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    NASA Scout ST-1 Flight-Test Results and Analyses, Launch Operations, and Test Vehicle Description

    Mayhue, Robert J. | NTRS | 1962
    The first of a series of flight tests for the development of the four-stage, solid-propellant Scout vehicle was conducted at the NASA ...

    Lessons learned from a decade of international space cooperation.

    Barnes, R. J. H. | NTRS | 1971
    A case history of the Alouette/ISIS series is presented, giving attention to aspects of U.S.-Canadian cooperation in this program. The ...

    Status and plans of NASA's Materials Science and Manufacturing in Space /MS-MS/ program.

    Armstrong, W. O. / Bredt, J. H. | NTRS | 1971
    Following two years of relatively low-level exploratory work, the Materials Science and Manufacturing in Space program is now in a phase of ...
    Keywords: Facilities, Research, And Support

    Economics in ground operations of the Space Shuttle

    Gray, R. H. | NTRS | 1973
    comparison of shuttle and expendable rocket costs is discussed, with special emphasis upon savings to be achieved in ground operations. A review of ...
    Keywords: Facilities, Research, And Support

    International programs

    NTRS | 1973
    Brief summaries are given of NASA's participation in international space programs. This participation can be categorized in five principal ...

    Science aspects of a remotely controlled Mars surface roving vehicle.

    Choate, R. / Jaffe, L. D. | NTRS | 1973
    Particular attention is given to aspects pertinent to teleoperation, remote control, onboard control, and man-machine relationships in ...
    Keywords: Facilities, Research, And Support

    Human error in aviation operations

    Billings, C. E. / Lanber, J. K. / Cooper, G. E. | NTRS | 1974
    This report is a brief description of research being undertaken by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The project is ...

    Martian and lunar science with remotely-controlled long-range surface vehicles

    Jaffe, L. D. / Choate, R. | NTRS | 1974
    humans in the Mars mission includes supervisory control of rover operations and selection of features and samples of geological and biological ...

    The NASA Space Processing Program

    Bredt, J. H. | NTRS | 1976
    and technology. In view of the prospect they offer for reducing the costs of space operations, the Spacelab and Space Shuttle are expected to ...

    Evolution and status of the 30-cm engineering model ion thruster

    Masek, T. D. / Poeschel, R. L. / Collett, C. R. et al. | NTRS | 1976
    In the past five years the 30-cm ion thruster has developed from infancy to maturity through the joint efforts of the NASA Lewis Research ...

    Structures and TPS for the NHFRF/HYTID

    Hoge, H. J. | NTRS | 1978
    margins to assure no vehicle flight development problems, and to permit concentration of flight operations on hypersonic research with a broad ...

    Ground based simulation of life sciences Spacelab experiments

    Rummel, J. A. / Alexander, W. C. / Bush, W. H. et al. | NTRS | 1978
    The third in a series of Spacelab Mission Development tests was a joint effort of the Ames Research and Johnson Space Centers to evaluate ...

    Avionics and displays in a future airspace system

    Salmirs, S. | NTRS | 1979
    industry task groups are summarized, including elements of research and data collection. New technology is discussed which may be useful in ...

    The cost benefits of the Spacelab system to scientific investigations and space applications

    Jean, O. C. / Lee, T. J. | NTRS | 1979
    support requirements and flight operations will provide a considerable savings in the costs of space research relative to previous space systems ...

    Engineering and simulation of life sciences Spacelab experiments

    Johnston, R. S. / Bush, W. H. Jr / Rummel, J. A. et al. | NTRS | 1979
    The third in a series of Spacelab Mission Development tests was conducted at the Johnson (correction of Johnston) Space Center as a part of ...

    Spectral feature classification and spatial pattern recognition

    Sivertson, W. E., Jr. / Wilson, R. G. | NTRS | 1979
    Langley Research Center technology plan that involves a series of related Shuttle-borne experiments. A first-planned experiment, Feature ...

    Rocket research and test at the NACA/NASA Wallops Island flight test range 1945-1959

    Shortal, J. A. | NTRS | 1980
    Division (PARD) of the Langley Research Center, the Wallops Island flight test range began operations in 1945. Before the end of the decade ...

