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Direct conversion technology

Description: The overall objective of the Direct Conversion Technology task is to develop an experimentally verified technology base for promising direct conversion systems that have potential application for energy conservation in the end-use sectors. This report contains progress of research on the Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter (AMTEC) and on the Two-Phase Liquid-Metal MHD Electrical Generator (LMMHD) for the period January 1, 1991 through December 31, 1991. Research on AMTEC and on LMMHD was… more
Date: January 7, 1992
Creator: Massier, P.F.; Back, L.H.; Ryan, M.A. & Fabris, G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary Catalog of Earthquakes in Northern Imperial Valley, California, April--June 1977

Description: Seismic monitoring of the northern section of the Imperial Valley region in southern California has been underway since 1973. A description of the 22-station network and a list of preliminary data on earthquakes recorded by the network from April 1977 through June 1977 are presented. (JGB)
Date: January 1, 1977
Creator: Jenkins, D. & Fuis, G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation. Second quarterly technical progress report, October 1, 1992--December 31, 1992

Description: A phase II study has been initiated to investigate surfactant-assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the second quarter of work. The major accomplishments were (1) completion of coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs with Illinois No. 6 coal at processing temperatures of 300, 325, and 350{degrees}C, and pressures of 1800 psig, (2) analysis of the filter cake and the filtrate obtained from the treat… more
Date: January 15, 1993
Creator: Hickey, G. S. & Sharma, P. K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Launch vehicle integration requirements for SP-100

Description: SP-100 is the designation for a nuclear reactor-based power plant being developed for both civil and military missions beginning in the 1990s for such potential space applications as communication satellites, space radar, electric propulsion and space stations. Typically, a system using the SP-100 along with a selected upper stage system would be launched by the National Space Transportation System (NSTS) Space Shuttle System into a near-earth orbit, deployed, and through upper stage propulsion… more
Date: January 31, 1984
Creator: Shaw, L. T. Jr. & Womack, J. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Low-Cost Silicon Solar Array Project. Quarterly report 3, October 1976--December 1976

Description: The potential for future widespread use of photovoltaic systems for the generation of electric power was the motivation for the establishment, in January 1975, of the Photovoltaic Conversion Program by ERDA's Division of Solar Energy. The Program's activities are planned to develop and to promote the use of photovoltaic systems to such an extent that the private sector will produce and utilize cost-competitive photovoltaic systems. As part of the ERDA Program, the Low-Cost Silicon Solar Array P… more
Date: January 1, 1976
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Contingent post-closure plan, hazardous waste management units at selected maintenance facilities, US Army National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California

Description: The National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, California, is a US Army training installation that provides tactical experience for battalion/task forces and squadrons in a mid- to high-intensity combat scenario. Through joint exercises with US Air Force and other services, the NTC also provides a data source for improvements of training doctrines, organization, and equipment. To meet the training and operational needs of the NTC, several maintenance facilities provide general and direct sup… more
Date: January 1, 1992
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary Study of the Uranium Favorability of Granitic and Contact-Metamorphic Rocks of the Owens Valley Area, Inyo and Mono Counties California, and Esmeralda and Mineral Counties, Nevada

Description: From summary: Granitic and contact-metamorphic rocks of the Owens Valley area were sampled to determine their favorability for uranium. Uranium deposits associated with these rocks were examined to determine the mode of occurrence.
Date: January 1978
Creator: Cupp, G. M. & Mitchell, T. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Salton Sea Meteorological Instrumentation Test Series, Salton Sea, California, Conducted in September 1959

Description: Abstract: "This report discusses tests conducted to determine the accuracy of meteorological equipment which is used to gather upper air data. Equipment tested was the GMD-2, SMD-1A, GMD-1B, and the WBRT-57. A four-station phototheodolite network was used as a standard for point-in-space determinations."
Date: January 1961
Creator: Jones, L. E.; Levesque, R. L., Jr.; Niper, E. D. & Willis, John T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Analysis of the Mount Laguna Photovoltaic Cell Failure

Description: From summary: The purpose of this analysis is to provide photovoltaic (P/V) system design and field engineers with an understanding of the primary factors which can cause individual P/V cells in a module or an array to be forced into reverse bias and eventual failure and to provide guidelines for the adequate protection of the cells.
Date: January 1981
Creator: Anderson, E.; Lambarski, T.; Kadlec, D.; Nakos, J. & Turfler, R. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Radioactive Deposits in California

