are prepared to show the functional requirements for the areas of investigation. Author N74-34349# Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale, Cannes (France). LOUVRES FOR SATELLITE THERMAL CONTROL P. Croiset and L. Leroy Paris ESRO Dec. 1973 110 prefs In FRENCH: ENGLISH summary (Contract ESTEC-1190/70) (ESRO-CR-208) Avail: NTIS HC $8.50 Design, development, and qualification testing of a louver array for active satellite thermal control was carried out. Performance predictions for the array were established by means of computer programs and then verified experimentally on a mockup and on a prototype. The system behavior in the launching environment was verified by mechanical and acoustic Author (ESRO) tests. N74-34423# Committee on the Judiciary (U. S.. Senate). COMPETITION IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY Washington GPO 1974 408 p refs Hearings before Subcomm. on Antitrust and Monopoly of the Comm. on the Judiciary (Pursuant to S. Res. 56, Section 4, Gasoline and Fuel Oil), 93d Congr., 1st Sess., 8. 11 and 12 Jun; 11 and 27 Jul. 1973 (GPO-24-334) Avail: SOD HC $3.00 A Congressional investigation was conducted to determine the situation within the petroleum industry and the competition which exists between various segments of the gasoline and fuel oil production facilities. Testimony was submitted by selected representatives of the industries involved to show the manner of operation and the impact of the oil crisis. Examples of legislation to control and promote improvements in the gasoline and fuel oil industries are provided. Projections concerning increasing energy requirements and possible areas of shortage are analyzed. N74-34427# RAND Corp., Santa Monica, Calif. Author THE STAR METHODOLOGY FOR SHORT-HAUL TRANSPORTATION: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPACT ASSESSMENT L. G. Chesler and B. F. Goeller Dec. 1973 77 prefs (Contract DOT-TSI-363) (R-1359-DOT) Avail: NTIS HC $7.00 This is a summary of a series of nine reports documenting the STAR methodology developed for performing R and D policy analysis studies of short-haul (50 to 500 miles) passenger transportation systems. The methodology, which allows comparison of air and ground modes, was developed to help analyzed the following range of impacts for alternative transportation systems. (1) service impacts door-to-door time and cost. passenger volumes, passengers diverted from existing facilities. (2) financial impacts system investments, operator profit and taxes, operating costs, annual subsidy required. (3) economic impacts changes in regional income and employment as a result of system construction. (4) community impacts the amount of land taken, the number of households displaced, the number of households exposed to excessive noise, the amount of energy consumed, the changes in the amount of air pollution emissions. N74-34428# Committee on Finance (U. S. Senate). (GPO-25-047) Avail: SOD HC $4.05 The formation of a financial base for a total energy policy whose scope includes both measures for reducing present energy consumption habits, and research support for the development of new sources of energy in order to relieve the U. S. of its almost complete dependence on fossil fuel, was the subject of a series of hearings before Congress. Both public and private sector measures are discussed, including the establishment of a national energy trust fund supported by a tax on energy consumption, the creation of incentives for the production of energy by private industry, and a variable import levy on foreign energy to protect and encourage domestic investment in energy technology. A.A.D. N74-34429# Committee on Finance (U. S. Senate). Washington GPO 1973 338 p refs Hearings before Subcomm. on Energy of Comm. on Finance, 93d Congr., 1st Sess., 27, 28 and 29 Nov. 1973 (GPO-25-047) Avail: SOD HC $2.40 Planning criteria relative to a national research, development, testing, and evaluation program directed to the enhanced recovery of crude oil and natural gas was submitted during discussions before Congress of fiscal policy and the energy crisis. A definition of the energy problem is provided which considers the implications of the crisis on the national economy and balance of payments, fiscal incentives on the supply side and fiscal disincentives on the demand side, as well as U. S. trade policy concerning importation and exportation of energy resources. Federal energy research and development funding is also outlined. A.A.D. N74-34430# Committee on Finance (U. S. Senate). FISCAL POLICY AND THE ENERGY CRISIS, PART 3 Washington GPO 1974 440 p refs Hearings on S. 2806 before Subcomm. on Energy of Comm. on Finance, 93d Congr.. 