370 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 24 next
open access

HIVELITE propellant characterization

Description: No Description Available.
Date: March 14, 1975
Creator: Finger, M. & Hayes, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

LITHIUM HYDRIDE PROPERTIES

Description: A tabulation is presented of values for selected properties of lithium hydride. (M.C.G.)
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: Welch, F.H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Kilowatt Isotope Power System: component test procedure for the ground demonstration system jet condenser focusing. 77-KIPS-59. Revision A

Description: This test procedure (No. 404A) provides a detailed description of the verification methods which shall be used in the development program to be conducted on the Kilowatt Isotope Power System (KIPS) Jet Condenser to fulfill the requirements of the Ground Demonstration Test Plan, Section 6.4. This is a revision of Test Procedure No. 404.
Date: March 14, 1978
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Radiochemical Processing-Off-Site Transportation and Ultimate Storage Problems

Description: Safe and economic methods of handling radioactive materials off-site are required for the successful operation of nuclear chemical plants. These occasions arise in the shipment of spent fuel, radioactive, isotopes, and liquid wastes. An unsolved problem exists in the development of techniques and sites for the final disposal of waste products. (auth)
Date: March 14, 1962
Creator: Blomeke, J. O. & Shappert, L. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Large area silicon sheet by EFG. Annual progress report, October 1, 1978-September 30, 1979

Description: The progress which has been made in 1978/1979 to evolve systems designs for growth stations which produce multiple silicon ribbons by the EFG process is reported. This progress culminated in the demonstration of five ribbon multiple growth in May 1979 and in recent advances toward improved electronic quality of ribbons grown from these machines. These advances were made in large measure by studies in which the composition of the gas environment around the meniscus area was varied. By introducin… more
Date: March 14, 1980
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

OTEC cold water pipe design for problems caused by vortex-excited oscillations

Description: Vortex-excited oscillations of marine structures result in reduced fatigue life, large hydrodynamic forces and induced stresses, and sometimes lead to structural damage and to diestructive failures. The cold water pipe of an OTEC plant is nominally a bluff, flexible cylinder with a large aspect ratio (L/D = length/diameter), and is likely to be susceptible to resonant vortex-excited oscillations. The objective of this report is to survey recent results pertaining to the vortex-excited oscillati… more
Date: March 14, 1980
Creator: Griffin, O. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Concentrations of dissolved methane (CH sub 4 ) and nitrogen (N sub 2 ) in groundwaters from the Hanford Site, Washington

Description: This document reports all available dissolved gas concentration data for groundwaters from the Hanford Site as of June 1985. Details of the computational procedures required to reduce data obtained from the field measurements made by the Basalt Waste Isolation Project are provided in the appendix. Most measured values for methane concentration from reference repository boreholes are in the range of from 350 to 700 mg/L for the Cohassett flow top. Because of the uncertainties associated with the… more
Date: March 14, 1986
Creator: Early, T.O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Portable Mercury Vapor Detector

Description: From abstract: "This report describes a functional mercury vapor detector which is a portable, self-contained, survey instrument, and had a minimum range from zero to two-tenths milligram of mercury per cubic meter of air."
Date: March 14, 1958
Creator: McMurray, C. S. & Redmond, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Homeland Security: Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities, but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The events of September 11, 2001, triggered a national re-examination of the security of thousands of industrial facilities that use or store hazardous chemicals in quantities that could potentially put large numbers of Americans at risk of serious injury or death in the event of a terrorist-caused chemical release. GAO was asked to examine (1) available information on the threats and risks from terrorism fac… more
Date: March 14, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Over the past several years, GAO has issued numerous reports and testimonies on internal control breakdowns in certain individual agencies' purchase card programs. In light of these findings, GAO was asked to analyze purchase card transactions governmentwide to (1) determine whether internal control weaknesses existed in the government purchase card program and (2) if so, identify examples of fraudulent… more
Date: March 14, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Lead In Tap Water: CDC Public Health Communications Need Improvement

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In February 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was asked to assess the effects of elevated lead levels in tap water on Washington, D.C., residents. In April 2004, CDC published the results. However, an inaccurate statement and incomplete descriptions of the limitations of the analyses resulted in confusion about CDC's intended message. GAO was asked to examine (1) CDC's actions t… more
Date: March 14, 2011
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Puerto Rico: Characteristics of the Island's Maritime Trade and Potential Effects of Modifying the Jones Act

