Synthetic Thinned Array Radiometer (STAR). -- Photographed on: 04/22/98. -- Incomplete machined aluminum parts for One Bay truss structure, in building 1255, Machine Shop.
Topic: TRUSSES -- STRUCTURES -- TEST FACILITIES
Photographed on 04/09/98. -- This instrumentation records characteristics of the GPS signal reflected from the ocean's surface for remote sensing applications. Jim Garrison, Charles Howell, and Steve Kotzberg in one photo; Charles Howell, George Oertel, Femi Adecnya, and Tom Allen in another.
Topic: TEST FACILITIES -- GLOBAL POSITIONING SY
Gas and Aerosol Monitoring Sensorcraft (GAMS). -- Photographed on: 03/27/98. -- Test and verification set up for CCD, carbon-carbon spectrometer head, holographic gratings, and piezo motor. In building 1202, room 242 and room 152.
Topics: TEST FACILITIES -- SPACEBORNE EXPERIMENT, What -- Spectrometer
Photographed on: 06/15/98. -- Radiated susceptibility test of e evaluation Boeing EDP (Engine Data Processor) per DO-160 procedure. In building 1220, Semi-Anechoic Facility.
Topic: TEST FACILITIES -- REVERBERATION CHAMBER
Photographed on: 09/23/98. -- Fan shaft repair efforts. Photographed in building 1221A.
Topic: MAINTENANCE -- TEST FACILITIES -- JET AI
Photographed on: 09/23/98. -- Fan shaft repair efforts. Photographed in building 1221A.
Topic: MAINTENANCE -- TEST FACILITIES -- JET AI
Photographed on 04/15/99. -- Research Systems Integration Laboratory (RSIL). -- Pallets of RSIL lab from five different angles in room 115, two angles in room 116.
Topic: LABORATORY EQUIPMENT -- TEST FACILITIES
Photographed on 04/15/99. -- Research Systems Integration Laboratory (RSIL). -- Pallets of RSIL lab from five different angles in room 115, two angles in room 116.
Topic: LABORATORY EQUIPMENT -- TEST FACILITIES
Photographed on: 01/15/97. -- Ozone monitor lab instrument.
Topic: OZONE -- OZONOMETRY -- TEST FACILITIES
NASA Langley Research Center's Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) is the world's most capable aeroelastic test facility. Its large size, transonic speed range, variable pressure capability, and use of either air or R-134a heavy gas as a test medium enable unparalleled manipulation of flow-dependent scaling quantities. Matching these scaling quantities enables dynamic similitude of a full-scale vehicle with a sub-scale model, a requirement for proper characterization of any dynamic phenomenon, and...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), DYNAMIC TESTS, TRANSONIC WIND TUNNELS, AEROELASTICITY, TEST...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of innovative tracer techniques for dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) characterization and in-situ cosolvent and surfactant flushing for DNAPL removal in an isolated test cell (3.0m x 4.5m x 1 2.3m) located at the Dover National Test Site, Dover AFB, DE. As part of a larger project to assess the performance of several in-situ flushing technologies for DNAPL source removal, it involved controlled releases of up to 100L of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Brooks, Michael C, FLORIDA UNIV GAINESVILLE DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING...
Describes procedures for evaluating the cold-staring capability of military engines with and without the aid of arctic-kit engine heaters.
Topics: DTIC Archive, YUMA TEST CENTER YUMA PROVING GROUND AZ COMBAT AND AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS DIV, *LOW...
Contents: Program and Financing Schedules; Object Classification Schedule; Personnel Summary; Program Element Listing; Performer Distribution; Installation Analysis; Analysis of Reimbursable Program; Federal Contract Research Centers; Major Improvements to and Construction of Government-Owned Facilities; Project Data for Construction of Government-Owned Facilities Funded by RDT&E; and Flight Simulator Programs.
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC, *AIR FORCE BUDGETS, TEST AND EVALUATION,...
Photographed on: 06/10/2002. -- Photographs of building 1267.
Topic: TEST FACILITIES
Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT). -- Photographed on: 04/08/98. -- Test apparatus, details of probes and survey rake interior, group photo, overall test setup. Jose A. Rivera, Matthew L. Wilbur, Paul H. Mirick, William Wilkerson, William T. Yeager, Jr., and Stanley R. Cole. In building 648, TDT test section.
