4D, N = 1 Supersymmetry Genomics (I)

Presented in this paper the nature of the supersymmetrical representation theory behind 4D, N = 1 theories, as described by component fields, is investigated using the tools of Adinkras and Garden Algebras. A survey of familiar matter multiplets using these techniques reveals they are described by two fundamental valise Adinkras that are given the names of the cis-Valise (c-V) and the trans-Valise (t-V). A conjecture is made that all off-shell 4D, N = 1 component descriptions of supermultiplets are associated with two integers - the numbers of c-V and t-V Adinkras that occur in the representation.Comment: 53 pages, 19 figures, Report-II of SSTPRS 2008 Added another chapter for clarificatio

Traction drive system design considerations for a lunar roving vehicle

Optimum design considerations of traction drive for lunar roving vehicl

Algorithm Development for Column Water Vapor Retrieval Using the SAM Sensor

To understand and model the energetics of the Sun-Earth connection, measurements of specific atmospheric molecules are beneficial. Our objective is to formulate an algorithm to derive temporally varying atmospheric water vapor concentrations as a function of altitude, latitude, and longitude from solar irradiance absorption measurements. The Visidyne SAM instrument is used to study the size distribution of cloud particles. By introducing a spectrometer to the SAM instrument, column water vapor values are produced as an additional data product. A new model algorithm was developed and tested against existing algorithms. Through a least-squares analysis, the new algorithm showed an improvement of a factor of up to 23 over the industry standard. A test was also conducted to ascertain which water absorption bandpass produces the least error. Through these tests an improved model algorithm has been produced