The energy dilemma and its impact on air transportation [PDF]
The dimensions of the energy situation are discussed in relation to air travel. Energy conservation, fuel consumption, and combustion efficiency are examined, as well as the proposal for subsonic aircraft using hydrogen ...
Cribbins, P. D. +2 more
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The Cowl - v.33 - n.12 - Feb 12, 1971 [PDF]
, 1971 The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 33, Number 12 - February 12, 1971.
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Some comparisons of US and USSR aircraft design developments [PDF]
A review is given of the design and development of some US and USSR aircraft. The emphasis is on the historical development of large aircraft-civil and military transports and bombers.
Spearman, M. L.
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Proposal for a low cost close air support aircraft for the year 2000: The Raptor [PDF]
The Raptor is a proposed low cost Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft for the U.S. Military. The Raptor incorporates a 'cranked arrow' wing planform, and uses canards instead of a traditional horizontal tail.
Brown, Jerome D. +6 more
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Energy Conversion Alternatives Study (ECAS), General Electric Phase 1. Volume 2: Advanced Energy Conversion Systems. Part 2: Closed Turbine Cycles [PDF]
For abstract, see N76 ...
Brown, D. H. +2 more
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The SnoDog: Preliminary design of a close air support aircraft [PDF]
U.S. military forces are presently searching for the next generation Close Air Support aircraft. The following report presents the SnoDog, a low-cost ($14.8 million) aircraft capable of operating from remote battlefields and unimproved airstrips.
Ashbaugh, Scott +8 more
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A Review of Training Methods and Instructional Techniques: Implications for Behavioral Skills Training in U.S. Astronauts (DRAFT) [PDF]
, 2007 Long-duration space missions (LDM) place unique physical, environmental and psychological demands on crewmembers that directly affect their ability to live and work in space.
Galarza, Laura +2 more
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A study to identify and compare airborne systems for in-situ measurements of launch vehicle effluents [PDF]
An in-situ system for monitoring the concentration of HCl, CO, CO2, and Al2O3 in the cloud of reaction products that form as a result of a launch of solid propellant launch vehicle is studied. A wide array of instrumentation and platforms are reviewed to
Chace, A. S., Thomas, T. J.
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Dissemination of aerospace science and technology to highway safety and highway transportation programs Final report, 1 Jan. - 1 Apr. 1968 [PDF]
Feasibility of NASA literature application to highway safety and transportation ...
Stillwell, H.
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An intelligent, free-flying robot [PDF]
The ground based demonstration of the extensive extravehicular activity (EVA) Retriever, a voice-supervised, intelligent, free flying robot, is designed to evaluate the capability to retrieve objects (astronauts, equipment, and tools) which have ...
Erickson, J. D. +6 more
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