Topic: TEST FACILITIES -- RAKES -- WIND TUNNELS
The purpose of this research is to develop improved techniques for measuring the effectiveness of shielded enclosures in the frequency range 14 kilocycles to 10,000 megacycles per second and to provide recommendations for standard methods of evaluating such enclosures.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Peach, L C, ARMOUR RESEARCH FOUNDATION CHICAGO IL, *TEST FACILITIES, *ELECTROMAGNETIC...
The Dual Shock Tube Facility was constructed for use in evaluating the performance of large engine-generator sets operating in a shock wave environment such as would occur during a nuclear attack. The design and operation of the facility are described and results of shock tube operation are presented.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bertrand, Brian P, ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *ENGINES,...
The problems of the synthesis and manufacture of corrosion inhibitors obtainable by nitration of mineral oils and petrolatum are reviewed. The chemistry and technology of nitration, pilot and industrial installations and various nitrating agents are described. The mechanism of corrosion inhibiting effect on metals is discussed. A considerable part of the monograph is devoted to a description of testing methods and to practical experience in the use of nitrated oils. Some new compositions are...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Krein, S E, FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH, *MINERAL OILS,...
Experience over the past several years with space food prototypes has demonstrated the essential role of a controlled environment in meeting the rigid microbiological requirements during production of these critical foods. The U. S. Army Natick Laboratories has constructed a clean room, or controlled environment facility (ChEF) for food processing, which will employ laminar airflow technology. This report presents a brief outline of a research plan for utilizing this new facility toward...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Powers, Edmund M, ARMY NATICK LABS MA FOOD LAB, *CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES, *FOOD, AIR,...
The overall study concerns an investigation on the cooling and aerodynamic problems associated with a high speed turbine cascade of small blade height for use on small gas turbines. The secondary flow behavior in turbines is presented in Vol. I and the cooling aspects are presented in Vol. II. Vol. I reports on the study of small aspect ratio blades. A program has been initiated with the aim of obtaining a better physical understanding of the real secondary flow phenomenon. The total program...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Sieverding,C, Marchal,P, VON KARMAN INST FOR FLUID DYNAMICS RHODE-SAINT-GENESE...
Feasibility of self-excited MHD operation has been shown. 8% magnetic field augmentation using an initial field of 0.5 Tesla was obtained. The NASA Ames EAST facility capabilities as a high temperature, high pressure plasma source have been mapped in detail. A channel (Ames I) has been used on the EAST facility to check test-time, aerodynamic performance and construction materials. Design and construction of a preliminary (Ames II) pulsed, self-excited, MHD generator concept was completed.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Marston,C H, Tate,E, Zauderer,B, GENERAL ELECTRIC CO PHILADELPHIA PA SPACE DIV,...
The Panel decided that, some two years after the data sheets had been introduced, a review should be made of acoustic fatigue activities in the NATO countries as a guide to the need for any additional action in this subject and also to assess the use which had been made of the data sheets which the Panel had published. This present publication includes the five national papers presented at the Review Meeting together with a summary of the discussions and conclusions reached. In the opening...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARIS (FRANCE), *SONIC FATIGUE,...
The purpose of this effort is to assist DNA in planning for large- scale (upwards of 5000 tons) detonations of conventional explosives in the 1985 and beyond time frame. Primary research objectives were to investigate potential means to increase blast duration and peak pressures. This report identifies and analyzes several candidate explosives. It examines several charge designs and identifies advantages and disadvantages of each. Other factors including terrain and multiburst techniques are...
Topics: DTIC Archive, McMullan, F. W., KAMAN TEMPO ALBUQUERQUE NM, *EXPLOSIONS, *HIGH EXPLOSIVES, PEAK...
This report describes a new adaptometer which was designed at this Institute for assessing night vision parameters of the military population at field sites, and to quantify the effects of extended exposure to high altitude. The instrument is based on a previously developed concept of dark adaptation measurement in which the subject continually adjusts the threshold luminance of a recurrently flashing stimulus. This device, however, represents a modernized version of the technique which employs...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Kobrick,John L, ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA, *NIGHT...
