entry level, vertically (+Z, -Z), to a storage location at any one of four storage positions (+X, -X, +Y, +Y, -Y) on the storage levels. There are three primary subsystems: (1) a screw jack to provide the vertical motion of the elevator, (2) a cam-driven track-switching device to provide X to Y motion, and (3) a transfer cart to provide horizontal travel and a small amount to vertical motion for transfer to the storage location. Motive power is provided by dc permanent magnet gear motors, one each for the elevator and track switching device and two for the transfer cart drive system (one driving the cart horizontally and the other providing the vertical transfer). The control system, through the use of a microprocessor, provides complete automation through a feedback system which utilizes sensing devices.
The plans, specifications, cost trade studies, and verification status of a prototype solar heating and hot water system for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's single-family dwelling located at O'Brien State Park, 30 miles east of Minneapolis, Minnesota are presented.