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    Viscoelastic strain-energy hinge for solar array deployment

    Kwak, M.K. / Ra, Wan-Kyu / Yoon, Kwang-Joon | Tema Archiv | 1999
    This paper is concerned with the viscoelastic strain-energy hinge for solar array deployment. The original strain-energy hinge proposed by ...

    Vibration control of a gossamer toroidal structure using smart material actuators and sensors

    Jha, A.K. / Inman, D.J. | Tema Archiv | 2003
    Gossamer or inflatable structures have been a subject of renewed interest for space applications because of their lightweight, on-orbit ...

    Vibration control of a flexible beam through a smart structure concept

    Goud, A.P. / Umapathy, M. | Tema Archiv | 1998
    Active control has become important in structural systems as an efficient tool for vibration suppression. A cantilever beam has been chosen ...

    Vibration and shape control of hinged light structures using electromagnetic forces

    Matsuzaki, Y. / Miyachi, S. / Sasaki, T. | Tema Archiv | 2003
    This paper describes a new electromagnetic device for vibration control of a light-weighted deployable/retractable structure which consists ...

    Vehicular applications of smart material systems

    Leo, D.J. / Weddle, C. / Naganathan, N. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1998
    The results of an initial investigation in the use of smart material system for automobiles are presented. For this work, a smart material ...

    Ultralightweight silicon carbide infrared cryogenic telescope

    Anapol, M. / Philippon, R. / Tucker, T. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1995
    silicon carbide telescope is an extremely attractive technology which offers the lightweight and stiffness features of beryllium, the optical ...

    Transparent spinel development

    Patterson, M. / Caiazza, J.E. / Roy, D.W. | Tema Archiv | 2000
    The optical and mechanical properties of polycrystalline MgAl2O4 spinel make this material of interest for ...

    Transparent ceramics for armor and EM window applications

    Patel, P.J. / Gilde, G.A. / Dehmer, P.G. et al. | Tema Archiv | 2000
    for a variety of applications. Future combat and non-combat environments will require lightweight, threat adjustable, multifunctional, and ...

    Thruster-plume-induced contamination measurements from the PIC and SPIFEX flight experiments

    Soares, C.E. / Barsamian, H. / Rauer, S. | Tema Archiv | 2002
    developed for the International Space Station (ISS). ...

    Three-dimensional anthropometric techniques applied to the fabrication of burn masks and the quantification of wound healing

    Whitestone, J.J. / Geisen, G.R. / McQuiston, B.K. | Tema Archiv | 1997
    for successful mission performance of weapon systems, including cockpits, protective equipment, and clothing. The application of human body ...

    Thin film coatings with variable emittance

    Larsson, A.L. / Niklasson, G. / Stenmark, L. | Tema Archiv | 1999

    The universal multizone crystallizator (UMC) furnance: an international cooperative agreement

    Watring, D.A. / Su, C.H. / Gillies, D. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1996
    The universal multizone crystallizator (UMC) has been developed and patented by a team at the University of Miskolc for crystal growth of ...

    Thermographic detection and quantitative characterization of corrosion by application of thermal line source

    Cramer, K.E. / Winfree, W.P. | Tema Archiv | 1998
    designed to determine the spatial resolution of the system. A steady state solution for the induced thermal change in the plate is presented. When ...
    Verlag: SPIE International Society for Optical Engineering , Bellingham

    Thermal investigation of real aircraft components

    Dal Toe, S. / Bison, P.G. / Marinetti, S. et al. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    Composite materials are prone to various damages, particularly if used for aeronautic fuselage components. These parts are increasingly ...

    Thermal and mechanical performance of a carbon-carbon composite spacecraft radiator

    Kuhn, J.L. / Benner, S.M. / Butler, C.D. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1999
    weight. However, the high cost and long lead-time for carbon-carbon manufacture have limited their widespread usage. Consequently, an informal ...

    The pizoelectric aeroelastic response tailoring investigation: a status report

    Heeg, J. / McGowan, A. / Crawley, E. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1995
    Experimental and analytical investigations are described about using piezoelectric actuators for tailoring the aeroelastic response of a ...

    The advanced automated directional solidification furnace

    Gillies, D.C. / Reeves, F.A. / Jeter, L.B. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1996
    The advanced automated directional solidification furnace (AADSF) is a five zone tubular furnace disigned for Bridgeman-Stockbarger and ...

    Surface-mounted periodic field eddy current sensors for structural health monitoring

    Goldfine, N.J. / Zilberstein, V.A. / Schlicker, D.E. et al. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    mounted, like a strain gage, at critical locations for detection of crack initiation and monitoring of crack growth. This can be accomplished on a ...

    Subwavelength volume holographic grating in photopolymer for the liquid crystal display viewing angle compensation

    Lee, M.S.L. / Delboulbe, A. / Gomez, G. et al. | Tema Archiv | 2003
    interest for the direct view liquid crystal displays that suffer from a narrow viewing angle. In fact, by providing high birefringence, they ...

    Structural health monitoring using FBG sensor in space environment

    Kabashima, S. / Ozaki, T. / Takeda, N. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    expected to be a very useful tool. The authors are developing a health monitoring system for satellites utilizing a FBG (fiber Bragg grating ...