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Economic Opportunities Of Space Enterprise In The Next Decades, Klaus P. Heiss

Space Congress® Proceedings

At this juncture of the United States Space Program a major opportunity exists to give a new impetus to space applications (and space sciences) for the next two decades. It involves a redirection of the U.S. Space Programs from an emphasis of means to one emphasizing scientific and economic application goals of space technology. This opportunity comes about with the successful deployment of the Space Shuttle System in the early 1980s. Four topics are emphasized: 1) The Development of Global Information Systems; 2) Large Space Structures Applications; 3) Space as an Energy Base for Mankind; and 4) Likely Phases of …

Technology Transfer At The Department Of Energy Laboratories -Selected Case Studies From The Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, David W. Dorn

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The U.S. Department of Energy has, by transfer from the U.S. Energy and Research Development Administration, continued the policy of programs for dissemination of information. By the language of the charter, this extends to scientific, technical and practical information. Thus, DOE has a statutory responsibility to ensure full and widespread transfer of its technology.

Each Laboratory conducts its own Technology Transfer Program as an integral part of the National Program, and the activities of the Laboratories are directed towards the National Goals. Because of specific and sometimes different needs in the various geographical regions and the different styles of technology …

Current Solar Applications And Economics, Douglass E. Root

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Until relatively recently, man has been almost totally dependent on the sun to directly, or more often indirectly, provide energy for his well-being. High quality stored solar energy in the form of oil, natural gas and, to a lesser extent, coal have been in such great, demand during this century that they ' are being depleted at an intolerably high rate. Consequently, more "renewable" forms of energy are being considered—or more accurately, reconsidered. It was proven feasible to harness the wind, to collect sunlight and store it as heat, and to convert thermal energy stored in the oceans to do …

Large Scale Human Benefits From The Industrialization Of Space, Charles L. Gould

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This paper summarizes the results to date on an 18-month study on Space Industrialization performed for NASA-MSFC by Rockwell International. This study is in two parts. Part 1 addressed the "what" and "why" of Space Industrialization; Part 2 will address the "how". This paper highlights important future world needs and trends in which space can potentially play a part, and identifies the specific recommendations for the evolutionary industrialization of space. The space opportunities that are applicable to future national and world needs are listed, and these opportunities are assessed. They cover the broad areas of Space Industrialization: (I) information services, …

Medical Technology Transfer, James N. Brown, William A. Fischer, F. T. Wooten

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The Biomedical Applications Team program sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an effective means for transferring aerospace technology to applications in medicine. A conceptual framework for medical technology transfer is presented to describe the transfer process in medicine and to supply a rationale for the Biomedical Applications Team methodology. Examples illustrate medical technology transfer at the material, design, and capacity levels. The roles of donor, recipient, and transfer agent are illustrated and factors essential to the success of medical technology transfer are summarized.

Energy Management Through Planning -The Florida Experience, Carlos S. Warren

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Developed dependence of the United States on oil and natural gas as primary energy sources is especially acute in Florida, where ninety (90%) of the state's energy needs comes from these two sources. Since Florida only produces enough oil and natural gas to meet the equivalent of fifteen (15%) of its energy needs, it is dependent on other domestic and foreign sources to meet its present and growing energy requirements. Of the petroleum products consumed as fuel in Florida, approximately sixty (60%) originates outside the United States.

Furthermore,the health of Florida's economy is extremely sensitive to energy issues. Florida's largest …

A Technology Program For Large Area Space Systems, Angelo Guastaferro, Lyle M. Jenkins

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The purpose of this paper is to present the management and technical plans of the NASA to implement an advanced systems technology program for large structures of the 1985-2000 time period.

The NASA Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology (OAST) has established a systems technology program for the efficient development of advanced engineering and operational concepts in support of large space systems.

The program's broad te c hni c al obj e c 11ve s and goals that will make future space systems economically as well as technically feasible will be discussed. Examples of possible missions that can utilize the …

The Solar Heating And Cooling Commercial Demonstration Program At Marshall Space Flight Center -Some Problems And Conclusions, Robert L. Middleton

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The origin and evolution of the Solar Heating and Cooling Commercial Demonstration Program by the Department of Energy and the Marshall Space Flight Center activities supporting this program from its conception are defined and discussed.

During the life of this program, a significant amount of experience or "lessons learned" has been gained. These experiences should, and must, be published to help others avoid these specific problems, and hopefully, other similar problems in the future. The problems are summarized in the technical, or design area, and management, or financial considerations.

Conclusions state that the program has significantly assisted the creation of …

Space Power For Space, J. P. Mullin

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The total energy demanded by space missions of the future is expected to exceed past needs by orders of magnitude. The unit costs of this energy must be reduced from present levels if these missions are to be carried out at projected budget levels. The broad employment of electric propulsion and the capability to utilize novel high power sensors hinge on the availability of systems lighter by factors of ten or more than have flown to date. The NASA program aimed at providing the technological basis to meet these demands is described in this paper. Research and technology efforts in …

An Economist Looks At Solar Energy: The Government's Role, Elliot J. Roseman

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The economist speaks in terms of free enterprise, and of competition. This most pure state of economic existence, where all economic textbooks begin, is a rare occurrence in the real world, however. The energy market is a notable example of how government involvement has skewed consumer choices. This is as it should be, for we expect the public decision making process to involve more than just considerations of economy.

