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ERTS-B research proposal. Significant progress was made in the development of operational mechanisms, linking the research community at the University and the operation agencies of the State of Wisconsin. Efforts have been made to finalize a report which is being prepared for the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, evaluating the applicability of ERTS-1 to the planning needs of the State of Wisconsin. This document is intended to assess the degree of utility of the satellite for providing information which has been designated by state planners as essential to their needs. This effort is considered highly significant to the overall research program since a situation has been created in which a prime potential user of ERTS type data has been given the opportunity to determine the direction of the research.

N74-18025*# California Univ. Berkeley. Space Sciences Lab. AN INTEGRATED STUDY OF EARTH RESOURCES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA USING REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES Semiannual Progress Report 31 Dec. 1973 304 p refs (Grant NGL-05-003-404)

(NASA-CR-136945) Avail: NTIS HC $18.25

University of California investigations to determine the usefulness of modern remote sensing techniques have concentrated on the water resources of the state. The studies consider in detail the supply, demand, and impact relationships.

N74-18026* California Univ., Berkeley.
INTRODUCTION

Robert N. Colwell In its An Integrated Study of Earth Resources in the State of Calif. Using Remote Sensing Tech. 31 Dec. 1973 7 p

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Since May 1970. personnel on several campuses of the University of California have been conducting investigations which seek to determine the usefulness of modern remote sensing techniques for studying various components of California's earth resources complex. Emphasis has been given to California's water resources as exemplified by the Feather River project and other aspects of the California Water Plan. This study is designed to consider in detail the supply, demand, and impact relationships The specific geographic areas studied are the Feather River drainage in northern California, the Chino-Riverside Basin and Imperial Valley areas in southern California, and selected portions of the west side of San Joaquin Valley in central California. An analysis is also given on how an effective benefit-cost study of remote sensing in relation to California's water resources might best be made.

N74-18027* California Univ., Davis. WATER SUPPLY STUDIES

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The primary test site for water supply investigations continues to be the Feather River watershed in northeastern California This test site includes all of the area draining into and including the Oroville Reservoir. The principal effort is to determine the extent to which remote sensing techniques. when properly employed, can provide information useful to those persons concerned with the management and planning of lands and facilities for the production of water, using the Oroville Reservoir and the California Water Project as the focus for the study in particular, emphasis is being placed on determining the cost effectiveness of information derived through remote sensing as compared with that currently being derived through more conventional means.

N74-18028 California Univ., Riverside. WATER DEMAND STUDIES

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L W. Bowden, J. E. Estes, C. W. Churchman, C. W. Johnson, J. R. Huning, K. Rozelle, J. Hamilton, G. Washburn, L. R. Tinney. and R. R. Thaman In its An Integrated Study of Earth Resources in the State of Calif. Using Remote Sensing Tech. 31 Dec. 1973 71 p refs

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The areas of focus of the Santa Barbara and Riverside groups in conducting water demand studies are the central and southern California regional test sites, respectively. Within each test site. sub-areas have been selected for use in the making of detailed investigations. Within each of these sub-areas an in-depth evaluation is being made as to the capability of remote sensing systems to provide pertinent data relative to water demand phenomena. These more limited sub-areas are (1) Kern County and the San Joaquin Basin; (2) Chino-Riverside Basin; and (3) the Imperial Valley. Rational for the selection of these subareas included the following: Much of the previous remote sensing research had been conducted in these areas and therefore a great deal of remote sensing imagery and pertinent ground truth for the areas was already available. A.L

N74-18029* California Univ., Berkeley.
WATER IMPACT STUDIES

Robert N. Colwell In its An Integrated Study of Earth Resources in the State of Calif. Using Remote Sensing Tech. 31 Dec. 1973 3 p

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An investigation has begun into the potential impact of using modern remote sensing techniques as an aid in managing, even on a day-to-day basis, the storage, flow, and delivery of water made available through the California Water Project. It is obvious that the amount of this impact depends upon the extent to which remote sensing is proven to be useful in improving predictions of both the amount of water that will be available and the amount that will be needed. It is also proposed to investigate the potential impact of remote sensing techniques as an aid in monitoring, and perhaps even in directing, changes in land use and life style being brought about through the increased availability of water in central and southern California as a result of the California Water Project. The impact of remote sensing can be of appreciable significance only if: (1) the induced changes are very substantial ones; (2) remote sensing is found, in this context, to be very useful and potentially very cost effective; and (3) resource managers adopt this new technology. Analyses will be conducted of the changing economic bases and the new land use demands resulting from increased water availability in central and southern California.

N74-18030* California Univ., Berkeley. Administration.

