The US Air Force's Flying Saucer, Invention &
Technology: 1996 Winter-Volume11
- Main topics include the feasibility and actuality of the flying saucer
as well as the notes from an esteemed inventor about how to stimulate technological
creativity.
- Links:
- Reality of Flying Saucer's
- Serious
Talk on Flying Saucer's
- Mythology
of Flying Saucer's
In Review, National Renewable
Energy Laboratory: 1994 Summer-Volume XVI
- Breakthrough in alternative fuels research. Solar
furnace breaks records and extends its own range of applications. NREL
has developed a large-scale laser scanner.
- Links:
- US
Electricity Supply
- BCIT(Integrates
the Classroom with Paid Work Experience)
- Direct Supply
for Consumer
Ashrae Journal: September 1994
- New data for efficiency of hot water in commercial buildings. Brief
history of refrigeration and G.E.'s monitor top refrigerator.
- Links:
Ashrae Journal: October 1994
- Comparison between absorption chillers and centrifugal chillers. The
building commissioning/quality assurance process in North America.
- Links:
Ashrae Journal: December 1994
- Basic principles of radiant heating. How machines mastered the environment.
Pumps. The historical development of hydronic circulators.
- Links:
Ashrae Journal: January 1995
- Air-conditioning, heating, refrigerating exposition. Future of software
in the Expo Software Center.
- Links:
- Interesting
Thoughts of the Future's of Various Topics(software, medicine, etc.)
- Computer
warfare
Emerging Markets for PV, EPRI JOURNAL: October/November
1994-Volume 19,#7
- Growing numbers of remote applications for photovoltaics. Promotion
of electric vehicles. Research on barriers to efficiency.
- Links:
- Photovoltaics
- Solar Cell Effeciency Tables
- History
of Electric Vehicles(and other information)
Thermal Energy Storage Design, Consulting-Specifying
Engineers: November 1992
- University expands HVAC capacity and controls costs. Look at how one
personal computer program assists engineers in all aspects of electrical
design.
- Links:
- CAD on the Net
- Various HVAC Products
- HVAC Software
Solar Today: May/June 1995
- Solar health clinic in Zaire. Jobs connection- energy use and local
economic development. Solar pool heating.
- Links:
- Solar Energy Closed
Loop Systems
- US Department of Energy
Reasearch& Development: February 1994
- Smart DMM can talk to you as you work. New Products: hand held thermocouple
thermometer, moisture meters, imaging systems.
- Links:
- The Digital
Multimeter
- Various Multimeters
- Thermocouples
OE Reports: September 1996
- World's largest ring laser gyro will measure the Earth's rotation.
Growth in robotics continues. Review of infrared technology and some papers
on various topics.
- Links:
OE Reports: November 1996
- Atom interferometry uses Bragg scattering. Laser interferometry: a
tool for many industrial applications.
Links:
OE Reports: March 1997
- Digital volumetric holograms for medical imaging. Physicists demonstrate
the first atom laser. Future of high-performance fiber optic gyros.
- Links:
OE Reports: April 1997
- Laser imaging of spacecraft launches offers high-contrast video. Color
display uses solid state laser pulses. Software that allows engineers to
"try-out" circuits before they build them.
- Links:
- laser Imaging
in Diagnostic Imaging
- Laser
Imaging Radar System
Technical Publications: Fall 1996
- Various volumes of SPIE are described from infrared, cryogenic, and
imaging topics to radar technology and optics.
- Links:
Multicolored Laser Brightens Light Shows, Laser Focus
World: December 1996
- Research in Europe on optoelectronics. Advanced detectors. Optical
scanners.
- Links:
- Various
Scanners
- General Info
on Scanners
Diode-Pumped Solid-State Lasers, Photonics: April
1996
- Integrating camera captures traffic tie-ups in low light. Fiber optic
sensors monitor bilge-water toxins
- Links:
- Kigre, inc.: Leaders in Solid-State
Laser Components
- Solid State Laser
Division
- High Effeciency,
Narrowband Solid State Lasers
Laser Application Update , Photonics: June 1996
- Medical Lasers: New Wavelengths, New Designs Enhance Cost Effectiveness.
Asian commercial and research products drive growth of laser accessories.
