August 30, 1971

August 30, 1971

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Aeronautical Engineering

Dc-10 Minimizes Crew Workload

By Robert R. Ropelewski16 min

Avionics

New Allocations Spur Device Development

By Benjamin M. Elson13 min

Missile Engineering

French Study Advanced Irbms

By Donald E. Fink10 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Dc-10 Minimizes Crew Workload

‘Simple sophistication’ of aircraft, with improvements in training, credited with reducing flight time for type rating

By Robert R. Ropelewski16 min

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Avionics

New Allocations Spur Device Development

Development of new microwave components for satellite communications is being spurred by new, higher-frequency bands plus the need for more efficient devices at existing frequencies. These developments received additional impetus from the decisions of the recent World Administrative Radio Conference on Space Telecommunications (WARC) allocating frequencies in the 2.5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 20, and 30-gc.

By Benjamin M. Elson13 min

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Missile Engineering

French Study Advanced Irbms

Preliminary work under way on longer-range versions of MSBS submarine-launched and SSBS silo-launched missile systems

By Donald E. Fink10 min

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Management

U.s. Agencies Seek Concepts to Spur R&d

By William H. Gregory9 min

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Space Technology

Recon Satellite Assumes Dual Role

Launch of spacecraft with both search-and-find and close-look functions marks U.S. move to a new generation of technology

By Philip J. Klass7 min

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Air Transport

Financial Squeeze Sparks Purdue Cutback

By Harold D. Watkins6 min

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Air Transport

Cab Non-affinity Proposal Adds Fuel to Charter Feud

By Richard S. Kahn5 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Wide Use of Composites Planned for Hlh

By William S. Hieronymus5 min

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Editorial

Technology's Vital Role

(The vital role of technology in the economic health of the U.S. and particularly the nation’s balance of trade was highlighted recently by Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans in testimony before the House subcommittee on science, research and development.
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