N74-32055*# Linguistic Systems, Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Ye. M. Dobryshman Washington NASA Aug. 1974 (NASA-TT-F-15695) Avail: NTIS HC $4.00 CSCL 048 The research is reported concerning the processes of synoptic scale in the tropical regions. The development of a numerical model of tropical circulation to study the interaction of atmospheric processes is discussed along with the analysis of processes by synoptic methods. F.O.S. FOR SPACE SERVICING R. R. Wolfe 30 Jun. 1974 262 p refs (Contract NASW-2575) (NASA-CR-139588; ATR-74(7341)-3) Avail: NTIS HC $16.25 CSCL 22A Potential modes of operating in space in the space shuttle era are documented. The October 1973 NASA Mission Model provides a definition of various NASA and non-DOD automated payload configurations when employed in an expendable mode. The model also specifies a launch schedule for initial deployment of payloads as well as for subsequent replacements at periodic cycles. This model and its associated payload definitions serve as a foundation for the data presented in this report. The reference model has been revised to reflect automated space servicing of payloads as an operational concept instead of the existing expendable approach. The indication is that the bulk of a payload's subsystems and mission equipment require no support over the lifetime of the program. However, failure of a single unit could result in loss of the mission objectives. When space servicing is employed, the approach is to replace only that unit causing the anomaly. This concept affords an opportunity to standardize space replacable units, as well as to reduce the expense of logistics support, by allowing multiple servicing on Author any single upper stage/shuttle flight. The preliminary development plan for the Pioneer Venus program is presented. This preliminary plan treats only developmental aspects that would have a significant effect on program cost. These significant development areas were: master program schedule planning: test planning both unit and system testing for probes/orbiter/ probe bus; ground support equipment: performance assurance; and science integration Various test planning options and test method techniques were evaluated in terms of achieving a low-cost program without degrading mission performance or system reliability. The approaches studied and the methodology of the selected approach are defined. Author A collection of blank worksheets for use on each BRAVO problem to be analyzed is supplied, for the purposes of recording the inputs for the BRAVO analysis, working out the definition of mission equipment, recording inputs to the satellite synthesis computer program, estimating satellite earth station costs, costing terrestrial systems, and cost effectiveness calculations. The group of analysts working BRAVO will normally use a set of worksheets on each problem, however, the workbook pages are of sufficiently good quality that the user can duplicate them, if more worksheet blanks are required than supplied. N74-32315*# National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Marshall Space Flight Center. Huntsville, Ala. MSFC SKYLAB PROGRAM ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION Jul. 1974 472 p refs (NASA-TM-X-64808) Avail. NTIS HC $9.25 CSCL 228 A technical history and managerial critique of the MSFC role in the Skylab program is presented. The George C. Marshall Space Flight Center had primary hardware development responsibility for the Saturn Workshop Modules and many of the designated experiments in addition to the system integration responsibility for the entire Skylab Orbital Cluster The report also includes recommendations and conclusions applicable to hardware design, test program philosophy and performance, and program management techniques with potential application to future programs. Author Author N74-32289*# Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, Calif. Systems Engineering Operations. OPERATIONS ANALYSIS (STUDY 2.1): PAYLOAD DESIGNS N74-32316*# National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. MSFC SKYLAB CREW SYSTEMS MISSION EVALUATION Aug. 1974 384 p (NASA-TM-X-64825) Avail NTIS HC $8.25 CSCL 22B N74-32383 National Petroleum Council, Washington, D.C. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR INTERRUPTION OF PETROLEUM IMPORTS INTO THE UNITED STATES Interim Report Jul. 1973 60 prefs Copyright. Avail: Issuing Activity A study and analysis of possible emergency supplements to or alternatives for imported oil, natural gas liquids, and petroleum products in the event of an interruption of these imports. The areas of the study which are significant include evaluations of savings through petroleum use curtailment which might be realized through voluntary and mandatory measures, estimates of emergency oil production volumes, and evaluations of the feasibility and cost of providing emergency standby petroleum supplies by storage or by restriction of domestic production. The various conditions to be met by the energy crisis and the policies to be followed are analyzed. Author N74-32384 National Petroleum Council, Washington, D.C. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR INTERRUPTION OF PETROLEUM IMPORTS INTO THE UNITED STATES. A SUPPLEMENTAL INTERIM REPORT OF THE NATIONAL PETROLEUM COUNCIL 15 Nov. 1973 63 p Copyright. Avail: Issuing Activity A study was conducted to assist government and industry in efforts to alleviate the effect of energy interruption and to cope with the current energy crisis. A history of the factors leading to the energy crisis is provided as background data. Tables of data are provided to show the demand and availability of various energy sources. It is stated that the U.S. must develop an energy self-sufficiency which will not allow the Nation to be vulnerable to an imports interruption. Domestic energy resources are more than adequate to meet this goal, but a national program must be initiated to develop them. Only through a coherent and cohesive National Energy Policy can the U.S. avoid a repetition of the inconvenience and hardship caused by the fuel embargo. Author N74-32385 National Petroleum Council, Washington, DC. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR INTERRUPTION OF PETROLEUM IMPORTS INTO THE UNITED STATES. SUPPLEMENTAL PAPERS TO INTERIM REPORT OF 15 NOVEMBER 1973 21 Dec. 1973 141 p refs Copyright. Avail Issuing Activity A study was conducted to analyze the impact of the energy shortages and to determine steps to be taken to alleviate the effects on the US economy. The subjects considered include the following: (1) crude oil supply and transportation, (2) emergency oil and gas production, (3) fuel convertibility and alternate energy sources, and (4) energy use curtailment. Tables of data are provided to show resource availability and future production capabilities for selected energy sources. Author to the Congress of the United States John Sparkman Washington GPO 7 Feb. 1974 588 p refs Presented to the 93d Congr. of the United States. 2d Sess., 5 Feb. 1974 (S-93-683: GPO-23-827) Avail: US Capitol, Senate Document Room The text of a report to Congress is presented which fulfills the responsibility of the Joint Committee on Defense Production to make a continuous study of the programs authorized by the Defense Production Act, and to review the progress achieved in the execution and administration of these programs, including preparedness measures for future emergencies. Department reports are provided by USDA, DOC, DOD, HEW, HUD, DOI, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Labor. Each individual report outlines current work and future objectives, along with appraisals of resources, funds, and organizational management. A comprehensive report by the Office of Emergency Preparedness includes an assessment of role and readiness of the Federal Government, state and local obligations, crisis management, industrial mobilization planning, and support functions. The formal report of the Joint Committee discusses the following: (1) energy contained in stockpile of materials; (2) energy resources and oil priority; (3) proposed sale of materials; (4) priorities and allocations such as aluminum, copper, steel, and nickel set-asides: (5) estimated future cash requirements, (6) upgrading of strategic and critical materials; (7) guaranteed loans: (8) small business; and (9) military contract awards. A.A.D. N74-32392# Joint Economic Committee (U. S. Congress). Richard Kaufman, Douglas Lee, Courtney Slater, and Nancy A study was conducted to provide members of Congress and Congressional Committees with information concerning the formation of the 1975 budget. The study was assembled from public sources and defines certain policy options with respect to the 1975 budget is outlined as a basis of decision. The expenditure baseline for 1975 is developed. The subjects discussed include the following: (1) budget receipts and the economic impact of the 1975 budget. (2) tax changes and program cuts as sources of additional funds, (3) new program initiatives, and (4) energyrelated taxes and expenditures. Author N74-32393# Joint Economic Committee (U. S. Congress). NATIONAL PRIORITIES AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS Washington GPO 1974 159 p refs Hearings before Subcomm. on Priorities and Economy in Govt., 93d Congr., 1st Sess., 25, 26, 27 Apr. 1973 (GPO-96-679) Avail: SOD HC $1.40 Congressional hearings on the budgetary aspects of the Fiscal 1975 Federal Budget were conducted. The purposes of the budgetary hearings are defined as: (1) communicating to the administration information about Congress' attitudes toward the shape and size of the budget for the year ahead, (2) focusing