August 21, 1967

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Avionics

U. S. Plan to Accelerate Laser Development Spurs Market

U.S. government is stepping up its military laser development, as a variety of laser activities moves closer to production and approaches deployment in Vietnam. Field tests of some laser concepts at such places at Eglin AFB's Air Proving Ground Center have been so successful as to encourage military personnel and suggest possible quantum improvements in the accuracy of weapons delivery, for example.

By Barry Miller13 min

Special Report: Military Flying Teams

Variety of Techniques Marks Team Flying

Paris—International acceptance of the Paris air show as a prime showcase for international aerospace hardware has seen it also blossom into the number one forum for military teams to display their precision flying wares. Six teams from five nations took part in the Paris show this year.

By William H. Gregory11 min

Aeronautical Engineering

Nasa Begins Major Engine Noise Project

Cleveland—Quiet Engine program at National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Lewis Research Center here is expected to lead to a significant reduction in jet-engine noise generation and reverse the rising over-all noise levels which have reached the problem stage at major airports.

By Michael L. Yaffee9 min

Aeronautical Engineering

Aerial Rescue Gain Seen in Debris Study

Washington—USAF Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service (ARRS) support of Atomic Energy Commission upper atmospheric nuclear debris studies may yield experience in midair retrieval that will be applicable to future rescue of parachuting air crews.

By B. K. Thomas7 min

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Equipment

Microdot Making Portable Lamp for Astronauts in Space Work

South Pasadena, Calif.—Portable handheld fluorescent lamp with a strobe feature for accurate color photography in space is being developed by Microdot, Inc., here for use by astronauts in assembling and working in National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s planned Apollo Applications space station (AW&ST Mar. 20. p. 70).

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