Observations of chemical releases from high flying aircraft

Barium and lithium vapors were released from sounding rockets in the thermosphere and observed from aboard the NASA Convair 990 at an altitude of 40,000 ft. The purpose of the releases was to (1) check out observational and operational procedures associated with the large high altitude barium release from a Scout rocket (BIC); (2) develop an all-weather technique for observing chemical releases; (3) evaluate methods of observing daytime releases, and (4) investigate the possibilities of observations from a manned satellite. The initial analysis indicates that the previous limitations on the usage of the vapor release method have been removed by the use of the aircraft and innovative photographic techniques. Methods of analysis and applications to the investigation of the thermosphere are discussed

Investigation of the time variation of sporadic-E layers Final report

Analysis of wind and electron density profiles of E-region obtained from Nike-Apache rockets launched 22 Feb. 196

Investigation of temporal variations of winds

Nighttime observations of upper atmospheric wind data to determine physical properties of atmospher

Study of the dynamics and ionization of the upper atmosphere Final report

Wind effects on nighttime E region ionization layer distributio

21st Century Trucking: A Trajectory for Ergonomics and Road Freight

Over the past decade there has been significant pressure to minimise emissions and safety risks related to commercial driving. This pressure to meet the triple bottom line of cost, environment, and society has often resulted in the rapid application of vehicle technologies designed to mitigate undesired effects. Often the cognitive and behavioural effects of technologies on the commercial driver have not received in-depth analysis to determine comprehensive viability. As such, this paper aims to identify a timescale for implementation for future technologies for UK road freight, and likely associated human factors issues, improving upon the currently employed 'trial-and-error' approach to implementation which may carry high economic, environmental, safety-related risk. Thought experiments are carried out to broadly explore these future systems. Furthermore, this work aims to examine whether technology alone will be enough to meet future CO&lt;inf&gt;2&lt;/inf&gt; reduction targets, and assess the role of behavioural and systems interventions for future research.</p

Chromosome Number Changes Within Terrestrial Mammalian Families

This study comprehensively surveys diploid chromosome numbers across terrestrial mammal families using Wilson and Reeder’s classification. The data are organized around families, subfamilies, tribes, and genera to determine the extent of and identify trends and patterns in diploid number changes. A preliminary survey of nine established baramins revealed approximately 75% with significantly variable diploid numbers. An extensive compilation of chromosome numbers across 113 families that contain more than one species shows similar distribution with 75% variability using a strict definition of stability. There are many factors to examine such as speciose groups, high reproductive rates, and identifying parameters for defining stability. However, karyotype form diversity was found to be prevalent in spite of these considerations. Assuming that the rank of family approximates a baramin and using looser parameters to define constancy in diploid numbers, 62 families exhibit relative karyotype stability, 19 families with more extensive variation might be explained by multiple centric fusions and the remaining 48 families have unusual karyotype deviations

Compendium of wind data from the vapor trail technique

Wind speeds and transport vector directions obtained by vapor trails from rockets launched at 13 sites throughout the worl

Sodium vapor experiment Quarterly progress report, 1 Jul. - 30 Sep. 1966

Dynamics of upper atmosphere investigated through analysis of motion of sodium vapor trails ejected from sounding rocket

Proposal for Development of Time-Dilution Dredged Material Bioassay using Zooplankton

This proposal is in reply to REFP No. DACW 39-76-R0025, for a simple, adaptable bioassay technique which can be used to evaluate the potential for toxicity that a proposed dredging activity may produce. The research has been done to establish the requirements for such a bioassay. Bioassay, zooplankton culture, the Elutriate Test, and the other aspects of previous research to be understood in formulating the best bioassy techniques will be discussed with emphasis on the problem areas which place constraints on formulating an Elutriate Bioassay