1st and 2d Sess., 27, 28 and 29 Nov 1973; 23, 24, 25, 28 and 29 Jan. 1974 (GPO-28-243) Avail: SOD HC $3.15 The removal of price controls over the energy sector and the regulation of natural gas prices, as well as tax measures aimed at increasing energy supplies, decreasing residential energy consumption, and discouraging excess profits was the focus of a Congressional hearing whose purpose was to discuss fiscal policy in relation to the crisis. Energy reserves and the production of energy on nonpublic lands are discussed, along with proposed administration of a trust fund to support energy research and development. A.A.D. N74-34431# Committee on Finance (U. S. Senate). FISCAL POLICY AND THE ENERGY CRISIS, PART 4 Washington GPO 1974 547 p refs Hearings on S. 2806 before Subcomm. on Energy of Comm. on Finance, 93d Congr., 1st and 2d Sess., 27, 28 and 29 Nov. 1973; 23, 24, 25, 28 and 29 Jan. 1974 (GPO-28-243) Avail: SOD HC $4.45 Safety procedures are described which pertain to the use of nuclear materials for energy production, and information is presented regarding the development of coal gasification projects by the U. S. gas industry, for the purpose of informing Congress of ongoing energy research and development efforts to be considered in the formation of a total national energy policy based on fiscal responsibility. U. S. policy towards the Organization N74-34436# Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION CASE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT M.S. Thesis Landon G. Cox, Jr. Jun. 1974 40 prefs (AD-781865) Avail: NTIS CSCL 05/1 Although the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation emerged from World War II with a reputation as one of the leading U. S. manufacturers of military and civilian aircraft, by 1971 Lockheed had amassed debts of over $700 million and claimed it would be forced into bankruptcy unless federal loan guarantees were granted to its creditors. The report consists of three independent case studies intended for use in the management curriculum in courses on general management but have other financial overtones. (Modified author abstract) GRA N74-34439# Abcor, Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Walden Research Div. DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY TO ALLOCATE LIQUID FOSSIL FUEL CONSUMPTION BY COUNTY Final Report, Feb. 1973 Mar. 1974 Josette C. Goldish, Franklin D. Trowt, John R. Ehrenfeld, Khee M. Chng, and Richard Stockdale Mar. 1974 139 p refs (Contract EPA-68-02-1067) (PB-232209/7: EPA-450/3-74-021) Avail: NTIS HC $10.00 CSCL 13B Methods were developed for the routine determination of distillate and residual oil consumption by industrial, commercial, and residential consumers, as well as for gasoline and diesel fuel consumed by light and heavy duty motor vehicles. The resulting data are allocated to counties for input and storage in the National Emissions Data System (NEDS) area source format. In addition, seasonal fluctuations of fuel oil use by consumer category and geographic region, and references for determining sulfur content of fuel oils on a county basis, were analyzed. The report summarizes the methodologies that were developed and describes the computer processing techniques for reporting the data. N74-34440# Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. GRA The TASSIM model integrates an urban transportation planning model, vehicle emission factors and simple air diffusion models in a simulation framework that can be used to analyze the air quality effects of transportation policies. The model is spatially disaggregated, and it is compatible with data sources available in many metropolitan areas. This volume briefly describes the structure of the model and then analyzes several model applications that simulate for Boston the air quality effects of transportation control land use, and stationary source policies. The transportation control policies are evaluated in a cost effectiveness framework. The final sections consider possible extensions of the model and outline the model's computational aspects. GRA N74-34443# Army Aviation Systems Command, St. Louis, Mo. Systems Analysis Office. COST EFFECTIVENESS MODEL 1: PROTOTYPE SELECTION AND TRADE-OFFICE ANALYSES M. Zaki El-Sabban May 1974 22 p refs (AD-781947; AMSAV-D-74-14; USAAVSCOM-TR-74-23) Avail: NTIS CSCL 01/3 The report presents a methodology that would guide a Product/Project Manager in making an informed selection from among several single prototype aircraft, based upon cost and effectiveness considerations. Measures of effectiveness are defined and a cost-effectiveness index (effectiveness per dollar) is determined and recommended as a basis for selection. A numerical example is presented, demonstrating the application of this model. Author (GRA) N74-34516# Office of the Assistant for Study Support. Kirtland AFB, N. Mex. MODELS AND METHODOLOGY FOR LIFE CYCLE COST AND TEST AND EVALUATION ANALYSIS Final Report Richard H. Anderson, Thomas E. Dixon, Robert F. Couch, Jr., and William H. Newhart, Jr. Jul. 1973 160 p refs (AD-782182; OAS-TR-73-6) Avail: NTIS CSCL 01/3 This report documents various models and methodology which were developed during