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Induced matter: Curved N-manifolds encapsulated in Riemann-flat N+1 dimensional space
Liko and Wesson have recently introduced a new 5-dimensional induced matter
solution of the Einstein equations, a negative curvature Robertson-Walker space
embedded in a Riemann flat 5-dimensional manifold. We show that this solution
is a special case of a more general theorem prescribing the structure of
certain N+1-dimensional Riemann flat spaces which are all solutions of the
Einstein equations. These solutions encapsulate N-dimensional curved manifolds.
Such spaces are said to "induce matter" in the sub-manifolds by virtue of their
geometric structure alone. We prove that the N-manifold can be any maximally
symmetric space.Comment: 3 page
Nationwide forestry applications program. Analysis of forest classification accuracy
The development of LANDSAT classification accuracy assessment techniques, and of a computerized system for assessing wildlife habitat from land cover maps are considered. A literature review on accuracy assessment techniques and an explanation for the techniques development under both projects are included along with listings of the computer programs. The presentations and discussions at the National Working Conference on LANDSAT Classification Accuracy are summarized. Two symposium papers which were published on the results of this project are appended
Future of Ultraviolet Astronomy Based on Six Years of IUE Research
Physical insights into the various astronomical objects which were studied using the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) satellite. Topics covered included galaxies, cool stars, hot stars, close binaries, variable stars, the interstellar medium, the solar system, and IUE follow-on missions
Advanced technology applications for second and third general coal gasification systems
The historical background of coal conversion is reviewed and the programmatic status (operational, construction, design, proposed) of coal gasification processes is tabulated for both commercial and demonstration projects as well as for large and small pilot plants. Both second and third generation processes typically operate at higher temperatures and pressures than first generation methods. Much of the equipment that has been tested has failed. The most difficult problems are in process control. The mechanics of three-phase flow are not fully understood. Companies participating in coal conversion projects are ordering duplicates of failure prone units. No real solutions to any of the significant problems in technology development have been developed in recent years
RepresentaĆ§Ć£o grĆ”fica de dados de experimentos de consorciaĆ§Ć£o com dois nĆveis de variaĆ§Ć£o do erro.
Este trabalho analisa dados de experimentos em consorciaĆ§Ć£o de culturas quando a amostra aleatĆ³ria vem de uma populaĆ§Ć£o bivariada. O objetivo Ć© representar e interpretar informaƧƵes obtidas de dois nĆveis de variaĆ§Ć£o do erro, como, por exemplo, em experimentos usando parcelas subdivididas. Ć desenvolvido um mĆ©todo para calcular uma transformaĆ§Ć£o linear para o caso em que ocorram duas correlaƧƵes residuais (parcelas principais e subparcelas)
Highly electronegative metallic contacts to semiconductors using polymeric sulfur nitride
The Schottky barriers formed on nāZnS and nāZnSe by polymeric sulfur nitride have been compared to barriers formed by Au. Barrier energies as determined by photoresponse, currentāvoltage, and capacitanceāvoltage methods show that (SN)_x is approximately 1.0 eV higher than Au on nāZnS and 0.3ā0.4 eV higher than Au on nāZnSe. We believe that this is the first report of any metallic contact more electronegative than Au
Optical Polarization of 52 Radio-Loud QSOs and BL Lac Objects
Polarization measurements are presented for 52 radio-loud QSOs and BL Lac
objects. For 9 highly polarized (p >3%) AGN, these are the first published
polarization measurements. Of these 9, 7 are highly-polarized QSOs (HPQs), one
is a BL Lac object and another is a likely BL Lac object. Polarization
variability is confirmed for some of these new and previously known
highly-polarized AGN. While 6 of the HPQs have flat radio spectra are almost
certainly blazars, PKS 1452-217 is probably a new member of the rare class of
radio-loud QSOs that show high polarization by scattering, and is therefore
important for testing orientation Unified Schemes. In competition for the
highest redshift HPQ are the well-observed QSO PKS 0438-43 at z = 2.85, with
maximum p = 4.7%, and PKS 0046-315 at z = 2.72, for which we find p = 13%.Comment: 6 pages. Astronomical Journal, in pres
BRAVO economic study of LANDSAT follow-on
The LANDSAT Follow-On satellite consists of two major systems: the instrument module and the Multi-Mission Modular Spacecraft (MMS). The instrument module contains the thematic mapper and the five-band multispectral scanner instruments. The instrument module also includes the solar array, the tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) antenna, and the wideband data module. The MMS contains the modularized and standardized power, propulsion, attitude control, and command and data handling subsystems. The Shuttle will be supporting the LANDSAT Follow-On system. The LANDSAT Follow-On Project plans two Delta 3910 launches. The first is scheduled for 1981; the second Delta launch will occur as needed to keep one satellite operational on orbit. The second satellite will be ready six months after the first. It could be launched any time after that. Shuttle support of the system could begin in early 1983 but would be scheduled to start after the second Delta launch
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