N74-19608# Instituto de Pesquisas Espaciais. Sao Jose dos Campos (Brazil). REPORT ON CURRENT RESEARCH AT THE INSTITUTO DE PESQUISAS ESPACIAIS Sep 1972 17 p refs Presented at 4th Intern Symp on Equatorial Aeronomy, Ibadan, Nigeria, 4-11 Sep 1972 (INPE-235- RI/033) Avail NTIS HC $4 00 The activities and responsibilities of a research facil in Brazil, South America are reported The subjects investigated by the facility are as follows (1) satellite communications, (2) remote sensing, (3) meteorology. (4) systems analysis, (5) geodesy. (6) extraterrestrial radiation, and (7) geomagnetism A list of publications resulting from the research projects is provided N74-19614# Geological Survey. Washington, DC. (Circ-650) Avail: NTIS HC $4.50 Diagrams present the US Geological Survey estimates of the United States resources of coal, petroleum liquids, natural gas, uranium, geothermal energy, and oil from oil shade The short text accompanying each diagram outlines the method of estimation or the source of the estimate and defines the characteristics of each estimate Where appropriate, comparisons with other estimates are also given. Author N74-19615# Mitre Corp. McLean, Va. Presented at the US Richard S. Greeley Jun. 1973 79 p The fuel resources available to the world are described, including solar, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, geothermal, tidal. hydro, and fossil energy sources. These resources are compared with estimated fuel consumption rates in the future. Solar, fusion, and fission with breeding are shown to represent essentially infinite energy sources. Methods are described for improving the efficiency and economy in the ways we use fuels Savings of 10-15% appear possible in the near term An energy ethic is described which involves changes to government regulations and tax policies and other institutions to promote efficiency and conservation in the use of fuels The technology of advanced energy systems is described including automobile engines, mass transit systems, pollution control devices, fuel cells, and N74-19619# European Atomic Energy Community. Ispra (Italy) [PROGRESS IN REACTOR PROGRAMS AND NUCLEAR, PHYSICS, AND ELECTRONICS STUDIES] Annual Report Oct 1973 480 p refs (EUR 5060) Avail NTIS HC $27 00 Research projects conducted at the Joint Research Center of Ispra, Italy during 1972 are presented The subjects discussed are (1) a fast breeder program, (2) reactor safety program. (3) gas cooled reactor development. (4) nuclear materials, and (5) protection of the environment Specific projects conducted by the various divisions of the facility are reported to show the nature of the support provided for nuclear reactor development and operation PNF N74-19626# Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development. Paris (France) SEMI-AUTOMATIC INDEXING: STATE OF THE ART H. Fangmeyer (EURATOM, Ispra) Feb 1974 26 p refs (AGARDograph-179. AGARD AG-179) Avail NTIS HC $4 50 The state of the art of semiautomatic indexing for information retrieval systems is discussed in the following areas (1) semiautomatic derivative indexing (2) machine aided assignment indexing (including automatic assignment indexing techniques based on previously created manual or semiautomatic index.ng aids) and (3) semiautomatic dictionary construction Semiautom (NBS-TN-814) Avail: SOD HC $0.90 as C13.46:814 A catalog of currently available information sources and services is discussed. Information from recent surveys of machine-readable, commercially-available bibliographic data bases, and the various current awareness, batch retrospective, and interactive retrospective services which can access them, were correlated and converted into a machine-readable data base. A prototype searching capability was established on an operational interactive retrieval system. Reasons for establishing the catalog and the choice of the initial information are detailed and the prototype implementation is described. Sample queries are included, as well as a to-date listing of the catalog. Author N74-19629# Stanford Research Inst., Menlo Park, Calif. MEETING CALIFORNIA'S ENERGY REQUIREMENTS, 1975-2000 May 1973 412 p refs Sponsored by Los Angelés Dept. of Water and Power, Pacific Gas and Elec. Co., Sacramento Municipal Utility District, San Diego Gas and Elec. Co., and Southern Calif. Edison Co. (SRI Proj. ECC-2355) Avail: NTIS HC $23.75 A study was conducted to determine various aspects of the present and future energy requirements for the State of California. The specific objectives of the study are as follows: (1) to assess the economic framework and related demand for energy. (2) to determine means for altering the projected demand pattern, requirements for implementing each of these demands, and appraisal of their significance. (3) to analyze the future supply from each source of energy and the factors affecting availability and use, and (4) to predict probable future trends in price. The report is designed to illustrate cost savings which would result from specific efforts in the areas of product improvement in quality and design. For the purpose of this study the cost savings produced in the area of product improvement are based on total elimination of a certain failure mode or modes. Appropriate modes are chosen because of their proportion of the total removals or their proportion in combination with other similar modes. These eliminated removals are then assumed to follow the distribution of the remaining removal modes. The actual