the course of some analytical studies on life cycle cost and test and evaluation. These studies were conducted by the Office of the Assistant for Study Support (OAS) at the request of DCS/Development Plans. Headquarters AFSC. The objectives of the study were to: Investigate the present methods of subsystem reliability specification and identify limitations associated with these methods; investigate new and innovative techniques for subsystem reliability management and identify benefits to be derived in terms of higher performance/ lower costs; and, develop models and methodology applicable to life cycle cost and test and evaluation analyses. (Modified author abstract) GRA N74-34519# Bell Helicopter Co., Fort Worth, Tex. R/M DATA ANALYSIS OF THE UH-1/AH-1 TAIL ROTOR SYSTEM Final Report George E. Knudsen and Patricia V. Carr Apr. 1974 384 p (Contract DAAJ02-72-C-0028; DA Proj. 1F1-62205-A-11) (AD-782858; USAAMRDL-TR-74-11) Avail: NTIS CSCL 01/3 The report provides reliability, maintainability, and cost analysis of historical data reported on the UH-1/AH-1 tail rotor subsystems. The objectives of this analysis are to develop benchmark maintenance and logistic support data for the design of future helicopter anti-torque systems and to put into better perspective the cost of tail-rotor-system-associated mishaps. (Modified author abstract) GRA 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. The data used and methods involved are described. GRA N74-34543# Committee on Science and Astronautics (US House) ENERGY FROM OIL SHALE: TECHNICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC, LEGISLATIVE, AND POLICY ASPECTS OF AN UNDEVELOPED ENERGY SOURCE Washington GPO Nov. 1973 71 p refs Rept. Prepared for Subcomm on Energy of Comm. on Sci and Astronaut., 93d Congr. 1st Sess., 30 Nov. 1973 Prepared by the Library of Congr. Sci. Policy Res. Div. (GPO-25-572) Avail: Subcomm on Energy Current economic analyses indicate that the processing of oil shale is within or near the range of economic feasibility. Environmental acceptability remains to be tested on a large-scale basis. Advances in environmental control technologies, for example, revegetation and chemical processing of effluents, are said to reduce some of the harmful environmental impacts resulting from development of this resource. This paper discusses proposed legislation concerned with the development of oil shale which would establish a cooperative Government industry corporation to construct models of an oil shale processing plant to demonstrate the economic feasibility and environmental acceptability of different technological methods, and, if deemed feasible, construct a commercial sized plant. Author N74-34544# Committee on Public Works (U S. Senate). (GPO-25-885) Avail Subcomm. on Air and Water Pollution Variances from clean air requirements are requested to deal with the fuel shortage for a limited duration. Changes in the clean air act implementation plans are intended to give affected utilities and industries the necessary time to install available stack gas emission controls. G.G. Aug 1974 46 prefs (AGARD-AR-70) Avail NTIS HC $5.50 The Second Report of the Large Windtunnels Working Group of the AGARD Fluid Dynamics Panel is presented. The group confined its further considerations to the need for and definitions of a large transonic windtunnel in Europe The engineering studies on the proposed four options for the tunnel drive system are reviewed, engineering of all four appears to be feasible but at higher cost than anticipated The Group still cannot recommend a preferred option technical grounds, but recommends that following further work a selection should be made before the end of 1975 The program of further work necessary to provide the information needed for selection of a preferred option is defined. together with recommendations on how it should be shared between National Programs and on indepedent Technical Project Group. with coordination as required by the MiniLaws Group of the Fluid Dynamics Panel It is concluded that the reasons given on the need for a large European transonic windtunnel still apply, and no change is required in the standard specification of the windtunnel Author Major Item Special Study (MISS) reports are performed on DA Form 2410 reportable components. These are time change items and certain condition change items selected because of high cost or need for intensive management. Basically, the MISS reports are concerned with analyzing reported removal data presented in the Major Item Removal Frequency (MIRF) report. The failure modes reported for each removal are examined and grouped into categories which are intended to clarify the intent of the data reporting. From this data, removal distribution can be plotted and an MTR (mean time to removal) can be calculated The MISS reports then investigate possible cost savings based on total elimination of selected failure modes. These modes