    An evaluation of head-up displays in civil transport operations

    Lauber, J. K. / Bray, R. S. / Scott, B. C. | NTRS | 1981
    To determine the advantages and disadvantages of head-up displays (HUD) in civil transport approach and landing operations, an operational ...

    International aerospace engineering: NASA shuttle and European Spacelab

    Bilstein, R. E. | NTRS | 1981
    NASA negotiations and contractual arrangements involving European space research organizations' participation in manned space operations ...

    Passive Optical Sample Assembly (POSA) for STS-1 quick look post-mission report

    Linton, R. C. / Miller, E. R. | NTRS | 1981
    the first orbital flight test. A similar unit was mounted in a different location in the cargo bay at Dryden Flight Research Center during the ...

    The Space Shuttle - Orbital flight phase begins

    Day, L. E. | NTRS | 1981
    that increased payload lift capability will be obtained through a series of planned steps which have already been initiated in the program ...

    Characteristics of 30-centimeter mercury ion thrusters

    Maloy, J. E. / Poeschel, R. L. / Dulgeroff, C. R. | NTRS | 1981
    The technology development of the 30-cm J-series mercury ion thruster for prime propulsion application in solar electric propulsion systems ...

    Flying qualities criteria for GA single pilot IFR operations

    Bar-Gill, A. | NTRS | 1982
    The flying qualities criteria in general aviation (GA) to decrease accidents are discussed. The following in-flight research is discussed ...

    A ground-simulation investigation of helicopter decelerating instrument approaches

    Lebacqz, J. V. | NTRS | 1982
    In connection with the expansion of civil helicopter operations in the current era, the effect of helicopter flight and control ...

    The NASA MLA program

    Ando, K. J. | NTRS | 1983
    , two instrument concepts, including an imaging spectrometer, are in development as payloads for a series of Shuttle remote sensing research ...

    Psychophysical Research in Development of a Fiber-optic Helmet Mounted Display

    Kruk, R. V. / Longridge, T. M. | NTRS | 1984
    refined engineering prototype. A series of visual/human factors studies are being conducted at the USAF Human Resources Laboratory (AFHRL ...

    NASA's activities in remote sensing

    Edelson, B. I. | NTRS | 1984
    increased coverage of spectral bands and improving resolution provided by such satellites as Tiros, Seasat, and the ERTS/Landsat series are ...

    The mission oriented terminal area simulation facility

    Kaylor, J. T. / Simmons, H. I. / Naftel, P. B. et al. | NTRS | 1985
    operations research studies can be conducted with a high degree of realism. This facility provides a flexible and comprehensive simulation of the ...

    Control of a free-flying robot manipulator system

    Alexander, H. / Cannon, R. H., Jr. | NTRS | 1985
    perform operations in space similar to those currently handled by astronauts during extravehicular activity (EVA). The focus of the work is to ...

      Control of a free-flying robot manipulator system

      Alexander, H. | NTRS | 1986
      perform operations in space similar to those currently handled by astronauts during extravehicular activity (EVA). Use of robots should reduce the ...

    Flight simulator platform motion and air transport pilot training

    Lee, Alfred T. / Bussolari, Steven R. | NTRS | 1987
    simulator used by the FAA in the upgrade and transition training for air carrier operations. The results on experienced pilots did not reveal any ...
    Keywords: Research And Support Facilities (Air)

    Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft - A summary of flight research since 1981

    Riddle, Dennis W. / Stevens, Victor C. / Eppel, Joseph C. | NTRS | 1988
    The Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft (QSRA), designed for flight investigation into powered-lift terminal area operations, first flew in ...

    A review of technologies applicable to low-speed flight of high-performance aircraft investigated in the Langley 14- x 22-foot subsonic tunnel

    Paulson, John W., Jr. / Quinto, P. Frank / Banks, Daniel W. et al. | NTRS | 1988
    and vertical landing (STOVL) operations rather than on regular up and away flight. A series of NASA in-house as well as joint projects have ...

    Active control rotor model testing at Princeton's Rotorcraft Dynamics Laboratory

    Mckillip, Robert M., Jr. | NTRS | 1988
    A description of the model helicopter rotor tests currently in progress at Princeton's Rotorcraft Dynamics Laboratory is presented. The ...
    Keywords: Research And Support Facilities (Air)

    Flight-test evaluation of civil helicopter terminal approach operations using differential GPS

    Edwards, F. G. / Hegarty, D. M. | NTRS | 1989
    A civil code differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) has been developed and flight-tested by the NASA Ames Research Center. The ...

