Free-flight measurements of stagnation-point convective heat transfer at velocities to 41,000 ft/sec

Free flight measurements of stagnation point convective heat transfer in air at hypersonic speed

Radiation effects on lasers Technical report, Jul. 1, 1965 - May 31, 1966

Effects of space radiation on laser

Isotopes and Horses

This presentation for the Natural Sciences Poster Session at Parkland College defines isotopes and summarizes an experiment conducted on a modern horse to examine the seasonal shifts of trace elements by measuring the oxygen and carbon isotopes in tooth enamel

KNOWLEDGE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND EFFECTS ON MILITARY COUPLES

This study used mixed methods to examine the impact of service-members‟ knowledge and acknowledgement of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on relationship satisfaction of both the service-members and their spouses. Family stress theory was used to conceptualize the relationship between the occurrence of PTSD and relationship satisfaction. Forty individuals (i.e., 20 couples) completed questionnaires containing self-report measures of knowledge of PTSD, experience of PTSD symptoms, severity of PTSD symptoms, and relationship satisfaction. Participants also completed semi-structured interviews concerning PTSD symptoms, impact of PTSD symptoms on their relationship, and attitudes observed about PTSD. No significant links were found between knowledge, acknowledgement, and relationship satisfaction. Qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews found that the couples‟ experiences of PTSD symptoms and the impact of PTSD on the couple relationships were consistent with the existing literature. Common attitudes regarding PTSD were reported by the couples, indicating a persistent negative attitude of PTSD

Women living with Crohn\u27s disease.

Crohn\u27s disease (CD) is one of the conditions that is classified under inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn\u27s disease is a chronic condition that is increasing in incidence in women. Four women were interviewed on three or four occasions over a two year period. All interviews were transcribed verbatim. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to provide an understanding of the experience of women living with Crohn\u27s disease (CD). This study also verified, through the emergent fit mode, that Hernandez\u27 theory of integration was useful in explaining the phases that women went through in learning to live with CD. The three phases of integration identified in this study were the having CD phase, turning point phase and science of one phase. This three-phase process involved the integration of the personal self that existed prior to the diagnosis of CD and the CD self, which emerged after diagnosis. The common problem was discovered to be the necessity of dealing with the two selves. Lifeways, or characteristic patterns of thinking or acting, were found in the first phase and the third phase that kept individuals in that particular phase. Having CD consisted of the lifeways of denying, normalizing, minimizing and personifying. The science of one phase consisted of the lifeways of tuning in and engaging others. Three women were found to be in the having CD phase and one was in the science of one phase. Although more research is required to explore and confirm the study findings, the theory of integration does have potential for use by the advanced practice nurse to improve the physical health and quality of life of individuals living with CD. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis2002 .C65. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 41-04, page: 1056. Adviser: Cheri Hernandez. Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 2002

Challenging Imperial Expectations Black And White Female Homesteaders In Kansas

In 1870 on the southeastern Nebraska prairie near Beatrice, a young Bohemian woman, Ann Schleiss, set up housekeeping on her homestead claim near Beatrice. At twenty-two years of age, Schleiss staked her claim on 160 acres of the American public domain. She established her residence there in April, moving into a “very poor dilapidated [sod] structure” that was already on the land. Her family lived only a half-mile away and, after planting her first crops with the help of locally hired men, she returned home. Schleiss at times hired out as domestic help in the area. In July, she returned to her own claim where she worked to cultivate nineteen acres, five of which were sown in rye. She also began building a new domicile on her homestead, starting work on a block house to replace the decaying soddy. Ann Schleiss was one among hundreds of female homesteaders in the nineteenth century. Assistant Attorney General Walter Smith described Schleiss as “just the person that the homestead law in its spirit grants a home.

Challenging Imperial Expectations Black And White Female Homesteaders In Kansas

In 1870 on the southeastern Nebraska prairie near Beatrice, a young Bohemian woman, Ann Schleiss, set up housekeeping on her homestead claim near Beatrice. At twenty-two years of age, Schleiss staked her claim on 160 acres of the American public domain. She established her residence there in April, moving into a “very poor dilapidated [sod] structure” that was already on the land. Her family lived only a half-mile away and, after planting her first crops with the help of locally hired men, she returned home. Schleiss at times hired out as domestic help in the area. In July, she returned to her own claim where she worked to cultivate nineteen acres, five of which were sown in rye. She also began building a new domicile on her homestead, starting work on a block house to replace the decaying soddy. Ann Schleiss was one among hundreds of female homesteaders in the nineteenth century. Assistant Attorney General Walter Smith described Schleiss as “just the person that the homestead law in its spirit grants a home.

Independent Orbiter Assessment (IOA): FMEA/CIL assessment

The results of the Independent Orbiter Assessment (IOA) of the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Critical Items List (CIL) are presented. Direction was given by the Orbiter and GFE Projects Office to perform the hardware analysis and assessment using the instructions and ground rules defined in NSTS 22206. The IOA analysis features a top-down approach to determine hardware failure modes, criticality, and potential critical items. To preserve independence, the anlaysis was accomplished without reliance upon the results contained within the NASA and prime contractor FMEA/CIL documentation. The assessment process compares the independently derived failure modes and criticality assignments to the proposed NASA Post 51-L FMEA/CIL documentation. When possible, assessment issues are discussed and resolved with the NASA subsystem managers. The assessment results for each subsystem are summarized. The most important Orbiter assessment finding was the previously unknown stuck autopilot push-button criticality 1/1 failure mode, having a worst case effect of loss of crew/vehicle when a microwave landing system is not active

Independent Orbiter Assessment (IOA): Analysis of the landing/deceleration subsystem

The results of the Independent Orbiter Assessment (IOA) of the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Critical Items List (CIL) are presented. The IOA approach features a top-down analysis of the hardware to determine failure modes, criticality, and potential critical items. To preserve independence, this analysis was accomplished without reliance upon the results contained within the NASA FMEA/CIL documentation. This report documents the independent analysis results corresponding to the Orbiter Landing/Deceleration Subsystem hardware. The Landing/Deceleration Subsystem is utilized to allow the Orbiter to perform a safe landing, allowing for landing-gear deploy activities, steering and braking control throughout the landing rollout to wheel-stop, and to allow for ground-handling capability during the ground-processing phase of the flight cycle. Specifically, the Landing/Deceleration hardware consists of the following components: Nose Landing Gear (NLG); Main Landing Gear (MLG); Brake and Antiskid (B and AS) Electrical Power Distribution and Controls (EPD and C); Nose Wheel Steering (NWS); and Hydraulics Actuators. Each level of hardware was evaluated and analyzed for possible failure modes and effects. Criticality was assigned based upon the severity of the effect for each failure mode. Due to the lack of redundancy in the Landing/Deceleration Subsystems there is a high number of critical items