This paper will place solar energy in the context of a marketplace for energy, and justify the role of government in influencing solar energy market development and market penetration. It will …

Observations On Short-Term And Long-Range Plans For Technology Transfer To State And Local Governments, James M. Wyckoff

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Efforts to apply the scientific and technical resources of the hundreds of Federal laboratories to the solving of technical problems of industry, State and local governments have met with only limited success. In part, this is because of lack of understanding of how to bridge the gap between highly sophisticated sources of technical information and users less skilled in technical pursuits. The National Science Foundation, in cooperation with many of the major public interest groups, has been initiating and evaluating a number of networks to bridge the gap. It has also worked with State and local governments to improve their …

Technology For Space Transportation Systems, Frank W. Stephenson

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Advanced space transportation systems technology is directed towards both increased capability and greatly reduced operations costs. Three areas of space operations are used to define vehicle requirements and to establish technology goals. These operations include earth-to-orbit-and-return, orbit-to-orbit transfer and interplanetary transfer.

In the earth-to-orbit area, where transportation costs are the highest, the primary focus is on technologies that will reduce operational costs. Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) technology is aimed at increased versatility, and includes both high thrust reusable systems and high performance, low thrust systems. The technology for interplanetary transfer vehicles continues to focus on Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP).

The …

Nasa Technology Utilization Program: A Cost Benefit Evaluation, F. D. Johnson, Martin Kokus

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Costs and benefits for four major TU Program activities were analyzed "by a series of research projects conducted during 1976 and 1977- This paper presents a summary of the results. The study data include the largest known random sample of costs and benefits due to technology transfer activities. Statistical results include benefit-to-cost ratios, correlations of user benefits with both program costs and user costs, and an internal rate of return distribution for investments in technical information. The predictability of benefits will also be discussed.

Application Of Nasa Technology To A Rapid Transit System, E. R. Preston, Preston E. Beck

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NASA has established a new program in technology utilization. It involves full time, on-site contact with the user and is presently being applied in the development of the Metropolitan Dade County (Florida) Rapid Transit System. The NASA Representative identifies technical problems while participating in daily activities and then draws on the agency's expertise to assist in solutions. This paper presents a report on the results to date and expectations for the future.

Department Of Defense Technology Transfer -Civilian Uses Of Military Know-How, Gerald E. Miller

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President Nixon, in his March 16, 1972 Message to Congress, challenged the nation to harness science and technology to strengthen our economy and improve the quality of life in the U. S. A portion of his statement addressed the issue of using federal R & D laboratories to assist in solving local and state problems.

In June of the same year, over 200 leaders from all levels of government, industry and academia met in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the National Conference on Inter^ governmental Science and Technology Policy. The goal of the Conference was to identify actions essential for effective use …

Technology Transfer And The Coast Guard R&D Center, Michael J. D'Angelo

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This paper is intended to present an overview of the Coast Guard Research and Development Center f s active participation in the transfer of science and technology to local governments, foreign governments, industry, colleges and universities, and other federal agencies.

Identification Of Cost Effective Energy Conservation Methods, H. S. Bierenbaum, W. H. Boggs

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In addition to a successful program of readily implemented conservation actions for reducing building energy consumption at Kennedy Space Center, recent detailed analyses have identified further substantial savings for buildings representative of technical facilities designed when energy costs were low. The techniques employed for determination of these energy savings consisted of facility configuration analysis, power and lighting measurements, detailed computer simulations and simulation verifications. Use of these methods resulted in identification of projected energy savings as large as $330,000 a year (approximately fwo year breakeven period) in a single building. Application of these techniques to other commercial buildings is discussed.

The Nasa - Iitri Manufacturing Applications Team; Solving Manufacturing Problems Through Aerospace Technology, E. R. Bangs

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The objective of the MATeam is to successfully transfer aerospace technology to solve key problems in the manufacturing sector of the economy. The underlying purpose for the team is to increase the return on the nation's investment in aerospace research by fostering wide implementation and use of NASA technology and expertise. The function of the team in accomplishing this objective is to provide an important intermediary role between technology sources and technology users in order to: improve the communication process; assist in the movement of new technology across organizational and disciplinary boundaries; and shorten the time between technological development and …

Organization Chart 1978, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Organizational chart showing membership of Student Government Association.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss lecture series, concerts, budget, discount cards, elections, faculty evaluations and education symposium.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss constitutional amendments, administrative evaluation and election of officers.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss lecture series, concerts, bottle bill, elections, constitutional revisions, faculty evaluations and lack of interest in the Student Government Association.

Organization Chart 1978, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Organizational chart listing officers and representatives.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss concerts, lecture series, budget, elections and tuition increase.

Memo - Senate Meeting, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Memo regarding next meeting with agenda.

Bill - Dental Legislation, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill regarding changes in the Kentucky Revised Statutes section 313-310.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss budget, elections, discount cards and representatives for the Community College and Ogden College.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss constitutional amendments.

Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents meeting regarding annual financial report, auditor's report, committee reports Athletics, Bylaws, Finance, Ohio Valley Conference, I-AA division athletics, utility costs, housing policies, Intercambio Internacional, business administration, accounting, foreign languages, teaching programs, associate degree in technical illustration, nursing, credit by examination, personnel changes and salaries, adjunct faculty status, basketball coach Jim Richards' resignation, FM radio station, Transportation Data Center, Hub Pizzeria, resolution in honor of Georgia Bates, Faculty Senate constitution, agreement with Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, death of Elvis Campbell, parking and Evansville Aces plane crash.

Resolution 78-10 - Student On Council Of Higher Education, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to install a student on the Kentucky Council of Higher Education.