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Oral History Interview with John Reas, November 17, 2000
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Reas. Reas grew up in Indiana and Ohio and enlisted in the Navy in 1938. After training, he boarded the USS Houston (CA-30) at Charleston, South Carolina. He was assigned to the aviation unit. On February 28, 1942, he survived the bombing and sinking of the ship. He and other survivors in life rafts were picked up by the Japanese the next day and taken to Java as a prisoner of war. He was taken to a ship and then back to an island, where he met survivors of the Australian ship HMAS Perth (D29). They were moved from Serang to Batavia. He was told to record the POW's occupations and those idenitified as skilled were sent to Japan. Inspired by this, he kept a detailed and complete list of the survivors that he kept hidden. From Java, the survivors are put on a cargo ship to Singapore. Then they went to Pynang by train. He then boarded another ship to Burma. Allied forces bombed a ship next to Reas. He describes living in bamboo huts while building the railroad. During one of the routine abuses in …
Date:
November 17, 2000
Creator:
Reas, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Multiple Spacecraft Observations of Interplanetary Shocks: Characteristics of the Upstream Ulf Turbulence
All interplanetary shocks observed by ISEE-3 and either ISEE-1 or ISEE-2 or both in 1978 and 1979 are examined for evidence of upstream waves. In order to characterize the properties of these shocks it is necessary to determine accurate shock normals. We invert an overdetermined set of equations to obtain shock normals, velocities and error estimates for all these shocks. Tests of the method indicate it is quite reliable. Using these normals we then calculate the Mach number and angle between the interplanetary magnetic field and the shock normal for each shock. These parameters allow us to separate the upstream waves into two classes: whistler-mode precursors which occur at low Mach numbers and upstream turbulence whose amplitude at Mach numbers greater than 1.5 is controlled by the angle of the field to the shock normal. The former waves are right-hand circularly polarized and quite monochromatic. The latter waves are more linearly polarized and have a broadband featureless spectrum.
Date:
1982
Creator:
Russell, C. T.; Smith, E. J.; Tsurutani, B. T.; Gosling, J. T. & Bame, S. J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date:
May 28, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date:
May 28, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Relationships between Patient Motivation for Physical Rehabilitiation and Subscales on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule
This study was concerned with the relationship between patient motivation for treatment in three of the various therapy sections of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service of the Veterans Administration General Medical and Surgical Hospital, Long Beach, California, and needs as measured by the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. Of the six therapies under the direction of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service consideration was given to the following: Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Corrective Therapy (CT)
Date:
August 1963
Creator:
Gilbert, Algie Stephen, 1925-
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Convairiety, Volume 12, Number 17, August 19, 1959
Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
August 19, 1959
Creator:
General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Advanced subsystems development. Second semi-annual progress report, April 1--October 1, 1978
The concept design for a small (less than 10 MWe) solar thermal electric generating plant was completed using projected 1985 technology. The systems requirements were defined and specified. The components, including an engineering prototype for one 15 kWe module of the generating plant, were conceptually designed. Significant features of the small solar thermal power plant were identified as the following: (1) 15-kWe Stirling-cycle engine/alternator with constant power output; (2) 10-meter point-focusing paraboloidal concentrator with cantilevered cellular glass reflecting panels; (3) primary heat pipe with 800/sup 0/C output solar cavity receiver; (4) secondary heat pipe with molten salt thermal energy storage unit; (5) electric energy transport system; and (6) advanced battery energy storage capability. The present emphasis for achieving cost reduction goals centers on improving conversion efficiency and reducing the cost of key components.
Date:
November 15, 1978
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Launch vehicle integration requirements for SP-100. Technical information report
SP-100 is the designation for a nuclear reactor-based power plant being developed for both civil and military missions beginning in the 1990s for such potential space applications as communication satellites, space radar, electric propulsion and space stations. Typically, a system using the SP-100 along with a selected upper stage system would be launched by the National Space Transportation System (NSTS) Space Shuttle System into a near-earth orbit, deployed, and through upper stage propulsion burn(s) be inserted/transferred to its mission orbit. The nature of the advanced design SP-100 payloads using this power plant are physically and functionally compatible with the NSTS and meet the safety requirements thereof. The purpose of this document is to define and present the requirements and interface provisions that, when satisfied, will ensure technical compatibility between SP-100 systems and the NSTS.
