| Shipping Container Port Assembly. |
03 JAN 1989 |
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| Authors:
Farley T. Hinds; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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 | An access port structure for a shipping container is described comprising a cylindrical body member for welding to the shipping container, a port cover for threaded engagement by hand with the body member, a gasket for sealing the cover to the body member, and a retaining cable connecting the cover and gasket to the body member. Patents. (sdw) |
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| 4-Azido-4,4-Dinitro-10Butanol and Derivatives Thereof. |
03 JAN 1989 |
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| Authors:
Milton B. Frankel; James F. Weber; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| There is provided the compound 4-azido-4,4-dinitro-1-butanol (ADNBOH) and a method for making same which comprises reacting trinitromethane and acrolein at a reduced temperature to provide 4,4,4-trinitrobutyraldehyde (TNBA1), reducing the TNBSI to provide 4,4-trinitro-1-butanol (TNBOH) which is further reduced to provide 4,4-dinitro-1-butanol (DNBOH), reacting the DNBOH with acetyl chloride to provide 4,4-dinitro-1-butyl acetate (DNBAc), reacting the DNBAc with an alkali metal azide in an electrolysis cell to provide 4-azido-4,4-dinitro-1-butyl acetate (ADNBAc) ... |
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| Wideband Electromagnetic Damping of Vibrating Structures. |
03 JAN 1989 |
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| Authors:
Robert L. Forward; William S. Griffin; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The damping of vibrations in a mechanical structure is accomplished while minimizing the impact on the design and operation of the structure through the use of a plurality of attachable vibration damping elements. Each vibration damping element contains: an accelerometer, an integrator, mixer, power amplifier, and a force actuator. The accelerometer measures the motion of the vibration in the structure at its attachment point and produces an acceleration measurement signal. ... |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Missile Procurement, Air Force |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This document contains statistical data pertaining to construction, procurement, and modification of missiles, spacecraft, rockets, and related equipment, including spare parts and accessories therefor, ground handling equipment, and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to ... |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. National Guard Personnel, Air Force |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This appropriation provides military personnel funds for th Air National Guard (ANG). The FY 1990/FY 1991 Biennial Budget request is based on an average of 115,600 Guardsmen in FY 1990 and 116,000 Guardsmen in FY 1991 who will be assigned to ANG flying and mission support units. In addition to annual 15-day tours and 48 drill periods; additional flying training for a limited number of personnel. This appropriation also includes ... |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| Contents: Summary of Requirements by Budget Activity; Other Personnel Compensation; Exhibit OP-5 Air National Guard O&M Appropriation; Appropriation Summary of Price/Program Growth; Civilian Personnel Budget Calculations; Depot Maintenance Program Summary; Headquarters Operations and Administration; Manpower Changes in End Strength; Military Bands; Reimbursable Program; Aircraft Operations; Purchase of Expense Items. Keywords: Tables data; Statistical data; Depot maintenance. (KR) |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Operation and Maintenance, Air Force Reserve |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The funds requested for this program are required by the Air Force Reserve to maintain and train units in reserve status to assure their readiness for immediate mobilization, and to provide administrative support for the Air Reserve Personnel Center. This estimate provides for the operation and training of all Air Force Reserve units, consisting in FY 1991 of 59 flying units, 177 mission support units, 11 Air Force Reserve flying ... |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Operation and Maintenance, Air Force. Volume 2 |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| Contents: Summary of Price and Program Changes; Summary of Increase and Decreases; Audiovisual Services; Civilian Personnel Budget Calculations Depot Level Maintenance; Headquarters Operations and Administration; Summary of Legislative Activities; Maintenance of Real Property Facilities; Manpower Changes in End Strength; Military Bands; Appropriated Fund Support of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Activities; Public Affairs; Reimbursable Program; Summary of Contractors Support by Weapon System; O&M and Industrial Fund Contracts Over $50 Million; Summary ... |
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| Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Aircraft Procurement, Air Force |
JAN 89 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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 | This document contains statistical data tables pertaining to: construction, procurement, and modification of aircraft and equipment, including armor and armament, specialized equipment; expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation therefor in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to the approval of title; reserve plant and Government ... |