cost savings are determined from the increase in the mean time to removal based on the new removal distributions. N74-19699# City of St. Louis, Mo. GRA ENERGY RECOVERY FROM WASTE: SOLID WASTE AS SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL IN POWER PLANT BOILERS Interim Report Robert A. Lowe 1973 29 p refs (Grant EPA-S-802255) (SW-36d.ii; IR-2) Avail: SOD HC $0.40 The process of converting municipal solid waste into energy for power plant boilers is described. The process involves collecting the waste from residential areas, grinding the material, and air-classifying the shredded wastes to find the light combustible fraction. Magnetic metals are recovered from the heavier, mostly noncombustible, wastes. Other topics of discussion include: the processing system and its operation; boiler modification and operating experience; air pollution considerations; markets; and economics. K.M.M. The report is designed to illustrate cost savings which would result from specific efforts in the areas of product improvement in quality and design. For the purpose of this study the cost savings produced in the area of product improvement are based on total elimination of a certain failure mode or modes. Appropriate modes are chosen because of their proportion of the total removals or their proportion in combination with other similar modes. These eliminated removals are then assumed to follow the distribution of the remaining removal modes. The actual cost savings are determined from the increase in the mean time to removal based on the new removal distributions. GRA The DORCA Applications study has been directed at development of a data bank management computer program identified as DORMAN. Because of the size of the DORCA data files and the manipulations required on that data to support analyses with the DORCA program, automated data techniques to replace time-consuming manual input generation are required. The Dynamic Operations Requirements and Cost Analysis (DORCA) program was developed for use by NASA in planning future space programs. Both programs are designed for implementation on the UNIVAC 1108 computing system. The purpose of this Executive Summary Report is to define for the NASA management the basic functions of the DORMAN program and its capabilities. Author N74-19877 Joint Publications Research Service, Arlington, Va. REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS Antoni Pach In its Transl. on Eastern Europe Sci. Affairs, No. 393 (JPRS-61413) 6 Mar. 1974 p 102-122 refs Transl. into ENGLISH from Arch. Automat. Telemech. (Warsaw), v 18, no. 2. 1973 p 209-225 Systems of telemechanics or remote control systems are discussed. Depending on the type of information transmitted, telemechanics is divided into: (1) telemanagement (remote management), (2) telemetry (remote measurement), (3) telecontrol (remote control or remote signalling), and (4) teleregulation (remote regulation). The development and application of telemechanical systems in the electric power industry, the gas industry, and the railroad system are reported. Author N74-19878 Joint Publications Research Service, Arlington, Va. POLISH EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF AUTOMATION SCIENCE Henryk J. Leskiewicz In its Transl. on Eastern Europe Sci. Affairs, No. 393 (JPRS-61413) 6 Mar. 1974 p 123-150 Transl. into ENGLISH from Arch. Automat. Telemech. (Warsaw), v. 18, no. 2, 1973 p 227-249 The technical revolution brought about by automation of productive processes is gradually reaching every country. Any acceleration in the transition to the new techniques which this revolution implies, sooner or later has a positive effect. The tasks of the educational system in accelerating this revolution can be summarized as: (1) popularization of automation science; (2) on-the-job training of mid-level technical personnel to master the field of automation science; (3) introducing all higher-level technical personnel in all specialties to the problems of automation science and the opportunities offered by its introduction; (4) training various types of specialists in automation science at the higher levels of education; (5) doctoral-level training of automation scientists, and (6) stimulating habilitation studies in this field. Author N74-19898# Environmental Protection Agency. Arlington, Va. Elizabeth Cuadra 27 Jul. 1973 413 p refs (PB-225149/4GA; EPA-NTID-73.2) Avail NTIS HC $8.25 CSCL 01E Data pertinent to legal and institutional analysis of aircraft and airport noise and apportionment of authority between Federal. State, and local governments are presented. The report is an interpretation of such data by the task group chairperson responsible for this specific report. It does not necessarily reflect the official views of EPA and does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. Author (GRA) 1973 697 p refs 4 Vol. Avail: SOD HC $5.60 Proposed leasing and operating regulations to implement the Geothermal Steam Act are presented Included are a study comparing vapor dominated hydrothermal systems with hot water systems, and a classification of public lands valuable for geothermal steam and associated geothermal resources. G.G. N74-19977# Interior Dept., Washington, D.C. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FOR THE GEOTHERMAL LEASING PROGRAM. VOLUME 4: COMMENTS ON DRAFT IMPACT STATEMENT AND PROPOSED REGULATIONS 1973 726 p refs 4 Vol. Avail SOD HC $5.65 Comments received from Federal, State, local, and individual interests on the leasing and operating regulations, the draft environmental impact statement for the Geothermal Leasing Program, and the supplement to the draft statement are Author presented. N74-20001# Earth Satellite Corp. Washington, DC. 10 Aug 1973 322 p refs (PB-226036/2GA, USGS-DO-73-014, QPR-2) Avail: NTIS HC $18.25 CSCL 08F A case study in agriculture crop acreage estimation was initiated and preliminary efforts were made to define resources. rangeland management, and land use planning. Progress to date leads to these observations: The ERTS-1 experimental results thus far represent relatively few data points Applications of high potential benefits often depend on the redesign of a complex management information system to convert information extracted from ERS data into the form used in management decisions. Benefit measurement techniques appear to present fewer problems than experimental results or the management information models. The case studies defined to date vary substantially in their breadth of coverage GRA N74-20305 National Bureau of Standards. Washington, D.C. ON THE INFORMATION IN A MICROPHOTOGRAPH C. S. McCamy In its Precision Meas and Calibration, Vol. 10 Nov. 1973 p 470-476 refs Repr. from Appl. Opt. v. 4, Apr. 1965 p 405-411 The information concentration of a legible microphotograph made at a reduction ratio of 1200 is computed to be over 2 x 1 million bits/ sq mm. Reasons are adduced for using a mosaic of squares having sides equal to the reciprocal of the resolving power, each being capable of assuming one of two density ranges. as a model of a high contrast material for the computation of information capacity. It follows that the information capacity is equal to the square of the resolving power. This relation gives values of information capacity in good accord with the values computed by the Jones theory. The information capacity of a Kodak high resolution plate is computed to be 3.25 x 1 million bits/sq mm. That the product of reduction ratio times quality index equals the product of resolving power times the height of the lower case in type to be copied is verified at the high reduction ratio, and this relationship is considered useful for engineering computations involving the copying of commonly used styles of type Author N74-20471*# Dudley Observatory, Albany, NY. ASTRONOMICAL ACTIVITIES OF THE APOLLO ORBITAL SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHIC TEAM Final Technical Report Robert D. Mercer 31 Jan 1974 89 p (Grant NGR-33-011-031) (NASA-CR-137376) Avail: NTIS HC $7.50 CSCL 03A A partial accounting of Apollo Orbital Science Photographic Team (APST) work is presented as reported by one of its members who provided scientific recommendations for, guidance in, and reviews of photography in astronomy. Background on the formation of the team and its functions and management are discussed. It is concluded that the APST clearly performed the overall objective for which it was established to improve the scientific value of the Apollo lunar missions. Specific reasons for this success are given. Author Bill Linville and John D. Spencer 1973 115 p refs (BM-IC-8612) Avail: NTIS HC $8.75 Major areas of research by the Bureau of Mines in 1972 for the development of new and improved efficient methods of conservation and utilization for petroleum and natural gas, oil shale, and coal are described. The major objective of the energy research program was to develop the technology for the wise development and use of the nation's energy resources as clean fuels at a reasonable and competitive cost. Emphasis was placed on studies of methods of stimulating production from oil and gas reservoirs Studies of the fracturing systems of reservoir rocks and oil recovery by water or gas flooding are included. Author N74-20631# Forecasting International Ltd., Arlington, Va. DEVELOPMENT OF A TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, PART 1 Final Report Marvin J. Cetron and Lewis Roepcke 1 Jun. 1973 88 p refs (Contract DAHC19-72-C-0031) (AD-772087) Avail: NTIS CSCL 05/1 The study has two primary purposes: to develop a management planning tool for the Department of the Army and to evaluate specific innovations by means of it. This tool, described and demonstrated herein, can be used to make continuous assessments of the potential impacts of alternative Army research programs--including impacts both on the Army itself and on the physical and social environment with which the Army interacts. The kinds of programs which can be assessed include a wide range of possible technological, administrative, and institutional innovations. GRA N74-20616# Interior Dept., Washington, DC. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FOR THE GEOTHER- Avail: SOD HC $4.20 Public lands potentailly available for geothermal leasing are described. These include principally. (1) public, withdrawn, and acquired lands administered by the Secretary of the Interior; (2) national forests and other lands administered by the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, and (3) lands containing a reservation to the United States of the geothermal resources. These lands total 638 million acres. The most promising geothermal resource areas are located predominantly in the 11 western States and Alaska. Included in this proposed action are: (1) the promulgation of leasing and operating regulations pursuant to which the program would be administered; and (2) N74-20681# RAND Corp, Santa Monica, Calif. A DASSAULT DOSSIER: AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION IN FRANCE Robert Perry Sep 1973 42 p refs Sponsored by AF (AD-774598, R-1148-PR) Avail NTIS CSCL 01/3 The report is concerned with Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet. generally held to be one of the most efficient aircraft development and production firms in the western wcd Its purpose is to examine and evaluate the policies. strategies, operating practices, and external relationships that appear to be responsible for that reputation and for the achievements that underlie it. A principal object of the study is to identify those Dassault attributes that might beneficially be adapted to an American setting and to estimate the feasibility of so doing GRA N74-20871# Lincoln Lab., Mass. Inst. of Tech., Lexington. REVIEW OF HIGH-RELIABILITY PROCUREMENT PRAC TICES IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY (AD-773833, TN-1974-2. ESD-TR-74-11) Avail: NTIS CSCL 09/1 High-reliability procurement practices in the semiconductor industry have been reviewed in the light of Lincoln Laboratory experience over the past two years. The merits and drawbacks of different types of product assurance methods and specification systems are described. A different kind of procurement method is proposed, in which devices are obtained from the vendors in wafer form on the basis of stringent wafer acceptance tests and subsequently processed on a controlled line under strict quality control conditions including in-process quality control tests. positive lot control and exhaustive screens. Author (GRA) N74-21277# (Switzerland) World Meteorological Organization, Geneva REPORT OF THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE TROPICAL EXPERIMENT BOARD Global Atmospheric Research Program 1974 62 p Conf. held at Geneva, 3-7 Dec. 1973 Prepared jointly with Intern. Council of Sci Unions (GARP-Spec-Rept-11) Avail NTIS HC $6.25, WMO, Geneva The conclusions of the fifth session of the Tropical Experiment Board for the Global Atmospheric Research program are presented The five scientific subprograms of GATE are reviewed, approval was given for the broad outlines of various operational plans aimed at achieving the scientific objectives Attention was also given to the problem of processing and archiving the large amount of data which will be produced. ESRO S. L. Belousov, Yu I. Cherkasov. B G. Buravtsev, and A. K. Artanova 7 Jan. 1974 from Tr v Vsesoyuznogo Meteorol. Sezda, Sekts. Prognoza Pogody (USSR), v. 2. 1972 p 19-29 23 P refs Transl. into ENGLISH (AD-773298; FTD-MT-24-232-74) Avail NTIS CSCL 04/2 The automated processing system is described and consists of the following stages. (1) the reception, primary processing, and storage of initial information; (2) the compiling of reports and the calculating of analyses and forecasts in accordance with the Regional Meteorological Center Program; and (3) the calculation of analyses and forecasts in accordance with the World-Wide Meteorological Center Program. N74-21296# Mitre Corp., McLean, Va. D.L.G. N74-21399*# National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio. THE EXPERIMENTAL CLEAN COMBUSTOR PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION AND STATUS Richard W. Niedzwiecki and Robert E Jones 1974 16 prefs Presented at the Air Transport Meeting. Dallas, 30 Apr. - 2 May 1974; Sponsored by SAE (NASA-TM-X-71547; E-7956) Avail: NTIS HC $4.00 CSCL 21E The objectives, program plan, schedule, pollution and performance goals, program approaches to pollution reduction, and status of the project are presented Advanced supersonic transport and combustion noise programs are also discussed. The phases of the program consist of the following: (1) screening of low pollutant combustors, (2) refinement of the best combustors, and (3) engine demonstration of the best combustors It is stated that all combustor designs investigated appear capable of achieving the idle pollutant goals with additional development effort Author N74-21603*# Denver Research Inst. Colo Industrial Economics Div. A CASE STUDY IN TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES Feb 1973 61 prefs (Contract NA SW-2362) (NASA-CR-137985) Avail. NTIS HC $6 25 CSCL 05A In pursuit of such missions as Apollo, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has called into being unique equipment that obviously has little direct application beyond the achievement of mission objectives. Yet, to assume that further direct application of space program hardware is somehow a measure of the industrial benefits accruing to the nation is to misunderstand how the creation of new technology affects modern industrial capability. This document presents a profile of the significant ways in which technological developments in response to aerospace mission requirements have been coupled into industrial practice. with the result being that improved products and processes are now being utilized to benefit the nation. Washington GPO 1974 538 p refs Hearings on S 2955 before Comm. on Aeron and Space Sci. 93d Congr., 2d Sess., 5. 26 and Feb. 1974 Avail: Comm on Aeron and Space Sci. The Congressional hearings on the NASA authorization for Fiscal Year 1975 are presented. The hearings concern appropriation of funds for research and development, construction of facilities, and program management The projects discussed include: (1) aircraft noise abatement research. (2) civil and military short haul aircraft. (3) civil and military long haul aircraft. (4) |