| F-16 Control Stick Response During +G sub z-Induced Loss of Consciousness |
NOV 86 |
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| Authors:
James E. Whinnery; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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 | The stick input has been analyzed during deliberate self-induced +Gz loss of consciousness (G-LOC) on the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine human centrifuge. An F-16A stick was utilized with output of + or - pitch, + or - roll, an on-off binary sensory being obtained in 1/8-second intervals during G- LOC and recovery. The results are applicable to emerging aircraft autorecovery technology. The currently known physiologic aspects of G-LOC and ... |
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| F-16 Control Stick Response during +Gz-Induced Loss of Consciousness |
NOV 1986 |
20 pages |
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James E. Whinnery; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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 | The stick input has been analyzed during deliberate self-induced +Gz loss of conscious-ness (G-LOC) on the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine human centrifuge. An F-16A stick was utilized with output of + or - pitch, + or - roll, an on-off binary sensory being obtained in 1/8-s intervals during G-LOC and recovery. The results are applicable to emerging aircraft autorecovery technology. The currently known physiologic aspects of G-LOC and their ... |
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| Japan Report, Science and Technology |
28 OCT 86 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books, but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts. Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained. This document contains articles on science and technology developments in the Japan. Topics include: biotechnology, energy, metallurgy, new materials, nuclear development, and science and technology policy. |
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| Japan Report, Science and Technology |
17 OCT 86 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books, but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts. Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained. This document contains articles on science and technology developments in Japan. Topics include: biotechnology, metallurgical industry, science and technology policy. |
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| Europe Report, Science and Technology |
10 OCT 86 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books, but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts. Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained. This document contains articles on science and technology development in Europe. Topics include: scientific and industrial policy, biotechnology, computers, factory automation, microelectronics and scientific and industrial policy. |
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| U.S. Army Medical Bioengineering Research and Development Laboratory. Volume 1 |
01 OCT 86 |
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| Authors:
Carl E. Pedersen Jr; ARMY MEDICAL BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAB FORT DETRICK MD
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| The U.S. Army Medical Bioengineering Research and Development Laboratory overall mission focuses on the protection of soldiers in combat and training scenarios, military and civilian employees in Army-unique industrial exposure settings, and protection and enhancement of the environment. The USAMBRDL conducts basic research in the areas of field medical materiel, vector control systems, health hazard assessments and environmental health effects. It also develops or modifies, tests, and evaluates field medical, ... |
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| Head Movements during Contour Flight |
OCT 86 |
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| Authors:
Robert W. Verona; Clarence E. Rash; William R. Holt; John K. Crosley; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| This head movement study was conducted to measure pilot head rotational movements during contour flights. The head movement data were collected from five subjects as each flew a modified UH-1M over a 15-mile contour course. The subject pilots also were required to visually search for an 'enemy' aircraft while flying the contour course. A helmet-mounted sight was used to measure the pilots' head movements. The head position data indicate the ... |
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| Europe Report, Science and Technology |
29 SEP 1986 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books, but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts. Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained. This document contains articles on science and technology issues in Europe. Some topics discussed include advanced materials, aerospace, automotible industry, biotechnology, civil aviation, lasers, sensors, optics, microelectronics, scientific and ... |
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| Stability and Functionality of Immobilized Proteins, Enzymes and Active- Site Analogues |
15 SEP 86 |
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| Authors:
Celia Bonaventura; DUKE UNIV BEAUFORT NC MARINE LAB
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| Investigations of the functional properties of immobilized forms of heme proteins and organophosphate-degrading enzymes were undertaken. In these studies, cross-linking and immobilization procedures were used to control the local environment of the active sites of organophosphate-hydrolyzing enzymes, respiratory proteins, and active-site analogues. Data was obtained on the functional consequences of restrictions in conformational mobility. Although a number of basic findings on the functional consequences of immobilization were obtained with hemoglobin ... |
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| Using Dewar-Flask Calorimetry and Rectal Temperatures to Determine the Specific Absorption Rates of Small Rodents |