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Dept. of Business

ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS APPLIED TO REMOTE SENSING PROJECTS Special Study No. 1

Leonard Merewitz In its An Integrated Study of Earth Resources in the State of Calif Using Remote Sensing Tech. 31 Dec. 1973 7 p refs

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The following step-wise procedure for making a benefit-cost analysis of using remote sensing techniques could be used either in the limited context of California water resources, or a context as broad as the making of integrated resource surveys of the entire earth resource complex on a statewide, regional, national. or global basis. (1) Survey all data collection efforts which can be accomplished by remote sensing techniques. (2) Carefully inspect the State of California budget and the Budget of the United States Government to find annual cost of data collection efforts. (3) Decide the extent to which remote sensing can obviate each of the collection efforts. (4) Sum the annual costs of all data collection which can be equivalently accomplished through remote sensing. (5) Decide what additional data could and would be collected through remote sensing. (6) Estimate the value of this information. It is not harmful to do a benefit-cost analysis so long as its severe limitations are recalled and it is supplemented with socio-economic impact studies. Author

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N74-18271 Joint Publications Research Service, Arlington, Va. THE SYSTEM OF OBSERVATIONS FOR THE FIRST WORLDWIDE GARP EXPERIMENT c13 V. P. Meleshko In its Meteorology and Hydrology. No. 11. 1973 (JPRS-61249) 15 Feb. 1974 p 158-169 refs Transl. into ENGLISH from Meteorol. Gidrol. (Moscow), no. 11, 1973 p 108-114

The organization, general description, and composition of the system of observations that has been suggested for the first worldwide GARP (Global Atmospheric Research Program) experiment in 1977 are presented. The subjects discussed are: (1) observation equipment required, (2) numerical experiments to investigate the properties of the observation means, (3) the recommended observation system, and (4) participation of various countries in the experiment.

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The development of a consensual energy ethic is projected that leads to public agreement as to what is fair in respect to the various aspects of source development. Key issues are: Source development -- particularly of fossile fuel; energy use as affected by education, advertising, and legislation; (3) nationalism in the national security sense as seen by a citizen of a consuming nation; (4) pollution as a negative factor in the quality of life; (5) Federal funding as an element of public suppon; and (6) fusion reactors as an example of a possible technological key to abundant energy. G.G.

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N74-18596 Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. MECHANISMS FOR ACHIEVING CLEANER POWER, PRICES, REGULATIONS

Marc Roberts In Mitre Corp. Symp. on Energy. Resources and the Environment, Vol. 2 13 Apr. 1972 p 136-187

The following three policy mechanisms to achieve cleaner power are appraised: prices, regulation, and direct public provision. It is shown that the resource-environmental-energy linkup at the current level of pollution is due to multiplicative interaction of the amount of output per capita, the number of people, and the amount of pollution per unit output. The need for shifting some of the distribution impact of the projected financing burden from G.G. the poor population is emphasized.

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The study examines the way in which modeling projects are administered, concentrating on the interactions between and characteristics of the decision makers and modelers. The objective is to learn which factors correlate with models which are considered useful by decision makers. Over fifty U.S. and European projects were studied, fifteen in detail. Both qualitative and statistical factors of operational use were investigated including recognition of the distinction between the roles of decision maker and analyst. the closeness of backgrounds. complexity of techniques used, the extent to which project included consideration of social, economic and political factors, the degree of bureaucracy in the decision maker's environment and the relative usefulness of European versus US models. GRA

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N74-18622# Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (U. S. Senate).

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND S. 2176, PART 2 Washington GPO 1973 845 p refs Hearing on S 2176 before Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs, 93d Congr., 1st Sess.) 1 Aug. 1973

Avail: Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs

Hearings are reported describing the role of energy conservation in national energy policy Conservation in transportation. housing and in the industrial sector are emphasized. Ways to educate consumers to use energy more efficiently especially regarding motor vehicles and home appliances are outlined

N74-18627# RAND Corp., Santa Monica, Calif. COMPARISONS OF SOVIET AND US TECHNOLOGY Robert Perry Jun. 1973 49 prefs

(Contract F44620-73-C-0011)

(AD-771004; R-827-PR) Avail: NTIS CSCL 05/1

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The military sector of Soviet R and D may be more efficient than the civilian sector; and in some respects, particularly in aircraft development, the Soviet military R and D system appears to be more efficient than US military R and D. One consequence is that the U.S.S.R. seems capable of generating more system options at lower costs and presumably with less risk than the US in the present system acquisition environment. second finding of this study is embodied in the demonstration that the extent of Soviet technological advancement can be ascertained for one specialized regime of military technology-turbine engines, in this instance--and the methodology developed in that demonstration can be applied to several areas of technology. Even if there is uncertainty about some of the underlying data. military goods and services should be expressed in terms that uniformly reflect Soviet rather than U.S. manufacturing methods and input quantities. Author (GRA)

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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 distributions 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 failures they represent and/or because they appear to be feasible Product Improvement Program (PIP) areas. Author (GRA)

N74-18850# National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
Computer Systems Engineering Div.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT SURVEY
Ira W Cotton Feb 1974 91 p refs
(Grant NSF AG-350)

(NBS-TN-805) Avail SOD HC $1 20 as C13 46 805

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N74-18853# National Bureau of Standards. Washington, D.C.
Inst. for Computer Sciences and Technology.
GOVERNMENT LOOKS AT PRIVACY AND SECURITY IN
COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Clark R. Renninger, ed. and Dennis K. Branstad, ed. Feb. 1974 47 p refs Conf. held at Gaithersburg, Md., 19-20 Nov. 1973 (NBS-TN-809) Avail: SOD HC $0.85 as C13.46 809