This is a final report on research performed, under AF OSR Grant-87- 0284 for the period 1 June 1987 to 31 May 1988, on microstructural dynamics of particulate and granular media. Methods of statistical physics have been applied to the interpretation of computer simulations of the mechanical and transport properties granular materials and disordered solids. A new continuum theory of Reynolds dilatancy in granular masses has been developed and a mechanical test facility has been developed under...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Goddard, J D, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES DEPT OF CHEMICAL...
This thesis consists of a three-dimensional numerical analysis of the Jet Aircraft Hush House located at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. Utilizing the PHOENICS Code allows for the determination of the aerothermal characteristics including velocity, pressure, enthalpy, turbulent kinetic energy and the dissipation rate of turbulent kinetic energy in the facility during testing of the U.S. Navy's F-4 (Phantom II) J-79-GE-8 gas turbine engine with afterburner. How and by what method...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Nicolaus, Eric A, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *THESES, *JET AIRCRAFT,...
The experimental investigation of CAST 10-2/DOA 2 supercritical airfoil previously conducted in the NAE two-Dimensional Test Facility has been extended to low Reynolds number range at the design Mach number 0.765. The results indicate that with forward transition fixing, the data trend at low Reynolds number is different from that at high Reynolds number with the former more sensitive to the Reynolds number variation. The dividing Reynolds number for these two regions is about 10 million. With...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Chan, Y Y, NATIONAL AERONAUTICAL ESTABLISHMENT OTTAWA (ONTARIO), *AERODYNAMIC...
This document provides a register of underwater acoustic facilities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The data included in the register were derived from information received from 25 of the 57 organizations contacted. An active search of the United Kingdom facilities was not conducted because those organizations were previously listed in a register of Western Europe facilities. Underwater test facilities, Underwater acoustics, Acoustic test facilities.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Ledoux, C A, NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIV NEWPORT RI, *UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS,...
The necessity for experimental verification of rocket-engine performance at altitude or near-space conditions has long been recognized in the aerospace industry. Recent spacecraft rocket-engine research and development trends toward higher area ratios, advanced nozzle concepts, and nonequilibrium flow conside ations have made altitude simulation a requirement of development pro- grams. Recause the need for information regarding the capabilities and char- acteristics of altitude test facilities...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Suddreth, Jack A, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC,...
Progress on the Vanguard program continued during January. The Army accepted responsibility for the tracking network pending allocation of the necessary funds, and a preliminary survey has been made of the South American locations. The Army District Engineers are now directing the construction of the launching facilities and assembly hangar at AFMTC. The use of AFMTC has been authorized by the Air Force, which is also providing test range facilities, administrative space, range instrumentation...
Topics: DTIC Archive, NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC, *ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, *LAUNCHING, *TEST...
A double-oblique-shock scramjet model has been developed using the AEDC-VKF 16-in. Shock Tunnel I at a free-stream Mach number of 11. The model was developed as a test bed for the development of instrumentation and hydrogen fuel injection techniques for supersonic combustion experiments to be conducted at the 54-in. test section in the AEDC-VKF Tunnel F. Difficulties were encountered, especially at the entrance to the combustor because of the combined action of separation and the interaction of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Osgerby, I T, ARO INC ARNOLD AFS TN, *SUPERSONIC COMBUSTION RAMJET ENGINES, BOUNDARY...
This report presents the results of a wind tunnel model study to determine temperatures at various locations generated by the hot exhaust air from the Compressor Research Facility (CRF) which is being built at Wright- Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The study was designed to provide data at the inlet to the CRF and at other nearby locations where pedestrians, building ventilation systems, and vegetation might be affected. The test program, which was conducted in the Calspan Atmospheric...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Ludwig, Gary R, CALSPAN CORP BUFFALO NY, *EXHAUST GASES, *SMOKE STACKS, *TEST...
Solid surfaces exposed to seawater become populated with bacteria in as little as four hours. Subsequent colonization by a variety of microorganisms produces a complex microfouling layer including their extracellular metabolities and cellular breakdown products, water-borne detrital material, and metal corrosion products (on metal surfaces). The presence of such a primary film on a heat exchange surface may well hinder heat transfer and may be critical to an OTEC system already operating at a...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gerchakov,Sol M, MIAMI UNIV FLA DEPT OF MICROBIOLOGY, *HEAT EXCHANGERS, *FOULING...
A brief general description of the DREO field facility for evaluating clothing together with a number of photographs which describe the component sections of the testing course in detail is given. Its purpose is to acquaint those who may have a requirement for testing of this nature with the existence and characteristics of the course. (Author)
Topics: DTIC Archive, Nolan,R W, DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT OTTAWA (ONTARIO), *CLOTHING, *TEST...
The U.S. Army Engineer District, Memphis (LMM), requested the tests reported herein in letter of 19 August 1974, subject: FC, MR and T Mississippi River Levees, Request for Model Tests - Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway. The tests were conducted on the Mississippi Basin Model (MBM) at the U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station (WES), Jackson Installation, Jackson, Mississippi, during the period 15 February-15 April 1975. Personnel from the Lower Mississippi Valley Division (LMVD) and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS, *WATERWAYS, *FLOOD...
This report describes the status of the Tri-Service Thermal Nuclear Flash Test Facility. It describes the improvements in facility capabilities that were incorporated during the the past 12 months to enhance thermal flash simulation. The report also summarizes all tests for the continuation of a comprehensive data base. (Author)
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wilt,Benjamin H, DAYTON UNIV OHIO, *NUCLEAR FLASH, *RADIATION SIMULATION TESTS, DATA...
Preliminary flow visualization studies and residence time testing has been conducted of a multi-ducted inlet combustor configuration at the Water Tunnel test rig facility of the Ramjet Technology Branch AFWAL/PORT Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Tests were conducted on a 45 degree inlet configuration for combustor dome plate positions of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 inches forward of the inlet ducts. Tests were conducted at water flow rates of 150 to 500 gallons per minute in 50 gallon per minute...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Streby,Gary D, UNIVERSAL ENERGY SYSTEMS INC DAYTON OH, *FLOW VISUALIZATION,...
Bioluminescence has been observed infrequently in arctic waters although recent measurements at high latitudes, even under pack ice, indicate that measured intensities are comparable to open ocean and coastal intensities. Bioluminescence measurements were conducted in the summer months of 1986 above the Arctic Circle in open water in Vestfjord, Norway and in pack ice in the Beaufort Sea, northeast of Pt. Barrow. Stations in the ice were kept open by the icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) as...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Lapota, D, NAVAL OCEAN SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA, *ARCTIC REGIONS,...
This Pamphlet provides logistics personnel with a base on which to build knowledge of concepts and procedures pertaining to operational suitability test and evaluation. It is intended to serve as a how to guide for HQ AFOTEC/LG staff, AFOTEC detachments and test teams and other agencies involved in operational test and evaluation (OT&E) may also find it useful. The pamphlet is divided into three parts as follows: (a) Part I gives an overview of the pamphlet and operational suitability test...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Young, David B, AIR FORCE OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER KIRTLAND AFB NM,...
This report describes the operational characteristics and measurement procedures associated with the Cathode Life Test Facility. The facility was designed to perform periodic emission testing on various types of thermionic cathode emitters operating under simulated life test conditions. Established calibration procedures are outlined and recently measurement and operating temperature determination techniques are discussed, as well as additional formats for data presentation and analysis. The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Jardieu, Ronald, ARC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP ROME NY, *TEST AND EVALUATION, DATA...
The proposed action is design, development, testing, and evaluation of Advanced Solid Rocket Motors (ASRM) to replace the motors currently used to launch the Space Shuttle. The proposed action includes design, construction, and operation of new government-owned, contractor-operated facilities for manufacturing and testing the ASRMs. The proposed action also includes transport of propellant-filled rocket motor segments from the manufacturing facility to the testing and launch sites and the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC, *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT,...
At North Carolina State University, GaN films have been deposited on Al2O3((0001) substrates at 550 deg C using triethylgallium and NH3 seeded free jets. An NH3 to triethylgallium ratio of 151 yielded the best GaN films in this configuration. Experiments to determine the optimal skimmer locations have been performed in anticipation of the future employment of skimmed, differentially pumped beams. The assembly of a new deposition system supporting two skimmed and differentially pumped supersonic...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Davis, R. F., NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV AT RALEIGH DEPT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND...
