April 14, 1975

April 14, 1975

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Safety

Wind Factor Studied in Iberia Crash

Aeronautical Engineering

Fighter Costs, Concessions Analyzed

Missile Engineering

Ramjet Missile Research Reevaluated

By Michael L. Yaffee13 min

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Safety

Wind Factor Studied in Iberia Crash

Analysis and Conclusions The crewmembers were trained, qualified and certificated for their respective duties according with the laws and regulations of the Spanish government. There was no evidence that medical factors or fatigue affected the flightcrew’s performance.
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Aeronautical Engineering

Fighter Costs, Concessions Analyzed

Acquisition Cost Comparison 28. General. The following cost comparisons are based on a common procurement by the four countries of the presently planned 348 aircraft delivered in accordance with the following schedules proposed by the manufacturers.
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Missile Engineering

Ramjet Missile Research Reevaluated

Silver Spring, Md.—Miniaturization of avionic components, development of practical integral rocket-ramjet motors and the growing importance of low-cost, high-speed and long-range power-to-target have renewed Naval Sea Systems Command research in ramjet-powered surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles.

By Michael L. Yaffee13 min

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Space Technology

On-orbit Satellite Servicing Explored

Downey, Calif.—Full-scale mockup of the NASA/Rockwell International space shuttle orbiter vehicle is being used to develop techniques for on-orbit servicing of large earth resources satellites equipped with modularized sensor packages that can be remotely removed and replaced to extend the spacecraft’s lifetime.

By Donald E. Fink9 min

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Air Transport

U. S. Government Vacillation Hit

Hammarskjold calls current environment chaotic, reflecting absence of leadership in airline regulatory responsibility

By William H. Gregory7 min

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Space Technology

Minimal Soyuz 18 Impact on Astp Seen

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Air Transport

Pacific Bilateral Problems Crowd U. S.

By Rosalind K. Ellingsworth6 min

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Air Transport

Cab Action Clouds Pacific Cargo Picture

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Aeronautical Engineering

Awacs Tested in Nato Role

E-3A demonstrated in sea and land environments in Europe; no maintenance needed during initial 30 hr. of operation

By Herbert J. Coleman6 min

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Avionics

Rpv Mission Control Techniques Studied

Techniques for more effectively controlling remotely piloted vehicles on a strike mission have emerged from a simulation-study sponsored by the Defense Dept.’s Advanced Research Projects Agency, monitored by the Office of Naval Research.

By Philip J. Klass5 min

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