are chosen because of the percentage of failure modes These modes are chosen because of the percentage of failures they represent and/or because they appear to be feasible Product Improvement Program (PIP) areas. Author (GRA) N74-34685# Pereira (William L) Associates. Corona del Mar. Calif DULLES URBAN CENTER CONCEPTS Ronald D. Allum, Gregory D Billingham, Frank Dimster, Chuck Grein, and Larry J. Hurlbut 1 Aug 1973 132 p refs (Contract DOT FA72WA-2279) (AD-777991) Avail NTIS CSCL 13/2 The report presents a multidisciplinary study to determine the feasibility of developing a unique urban center to be located in the vicinity of the Dulles International Airport property, utilizing transportation, urbanization and aviation concepts developed in the planning concepts study. The investigation includes alternative programs, locations and land uses, vehicular circulation and parking concepts, pedestrian circulation, economic objectives and analyses building types. massing, volume, site studies. methods of financing, operation, ownership and the role of government agencies, as well as the private sector. GRA intermittent lakes, in the delineation of wetland areas and the study of fluvial suspended load of the head of the Persian Gulf in relation to the fishing industry, in exercises in soil mapping: in range and agricultural surveys and inventory using multistage sampling methods, and in the computer analysis of ERTS-1 digital tapes for urban land use. The completion of a 1.1,000,000 false color photomosaic of Iran is also discussed. N74-34827# Geodynamics Committee, Washington, D.C. Nov. 1973 238 p (PB-232662/7; ISBN-O-309-02211-8) Avail: NTIS MF $2.25; National Academy of Sciences, Printing and Publishing Office. 2101 Constitution Ave., Washington, D. C. 20418 HC $3.25 CSCL 08G The Geodynamics Project spanning the year 1971-1979 is an international program and intensive effort to study the basic mechanism of earth deformation. Now the report is available for the benefit of all those involved in geoscience at any level. It sets forth the background of the program, states why geodynamics studies are timely, reviews the objectives of the US program. describes the scientific scope of geodynamics problems, and suggests the kinds of research that should be pursued toward solution of these problems. The focus of the proposed U S. Program is on the plate-tectonics model because its ability to explain and predict appears to be greater than any previous or alternative model. GRA Transportation requirements are considered during the engine design layout reviews and maintenance engineering analyses. Where designs cannot be influenced to avoid transportation problems, the transportation representative is advised of the problems permitting remedies early in the program. The transportation representative will monitor and be involved in the shipment of development engine and GSE hardware between FRDC and vehicle manufacturing plant and thereby will be provided an early evaluation of the transportation plans, methods and procedures to be used in the space tug support program. Unanticipated problems discovered in the shipment of development hardware will be known early enough to permit changes in packaging designs and transportation plans before the start of production hardware and engine shipments. All conventional transport media can be used for the movement of space tug engines However, truck transport is recommended for ready availability, variety of routes, short transit time, and low cost. (NASA-CR-120514) Avail: NTIS HC $9.75 CSCL 22A A planning and feasibility study to identify and document a methodology needed to incorporate educational programs into future missions and operations of the space transportation system was conducted. Six tasks were identified and accomplished during the study. The task statements are as follows: (1) potential user identification, (2) a review of space education programs, (3) development of methodology for user involvement, (4) methods to encourage user awareness. (5) compilation of follow-on ideas, and (6) response to NASA questions Specific recommendations for improving the educational coverage of space activities are provided. Author A systematic approach for applying methods for fracture control in the structural components of space vehicles consists of four major steps. The first step is to define the primary load-carrying structural elements and the type of load, environment, and design stress levels acting upon them. The second step is to identify the potential fracture-critical parts by means of a selection logic flow diagram. The third step is to evaluate the safe-life and fail-safe capabilities of the specified part. The last step in the sequence is to apply the control procedures that will prevent damage to the fracture-critical parts. The fracture control methods discussed include fatigue design and analysis methods, methods for preventing crack-like