+ Visit NASA.gov + Contact NASA   + Home Select Search Field * All Report - Patent Number Abstract *Accession Number *NASA Center *Author NameDocument IDKeywordsPublication Date *Title * Find Results With All of the words At least one of the words Enter Search Term  within returned results    Search Tips: Use only the fields with * to search NIX collection. Enclose terms in double quotation marks (") to search for exact phrases, ie: "space shuttle". NOTE: Commas and dashes are removed from search term by search engine. Select Reset Search button to start a new search. See Help for more tips. + NASA Center + Subject Selected Navigations: [Remove] Publication Year > 1971-1980 > 1978 [x] Item/Media Type > NASA Tech Brief [x] Sort results by: NASA Center | Date Added to NTRS | Publication Year There are a total of 355 record(s) matching your query. Sorted by: Date Added To NTRS in Descending order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next >> Cable-clamp installation tool Author(s): Noel, M. B. Abstract: Tiny vise simplifies installation of cable clamps in confined spaces. As thumbscrew is tightened, ears of clamps are forced together, and bolt passes through all lugs and into hole in stationary jaw. NASA Center: Jet Propulsion Laboratory Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 77B10439; Document ID: 19770000439; Report Number: NPO-13976 Multipurpose miniature drag-force anemometer Author(s): Fralick, G. C.; Krause, L. N. Abstract: Simple, rugged, accurate probe measures steady-state and dynamic flow angle, and turbulence intensity in flowing fluids at subsonic velocity. Probe is simpler in design and calibration, and more durable, than hot-wire and ... NASA Center: Glenn Research Center Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 77B10402; Document ID: 19770000402; Report Number: LEW-12790 Ultra-high-strength boron fibers Author(s): Behrendt, D. R.; Dicarlo, J. A.; Grimes, H. H.; Smith, R. J. Abstract: Boron-on-tungsten fibers with tensile strength and strain-to-failure values increased by fifty percent over commercial grades are produced by controlled chemical-etching process. Improved fibers have potential applications ... NASA Center: Glenn Research Center Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 78B10051; Document ID: 19780000051; Report Number: LEW-12739 Verification of redundancy management design Author(s): Gelderloos, H. C.; Wilson, D. V. Abstract: Statistical method checks designs by simulating system operating conditions and adding error factors. Method has potential applicability to commercial and industrial situations where redundancy management system is used to ... NASA Center: Johnson Space Center Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 78B10145; Document ID: 19780000145; Report Number: MSC-16713 Real-time monitoring of crustal deformations Author(s): Macdoran, P. F. Abstract: System with two radio interferometer systems is used to detect crustal bulging of Earth's surface, which may be directly related to earthquakes. NASA Center: Jet Propulsion Laboratory Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 78B10034; Document ID: 19780000034; Report Number: NPO-14124 Welding thermocouples to columbium Author(s): Demonbrun, F. R.; Goudie, L. A.; Huguley, J. C. Abstract: Procedure developed for attaching thermocouples is simple and explicit. It includes such steps as preparing columbium surface by cleaning it, depositing globule of titanium, and remelting globule and inserting thermocouple ... NASA Center: Johnson Space Center Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 77B10446; Document ID: 19770000446; Report Number: MSC-16676 Determining minimum lubrication film for machine parts Author(s): Hamrock, B. J.; Dowson, D. Abstract: Formula predicts minimum film thickness required for fully-flooded ball bearings, gears, and cams. Formula is result of study to determine complete theoretical solution of isothermal elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication of ... NASA Center: Glenn Research Center Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 77B10415; Document ID: 19770000415; Report Number: LEW-12885 Directional laser velocimeter with doppler velocity simulator Author(s): Franke, J. M. Abstract: Technique uses phase-shift networks at optical and baseband frequencies and, as such, is optical adaptation of previously-existing microwave technology. Application is planned for wind-tunnel velocity measurements. ... NASA Center: Langley Research Center Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 78B10029; Document ID: 19780000029; Report Number: LAR-12176, LAR-12177 Analyzing CMOS/SOS fabrication for LSI arrays Author(s): Ipri, A. C. Abstract: Report discusses set of design rules that have been developed as result of work with test arrays. Set of optimum dimensions is given that would maximize process output and would correspondingly minimize costs in fabrication ... NASA Center: Marshall Space Flight Center Publication Year: 1978 Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30 Accession Number: 78B10158; Document ID: 19780000158; Report Number: MFS-23788 Collapsible module extends tenfold in height Author(s): Mcdougal, A. R. Abstract: Low-cost hollow module rapidly converts into elevated platform for field applications. Module can be used as support for communication antennas or for TV or movie cameras operated by news reporters. Alternatively, it can be ... 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