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| Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Military Personnel, Air Force |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Military Personnel, Air Force Appropriation provides financial resources to compensate active military personnel required to support the approved force structure. The Appropriation also includes funds for retired pay accrual, unemployment compensation and social security benefits for widows and orphans of military personnel. Addition of these entitlements were approved by Congress and enacted via Public Law. The tables in Sections 1 through 5 contain budget data for Pay and Allowances ... |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Operation and Maintenance, Air Force. Volume 1 |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Air Force Operation and Maintenance (O&M) appropriation is the backbone of readiness and sustainability. It provides day-to-day operating funds needed for the fueling and maintenance of aircraft; maintenance of related weapon systems; command, control, and communications; recruiting, training and support for highly skilled people; and purchase of supplies and equipment. The O&M appropriation also supports related essential activities such as intelligence, logistics, weather, air traffic control, search and rescue, ... |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Other Procurement, Air Force |
JAN 89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This document contains statistical data tables pertaining to procurement and modification of equipment (including ground guidance and electronic control equipment, and ground electronic and communication equipment) , and supplies, materials, and spare parts therefore, not otherwise provided for; for the purchase of passenger motor vehicles and expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land, for the foregoing ... |
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| Department of the Air Force Supporting Data for Fiscal Year 1990/91 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Descriptive Summaries, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation |
89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This document covers the following budget activities: technology base; advanced technology development, strategic programs, tactical programs, intelligence and communications, and defense-wide mission support. Keywords: Advanced materials, Weapon systems, Space surveillance, Air to air missiles, Electronic combat support, Command control and communications, Tactical fighter, Joint standoff weapons, Manpower, personnel and training development. (KR) |
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| Department of the Air Force Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Years 1990/1991 Biennial Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1989. Reserve Personnel, Air Force |
89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This appropriation finances the military personnel costs of the Air Force Reserve. Because the types of authorized training programs vary, the budget request is presented by pay category for the minimum activity required to fully train members. In addition, school and special tours of active duty reflect training requirements for a limited number of personnel to acquire and maintain skill level proficiency and to accomplish mission assignments. This appropriation also ... |
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| Air Force Installation Restoration Program Management Guidance |
89 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This guidance addresses the requirements of the laws, regulations, policies and procedures concerning the Air Force Installation Restoration Program including the related Third Party Sites program. It addresses issues at the installation, Major Command and Air Staff levels of the program. This guidance is a framework within which managers are encouraged to use well- informed judgment and innovative solutions or approaches to the program |
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| Environmental Impact Statement, Pease Air Force Base Closure |
89 |
60 pages |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A congressionally chartered Commission selected by the Secretary of Defense has proposed closing Pease Air Force Base (AFB), New Hampshire. This proposed action will involved the deactivation of the 509th Bombardment Wing, which presently consists of 21 FB-111 aircraft, 13 KC-135A tanker aircraft, and other operational and support units. The 132d Air Refueling Squadron of the Air National Guard (ANG) that is assigned to Pease AFB and consists of 10 ... |
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| Ion-Sensitive Photodetector. |
20 DEC 1988 |
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| Authors:
Kenneth P. Quinlan; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A photodetector using a modified ion-sensitive field effect transistor has therein a layer of photoactive material. Upon exposure to a beam of light the photoactive material produces a charge-separation (with proton movement) therein which affects the drain current. The change in gate voltage to stabilizes the drain current is a measure of the intensity of the light input. Patents. (rh) |
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| Radio Frequency Plasma Generator. |
20 DEC 1988 |
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| Authors:
James P. O'Loughlin; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A plasma generator for exciting electrons in the plasma to a uniform energy level. In a preferred embodiment, two sets of mutually perpendicular electrodes surround a container of gas, with one set being driven through a ninety degree phase shifter to establish a circularly polarized field in the space within the container. Alternative means are disclosed for launching circularly polarized RF waves into the container of gas. A desired level ... |
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| Single Narrow Pulse Peak Detector Apparatus. |
16 DEC 1988 |
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| Authors:
James S. Lee; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A single narrow pulse peak detector apparatus having a differential amplifier to follow a single fast rise time pulse and to provide its peak amplitude to a peak detecting means which charges a memory capacitor unit to the peak amplitude value of the input pulse. The memory capacitor unit providing a hold time of the stored peak amplitude value for a period of 100 nanoseconds. Patent applications. (rh) |
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| Aircraft Engine Outer Duct Mounting Device. |
13 DEC 1988 |
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| Authors:
Ronald E. Quinn; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The invention comprises a mounting assembly for supporting the turbine outer casing duct adjacent to the turbine frame. Multiple support posts are mounted to the turbine frame and a roller means is rotatably attached to each support post. The roller means are aligned to rotate on a contact surface of the outer casing duct. Movement of the rollers on the contact surface is caused by the relative movement of the ... |
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| Static Periodic Field Device for Free Electron Laser. |
06 DEC 1988 |
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| Authors:
Brian S. Ahern; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A static periodic field device for a free electron laser has a plurality of holes there through to allow the interaction of electrons flowing there through to interact with either an electric or a magnetic fields as desired. The device is composed of a plurality of conducting layers separated by insulating layers and appropriately connected to provide either an electric or a magnetic field therein. Th separation of the conducting ... |
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| Method for Fabricating Low Loss Crystalline Silicon Waveguides by Dielectric Implantation. |
06 DEC 1988 |
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| Authors:
Joseph P. Lorenzo; Richard A. Soref; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A method of fabricating low loss silicon optical waveguides by high energy ion implantation which converts a buried region into dielectric material. The top silicon surface can them be etched or formed into waveguides that are isolated by the buried dielectric. Annealing of the top silicon layer can be used to improve optical quality and additional silicon can be added to the top surface waveguides by epitaxial growth. Patents. (rh) ... |
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| Method for Making Centrifugally Cooled Powders. |
29 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Daniel Eylon; Steven J. Savage; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| System and method for producing metal or alloy powder are described which comprises a housing defining a cylindrical chamber having an inlet and an outlet and a plurality of passageways in the form of fluid nozzles defined through the housing wall along axes oriented at preselected angle to the chamber wall, the passageways being operatively connected to a pressurized source of fluid so that fluid is injected into the chamber ... |
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| Electro-Optical Silicon Devices. |
29 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Joseph P. Lorenzo; Richard A. Soref; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| All silicon electrooptic devices for modulating and switching of guided light have been developed using the silicon-on-insulator approach. Generally, p-n junctions are formed in a silicon waveguide to selectively modulate and direct light by carrier refraction. An electrooptic phase modulator and several 2 X 2 electrooptic switches are described. The devices are particularly useful for manipulating light signals in the 1.3-1.6 micron range. Patents. (rh) |
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| Dispersion Strengthened Aluminum-Base Alloy. |
29 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Yashwant R. Mahajan; Susan D. Kirchoff; Francis H. Froes; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| An aluminum alloy containing about 2 to 6 weight percent titanium, about 3 to 11 weight percent of a rare earth of the Lanthanide Series and up to about 3 weight percent of a least one Group VIII metal, balance aluminum, is disclosed. The alloy is preferably prepared by rapid solidification in powder, particulate or ribbon form, and is subsequently compacted under controlled conditions. Patents. (JES) |
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| Dual Load Path Pin Clevis Joint. |