Date:
March 1, 1984
Creator:
Shaw, L. T. Jr. & Womack, J. R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Control of Metallurgical and mineral dusts and fumes in Los Angeles County, California
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing metallurgical and mineral fumes and dusts in Los Angeles County, California. Properties of dusts and fumes from different minerals are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date:
April 1952
Creator:
Allen, Glenn L.; Viets, Floyd H. & McCabe, Louis C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Convairiety, Volume 5, Number 16, July 30, 1952
Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
July 30, 1952
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Direct Conversion Technology
The overall objective of the Direct Conversion Technology task is to develop an experimentally verified technology base for promising direct conversion systems that have potential application for energy conservation in the end-use sectors. Initially, two systems were selected for exploratory research and advanced development. These are Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter (AMTEC) and Two-Phase Liquid Metal MD Generator (LMMHD). This report describes progress that has been made during the first six months of 1992 on research activities associated with these two systems. (GHH)
Date:
July 1, 1992
Creator:
Back, L.H.; Fabris, G. & Ryan, M.A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Direct Conversion Technology. Progress report, January 1, 1992--June 30, 1992
The overall objective of the Direct Conversion Technology task is to develop an experimentally verified technology base for promising direct conversion systems that have potential application for energy conservation in the end-use sectors. Initially, two systems were selected for exploratory research and advanced development. These are Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter (AMTEC) and Two-Phase Liquid Metal MD Generator (LMMHD). This report describes progress that has been made during the first six months of 1992 on research activities associated with these two systems. (GHH)
Date:
July 1, 1992
Creator:
Back, L. H.; Fabris, G. & Ryan, M. A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Survey of gas-side fouling measuring devices
A survey of measuring devices or probes, which have been used to investigate gas-side fouling, has been carried out. Five different types of measuring devices are identified and discussed including: heat flux meters, mass accumulation probes, optical devices, deposition probes, and acid condensation probes. A total of 32 different probes are described in detail and summarized in matrix or tabular form. The important considerations of combustion gas characterization and deposit analysis are also given a significant amount of attention. The results of this study show that considerable work has been done in the development of gas-side fouling probes. However, it is clear that the design, construction, and testing of a durable versatile probe - capable of monitoring on-line fouling resistances - remains a formidable task.
Date:
March 1, 1984
Creator:
Marner, W. J. & Henslee, S. P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electron cyclotron resonance deposition of amorphous silicon alloy films and devices
This report describes work to develop a state-of-the-art electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system. The objective was to understand the deposition processes of amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) and related alloys, with a best-effort improvement of optoelectronic material properties and best-effort stabilization of solar cell performance. ECR growth parameters were systematically and extensively investigated; materials characterization included constant photocurrent measurement (CPM), junction capacitance, drive-level capacitance profiling (DLCP), optical transmission, light and dark photoconductivity, and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Conventional ECR-deposited a-Si:H was compared to a new form, a-Si:(Xe, H), in which xenon gas was added to the ECR plasma. a-Si:(Xe,H) possessed low, stable dark conductivities and high photosensitivites. Light-soaking revealed photodegradation rates about 35% lower than those of comparable radio frequency (rf)-deposited material. ECR-deposited p-type a SiC:H and intrinsic a-Si:H films underwent evaluation as components of p-i-n solar cells with standard rf films for the remaining layers.
Date:
October 1, 1992
Creator:
Shing, Y. H. (Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA (United States))
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Electron cyclotron resonance deposition of amorphous silicon alloy films and devices. Final subcontract report, 1 April 1991--31 March 1992
This report describes work to develop a state-of-the-art electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system. The objective was to understand the deposition processes of amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) and related alloys, with a best-effort improvement of optoelectronic material properties and best-effort stabilization of solar cell performance. ECR growth parameters were systematically and extensively investigated; materials characterization included constant photocurrent measurement (CPM), junction capacitance, drive-level capacitance profiling (DLCP), optical transmission, light and dark photoconductivity, and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Conventional ECR-deposited a-Si:H was compared to a new form, a-Si:(Xe, H), in which xenon gas was added to the ECR plasma. a-Si:(Xe,H) possessed low, stable dark conductivities and high photosensitivites. Light-soaking revealed photodegradation rates about 35% lower than those of comparable radio frequency (rf)-deposited material. ECR-deposited p-type a SiC:H and intrinsic a-Si:H films underwent evaluation as components of p-i-n solar cells with standard rf films for the remaining layers.