defects, fracture mechanics analysis methods, and nondestructive evaluation methods. An example problem is presented for evaluation of the safe-crack-growth capability of the space shuttle crew Author compartment skin structure N74-35280*# Rockwell International Corp, Downey, Calif. Space Div FRACTURE CONTROL METHODS FOR SPACE VEHICLES. PAYLOAD DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS (STUDY 2.2). VOLUME 3. GUIDELINE ANALYSIS Final Report T. Shiokari 5 Oct. 1973 469 p refs (Contract NASW-2472) (NASA-CR-140585; ATR-74(7332)-1-Vol-3) HC $26.50 CSCL 22B Avail: NTIS Payloads to be launched on the space shuttle/space tug/sortie lab combinations are discussed. The payloads are of four types: (1) expendable. (2) ground refurbishable, (3) on-orbit maintainable, and (4) sortie. Economic comparisons are limited to the four types of payloads described. Additional system guidelines were developed by analyzing two payloads parameterically and demonstrating the results on an example satellite. In addition to analyzing the selected guidelines, emphasis was placed on providing economic tradeoff data and identifying payload parameters influencing the low cost approaches. Author CURRENT ENERGY SHORTAGES OVERSIGHT SERIES (THE MAJOR OIL COMPANIES), PART 2 Washington GPO 1974 166 p ref Hearings pursuant to Section 4, S. Res. 46 before Subcomm. on Investigations of Comm. on Govt. Operations. 93d Congr., 2d Sess., 21 Jan. 1974 (GPO-28-575-PT-2) Avail. SOD HC $1.50 The role of the domestic oil industry in dealing with the energy crisis was questioned in a Congressional hearing convened to gather information on the effects of oil import quotas, as well as to hear reliable data concerning charges that major oil companies have intended to eliminate price competition, and are hoarding production, to force both the adoption of new tax subsidies and the revocation of environmental laws. The positions of the major oil interests are represented both by direct testimony. and by response to a questionnaire designed to reflect projected and actual supply/demand balances and crude oil imports for A.A.D. the period 1971 through 1974. N74-35335# Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (US Senate). ENERGY INFORMATION ACT. PART 3: APPENDIX Washington GPO 1974 453 p refs Hearings on S. 2782 before Comm on Interior and Insular Affairs, 93d Congr., 2d Sess., 15 Feb. 1974 (GPO-29-910) Avail: Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs Data were submitted to Congress which are relevant to a proposed bill for the establishment of a national energy information system, and for the authorization of the Department of the Interior to undertake an inventory of U.S. energy resources on public lands. The results of a national gas reserves study are provided. and a computerized decision making system designed to integrate social, economic, and environmental processes is proposed. A similar energy-based information classification system is also discussed. A.A.D. N74-35336# Committee on Government Operations (U. S Washington GPO 1974 145 p Hearings pursuant to Section 4, S. Res. 46 before Subcomm. on Investigations of Comm. on Govt. Operations, 93d Congr., 2d Sess., 23 Jan. 1974 (GPO-28-575-PT-4) Avail: SOD HC $1.40 Summaries of negotiations between major U.S. oil companies and Middle Eastern governments during the period from 1964 to 1974 were presented in a hearing before Congress which attempted to identify possible irregular procedures in foreign trade which may have contributed to the current energy crisis. The oil companies also submitted complete accounts of their inventories during the embargo period, and provided estimates of recoverable U.S. crude oil and natural gas reserves for 1973 and 1974. N74-35337# Senate). A.A.D. Committee on Government Operations (U. S. CURRENT ENERGY SHORTAGES OVERSIGHT SERIES (THE Washington GPO 1974 96 p Hearings pursuant to Section 4. The activities reported to Congress by the Federal Energy Office (FEO) include: (1) the formulation of a fivefold approach to energy policy; (2) the gathering of energy data from current information sources: (3) the development of computer based national energy information systems with comprehensive reporting systems; (4) public disclosure of up to date indicators of energy supply outlook and suggestions for conservation; and (5) the sponsorship of energy-related legislation. The interaction of the FEO with major oil companies, state agencies, and other Federal departments is discussed with specific examples. A.A.D. N74-35338# RAND Corp., Santa Monica, Calif. Five aspects of the migration process related to demographic change and constraints are considered: (1) the concentration of migratory growth in only a few metropolitan areas; (2) migration's apparently one-sided economic wisdom, arising out of the weakness of economic push; (3) the potential for return migration, which derives from latent migratory predispositions coupled |