Re-discovering the operational level:Army Co-operation Command and tactical air power development in Britain, 1940-43

This article investigates the role played by the Royal Air Force’s Army Co- operation Command in the development of tactical air power thinking in Britain during the Second World War and how far it was able to demonstrate to the army the impact of tactical air power at the operational level. In this it was relatively successful. Army Co-operation Command demonstrated this to the lower-level formations of the army through training exercises. They were unable to convince senior commanders such as General Sir Alan Brooke whose thoughts on tactical air power centred on close air support and resolving the tactical-level problems ground forces faced when in close contact with the enemy

Impact of low gravity on water electrolysis operation

Advanced space missions will require oxygen and hydrogen utilities for several important operations including the following: (1) propulsion; (2) electrical power generation and storage; (3) environmental control and life support; (4) extravehicular activity; (5) in-space manufacturing and (6) in-space science activities. An experiment suited to a Space Shuttle standard middeck payload has been designed for the Static Feed Water Electrolysis technology which has been viewed as being capable of efficient, reliable oxygen and hydrogen generation with few subsystem components. The program included: end use design requirements, phenomena to be studied, Space Shuttle Orbiter experiment constraints, experiment design and data requirements, and test hardware requirements. The objectives are to obtain scientific and engineering data for future research and development and to focus on demonstrating and monitoring for safety of a standard middeck payload

An analysis of changes in labor market discrimination by gender, 1984--2000

The effect of labor market discrimination on the wages of male and female workers has been previously studied (Blinder, 1973; Oaxaca, 1973; Reimers, 1983; Cotton, 1988; Neumark, 1988; and Oaxaca and Ransom, 1994). Changes in the amount of discrimination and the variables that contribute most significantly to it\u27s presence over time have not been dealt with in a consistent manner. The following study attempts to improve upon the existing literature by examining the changing nature of labor market discrimination, by gender, over time, and introducing a new methodology. I find that discrimination by gender is present in the labor market in the years studied, and that the amount of discrimination has decreased by a statistically significant amount from 1984 to 2000. In addition difference-in-difference analysis is used to examine potential changes in the return to various levels of educational attainment

A Study of the Methods of Financing Chapters of the N.F. A. in Area Three

The problem involved in this study may be stated as follows: (1) to ascertain methods which have been used to finance chapters of the N.F.A. in Area Three; (2) to determine which of these methods has been most productive of revenue and organizational results; (3) to suggest methods of strengthening present fund-raising weaknesses. The study raises and attempts to answer these questions: (1) how do N.F.A. chapters in Area Three raise money? (2) which money-raising devices have achieved the best results? (3) what other and better methods may be suggested? The N.F.A. is and asset to the farmers and the communities of the area. As was pointed out by the La Grange (Texas) Journal, The New Farmers of America...recognizes and encourages natural instincts and tendencies of boys. This organization affords excellent opportunities for teaching boys leadership. It has proved helpful in developing in youth the following: 1. A vision to see the beauties and possibilities of a progressive farm business. 2. Confidence in their own ability. 3. The value of thrift. 4. Intelligent leadership, clean sportsmanship, and a higher standard of scholarship. 5. Individual growth through lifelike situations, because of constant exposure to same.1 This recognition of the work of the organization carries with it recognition of the importance of the work. The work requires financing. Much of that financing must come from the individual chapters. This is the study of methods of raising funds employed by the sixty chapters of one area, Area Three. The study may help to determine the best methods of raising funds so that theses methods may be emphasized by chapters in the area and in other areas. For that reason the study is important. 1 Ninth Annual N.F.A. Livestock and Poultry Show Program, La Grange Journal (March 14, 1952), p. 4