22 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Alison M. Arnold; Ronald G. Reed; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This patent discloses a novel load dual path connector for pivotally joining a movable member to a structural member. It comprises a pair of spaced apart lugs attached to a first of the members, each of the lugs including an outwardly projecting boss, a clevis disposed between the lugs and attached to the first member, a pivot pin, received by the lugs and clevis, which may support a self-aligning bearing ... |
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| System for Boundary Layer Control Through Pulsed Heating of a Strip Heater. |
22 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Milton E. Franke; Lawrence Kudelka; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A system is described for controlling the transition of laminar/turbulent flow at a surface which comprises a thin narrow strip heater disposed adjacent the surface and extending substantially transversely of the flow of the air stream there across, the heater being resiliently held in tension on or in closely spaced relationship to the surface, and a power source operatively connected to the heater for applying pulsed voltage of preselected amplitude ... |
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| Electrodeposition without Internal Deposit Stress. |
22 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Luther E. Vaaler; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| An apparatus and method are described for electrodepositing an electroform with near zero internal stress. A voltage controlled power supply supplies current to both a mandrel, upon which a primary electroform is deposited, and to a deformable thin disk substrate, upon which a secondary deposit is formed. A strain gage on the deformable substrate measures any deformation caused by internal stress in the secondary deposit. The strain gage is connected ... |
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| Low Loss Radar Window for Reentry Vehicle. |
22 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Thomas M. Place Jr; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A radar window for a reentry vehicle where the window is made of a composite material of boron nitride, silica, and boron nitride yarn. Silica in the range of 2 to 18 percent is the preferred range in the composite material and the boron nitride matrix ranges from 5 to 15 percent. Patents. (rh) |
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| Final Environmental Impact Statement. F-15E Beddown at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina |
18 NOV 88 |
129 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Air Force proposes to convert the 72 F-4 aircraft at Seymour Johnson AFB with 72 LANTIRN equipped F-15E aircraft. The replacement would begin in January 1989 and be completed by 1991. The action would not result in an increase in overall sorties at the base, but would increase the number of operations currently flown between sunset and 10:30 P.M. from five up to eighteen per day. There would also ... |
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| Final Environmental Impact Statement. F-15E Beddown at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina |
18 NOV 88 |
179 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Air Force proposes to convert the 72 F-4 aircraft at Seymour Johnson AFB with 72 LANTIRN equipped F-15E aircraft. The replacement would begin in January 1989 and be completed by 1991. The action would not result in an increase in overall sorties at the base, but would increase the number of operations currently flown between sunset and 10:30 P.M. from five up to eighteen per day. There would also ... |
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| Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Preliminary Draft Environmental IMpact Statement Construction and Operation of Space Launch Complex 7. Volume 2. Appendices |
15 NOV 88 |
146 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Department of the Air Force is proposing to construct and operate Space Launch Complex 7 (SLC-7) at Vandenberg AFB to launch Department of Defense satellites beginning in 1994 into polar orbit aboard Titan Centaur expendable space launch vehicles. The proposed location of SLC-7 is near Cypress Ridge on South Vandenberg, approximately one mile south of SLC-6, the Vandenberg AFB launch site for the Space Shuttle. The proposed action includes ... |
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| Flap System for Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft. |
15 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Gerald T. Brine; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A flap system for deploying high lift flaps on short takeoff and landing aircraft. The flap system utilizes an activating mechanism that is used to extend a flap, a vane and a spoiler for maximum lift. The mechanism utilizes relatively few linkage pieces and attached to the flap a single pivot points. The flap is supported by an actuator and flap hinge support bracket. Increased mechanism rigidity and single pivot ... |
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| Benzazole Substituted Terephthalic Acid Monomers. |
15 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Tsu-Tzu Tsai; Fred E. Arnold; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| Provided are benzazole-substituted terephthalic acids. Also provided are methods for preparing the benzazole substituted terephthalic aic compounds. Patents. (mjm) |
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| Premixed Cold Reaction CW Laser Nozzle. |