AUG 86 |
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| Authors:
Jimmy M. Padilla; R. R. Bixby; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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| The Dewar-flask calorimetric method of determining SARs, as described by Blackman and Black and Allen and Hurt requires the use of two animal cadavers for each SAR determination. One cadaver is exposed to electromagnetic(EM) radiation and its average body temperature is calorimetrically determined; the body temperature of the other cadaver, known as the sham or control, is also calorimetrically determined. If the two animals are handled the same during the ... |
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| Europe Report, Science and Technology |
16 JUL 86 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books, but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts. Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained. This document contains articles concerning science and technology issues in Europe. Topics include: Biotechnology, computers, technology transfer, scientific and industrial policy, factory automation, and microelectronics. |
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| The Synthesis of Stable Force-Closure Grasps |
JUL 86 |
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| Authors:
Van-Duc Nguyen; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LAB
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| The thesis addresses the problem of synthesizing grasps that are force-closure and stable. The synthesis of force closure grasps constructs independent regions of contact for the fingertips, such that the motion of the grasped object is totally constrained. The synthesis of stable grasps constructs virtual springs at the contacts, such that the grasped object is stable, and has a desired stiffness matrix about its stable equilibrium. A grasp of an ... |
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| The Perception of the Higher Derivatives of Visual Motion |
24 JUN 86 |
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| Authors:
Lloyd Kaufman; Samuel J. Williamson; NEW YORK UNIV N Y
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| Sensitivity to changing speed was studied with gratings of various spatial frequencies drifting across a screen while the average velocity was modulated. Thresholds expressed either as the velocity amplitude (difference between peak and average velocities) or as the maximum acceleration, increased monotonically with average velocity. The threshold for velocity contrast (velocity amplitude divided by average velocity) actually decreased with average velocity. The velocity contrast was minimal for velocity modulation frequencies ... |
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| Central Dental Surgical Handpiece Drive Air (SHDA) Systems |
MAY 86 |
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| Authors:
Joseph M. Powell; Carl D. Foster; Kirk D. Satrom; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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| This report includes the minimum requirements for central dental surgical handpiece drive air (SHDA) systems and associated centrally plumbed distributions networks for use in USAF dental health facilities. These specifications are interim until joint evaluations by the Dental Investigation Service and the Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory establish standards for dental clinics. Keywords: Dental Compressed Air Systems; and Medical Air Systems. |
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| Biological Materials for Integrated Circuits |
MAY 86 |
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| Authors:
J. D. Benjamin; A. L. Mears; ROYAL SIGNALS AND RADAR ESTABLISHMENT MALVERN (ENGLAND)
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| The use of biological materials as active components in electronic systems is examined. It is concluded that signal processing is not possible unless their inherently slow switching speed is compensated for by a massive increase in number of elements, which could only be achieved in a cost effective manner if the systems were self organising. However, as components in sensors they are certainly viable and may also be of use ... |
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| Procedures for Doppler Ultrasonic Monitoring of Divers for Intravascular Bubbles |
MAY 86 |
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| Authors:
B. C. Eatock; R. Y. Nishi; DEFENCE AND CIVIL INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE DOWNSVIEW (ONTARIO)
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| Doppler ultrasonic detection of intravascular bubbles is a routine procedure for several laboratories engaged in decompression research. This technical communication recommends standard procedures to be followed in using the Doppler technique. The choice of monitoring sites is discussed. The two cases for observation, rest and movement, are described, and recommendations for scheduling the observations are given. Hints for making good, well-documented tape recordings of the Doppler signal are included. The ... |
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| The Department of Defense Statement on Science in the Science and Technology Program before the Subcommittee on Research and Development of the Committee on Armed Services of the United States House of Representatives, 99th Congress, Second Session |
12 MAR 86 |
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| Authors:
Ronald L. Kerber; OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE(RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY) WASHINGTON DC
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| Topics discussed in the statement, promising opportunities are being explored in the non-medical aspects of biotechnology, research to increase the efficiency and reduce costs in logistics functions, robotics and manufacturing sciences. The program is balanced to cover these and other revolutionary and evolutionary technologies essential for modernization of future forces. The Department is committed to ensuring that the Science and Technology (S&T) program is maintained at a viable level and ... |
