August 31, 1964

August 31, 1964

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AIR TRANSPORT

Airborne Turbulence Sensors Under Test

By Philip J. Klass10 min

X-15 Use Planned in Ramjet Evaluations

By Irving Stone9 min

SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Para-sail Drop Tests with Full-scale Gemini Capsules Due

By Roderick D. Hibben8 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Airborne Turbulence Sensors Under Test

Two-minute warning said possible with instruments being developed by airlines, government agencies.

By Philip J. Klass10 min

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X-15 Use Planned in Ramjet Evaluations

Los Angeles—Two basic efforts leading to hypersonic ramjet and rocketramjet propulsion system development are under way for National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB, with potential aerospace application.

By Irving Stone9 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Para-sail Drop Tests with Full-scale Gemini Capsules Due

Drop tests next month of a 69.7-ft.dia. Para-Sail may lead to manned qualification of the parachute system, which is being evaluated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration for use in controlled spacecraft landings. Five consecutive successful drop tests have been conducted with a larger ParaSail carrying a full-scale Gemini boilerplate model.

By Roderick D. Hibben8 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

C-141 Flight Tests Continue on Schedule

Atlanta—Air Force has accumulated more than 650 hr. of air time on the Lockheed C-141 since its first flight Dec. 17 (AW&ST Dec. 23, p. 42), and the flight test program is continuing on schedule toward a Jan. 31, 1965, certification deadline.

By James R. Ashlock8 min

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AVIONICS

New Ir Space Sensors Add to Reliability

Los Angeles—Two new approaches to the design of infrared earth sensors which could aid satellites or spacecraft to properly orient themselves in earth orbit are being implemented in separate National Aeronautics and Space Administration programs.

By Barry Miller7 min

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BUSINESS FLYING

Helio Changes Improve Cruise, Climb Rate

Bedford, Mass—Increased power and a significant aerodynamic clean-up have provided the turbine-powered Helio U-10X Stallion and the twin engine Helio U-5 short takeoff and landing aircraft with excellent rates of climb and cruise speeds, while still permitting short field operation at higher gross weights.

By David A. Brown7 min

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MANAGEMENT

Defense, Space Receiving Johnson Mark

By George C. Wilson6 min

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MANAGEMENT

Collapse of Disarmament Conference Seen

Impasse on technical working group at UN session attributed to Soviet insistence on its three-step plan.

By L. L. Doty6 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Carriers Flock to Credit Card Bandwagon

New York—Increasing numbers of airline customers will be traveling on a charge-account basis if the industry’s current trend toward credit card acceptance continues. Since American Airlines signed with American Express Co.’s credit card division (AW&ST Mar. 30, p. 34), half a dozen carriers have entered into credit card contracts.

By Joseph W. Carter5 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Machine Simulates Muscles in Operation

Washington—Simple, artificial muscle-like machine, which could offer significant value for Air Force as a precision, self-regulated control device for use in remote or hazardous applications, has been developed under a USAF Office of Aerospace Research grant.

By Michael L. Yaffee5 min

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