15 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Dale L. Hook; James E. Broadwell; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The premixed cold reaction CW chemical laser places the secondary injectors which input fuel and/or diluent in the exit walls of the primary nozzle. These injectors are acutely angled thereto and are arranged in rows and are further grouped therein where a first injector inputs a pure diluent, a second group injectors inputs independently of a third group. Patents. (mjm) |
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| Hybrid Single Crystal Optic Fibers by Embedding. |
15 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Stephen C. Rand; Ricardo C. Pastor; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A process of fabricating a hybrid single crystal fiber having nonlinear optical properties such as frequency doubling. Said process includes applying a force to a fiber core resting upon a bulk nonlinear crystal such as LiIo3 in a saturated solution of LiIO3 in water. After the core is embedded a sufficient distance into the crystal the force is removed. This invention relates generally to glass fiber optics, and particularly, relates ... |
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| Rapid Synthesis of Indium Phosphide. |
08 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Joseph A. Adamski; Brian S. Ahern; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A process for the high pressure synthesis of Indium Phosphide using an independent temperature control of a three zone furnace incorporating a heat pipe provides a stable temperature profile throughout the synthesis cycle. Internal/external pressure control of the quartz ampoule is maintained by use of a water cooled baffle and a temperature/pressure balancing program. Complete synthesis is achieved in less than five hours. Patents. (mjm) |
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| Anti-Rotation Locking Device for Fasteners. |
01 NOV 1988 |
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| Authors:
Steven B. Kushnick; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This patent discloses an anti-rotation locking device for threaded fasteners which secure rotating parts subject to vibration, shock and the like. The device comprises a strap member and one or more retainer members. The strap member is positioned under the fasteners and the retainer members each have a toothed opening which is installed over the matching wrenching surface of the fastener. Each retainer member also had an arcuate slot which ... |
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| High Speed CDS (Container Delivery Systems) Extraction System. |
25 OCT 1988 |
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| Authors:
James E. Leger; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| An aircraft container delivery system is described. An ejector frame is positioned forward of a pair of rows of cargo containers to push the containers out the rear opening of an aircraft. An extraction line connects an extraction parachute to an extractor mechanism, upon which the ejector frame is attached, to provide the extraction force. The extraction mechanism includes base plates attached to the ejector frame. To the base plates ... |
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| Superconducting Rotor Cooling System. |
18 OCT 1988 |
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| Authors:
Phillip W. Eckels; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A superconducting rotor cooling system for an electrical generator includes a free vortex type pump which is located within and forms an integral part of the rotor assembly. The free vortex pump takes advantage of the centrifugal force of rotation of the cooling fluid to help the rotor winding compartment to remain in a superfluid helium state. Improved cooling results from combined natural convection, as occurs in a conventional rotor, ... |
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| Substrate Handling System. |
11 OCT 1988 |
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| Authors:
Michael S. Foley; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A substrate handling system supplies new wafers to a vacuum chamber containing a lithography system, and outputs processed semiconductor wafers to an environment with normal atmospheric pressure. New wafers on a transplate pass by way of an air film track to a transload which feeds them from a load platform to a vacuum lock elevator. The inner door of the vacuum lock elevator opens and a completed transplate is transferred ... |
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| Method and Apparatus for Die Forming Metal Sheets and Extrusions. |
04 OCT 1988 |
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| Authors:
John L. Darter; Emmett F. Condon; John W. Schomburg; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A method and apparatus for die forming metal sheets and extrusions which utilizes recycleable die blocks is described. The die blocks are cast in an adjustable mold box. A pivotable dam member is used to set angles on a surface of the cast die blocks. Adjusting the pivotable dam permits the casting of a variety of die blocks for introducing a variety of angled joggles in the metal sheets and ... |
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| In-Line Determination of Presence of Liquid Phase Moisture in Sealed IC Packages. |
04 OCT 1988 |
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| Authors:
Nagappan K. Annamalai; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| Liquid phase moisture is detected in sealed integrated circuit packages by measuring the conductance and capacitance of the integrated circuit at a temperature which is above temperatures which allow moisture to condense; and remeasuring the conductance and capacitance of the integrated circuit at a temperature which allow any moisture present to condense on the integrated circuit. The conductance of the integrated circuit is expected to rise sharply with the condensation ... |
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| Real Time Autocollimator Device for Aligning Two Surfaces in Parallel. |
27 SEP 1988 |
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| Authors:
Mark Malin; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This patent discloses a real time autocollimator for measuring parallelism of two surfaces. The autocollimator uses a laser to provide light to first and second beam splitters. A second beam splitter directs dissimilarly polarized light to each surface. This light is reflected to, then recombined by the second beam splitter prior to being redivided by a third beam splitter for comparison at quadrant detectors. Patents. (EDC) |
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| ADCCP Communication Processor. |
20 SEP 1988 |
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| Authors:
Lynn O. Kesier; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This invention relates broadly to a communication processor, and in particular an Advanced Data Communication Control Procedure (ADCCP) communication processor systems. It is an electronic communications processors utilizing an 8085 microprocessor, associated program, and data storage memory, ADCCP protocol handler circuits for each of 8 ADCCP I/O port, Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) circuits for the 2 PARCS I/O ports, and direct memory access control electronics to permit message transfers from ... |
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| Magnesium-Calcium-Nickel/Copper Alloys and Articles. |
13 SEP 1988 |
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| Authors:
Franz J. Hehmann; Setumadhavan Krishnamurthy; Erica Robertson; Steven J. Savage; Francis H. Froes; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This invention relates to magnesium base alloys. In one aspect this invention relates to novel magnesium base alloys. Magnesium alloys are best known for their light weight and high strength-to-weight ratio. Accordingly, they are used generally in application where weight is a critical factor and where high mechanical integrity is required. A novel magnesium alloy consisting essentially of about 6 to 14 weight percent calcium, about 4 to 8 weight ... |
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| Dual Frequency Microstrip Antenna. |
13 SEP 1988 |
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| Authors:
Yuen T. Lo; Boa F. Wang; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A single element patch microstrip antenna for dual frequency operation is disclosed. By placing shorting pins at appropriate locations in the patch, the ratio of two band frequencies can be varied from 3 to 1.8. By also introducing slots in the patch, the ratio can be reduced from 3 to less than 1.3. A second embodiment of the antenna uses a c-shaped slot to obtain an even smaller ratio of ... |
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| Suspended Antenna with Dual Corona Ring Apparatus. |
13 SEP 1988 |
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| Authors:
Glenn R. Beach; Marcus Slobins; Myron S. Wheeler; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The aerostat-supported antenna/tether cable of a communication system is protected from destructive corona discharges by a dual corona ring assembly which attaches the feed cable of the transmitter to the antenna. The voltage divider assembly includes upper and lower corona rings which have a space between them which is an isolated and corona-free attachment point for the feed cable. By attaching the voltage divider assembly to the antenna/tether cable at ... |
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| Canister Opener. |
06 SEP 1988 |
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| Authors:
James F. Tomaszewski; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A hand-operated canister opener tool, and method, for opening a frangible, plastic-walled, hollow canister (such as one containing a cryptographic, secret, military code) having two pivotally connected elements carrying a canister piercing member for piercing the canister to examine its contents before discard, and a canister receiving member surrounding the canister for safety during piercing for preventing ejection of shrapnel-like, sharp, plastic chips likely to cause bodily injury. Patents. (SDW) ... |
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| Explosive Attenuating Missile Transportation and Storage Rack. |
06 SEP 1988 |
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| Authors:
Eric J. Blommer; Dennis L. Wheeler; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| This patent discloses a structure for attenuating explosive shock waves to prevent propagation of accidental explosions by sympathetic detonation of adjacent explosive. It comprises bidirectionally symmetric layers of material of consecutively increasing or decreasing acoustic impedance laminated about a center layer. The structure may be made by combining several materials, as in consecutive layers of aluminum, plastic, and a rigid foam surrounding on both sides a layer of steel; or, ... |
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