- Links:
- High Power
Solid-State Lasers and Diode Lasers
- Two New Series of
Compact, Diode-Pumped, Solid-State Lasers(July '96)
Quality-Control Lasers , Photonics: November 1996
- Projection technology brings theater back-drop to life.
- Links:
- Compact
Solid State Lasers
- Solid
State Laser Sources for Spectroscopy
Photonics Leads Machine Vision, Photonics: December
1996
- Diode-pumped solid state Lasers find their place in the lab . Laser
chemistry moves towards smaller and faster probes.
- Links:
- Laser
Sensing Technology
- New Products
from Solid State Technology
- Physics
Around the World
Annual forecast of the global photonics market, Photonics:
January 1997
- Lasers and light sources. Photonics looks to the future of optics,
imaging, instrumentation, and fiber optics
- Links:
- Lasers:
Some Examples
- Atomic Physics:
jobs for lasers
- Fiber Optics
Imaging Technology: Faster, Smarter, Safer, Photonics:
February 1997
- 3-D imaging adds depth to science and industry. Optics plays a major
role in Japan's new satellite. Spacial light modulators help machines 'see'
faster.
- Links:
- Optical
Modulators
- Light
Emitting Diodes
The Environment: Photonics Hunts Polluters , Photonics:
March 1997
- Lasers help reduce waste at fiberboard plant. Laser-induced fluorescence
fires up research. Spectroscopy Applications.
- Links:
- Optical Cooling
of Solids
- Observation of Laser
Induced Fluorescent Cooling of a Solid
Photonics in Aerospace & Transportation, Photonics:
April 1997
- Solar powered cameras. High resolution cameras image sun's surface.
Infrared imager helps evaluate papermaking process.
- Links:
- Solar
Powered cars
- Solar Power
in the UK
- Renewable
Resources: Solar Energy
The 1997 Photonics Circle of Excellence, Photonics:
May 1997
- The story behind the laser diode. New applications for digital scanning.
- Links:
Photonics in Industry , Photonics: June 1997
- Photodetector module helps monitor magnetic fusion. Rapid prototyping:
new lasers make better parts, faster.
- Links:
Congress and Exposition, International Mechanical Engineering:
17 November 1996
- Industrial related sessions with Real-World Solutions.
New Industry Forum on re-engineering the product development process. Exposition
packed with current technology and services.
- Links:
Boiler and Combustion, Power:
October 1995
- Control room instrumentation and equipment. Boiler
and combustion system zeroes in on real-world problems.
- Links:
- Renovation and Modernization
of Boilers
- Fuel
Cell Power Plants: Auxillary Power Units
Technology for Competition, American Power Conference:
9 April 1996
- This is an application for a conference about
power and technology topics. It took place a long time ago... but check
out some links!!
- Links:
- Leading-Edge Technology
that Adds Value
- Power Technology
- Links to Energy
Related Topics
Power Equipment: Creating Project Profitability, Independent
Energy: May 1996
- Economic overviews of diesel power, boiler capacities,
and foreign power sources. A look to the future of potential power sources.
- Links:
- Energy Management System
- Arrick Robotics
Power Generation, IPG International: January 1995
- Information on testing generators, burner designs,
markets for high speed diesels, GT Controls, World News, and Product Reviews.
- Links:
- Micro-Electric
Generator for Microsystems
- Generators
Playing Your Hand in Rehab, Hydro-Review: February
1996
- Information on the need to revitalize hydro facilities.
Teamwork propels hydropower projects to competition.
- Links:
- Idaho Power's Hydro Facilities
- Hydro-Electric and other Related
Renewable Energy Sources
- Unplug America(Oct.
13th), fight against over consumption of electricity
Hedging Strategies, Electrical World: March 1996
- Developers find new ways to project finance.
Technical and political differences block the final hook up of northern
and western Europe.
- Links:
Environmental Effects of New Rule Gains Attention,
Electric Light & Power: July 1996
- Open access rules stimulate technology questions.
Utility develops new apartments that have great efficiency capabilities.
- Links:
- Higher-Efficiency
Induction Motors
- Non-CFC Refrigerants
Agile Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering: July
1994
- Topics include auto gas turbines , run-flat tires,
the transfer of solid models, and information concerning design patents.
- Links:
Gamma-Ray CT , Mechanical Engineering: August 1994
- Engineers use gamma rays to penetrate the walls
of power plant steam pipes to check for signs of erosion. Discussion of
ways to build more efficient turbines.