public opinion at an early date on the issues that will be taised by the President's budget, and (3) reinforcing the discipline on the Congress to think ahead in making current choices. The hearings consisted primarily of testimony from selected witnesses and members of the committee. P.N.F. N74-32394# Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences (U. S. Senate). NASA AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1975. PART 4: INDEX Washington GPO 1974 136 p Hearings on S. 2955 before Comm. on Aeron. and Space Sci., 93d Congr., 2d Sess., 1974 (GPO-36-527) Avail: Comm. on Aeronaut. and Space Sci. Congressional hearings on the authorization of appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and N74-32395# Committee on Science and Astronautics (U. S. House). NASA AUTHORIZATION, 1975, PARTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF INDEX Washington GPO 1974 648 p Index for hearings on H.R. 12689 before Comm. on Sci. and Astronaut., 93d Congr.. 2d Sess., 1974 H.R. 12689 (superseded by H.R. 13998) (GPO-38-444) Avail: Comm. on Sci. and Astronaut. An index of the names of persons and places involved in the NASA authorization for fiscal year 1975 is presented. The index is used in conjunction with parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the proceedings of the House of Representatives. P.N.F. Management of the Saturn launch vehicles was an evolutionary process, requiring constant interaction between NASA Headquarters, the Marshall Space Flight Center (particularly the Saturn 5 Program Office), and the various prime contractors. Successful Saturn management was a blend of the decades of experience of the von Braun team, management concepts from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Government, and private industry. The Saturn 5 Program Office shared a unique relationship with the Apollo Program Office at NASA Headquarters. Much of the success of the Saturn 5 Program Office was based on its painstaking attention to detail, emphasis on individual responsibilities (backed up by comprehensive program element plans and management matrices), and a high degree of visibility as embodied in the Program Control Center. Author N74-32403# Committee on Appropriations (U. S. Senate). DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SPACE, SCIENCE, VETERANS, AND CERTAIN OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1975. PART 1: PAGES 1-821 Washington GPO 1974 850 p refs Hearings on H.R. 15572 before Subcomm. of the Comm. on Appropriations, 93d Congr.. 2d Sess., 11 Jan. 1974 (GPO-27-909) Avail: Comm. on Appropriations A Congressional hearing was conducted to inform the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee of the rationale behind the NASA budget request for fiscal year 1975, with testimony focusing upon NASA project plans and operating budget, and in particular, on the status of NASA's equal opportunity programs, especially in relation to the dismissal of Mrs. Ruth Bates Harris, the Deputy Director of the NASA Equal Opportunity Office. Full budget summaries are provided with breakdowns by office, installation, and project. Space shuttle is emphasized as a program requiring special attention by the Committee. Other budget hearings included in the report are for the following agencies and boards: (1) Selective Service System: (2) Federal Home Loan Bank Board; (3) Veterans Administration; and (4) the Renegotiation Board. A.A.D. The use of simulation modeling for the identification of system sensitivities to internal and external forces and variables is discussed. The technique provides a means of exploring alternate system procedures and processes, so that these alternatives may be considered on a mutually comparative basis permitting the selection of a mode or modes of operation which have potential advantages to the system user and the operator. These advantages are measurements is system efficiency are: (1) the ability to meet specific schedules for operations, mission or mission readiness requirements or performance standards and (2) to accomplish the objectives within cost effective limits. Author N74-32425 LTV Aerospace Corp., Dallas, Tex. W. W. Huff, Jr. In AGARD Prelim. Aircraft Design Jun. 1974 16 p refs The impact of computer technology on modern engineering methods for the preliminary design of aircraft is discussed. Large capacity digital computer systems and their peripheral equipments provide the opportunity to bring all significant technical and managerial disciplines together in an integrated program. Most design synthesis computer programs are constructed in a modular fashion, which are controlled by the technical disciplines responsible for the state-of-the-art in each particular area. In general, these disciplines will apply the input data at a level of detail consistent with the phase of the preliminary