The Use of Compensation With Directional Couplers (open access)

The Use of Compensation With Directional Couplers

Abstract: The accurate measurement of voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is of prime importance in the production of microwave systems. The work reported in this memorandum was undertaken in the development of a faster system for measuring VSWR.
Date: January 1961
Creator: Lincoln, Roland Alan
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Sandia Corporation 12-inch Transonic Wind Tunnel Analog-to-Digital Data Gathering System (open access)

The Sandia Corporation 12-inch Transonic Wind Tunnel Analog-to-Digital Data Gathering System

Abstract: This memorandum describes the components and presents the operating and maintenance instructions for the 12-inch transonic wind tunnel analog-to-digital data gathering systems.
Date: January 1961
Creator: MacKenzie, Donald R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Neutron Flux and Spectra Measurements in the Sandia Pulsed Reactor Facility (SPRF) (open access)

Neutron Flux and Spectra Measurements in the Sandia Pulsed Reactor Facility (SPRF)

Introduction: Neutron measurements were made in the pulsed reactor building and on the safety screen of the pulsed reactor in order to determine the neutron yield of the reactor as a function of (1) distance from the reactor centerline, (2) direction in the reactor building, and (3) position on the reactor safety screen.
Date: January 1962
Creator: Buckalew, William H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Re-entry Flight Demonstration Number Two: Interim Flight-Test Report (open access)

Re-entry Flight Demonstration Number Two: Interim Flight-Test Report

Abstract: This report presents a summary and brief evaluation of the RFD-2 flight-test data reduced as of December 16, 1964.
Date: January 8, 1965
Creator: Cropp, L. O.; Everhart, W. H.; Keck, L. J.; Klett, R. D.; Robertson, M. M.; Spahr, H. R. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Shock Signatures and Spectra from Railroad Switching Loads (open access)

Shock Signatures and Spectra from Railroad Switching Loads

Abstract: This report describes two tests made to obtain data on the loads that equipment is subjected to during railroad switching.
Date: January 1961
Creator: Adams, P. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Experimental Pressure Distributions and Force Coefficients on Block Forms for Varying Mach Number, Reynolds Number, and Yaw Angle (open access)

Experimental Pressure Distributions and Force Coefficients on Block Forms for Varying Mach Number, Reynolds Number, and Yaw Angle

Abstact: "Wind tunnel tests were performed to determine pressure distributions and normal force coefficients on three block forms on mounting planes. The dimension ratios of the blocks were 1:1:1, 1:1:2, and 1:1:4. Results are given for variation in Mach number from 0.066 to 0.8, in Reynolds number from 0.28 x 10(exp 6) to 4 x 10(exp 6), and in yaw angle from 0 to 90 degrees. Results show a Reynolds number independence over the range examined. Windward face force coefficients for a given block form are approximately proportional to the ratio of impact to dynamic pressure. Pressure distribution and resultant coefficients are affected by mounting planes."
Date: January 1959
Creator: Hankins, Dorris M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interim Report on Investigation of Dynamic Characteristics of Relays: September-October 1959 (open access)

Interim Report on Investigation of Dynamic Characteristics of Relays: September-October 1959

From scope of work: This report investigates the dynamic characteristics of sealed military type relays as affected by applied coil voltage and/or current, temperature, spring tension, contact force, contact overtravel, and mechanical clearances.
Date: January 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Salton Sea Meteorological Instrumentation Test Series, Salton Sea, California, Conducted in September 1959 (open access)

Salton Sea Meteorological Instrumentation Test Series, Salton Sea, California, Conducted in September 1959

Abstract: "This report discusses tests conducted to determine the accuracy of meteorological equipment which is used to gather upper air data. Equipment tested was the GMD-2, SMD-1A, GMD-1B, and the WBRT-57. A four-station phototheodolite network was used as a standard for point-in-space determinations."
Date: January 1961
Creator: Jones, L. E.; Levesque, R. L., Jr.; Niper, E. D. & Willis, John T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of the Mount Laguna Photovoltaic Cell Failure (open access)

Analysis of the Mount Laguna Photovoltaic Cell Failure

From summary: The purpose of this analysis is to provide photovoltaic (P/V) system design and field engineers with an understanding of the primary factors which can cause individual P/V cells in a module or an array to be forced into reverse bias and eventual failure and to provide guidelines for the adequate protection of the cells.
Date: January 1981
Creator: Anderson, E.; Lambarski, T.; Kadlec, D.; Nakos, J. & Turfler, R. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library