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| Superficial Temporal Artery Monitor |
01 MAR 86 |
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| Authors:
Daniel D. Mawhinney; Thomas Kresky; SYSTEMS RESEARCH LABS INC DAYTON OH
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| This effort for the development of a concept demonstration superficial temporal artery pulse detector is a subset of a workunit devoted to the development of an artificial intelligence system combined with unobtrusive sensors for the purpose of the detection of acceleration induced loss of consciousness in fighter aircraft pilots. A non-invasive monitor was developed, evaluated and demonstrated. The experimental model operates at a frequency of 2. 45 GHz with a ... |
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| Examining the Effect of Transverse Motion on Retinal Biometric Identifiers Relating to Shipboard Security Mechanisms |
MAR 86 |
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| Authors:
David A. Masiero; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis investigated the use of a retinal biometric identification system as security access authorization devices in shipboard applications with the DOT 7.5(new version) and DAISY 7.5(old version) scanners of the Eye-Dentify Co. of Beaverton, OR. Motion testing was the primary purpose. This thesis was the first dynamic testing on any type of retinal pattern recognition device. A transverse motion(only) simulator that could roll up to 14 deg. and sustain ... |
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| Chemical Defense User Safety System (CDUSS) |
07 FEB 86 |
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| Authors:
E. Konigsberg; T. Cushing; KONIGSBERG INSTRUMENTS INC PASADENA CA
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| The general problem is a safe, reliable means of protecting test subject safety by monitoring the test subject's thermoregulation while the subject is wearing a chemical defense suit, either on simulated maneuvers or participating in a prophylactic drug screening program. We propose a disposable ingestible radiotelemetry pill, to monitor core body temperature, as our primary sensor. Secondary sensors will be ECG electrodes, a tri-axially sensitive actigraph (accelerometer), an internal suit ... |
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| Manned Testing of the Superlite 17B Diving Helmet with the Oronasal One- Way Valve Removed |
FEB 86 |
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| Authors:
Henry J. Schwartz; NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FL
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| The Diving Systems International Superlite 17B helmet underwent manned failure-mode testing at simulated depths of 30 and 856 feet of seawater during air bounce dives and a helium-oxygen saturation dive in the Ocean Simulation Facility. Twenty-three graded exercises (50-150 watts) were performed by seven subjects with either the helmet in normal configuration or with the one-way oronasal valve removed to simulate a worst case single failure. There was no significant ... |
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| Tactile Stimulation as a Substitute for Vision for the Blind |
86 |
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| Authors:
Frank D. Kirschner; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| In exploring the use of the tactile system as a channel for data input, we must ask three fundamental questions: 1) How much data can be transferred through the tactile system? 2) How much information is needed for specific tasks which would be of use to the blind, such as navigation in an unfamiliar environment, or locating and picking up objects? 3) What parameters of the vibratory tactile system and ... |
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| Proceedings of the SAFE Association Annual Symposium (24th), Held in San Antonio, Texas on 11-13 December 1986 |
86 |
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| Authors:
SAFE ASSOCIATION NEWHALL CA
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| Partial contents: Limb flail injuries in USAF ejections; Decompression tests of the french personal flight equipment in 439 - VHA 90; Acceleration loading tolerance of selected night vision goggle systems: A model analysis; Simulation of a highly dynamic G-time profile: A predictive algorithm for crewmember acceleration tolerance; A computer simulation of the hybrid II manikin head-neck system; The crest windblast protection system design; Evaluation of fall protection equipment by prolonged ... |
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| Korean Affairs Report |
03 DEC 1985 |
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JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Operator Alertness/Workload Assessment Using Stochastic Model-Based Analysis of Myoelectric Signals |
NOV 85 |
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| Authors:
Azad Madni; Carla Conaway; Shirley Otsubu; Yee-yeen Chu; PERCEPTRONICS INC WOODLAND HILLS CA
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| This report summarizes the research conducted in the second phase of this three-year research and development program directed toward the analysis and evaluation of myoelectric signals (MES) is indicators of operator alertness and piloting workload. The purpose of the study was to investigate the efficiency of stochastic models such as autoregressive (AR), autoregressive- moving-average (ARMA), and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models in characterizing the MES under different levels of ... |
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| Operator Alertness/Workload Assessment Using Stochastic Model-Based Analysis of Myoelectric Signals |
NOV 85 |
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| Authors:
Azad Madni; Carla Conaway; Shirley Otsubu; Yee-yeen Chu; Denis Purcell; PERCEPTRONICS INC WOODLAND HILLS CA