design process. The phases of preliminary design which are considered are: (1) program definition, (2) concept formulation, and (3) contract definition. Author defined. Charts are developed to show the schedule for the YF-16 prototype program and the total budget cost versus actual expenditures are shown. The configuration changes which occurred since approval of the contract are discussed to show the effects on expenses and weapon system development. Author N74-32457# Army Aviation Systems Command, St. Louis, Mo. MAJOR ITEM SPECIAL STUDY (MISS), OH-6A MAIN ROTOR HUB Interim Report, 1 Jan. 1964 - 1 Jul. 1973 Jun. 1974 23 p (AD-781507; USAAVSCOM-TR-74-29) AVSCOM 01/3 Avail: NTIS CSCL 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 failures they represent and/or because they appear to be feasible Product improvement Program (PIP) areas. Author (GRA) VOLUME 1: N74-32548*# Pillsbury Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. (NASA-CR-134374) Avail: NTIS HC $8.25 CSCL 06H Data were assembled which define the optimum food system to support the space shuttle program, and which provide sufficient engineering data to support necessary requests for proposals towards final development and installment of the system. The study approach used is outlined, along with technical data and sketches for each functional area. Logistic support analysis. system assurance, and recommendations and conclusions based on the study results are also presented. Author N74-32490# Mitre Corp., McLean, Va. SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES. (Contract NSFC-831) (PB-231141/3; MTR-6516; NSF-RA/N-73-111B) Avail: NTIS HC $4.75 CSCL 10A Research Directorate Office of Systems Integration and Analysis. This document provides two alternative research plans, including task schedules and costs, for each of eight program elements: Heating and Cooling of Buildings. Process Heat. Thermal-Electric Energy Conversion, Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Ocean Thermal Systems, Wind Energy Systems, Utilization of Organic Materials, and Common Applications. The two alternatives are (1) a set of research tasks considered to be the minimum necessary to bring about the widespred utilization of solar energy and (2) an accelerated plan to achieve more rapid utilization, with a higher degree of confidence and reduced technical risk. Author (GRA) N74-32491# Mitre Corp., McLean, Va. DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION OF SOLAR ENERGY (PB-231144/7: MTR-6544; NSD-RA/N-73-111D) Avail: NTIS HC $3.75 CSCL 10A Thirty recommendations have been made for establishing groups within or reporting to the NSF Solar Energy Program Office and initiating activities for the dissemination and utilization of solar energy research results. The primary recommendations include establishing an Advisory Commission and an information office reporting to the Program Director and constructing visitor centers on the sites of each Proof of Concept Experiment Training courses and public education would be conducted at each center following successful operation of the POCE system. (Modified author abstract) GRA N74-32565# Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C. Div. of Waste Management and Transportation. HIGH LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES May 1974 94 p refs (WASH-1297) Avail: NTIS HC $5.45 A summary of a comprehensive overview study of potential alternatives for long term management of high level radioactive waste is presented The concepts studied included disposal in geologic formations, disposal in seabeds, disposal in ice caps. disposal into space, and elimination by transmutation. NSA N74-32609# Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex. R. L. Elliott, S. R. Orr, and E. C. Pequette [1974] 3 p Presented at 2d AEC Sci. Computer Inform. Exchange Meeting. New York. 2 May 1974 (LA-UR-74-500; Conf-740512-1) Avail: NTIS HC $4.00 A typical hydrodynamic physics program may run up to 20 hours on a CDC 7600 computer and generate up to a billion numbers. The biggest problem facing the users of these programs is simply comprehending what has been calculated Stacks of computer listings are typical outputs but serve as a poor communication medium. Static pictures are much better than listings but are limited to two dimensions Through the use of movies, one adds a third dimension to the communication process. The evolution of computer generated movies and the techniques now in use are described. Author (NSA) N74-32715*# National Aeronautics and Space Administration. L. Marion Pringle, Jr. Aug. 1974 65 p 09C Potential ways of providing control and monitoring for the Modular Integrated Utility System (MIUS) program are elaborated. Control and monitoring hardware and operational systems are described. The requirements for the MIUS program and the development requirements are