Diffusion bonding of titanium to simulate S-1C fuel tankage components

Developing fabrication methods for diffusion bonding of titanium alloys to meet SIC fuel tank design criteri

Fracture surface characteristics of notched angleplied graphite/epoxy composites

Composite fracture surface characteristics and related fracture modes have been investigated through extensive microscopic inspections of the fracture surfaces of notched angleplied graphite/epoxy laminates. The investigation involved 4 ply laminates of the configuration + or - theta (s) where theta = 0 deg, 3 deg, 5 deg, 10 deg, 15 deg, 30 deg, 45 deg, 60 deg, 75 deg, and 90 deg. Two-inch wide tensile specimens with 0.25 in. by 0.05 in. through-slits centered across the width were tested to fracture. The fractured surfaces were then removed and examined using a scanning electron microscope. Evaluation of the photomicrographs combined with analytical results obtained using the CODSTRAN computer code culminated in a unified set of fracture criteria for determining the mode of fracture in notched angleplied graphite/epoxy laminates

MSFC evaluation of the space fabrication demonstration system (beam builder)

The beam builder, designed and manufactured as a ground demonstration model, is a precursor to a machine for use in the space environment, transportable by the space shuttle. The beam builder has the capability to automatically fabricate triangular truss beams in low Earth orbit with a highly reliable machine that requires a minimum of in-space maintenance and repair. A performance assessment of the beam builder, which was fabricated from commercial hardware is given

Management system requirements for wireless systems beyond 3G

This paper presents a comprehensive description of various management system requirements for systems beyond 3G, which have been identified as a result of the Software Based Systems activities within the Mobile VCE Core 2 program. Specific requirements for systems beyond 3G are discussed and potential technologies to address them proposed. The analysis has been carried out from network, service and security viewpoints

Longitudinal variations, the opposition effect and monochromatic albedos for Mars

Magnitude at zero phase, phase coefficient, and monochromatic albedo computed for Mars as function of wavelengt

Coulomb Oscillations of Indium-doped ZnO Nanowire Transistors in a Magnetic Field

We report on the observation of Coulomb oscillations from localized quantum dots superimposed on the normal hopping current in ZnO nanowire transistors. The Coulomb oscillations can be resolved up to 20 K. Positive anisotropic magnetoresistance has been observed due to the Lorentz force on the carrier motion. Magnetic field-induced tunneling barrier transparency results in an increase of oscillation amplitude with increasing magnetic field. The energy shift as a function of magnetic field indicates electron wavefunction modification in the quantum dots.Comment: 16 pages, 6 figure