Date:
October 1, 1992
Creator:
Shing, Y. H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geothermal probabilistic cost study
A tool is presented to quantify the risks of geothermal projects, the Geothermal Probabilistic Cost Model (GPCM). The GPCM model is used to evaluate a geothermal reservoir for a binary-cycle electric plant at Heber, California. Three institutional aspects of the geothermal risk which can shift the risk among different agents are analyzed. The leasing of geothermal land, contracting between the producer and the user of the geothermal heat, and insurance against faulty performance are examined. (MHR)
Date:
August 1, 1981
Creator:
Orren, Lowell H.; Ziman, G. Michael; Jones, Sue C.; Lee, Tom K.; Noll, Roger; Wilde, Louis et al.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Convairiety, Volume 12, Number 23, November 11, 1959
Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
November 11, 1959
Creator:
General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Convairiety, Volume 13, Number 24, November 23, 1960
Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
November 23, 1960
Creator:
General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Multifoil insulation study for weight reduction. Technical information report
The purpose of the present task is to develop high temperature multi-foil insulation suitable for use in the SP-100 thermoelectric converter project. Part of this task involves careful examination of alternative foil and foil spacing materials with the goal of effecting significant weight savings over current state-of-the-art foil insulation. This task involved the determination of the state-of-the-art foils, ascertaining what data is available, what additional data is required, preliminary assessment of the suitability of alternate foil and spacer materials, and specific recommendations for additional tests required to qualify new and existing insulation designs for use in the SP-100.
Date:
January 1, 1984
Creator:
Glazer, S. D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Aeronautics Star, Volume 5, Number 4, September/October 2004
Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
September 2004
Creator:
Lockheed Martin Astronautics (Firm)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
City Smoke Ordinances and Smoke Abatement
From Introduction: "In connection with the fuel investigations conducted by the Bureau of Mines much information has been accumulated as to the smoke abatement activities in various cities. The essential features of the information are presented in this report, which, it is believed, will be of public interest and benefit, especially to those communities that are just beginning organized effort to abate unnecessary smoke."
Date:
1912
Creator:
Flagg, Samuel B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Assessment of advanced coal-gasification processes. [AVCO high throughput gasification in process; Bell High Mass Flux process; CS-R process; and Exxon Gasification process]
This report represents a technical assessment of the following advanced coal gasification processes: AVCO High Throughput Gasification (HTG) Process, Bell Single - Stage High Mass Flux (HMF) Process, Cities Service/Rockwell (CS/R) Hydrogasification Process, and the Exxon Catalytic Coal Gasification (CCG) Process. Each process is evaluated for its potential to produce SNG from a bituminous coal. In addition to identifying the new technology these processes represent, key similarities/differences, strengths/weaknesses, and potential improvements to each process are identified. The AVCO HTG and the Bell HMF gasifiers share similarities with respect to: short residence time (SRT), high throughput rate, slagging and syngas as the initial raw product gas. The CS/R Hydrogasifier is also SRT but is non-slagging and produces a raw gas high in methane content. The Exxon CCG gasifier is a long residence time, catalytic fluidbed reactor producing all of the raw product methane in the gasifier.
Date:
June 1, 1981
Creator:
McCarthy, J.; Ferrall, J.; Charng, T. & Houseman, J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy conservation in citrus processing. Technical progress report, October 1, 1979-March 31, 1980
The Sunkist Citrus Plant in Ontario, California, processes about 6 million pounds of citrus fruit per day to make products which include frozen concentrated juice; chilled, pasteurized, natural strength juice; molasses from peel; dried meal from peel; pectin; citrus oil; and bioflavonoids. The energy intensive operations at the plant include concentration, drying, and refrigeration. The objective of the two-year two-phase project is to identify an economically viable alternative to the existing method of meeting energy requirements. Progress on the technical work of Phase I is reported. The following are summarized: requirements (energy price projection, atmospheric emission requirements, citrus juice quality constraints, economic evaluations); characterization (basic citrus processing operations, energy consumption and fruit processed vs time, identification and measurement of energy uses, energy balance for a typical citrus juice evaporator); and thermodynamic analysis (heat pump model, thermal evaporator, and co-generation model).
Date:
June 15, 1980
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Low-Cost Silicon Solar Array Project. Quarterly report 3, October 1976--December 1976
The potential for future widespread use of photovoltaic systems for the generation of electric power was the motivation for the establishment, in January 1975, of the Photovoltaic Conversion Program by ERDA's Division of Solar Energy. The Program's activities are planned to develop and to promote the use of photovoltaic systems to such an extent that the private sector will produce and utilize cost-competitive photovoltaic systems. As part of the ERDA Program, the Low-Cost Silicon Solar Array Project (LSSA) was established in January 1975. The activities and progress of the LSSA Project during the months of October, November, and December 1976 are described. The Project objective is to develop the national capability to produce low-cost, long-life photovoltaic arrays at a rate greater than 500 megawatts per year and a price of less than $500 per kilowatt peak by 1986. The array performance goals include an efficiency greater than 10% and an operating lifetime in excess of 20 years. The approach is to reduce the cost of solar cell arrays by improving solar array manufacturing technology and by increasing solar array production capacity and quantity. Forty-seven contracts have been awarded to date, to industrial firms and university and independent laboratories for experimental …
Date:
January 1, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library