discussed. Author N74-32805*# Caspan Corp.. Houston, Tex. SCREENING, CATALOGING AND INDEXING OF EARTH (Contract NAS9-13604) (NASA-CR-140239) Avail: NTIS HC $4.00 CSCL 05B Data obtained from 30 earth resources aircraft missions, flown between September 1, 1973 and September 1, 1974, were screened, cataloged, and indexed using microfilm copy The manhours required for completing the task are presented, and problems encountered during the project are reported. It is concluded that a cataloging and indexing report of remote sensor data can be prepared on a timely basis for a relatively low cost from microfilm Recommendations are given in order to further facilitate the task. AAD N74-32922 Comptroller General of the United States, Washington, D.C. (B-140389) Avail: US General Accounting Office, Room 4522, 441 G Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20548 $1.00 The Government Accounting Office (GAO) conducted a survey of the military services and two contractor plants to identify areas where numerical control can increase productivity. The items of industrial equipment which are considered to be numerically controlled (NC) are identified. It was determined that advancement of NC may be limited because users are confronted with many different NC systems and different standards. Some of the subjects discussed are: (1) the role of the Department of Defense in developing NC, (2) systems for identifying a need for NC, (3) planning for specific NC equipment, and (4) management of NC machines in use. Author N74-33119# Lincoln Lab. Mass. Inst. of Tech., Lexington. ATC SURVEILLANCE/COMMUNICATION ANALYSIS AND PLANNING Quarterly Technical Summary, 1 Sep. 30 Nov. 1973 1 Dec. 1973 26 prefs (Contracts DOT-FA72WAI-242; F19628-73-C-0002) Activities of the Air Traffic Control Surveillance/ Communication Analysis and Planning project are reported. Excellent results have been obtained in detecting aircraft imbedded in heavy clutter using coherent S-band radar coupled to a specially programmed, wide dynamic range, digital signal processor. Performance tests of the Airborne Beacon Interference Locator (ABIL), Transponder Performance Analyzer (TPA) arid the E-scan (Electrically scanned antenna) were also conducted. 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 these 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 failures they represent and/or because they appear to be feasible Product Improvement Program (PIP) areas. Author (GRA) N74-33270# Technische Univ. Berlin (West Germany). INSTITUTE FOR SPACE FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY, 10 YEARS, 1963 1972, EXPERIENCES AND ACCOUNTING REPORT [INSTITUT FUER RAUMFAHRTTECHNIK, ERFAHRUNGS UND RECHENSCHAFTS BERICHT] H. H. Koelle Dec. 1972 77 p refs In GERMAN (TUB-IR-1972/3) Avail: NTIS HC $7.00 After a general review of the institute's activities. lists of lecture programs and the various research projects are reported. Transl. by GG. N74-33355# Laboratoire Central de Telecommunications, Paris (France). FEASIBILITY STUDY OF AN UPSTREAM LINK AT 30 GHz FOR A DIRECT TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SATELLITE Final Report (ETUDE DE FAISABILITE D'UNE LIAISON MONTANTE A 30 GHz POUR UN SATELLITE DE DIFFUSION DIRECTE DE TELEVISION] 15 Feb 1974 172 p refs In FRENCH (Contract ESRO-SC/573-HQ) (PL-603.355, ESRO-CR(P)-413) Avail: NTIS HC $11.75 A television system for direct broadcast using a geostationary satellite is presented. The recommended up link uses frequency modulation at 30 GHz and makes use of some ten earth stations emitting into one of the four available satellite channels. Wave propagation problems are detailed together with the power budget. The satellite receiver and ground station are discussed with regard to economics and reliability. Alternative configurations are reviewed with an assessment of the merits for the recommended one. A program for technological development is outlined ESRO N74-33397*# Stanford Research Inst., Menlo Park, Calif. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER-TRANSPORTATION Semiannual Report, 15 Aug. 1973 - 15 Feb. 1974 Tom Anyos, Ruth Lizak, and James Wilhelm Mar. 1974 44 p refs (Contract NASw-2455; SRI Proj. PYU-2201) (NASA-CR-140049; SAR-2) Avail: NTIS HC $5.25 CSCL 13F Problems in the public transportation industry and refining methods for decreasing the time gap between the development and the marketing of new technology are counsidered. Eight NASA innovations are either being adapted for use on highways. railways, or rapid transit, or are already entering the marketplace. Chronologies for three of these programs are provided. Author N74-33408# Joint Committee on Defense Production (U. S. Congress). ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON DEFENSE PRODUCTION WITH MATERIAL ON MOBILIZATION FROM DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, PART 2 |