Description: "The primary purpose of this report is to present data pertaining to the occurrence, distribution, and geologic environment of deposits of radioactive minerals in California. A secondary purpose is to summarize the information available on occurrences in California and to present a brief description of each radioactive locality that was known prior to 1953."
Date: January 1954
Creator: Walker, G. W. & Lovering, T. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Pacific Marine Mammal Stock Assessment: 2012

Description: This is an assessment report based on the population of marine mammals along the Pacific coastline in the year 2012. It is a working document that will continue to be updated as data changes.
Date: January 2013
Creator: Carretta, James V.; Oleson, Erin; Weller, David W.; Lang, Aimee R.; Forney, Karin A.; Baker, Jason et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation

Description: A phase II study has been initiated to investigate surfactant-assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the second quarter of work. The major accomplishments were (1) completion of coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs with Illinois No. 6 coal at processing temperatures of 300, 325, and 350[degrees]C, and pressures of 1800 psig, (2) analysis of the filter cake and the filtrate obtained from the treat… more
Date: January 15, 1993
Creator: Hickey, G.S. & Sharma, P.K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Direct conversion technology. Annual summary report CY 1991, January 1, 1991--December 31, 1991

Description: The overall objective of the Direct Conversion Technology task is to develop an experimentally verified technology base for promising direct conversion systems that have potential application for energy conservation in the end-use sectors. This report contains progress of research on the Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter (AMTEC) and on the Two-Phase Liquid-Metal MHD Electrical Generator (LMMHD) for the period January 1, 1991 through December 31, 1991. Research on AMTEC and on LMMHD was… more
Date: January 7, 1992
Creator: Massier, P. F.; Back, L. H.; Ryan, M. A. & Fabris, G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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General Review of the Astron Thermonuclear Program

Description: The following report describes the Astron Thermonuclear Program initiated at Livermore, California in 1957.
Date: January 24, 1958
Creator: Christofilos, Nicholas C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Multifoil insulation study for weight reduction. Technical information report

Description: The purpose of the present task is to develop high temperature multi-foil insulation suitable for use in the SP-100 thermoelectric converter project. Part of this task involves careful examination of alternative foil and foil spacing materials with the goal of effecting significant weight savings over current state-of-the-art foil insulation. This task involved the determination of the state-of-the-art foils, ascertaining what data is available, what additional data is required, preliminary ass… more
Date: January 1, 1984
Creator: Glazer, S. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Accelerator Division Annual Report: 1975

Description: The Bevatron/Bevalac is operated, maintained, and continually improved as a national research facility for studies in nuclear science and in biology and medicine. Recent modifications have brought the 21-year-old synchrotron to the threshold of tremendously exciting new studies as the world's most powerful heavy-ion accelerator. In its Bevalac configuration, the machine capitalizes on the coupling of the SuperHILAC to the Bevatron via a 175-meter beam line. The SuperHILAC acts as an injector to… more
Date: January 27, 1977
Creator: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Accelerator Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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FEMA DRF Major Disaster Assistance: California

Description: The Disaster Relief Fund is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and is the primary source of funding used to provide assistance following a major disaster declaration. This report contains information on funding provided as a result of a major disaster declaration in California from fiscal years 2000 to 2013.
Date: January 28, 2015
Creator: Richardson, Daniel
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Industries Survey of the United States: California, Kern County, Mojave District: The Golden Queen and other Mines of the Mojave District, California

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mineral production of mines in Kern County, California. Mining and milling methods of these mines are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: January 1937
Creator: Julihn, C. E. & Horton, F. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Surfactant studies for bench-scale operation; Sixth quarterly technical progress report, October 1, 1993--December 31, 1993

Description: A phase II study has been initiated to investigate surfactant-assisted coal liquefaction, with the objective of quantifying the enhancement in liquid yields and product quality. This report covers the sixth quarter of work. The major accomplishments were (1) Completion of the distillation of the liquid product from coal liquefaction autoclave reactor runs with Illinois No. 6 coal at 400{degree}C, with and without surfactant and/or catalyst at pressures of 1700 psig, (2) Batch autoclave runs at … more
Date: January 21, 1994
Creator: Hickey, G.S. & Sharma, P.K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Application of a Windshield-Display System to the Low-Altitude Bombing Problem

Description: From Introduction: "The design and flight evaluation of an airborne target simulator for use in tracking studies of fighter-type airplanes equipped with optical gunsights have recently been reported (ref. 1). In this equipment the target airplane was represented by a movable dot of light projected on the windshield of the test airplane."
Date: January 4, 1957
Creator: Barnett, Robert M.; Kauffman, William M. & Fulcher, Elmer C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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