As part of the Army's ongoing research and development program related to red water (KO47) treatment, the U.S. Army Environmental Center (USAEC) contracted IT Corporation to prepare conceptual designs and plans for pilot scale demonstrations of two treatment technologies: wet air oxidation (WAO) and circulating bed combustion (CBC). The project objectives included development of a Test Plan and a Health and Safety Plan for these demonstrations. The Project Summary Report presents the conceptual...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Scoville, W., INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CORP CINCINNATI OH, *WATER TREATMENT,...
This report describes and documents only the work performed by the Lightweight Structures Team. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the corrugated thermoplastic panels for use as combat identification panel (CIP) inserts. The effects of panel size, shape, bending stiffness and CTE mismatch were studied on the Boltaron(R) corrugated panels inserts performance. The laboratory study simulated the field temperatures only and not the humidity and moisture. A typical thermal cycle consisted of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Raju, Basavaraju B., TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI,...
An important part of launch operations (vs. test) of a new large military or space vehicle is the evaluation of risk to test range personnel, spectators and facilities. Permission to launch is primarily based on this evaluation, which is required for every system to be launched and may takes several years to complete. Risk is usually defined as the product of the probability of a failure and the consequences of that failure summed over all credible failures. TRW developed a new general...
Topics: DTIC Archive, TRW STRATEGIC SYSTEMS DIV SAN BERNARDINO CA, *EXPLOSIONS, *HAZARDS, *RISK, *SAFETY,...
An experimental investigation is being conducted to evaluate the effect of very-low concentrations of sulfur in fuel on the durability of turbine-blade alloys when exposed under conditions simulating the environment in an aircraft-turbine engine operating in a marine environment. This has required development of a new turbine simulator, to increase productivity by simultaneous exposure of specimens and to improve precision by rotating specimens for uniform exposure in the high-velocity stream...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Quigg, H T, PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO BARTLESVILLE OK RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPT, *JET...
Recrystallisation techniques for producing small scale batches of the explosive RDX in various particle sizes have been investigated. A plant has been set up and procedures have been established for the recrystallisation of RDX Class, A, C, D or E from Australian manufactured RDX using either cyclohexanone or acetone. The potential capability for producing RDX in other particle sizes is also demonstrated. (Author)
Topics: DTIC Archive, Johnston,I R, WEAPONS RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT SALISBURY (AUSTRALIA), *RDX,...
This report deals with the pre- and post-test work on the Air Force Structures Test, Project 3.5 of Operation UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE, Tests on the Response of Wall and Roof Panels. Ten wall and seven roof panels, representing typical construction practice (e.g., masonry, reinforced concrete, metal, and wood siding, etc.) were positioned in three overpressure regions in Shot 9. Instrumentation consisted of pressure gages, motion picture cameras, and a strain gage system which measured the blast forces...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Sevin, Eugene, WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH, *NUCLEAR...
An experimental study was carried out to resolve anomalies and to determine the sources of inaccuracies which had hitherto been present in results from the Turbine Test Rig at the NPS Turbopropulsion Laboratory. Internal modifications to the rig's waterbrake dynamometer are reported which improved the RPM control everywhere but in the range 17,000 - 18,500 RPM. From an analysis of test results and theoretical estimates, it was concluded that with normal atmospheric humidity supply temperatures...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Eargle,Terry Paul, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *DYNAMOMETERS, *TEST...
Drag reduction by injection of high molecular weight polymers into boundary layers has been demonstrated repeatedly in the past. However, from a volume utilization tradeoff standpoint, the quantities of polymer required make the gains achieved by this process marginal. While indicating reduced polymer requirements for drag reduction, limited data obtained from pipe flow and external boundary layer flow experiments are conflicting and hard to interpret. Ambiguities in measurement techniques due...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Miguel,John, NAVAL UNDERWATER SYSTEMS CENTER NEWPORT RI, *POLYMERS, *BOUNDARY LAYER,...
