Peripheral Interaction for Sports - Exploring Two Modalities for Real-Time Feedback

We believe that sports is a domain that would both provide valuable input to the area of peripheral interaction, as well as benefit from peripheral interaction itself. We present two pilot studies on peripheral interaction for cross-country skiing and golf using vibration feedback and audio feedback respectively. We believe the results of these initial studies are encouraging and aim to pursue the concept of peripheral interaction for the sports domain

Tensile strain measurements of ceramic fibers using scanning laser acoustic microscopy

A noncontacting technique using scanning laser acoustic microscopy for making in situ tensile strain measurements of small diameter fibers was implemented for the tensile strain analysis of individual Nicalon SiC fibers (nominal diameter 15 microns). Stress versus strain curves for the fibers were plotted from the experimental data. The mean elastic modulus of the fibers was determined to be 185.3 GPa. Similar measurements were made for Carborundum SiC fibers (nominal diameter 28 microns) and Saphikon sapphire fibers (nominal diameter 140 microns), yielding and elastic modulus of 401 and 466.8 GPa, respectively

Mass and power modeling of communication satellites

Analytic estimating relationships for the mass and power requirements for major satellite subsystems are described. The model for each subsystem is keyed to the performance drivers and system requirements that influence their selection and use. Guidelines are also given for choosing among alternative technologies which accounts for other significant variables such as cost, risk, schedule, operations, heritage, and life requirements. These models are intended for application to first order systems analyses, where resources do not warrant detailed development of a communications system scenario. Given this ground rule, the models are simplified to 'smoothed' representation of reality. Therefore, the user is cautioned that cost, schedule, and risk may be significantly impacted where interpolations are sufficiently different from existing hardware as to warrant development of new devices

Growing the First Stage of the Ares Launch Vehicles

In accordance with the U.S. Vision for Space Exploration, NASA has been tasked to send human beings to the moon, Mars, and beyond. The Firs t Stage of NASA's new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle, which will loft the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle into low-Earth orbit early next decade, will consist of a Space Shuttle-derived five-segment Reusable Solid Rocket Booster (RSRB); a pair of similar RSRBs also will be used on the Ares V cargo launch vehicle. This paper will discuss the basis for choosing the First Stage propulsion system; describe the activities the Exploration Launch Projects (ELP) Office is conducting to develop the First Stage; and offer a preview of future development activities including the Ares I-X test flight planned for 2009

Boston Hospitality Review: Winter 2017

Table of contents: Family, Team or Something Else? by John Murtha -- Kitchen Organization in Full-Service Restaurants: Reducing Heat and Stress by Peter Szende and Justin Cipriano -- Rules of Engagement: Building Brand Relationships by Alex Friedman -- Corporate Social Responsibility in the Hospitality Sector by Manisha Singal and Yinyoung Rhou -- “Hold on, I have to post this on Instagram”: Trends, Talk, and Transactions of the Experiential Consumer by Steve Kent -- C-corporation Hotels vs. Hotel-REITs: A Theoretical and Practical Comparison by Tarik Dogru -- Sisters in Restaurant Success: A History of The Maramor by Jan WhitakerFamily, Team or Something Else? by John Murtha -- Kitchen Organization in Full-Service Restaurants: Reducing Heat and Stress by Peter Szende and Justin Cipriano -- Rules of Engagement: Building Brand Relationships by Alex Friedman -- Corporate Social Responsibility in the Hospitality Sector by Manisha Singal and Yinyoung Rhou -- “Hold on, I have to post this on Instagram”: Trends, Talk, and Transactions of the Experiential Consumer by Steve Kent -- C-corporation Hotels vs. Hotel-REITs: A Theoretical and Practical Comparison by Tarik Dogru -- Sisters in Restaurant Success: A History of The Maramor by Jan Whitake