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    20K-cryogenic-temperature satellite materials outgassing facility for ASTM-E1559 standard

    Bertrand, W.T. / Prebola, J.L. / Wood, B.E. | Tema Archiv | 2002
    This paper describes the development of a facility for material outgassing measurements using quartz crystal microbalances (QCMs) operating ...

    Estimating the backscatter spectral dependence and relative concentration for multiple aerosol materials from lidar data

    Warren, R.E. / Vanderbeek, R.G. | Tema Archiv | 2004
    section coefficients, backscatter in the case of aerosols and absorptivity for vapors, be known in advance. While this typically is a reasonable ...

    Electro-active polymer (EAP) actuators for planetary applications

    Bar-Cohen, Y. / Leary, S. / Shahinpoor, M. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1999
    performance is essential for the design of effective drive electronics. The ionomer main limitations are the fact that it needs to be moist ...

    A two color Mach 3 IR coating for TAMD systems

    Clark, C.C. / Haddow, D. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    successfully protected to include gallium arsenide. BP has already been used as part of a dual band coating for FLIR grade ZnS which performs well ...

    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 ...

    Solid particle erosion performance of a new ultradurable AR for silicon

    Clark, C.C. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    protective or substrates must become more durable. For MWIR only systems it is logical to use silicon as a window or dome material as the natural ...

    Processing of carbon-fiber-reinforced composite (CFRP) materials with innovative millimeter-wave technology for aerospace industries

    Hunyar, C. / Feher, L. / Thumm, M. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    characteristic features such as light weight and high specific firmness. For the time being, the main obstacle for widespread industrial applications are ...

    In-vivo mechanical tissue property measurement for improved simulations

    Ottensmeyer, M.P. / Salisbury, J. | Tema Archiv | 2000
    of appropriate training cases from which students can learn. This is especially true for battlefield surgery, as civilian hospitals may not ...

    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 ...

    Electroactive-polymer-based MEMS for aerospace and medical applications

    Xu, Tian-Bing / Su, Ji / Zhang, Qiming | Tema Archiv | 2003
    magneostrictive materials for electromechanical device applications due to their high strain, light weight, flexibility, and low cost. Electroactive ...

    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 ...

    Overview of photonic materials and components for application in space environments

    Taylor, E.W. / Osinski, M. / Watson, M. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1999
    . Optically based sensors, inertial guidance, tracking systems, communications, diagnostics, imaging and high speed optical processing are but a few ...

    Dynamic holographic interferometry with photorefractive crystals: review of applications and advanced techniques

    Georges, M.P. / Thizy, C. / Scauflaire, V.S. et al. | Tema Archiv | 2003
    destructive testing (defect detection), displacement metrology, vibration mode shape visualization, as well as a study for the use of photorefractive ...

    Micromachined ultrasonic transducers for damage detection in CFRP composites

    Jones, A.R.D. / Noble, R.A. / Bozeat, R.J. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1999
    technology. Silicon micromachining offers the potential for fabricating a range of microsensors for structural applications including load, vibration ...

    Development of a high-mobility wheeled robot for humanitarian mine clearance

    Colon, E. / Alexandre, P. / Weemaels, J. et al. | Tema Archiv | 1998

    Structural health management for aging aircraft

    Ikegami, R. / Haugse, E.D. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    An effective structural health management (SHM) system can be a useful tool for making aircraft fleet management decisions ranging from ...

    Miniature vibration isolation system for space applications

    Quenon, D. / Boyd, J. / Buchele, P. et al. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    Laboratory along with its partner DARPA, have initiated an aggressive program to develop a Miniature Vibration Isolation System (MVIS) for space ...

    Damage detection and leakage alert of fiber composite wrapped tank for high pressure hydrogen storage

    Sun, Xiao-Yan / Huston, D.R. / Qin, Quan et al. | Tema Archiv | 2008
    Car manufactures are turning to high pressure hydrogen storage for on-broad power applications. Fiber-composite-wrapped high pressure ...

    Materials and actuators for the shape control of structures

    des Rochettes, H.M. / Petitniot, J.L. | Tema Archiv | 2001
    Smart materials and actuators meet a noticeable requirement for the shape control of aerodynamic surfaces. This interest is borne as well ...