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| This report summarizes the activities in the second phase of a three- year program of research and development directed toward the analysis and evaluation of myoelectric signals (MES) as indicators of operator alertness, and potentially workload in aircraft piloting tasks. The purpose of the study is to investigate the efficiency of stochastic models such as autoregressive (AR), autoregressive-moving-average (ARMA) and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models in characterizing the MES ... |
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| U.S. Army Medical Bioengineering Research and Development Laboratory Annual Progress Report FY 1985. Volume 1 |
01 OCT 85 |
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| Authors:
Carl E. Pedersen Jr; ARMY MEDICAL BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAB FORT DETRICK MD
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| The Annual Progress Report, Fiscal Year 1985, summarizes in two volumes the research performed by the US Army Medical bioengineering Research and Development Laboratory. The United States Army Medical Bioengineering Research and Development Laboratory (USAMBRDL) conducts basic research in the areas of field medical material, vector control systems, health hazard assessments and environmental health effects. It also develops or modifies, tests, and evaluates field medical, dental and water treatment equipment ... |
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| US Army Medical Bioengineering Research and Development Laboratory Annual Progress Report FY 85. Volume 2 |
01 OCT 85 |
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| Authors:
C. E. Pedersen Jr; ARMY MEDICAL BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAB FORT DETRICK MD
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| The Annual Progress Report, Fiscal Year 1985, summarizes in two volumes the research performed by the US Army Medical Bioengineering Research and Development Laboratory in projects authorized by The Surgeon General, the US Army, and the Commander, US Army Medical Research and Development Command, and supported by RTDE funds from the US Army Medical Research and Development Command. Research areas covered in this report include: Field sanitation and water, conventional ... |
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| Proceedings of MELECON '85, Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference. Held in Madrid, Spain on October 8, 9, 10 1985. Volume 1. Bioengineering |
OCT 85 |
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| Authors:
Antonio Luque; A. R. Figueiras-Vidal; J. M. Delgado; INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC NEW YORK
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| The IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON '85) is being held October 8, 9 and 10, 1985 at the Palace of Exhibitions and Congresses in Madrid, Spain. The papers included in these Proceedings represent the authors technical contributions presented at MELECON '85. They cover an extended technical program arranged in 45 sessions. New technologies are highlighted with links between theory and applications. This third Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference covers topics in Bioengineering, ... |
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| Examination of Retinal Pattern Threshold Levels and Their Possible Effect on Computer Access Control Mechanisms |
SEP 85 |
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| Authors:
Debra K. Helle; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The advent of multi-programming and the proliferation of shared computer systems has increased the need for greater computer security. Computer security can be segmented into six categories: physical, hardware, software, personnel, communications and procedures. Embedded into software security are those features which protect the system against both unauthorized access and denial of service of authorized users. Another term for this is access control. Access control mechanisms verify an individual's identity ... |
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| West Europe Report, Science and Technology |
07 MAY 1985 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The purpose of the present report was to address both basic and applied research issues regarding science and technology in Western Europe with particular attention to Biotechnology, computer science and factory automation. The report will cover the important research and development programs in microelectronics. The issues of Scientific and industrial policies and technology transfer were significantly highlighted and in detail discussed. It is expected ... |
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| An Experimental Study of an Ultra-Mobile Vehicle for Off-Road Transportation |
MAY 85 |
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| Authors:
R. B. McGhee; K. J. Waldron; OHIO STATE UNIV RESEARCH FOUNDATION COLUMBUS
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| This research was concerned with the design and construction of an experimental six-legged vehicle for off-road transportation called the Adaptive Suspension Vehicle (ASV). Mechanical and electronic design of the ASV was driven by the following primary goals relating to vehicle performance: (1) The vehicle should be able to traverse a significant variety of terrain not negotiable by conventional wheeled or tracked machines; (2) The interior payload capacity should be at ... |
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| User's Guide for Combiman Programs (COMputerized BIomechanical MAN- Model), Version 7 |
MAY 1985 |
351 pages |
| Authors:
M. Korna; J. W. McDaniel; DAYTON UNIV OH RESEARCH INST
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| This User's Guide describes the procedures to operate the Air Force Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory's (AFAMRL) COMputerized BIomechanical MAN- model (COMBIMAN) programs. The Guide is based on the programs as of December 1984. The Guide includes an introduction to the man-model and the conventions used to develop and analyze crew station configurations. It also deals with the operations of the programs included in the COMBIMAN system. These programs include the ... |