The proceedings of a conference held for the purpose of highlighting the needs and problems of Federal, State and local government in safeguarding individual privacy and protecting confidential data contained in computer systems from loss or misuses are summarized. The origin of governmental problems is discussed in the context of the public's concern for privacy arising out of computer based recordkeeping, the diverse legislative actions now being taken to safequard privacy, the threats to the security of computer based information systems and the technological problems associated with protecting against such threats. Author

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The author has identified the following significant results. (1) Accurate recognition of previously known ground features from ERTS-1 imagery has been confirmed and a probable detection range for the major signatures can be given. (2) Unidentified elements, however, must be decoded by means of the equal densitometric value zone method. (3) Determination of these zonings involves an analogical treatment of images using the color equidensity methods (pseudo-color), color composites and especially temporal color composite (repetitive superposition). (4) After this analogical preparation, the digital equidensities can be processed by computer in the four MSS bands, according to a series of transfer operations from imagery and automatic cartography.

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SSD TEST BASELINE SUMMARY

E. E. Ingebretsen In its Proc. of Aerospace Testing Seminar 1 Jun. 1973 18 P

The philosophy and development of a test baseline program are discussed. The objective of the program was to develop a standard to be used as a starting point for developing test plans in order to achieve consistency in test requirements for all programs. The baseline document provides for deviations from the basic test plan, when required, and establishes a data base for future revisions. The scope of the test baseline includes qualification and acceptance testing of parts. subassemblies. components. modules, and systems used in aerospace vehicles. The types of tests to be conducted and the test sequence for component acceptance are tabulated. Author

N74-19122 Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.. Sunnyvale. Calif.

PARTS BASELINE

W. Geller In its Proc. of Aerospace Testing Seminar 1 Jun. 1973 14 p

A baseline test program for reliability analysis and quality control of parts used in aerospace vehicles is described. The test requirements are established for: (1) vendor selection, (2) type standardization, (3) configuration analysis. (4) evaluation testing. (5) process control testing. (6) screening and (7) destructive physical analysis. The technical features of the selection and testing program are tabulated. Author

N74-19128 Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash.

AEROSPACE TEST PLANNING AND CONDUCT DISCIPLINES c34

S. Baber In LMSC Proc. of Aerospace Testing Seminar 1 Jun. 1973 11 p

Engineering test disciplines are discussed that can minimize test errors and optimize program technical, schedule, and cost trades. The application of these disciplines is related to a system level spacecraft test. The minimum test preparation activities

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N74-19489# Committee on Science and Astronautics (U. S House).

SPACE SHUTTLE, SPACE TUG, APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST
PROJECT 1974 Status Report

Washington GPO Feb. 1974 789 p Presented to Comm. on
Sci. and Astronaut., 93d Congr., 2d Sess., 1 Mar. 1974
Avail: Subcomm. on Manned Space Flight

A Congressional hearing on the space shuttle, space tug. and Apollo-Soyuz project was conducted. The information was provided by the NASA Manned Space Flight Centers and key industrial contractors involved in the three programs. A review of the cost, performance, and schedules of the three programs is presented. Photographs and maps of the launch facilities and support complexes are included. Illustrations of the various space shuttle concepts, and configurations are shown.

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Control Div.

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Bendix Corp., Teterboro, N.J. Navigation and

ADVANCED C AND D TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATION

STUDY Final Report

Kenneth Kendall and Carlo Coscia May 1973 126 p (Contract NAS8-28657)

(NASA-CR-124441) Avail: NTIS HC $9.50 CSCL 228

A study was conducted to identify a broad base of payload control and display requirements for space missions. The subjects discussed are: (1) functional requirements and allocation analysis. (2) control and display generic device matrix, (3) control functional requirements, and (4) display functional requirements. Specific applications of payload control and display requirements for various disciplines are defined.

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N74-19596 National Center of Scientific and Technological Information, Tel Aviv (Israel)

CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN
ISRAEL 1972: NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY,
VOLUME 1: MAIN TABLES

C. Keren, ed. and P. Wollman, ed. Apr. 1973 471 p
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An index of research projects conducted by a research facility in Israel during 1972 is presented. The register of current research provides a means of locating individual expertise in specific fields. The index also provides statistical data on the activities of the population it deals with, their institutional adherence, trends of investment in research and development, and other data needed for formulation of science policy. The procedures used in data collection and processing are explained The classification system used for the index is defined Author

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H.R. 11864: SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING DEMONSTRATION ACT OF 1974. BACKGROUND AND LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Washington GPO Feb. 1974 306 p refs Presented to Comm. on Sci and Astronaut., 93d Congr., 2d Sess., Feb. 1974

Avail. NTIS Avail: Subcomm on Energy

The responses are reported of selected Federal agencies to requests, by the Committee, for information on current research in areas of solar energy The nature of ongoing solar energy research, funding levels, and recommended areas for development are discussed. The legislative history of solar energy for heating and cooling, H.R. 11864 is included. F.O.S.

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