    Tethered Satellite System-2 - A proposed program

    Anderson, John L. | NTRS | 1989
    . The TSS-2 flight demonstration would use the TSS deployer/retriever system to deploy a research spacecraft attached to the end of a 100-km ...

    The Evolution of Complex Life

    Billingham, John | NTRS | 1989
    studying its history on the Earth? Second, how is the evolution of complex life affected by events in space? To address these problems, a series of ...

    Design strategies for the International Space University's variable gravity research facility

    Bailey, Sheila G. / Chiaramonte, Francis P. / Davidian, Kenneth J. | NTRS | 1990
    A variable gravity research facility named 'Newton' was designed by 58 students from 13 countries at the International Space University's ...

    Fundamental research in artificial intelligence at NASA

    Friedland, Peter | NTRS | 1990
    , Exploration and Technology. The research is aimed at solving long-term NASA problems in missions operations, spacecraft autonomy, preservation of ...

    Variable Gravity Research Facility - A concept

    Wercinski, Paul F. / Smith, Marcie A. / Synnestvedt, Robert G. et al. | NTRS | 1990
    gravity? Answering these questions prior to the design of a Mars vehicle would require construction and operation of a dedicated spacecraft in low ...

    Automation and Robotics for space operation and planetary exploration

    Montemerlo, Melvin D. | NTRS | 1990
    This paper presents a perspective of Automation and Robotics (A&R) research and developments at NASA in terms of its history, its current ...

    Issues associated with establishing control zones for international space operations

    Nader, Blair A. / Krishen, Kumar | NTRS | 1991
    Cooperative missions in Earth orbit can be facilitated by developing a strategy to regulate the manner in which vehicles interact in orbit ...

    Astrophysics science operations - Near-term plans and vision

    Riegler, Guenter R. | NTRS | 1991
    gathering spaceborne astronomical data are described. The paper describes the near-future plans of the Science Operations in the areas of the ...

    Research needs for a commercial passenger tiltrotor

    Unger, George / Alexander, Harold | NTRS | 1991
    will be eventual payoff to military missions as well. Research goals were explored in acoustics, flight dynamics, human factors and displays ...

    1991 International Conference on Aging Aircraft and Structural Airworthiness

    Charles E. Harris | NTRS | 1991
    participation by all interested parties. Thus, the 2nd International Conference was held in 1989 in Baltimore and the third in the series in 1990 in ...

    Overview of NASA communications infrastructure

    Arnold, Ray J. / Fuechsel, Charles | NTRS | 1991
    research and technological communities is discussed. The offices and networks of the communication system include the Office of Space Science and ...

    Information systems requirements for the Microgravity Science and Applications Program

    Kicza, M. E. / Kreer, J. R. | NTRS | 1991
    discussed. Plans for payload operations support in the Freedom era are addressed, as well as current activities to define research community ...

    Status of the FAA flight loads monitoring program

    Terence J. Barnes, / Thomas DeFiore | NTRS | 1991
    In support of the Federal Aviation Administration Aging Aircraft Research Program, the Agency has established a Flight Loads Data ...

    Microbiology operations and facilities aboard restructured Space Station Freedom

    Cioletti, Louis A. / Mishra, S. K. / Pierson, Duane L. | NTRS | 1992
    effectiveness. EHS/Microbiology operations and equipment shall be introduced in concert with a phased assembly sequence, from Man Tended Capability (MTC ...

    Experiments to be flown in an Earth orbiting laboratory: The US experiments on the first international microgravity laboratory, from concept to flight

    Winget, C. M. / Callahan, P. X. / Schaefer, R. L. et al. | NTRS | 1992
    biologists, and in particular cell and plant biologists, some of the requirements for flying a life science experiment in space; and (2) to introduce ...

    Further analysis of EVA self-rescue data

    Brody, Adam R. | NTRS | 1992
    A means for rescuing a stranded extravehicular activity (EVA) astronaut is necessary to ensure safe space station operations. One promising ...
    Publisher: American Astronautical Society (Science and Technology Series, Vol. 84)