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| Development of an EM-Based Lifeform Detector |
MAR 85 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
J. Seals; S. M. Sharpe; S. Crowgey; GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH DIV
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| Georgia Tech is currently conducting a successful program to develop an electromagnetically-based lifeform detector capable of detecting vital signs- related information in battlefield casualties from extremely long ranges (10-100 meters). The original program goal was to develop a capability to detect respiratory activity in battlefield casualties from ranges up to 30 meters. However, because of the success of early program efforts, and the Navy's wishes to also detect cardiac activity, ... |
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| Interactions between Electromagnetic Fields |
10 FEB 85 |
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| Authors:
H. P. Schwan; PENNSYLVANIA UNIV PHILADELPHIA DEPT OF BIOENGINEERING
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| We applied for this grant to support a workshop at Erice, Italy. This workshop has been commonly called 'Erice School' and the main subject of this workshop is the interaction of electromagnetic fields with biological cells and molecules. The grant from ONR enabled us to invite American scientists to participants in this workshop and deliver scientific papers. The duration of the Erice School was ten days. Therefore, we had sufficient ... |
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| West Europe Report, Science and Technology |
30 JAN 1985 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The purpose of the present report was to address both basic and applied research issues regarding science and technology in Western Europe with particular attention to biotechnology, automobile industry and microelectronics. The report will cover the important issues related to satellite design, simulation technology, and computer architecture. It is expected the innovative experimental research and design standards presented in the report will play an important ... |
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| Patients' Perceived Control, Therapist's Presence/Absence, and the Optimization of Biofeedback Learning |
85 |
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| Authors:
B. D. Dumouchel; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The dissertation investigated the effects of locus of control and patients' pre and post perceptions of the therapist on learning biofeedback in therapist-present (TP) and therapist-absent (TA) conditions. The all female sample consisted of active and retired military and their dependents from upstate New York with stress related disorders, primarily headache. Following a medical, psychological, and physical therapy evaluation and physiological baseline, patients were given either EMG or thermal training ... |
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| Marine Biotechnology. Basic Research Relevant to Biomaterials and Biosensors |
85 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
Rita R. Colwell; NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC COMMITTEE ON BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO NAVAL NEEDS
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| Five areas of basic research have exciting and useful potential for the acquisition of knowledge concerning biomaterials and biosensors: nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, synthetic analogs, and holistic functions of marine organisms. The following areas stood out as being highly promising and worthy of ONR support: nucleic acids: structural chemistry and conformation, molecular genetics, and techniques of genetic engineering. Proteins: structure and function relationships, immunological detection, and exploration of unusual enzymes. ... |
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| A Communications Link for an Implantable Electrode Array |
DEC 84 |
212 pages |
| Authors:
G. S. Zeman; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| The research conducted in this thesis develops an implantable communications (biotelemetry) link for the Air Force Institute of Technology's implantable, multiplexed, multielectrode array used to record electric potentials on the visual cortex of a mammal. A prototype is developed to test the feasibility of transcutaneous data transfer and power transfer for a system relaying 100KHz of data bandwidth. The working system uses a varactor FM modulator, phase locked loop demodulator, ... |
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| Encapsulation and Packaging of a Semiconductor Multielectrode Array for Cortical Implantation |
DEC 84 |
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| Authors:
R. R. Turner; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| A 16 x 16 multielectrode semiconductor array, known as the AFIT brain chip, must be encapsulated prior to implantation into the cerebral cortex of a rhesus monkey. The encapsulant, which must protect the chip from the saline-like solution of the cerebro-spinal fluid, was a polyimide: Dupont PI 2555. The polyimide was spun onto the chip, and the electrode openings etched, using negative photolithography and wet chemical etching. An eight-micron thick ... |
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| Research and Development of Wound Dressing in Maxillofacial Trauma |
16 NOV 84 |
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| Authors:
M. H. Gay; D. L. Williams; J. H. Kerrigan; D. E. Creeden; W. A. Nucefora; BIOTEK INC WOBURN MA