- Links:
Ultarlow-Density Alloys , Mechanical Engineering:
September 1994
- With the new generation of microcomponents ,
work on new architectures of heat pumps and heat engines are underway.
Discussion of power plant sensors.
- Links:
Surface Modeling for Machining , Mechanical Engineering:
October 1994
- Contains discussion of treating industrial wastewater.
Laser based system generates and detects ultrasonic waves from a distance
for on-line control and rapic NDE inspection.
- Links:
Continuously Variable Transmissions, Mechanical Engineering:
November 1994
- New transmission provides for an optimal gear
ratio between the car's power plant and its wheels.
- Links:
Finite Element Optimization , Mechanical Engineering:
December 1994
- Discussion of magnetic refrigeration and its
competitiveness with conventional gas-compressed refrigerators. Discussion
of fuel cells which are in emerging markets.
- Links:
Thrust Vectoring for Jets , Mechanical Engineering:
January 1995
- Discussion of the invention of the jet engine
and the two engineers who created a revolution in aerial warfare with their
rival inventions.
- Links:
Next Generation Motors , Mechanical Engineering:
February 1995
- Topics include high power capacitors, engineering
in cyberspace and cleaner coal plants. Discussion on the math software
for calculating design constraints.
- Links:
Reducing Design Time , Mechanical Engineering:
March 1995
- Thermal engineering plays a key role in protecting
the environment. Battery technology limits the growth of electric vehicles,
but the search for improvement has led to innovative developments.
- Links:
Studying Fluid Turbulence , Mechanical Engineering:
April 1995
- A new generation of nuclear reactors with modular
construction, and safer designs are set to replace aging nuclear power
plants. Object oriented programming is slowly taking over because of its
ease and versatility.
- Links:
Impact Software Codes , Mechanical Engineering:
May 1995
- High-speed machining goes mainstream due to new
cutting tools and high-speed spindles. The origination of incineration(waste-to-energy)
in NY and its spread into an entire industry.
- Links:
Designing for Quality Control , Mechanical Engineering:
June 1995
- Automatic stability systems can detect, react
and correct a skidding car before the driver can even detect the skid.
Engineers are using molten salt to store solar energy before it is used
to create electricity.
- Links:
Advances in Rapid Prototyping , Mechanical Engineering:
July 1995
- By combing aircraft-engine design experience
and a unique cooling systems, GE has developed the most efficient gas turbine
to date. Virtual reality will let engineers design and test prototypes
in a simulated environment.
- Links:
Tracking Roller Coaster Design , Mechanical Engineering:
August 1995
- Discussion of the history of the design of roller
coasters and how they have improved. New technologies for various sports
add power and finesse to the game.
- Links:
Math Software for MEs , Mechanical Engineering:
September 1995
- Discussion of a new gas turbine for tomorrow's
navy. CAE in the classroom. Traction control for trains.
Links:
Massively Parallel Processing , Mechanical Engineering:
October 1995
- Discussion of advanced energy systems:alkali
metal thermal to electric conversion; adopting steam driven absorption
cooling; the coming of age of fuel cells.
- Links:
Designing Intelligent Machines , Mechanical Engineering:
November 1995
- High-Tech security. Smart Structures. Compliant
mechanisms. Discussion of adaptive analysis.
- Links:
Xenon-Ion Propulsion , Mechanical Engineering:
December 1995
- A joint government/industry effort to double
the propulsion of jet engines for commercial and military planes. Shape
memory alloys
- Links:
Automated Processing , Mechanical Engineering:
January 1996
- A new thermal treatment device can perform a
variety of surface modifications processes on metal powders and heat-treat
metal components.
- Links:
Migrating to Windows , Mechanical Engineering:
February 1996
- High performance steam engines. Thermal-spraying
engine blocks. Silicon smelting.
- Links:
Designing with CFD, Mechanical Engineering: March
1996
- Discussion of the factors that are involved when
choosing the proper photoelectric sensor.
- Links:
Searching for Land Mines, Mechanical Engineering:
April 1996
- Discussion of the design of an engine with rocket
power. Winding copper tubing in a helix around boiler sections can accomplish
this power.
- Links:
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Questions and Comments:
Jonathan Miles: milesjj@jmu.edu