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| Three basic formulations, non-woven fabrics, powders, and microcapsules, of local anesthetic agents, antiseptics, and antibiotics were prepared with poly-L(-)lactide as the polymer. These formulations were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, EDAX (energy dispersive analysis of X-rays), in vitro drug release rate, in vivo efficacy, and stability during storage. The rate of drug release from the matrix was altered by changing drug- polymer ratios, by adding detergent (S.D.S.), by size selection, ... |
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| The IMAGE III Conference Proceedings Held at Phoenix, Arizona on 30 May - 1 June 1984 |
SEP 1984 |
502 pages |
| Authors:
E. G. Monroe; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB WILLIAMS AFB AZ
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| The IMAGE Conference is the only major conference devoted entirely to issues relevant to the development and use of imagery generated and displayed for visual flight simulation. The purpose of the ocnference is to provide a forum for presenting and discussing topics concerned with the imagery generated for out of the cockpit and sensor visual flight simulation. The Air Force recognizes that the rapid technological advanced and used of real-time ... |
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| West Europe Report, Science and Technology |
24 AUG 1984 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts. Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained. This report concerns science and technology issues in Western Europe. |
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| Bioelectromagnetics Research in West Germany: An Assessment |
02 JUL 1984 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
T. C. Rozzell; OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH LONDON (ENGLAND)
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| This report highlights some of the key research that has been carried out in Germany on millimeter-wave effects during the past 2 to 4 years. In addition, the report examines other bioelectromagnetics research related to biological effects as well as diagnostic and therapeutic applications. (Author) |
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| Conference Grant for Second World Congress on Biomaterials Held at Washington, DC on April 27 - May 1, 1984 |
JUN 1984 |
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| Authors:
J. M. Anderson; ROSE-HULMAN INST OF TECH TERRE HAUTE IN
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| This document reports on the Second World Congress on Biomaterials held in Washington, D.C., on April 27 - May 1, 1984. |
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| Nerve Agent Toxicity and Its Prevention at the Neuromuscular Junction; an Analysis of Acute and Delayed Toxic Effects in Extraocular and Skeletal Muscle |
31 MAY 1984 |
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| Authors:
W. D. Dettbarn; VANDERBILT UNIV NASHVILLE TN DEPT OF PHARMACOLOGY
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| The nerve agent soman (0.080 mg/kg s.c.), as well as other organophosphates in concentrations that cause cholinergic symptoms, DFP (1.5 mg/ kg s.c.), paraoxon (0.23 mg/kg s.c.), and tertiary (0.2 mg s.c.) and quaternary phospholine (0.090 mg/kg s.c.9 induced a progressive, dose-related necrosis in rat skeletal muscle fiber. The severity of the myopathy depended on a critical decrease and duration of AChE inhibition. The fast type Ii fibers appeared to ... |
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| Operator Alertness/Workload Assessment Using Stochastic Model-Based Analysis of Myoelectric Signals |
30 APR 1984 |
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| Authors:
A. M. Madni; R. I. Scopp; Y. Y. Chu; D. D. Purcell; PERCEPTRONICS INC WOODLAND HILLS CA
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| This interim report documents the work done to this point on Autoregressive Integrated Moving-Average (ARIMA) model-based analysis of myoelectric signals. The ARIMA modelling procedure and the hardware required for collecting myoelectric data are described in detail. Pattern analysis methods for characterizing the myoelectric signals under different levels of alertness/ workload are discussed. Additionally, the various tasks in the Experimental Control Package that subjects must perform while being monitored are described. ... |
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| West Europe Report, Science and Technology |
09 APR 1984 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Development of an EM-Based Lifeform Monitor |
MAR 1984 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
J. Seals; S. M. Sharpe; M. L. Studwell; GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION
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| Georgia Tech is currently conducting a program to develop an electromagnetically-based lifeform monitor capable of evaluating the medical status of battlefield casualties from extremely long ranges (10-100 meters). This lifeform monitor operates by measuring and analyzing scattered electromagnetic fields to detect respiratory-related and cardiac-related body motions in the casualty being evaluated. Because antenna-based techniques are used to perform the required scattered field measurements, the instrumentation being developed on this program ... |
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| Biotechnology Predictors of Physical Security Personnel Performance: Cerebral Potential Measures Related to Stress. |
FEB 1984 |
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| Authors:
D. B. Malkoff; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| The research literature related to stress, personality measurements, electrical and magnetic measurements of brain activity, and stress task-protocols was reviewed to determine whether measurements of brain activity can be used to predict job performance under conditions of stress. Results indicated that brain activity measurements show great promise for predicting general response-tendencies of individuals when subjected to stress and as an investigative method for learning more about brain function. Recommendations were ... |
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Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering