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Jones Act requirements have resulted in a discrete shipping market between Puerto Rico and the United States. Most of the cargo shipped between the United States and Puerto Rico is carried by four Jones Act carriers that provide dedicated, scheduled weekly service using containerships and container barges. Although some vessels are operating beyond their expected useful service life, many have been reco… more
Date: March 14, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Tactical Aircraft: DOD Should Reconsider Decision to Increase F/A-22 Production Rates While Development Risks Continue

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The Air Force is developing the F/A-22 aircraft to fly at higher speeds for longer distances, be less detectable, and improve the pilot's awareness of the surrounding situation. The F/A-22 will replace the Air Force's existing fleet of F-15 aircraft. Over the past several years the program has experienced significant cost overruns and schedule delays. Congress mandated that GAO assess the development program a… more
Date: March 14, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Information Technology: Customs Automated Commercial Environment Program Progressing, but Need for Management Improvements Continues

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is conducting a multiyear, multibillion-dollar acquisition of a new trade processing system, planned to support the movement of legitimate imports and exports and strengthen border security. By congressional mandate, plans for expenditure of appropriated funds on this system, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), must meet certain conditions, including GAO… more
Date: March 14, 2005
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Defense Acquisitions: Improved Business Case Is Needed for Future Combat System's Successful Outcome

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Defense (DOD) anticipates that the Future Combat System (FCS) will modernize the U.S. Army's ability to move, shoot, and communicate on the battlefield. It is an impressive concept that is the product of holistic, non-traditional thinking. The Army describes FCS as one of the most complex weapon acquisition programs ever executed because it involves developing and integrating a family … more
Date: March 14, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Pesticides: Improvements Needed to Ensure the Safety of Farmworkers and Their Children

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on issues related to the safety of children who may be exposed to pesticides in agricultural settings, focusing on: (1) what federal requirements govern the safe use of pesticides, particularly as they relate to protecting children in agricultural settings; (2) what information is available on the acute and chronic effects of agricultural pesticide … more
Date: March 14, 2000
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Freedom of Information Act: Agencies Are Making Progress in Reducing Backlog, but Additional Guidance Is Needed

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), federal agencies must generally provide access to their information, enabling the public to learn about government operations and decisions. To help ensure proper implementation, the act requires that agencies report annually to the Attorney General on their processing of FOIA requests. For fiscal year 2006, agencies were also to report on their progress in i… more
Date: March 14, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Defense Acquisitions: Progress Made in Fielding Missile Defense, but Program Is Short of Meeting Goals

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "By law, GAO annually assesses the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) progress in developing and fielding a Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Funded at $8 billion to nearly $10 billion per year, it is the largest research and development program in the Department of Defense (DOD). The program has been managed in 2-year increments, known as blocks. Block 2006, the second BMDS block, was completed in De… more
Date: March 14, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Defense Acquisitions: Termination Costs Are Generally Not a Compelling Reason to Continue Programs or Contracts That Otherwise Warrant Ending

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The nation's long-term fiscal imbalances will likely make DOD's $1.6 trillion planned investment in new weapon systems unsustainable. Thus, it is critical that DOD retains the flexibility to end programs and contracts when necessary and appropriate. Although the federal government generally has the legal right to terminate contracts for convenience, defense stakeholders have sometimes expressed concerns… more
Date: March 14, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Traffic Safety: Grants Generally Address Key Safety Issues, Despite State Eligibility and Management Difficulties

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In 2005, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) included authorizations of nearly $2.2 billion for safety incentive grant programs to assist states in their efforts to reduce traffic fatalities. Administered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), five of these programs provide ince… more
Date: March 14, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Joint Strike Fighter: Management of the Technology Transfer Process

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program is the Department of Defense's (DOD) largest international cooperative effort to develop and produce a major weapon system. Due to the breadth of international participation, the number of export authorizations needed to share information with partner governments, solicit bids from suppliers, and execute contracts is expected to far exceed past transfers of advance… more
Date: March 14, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Petroleum Refining: Industry's Outlook Depends on Market Changes and Key Environmental Regulations

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Stakeholders GAO contacted and information reviewed by GAO identified the following three major changes that have recently affected the domestic petroleum refining industry:"
Date: March 14, 2014
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Nuclear Power Plants: Efforts Made to Upgrade Security, but the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Design Basis Threat Process Should Be Improved

Description: A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The nation's commercial nuclear power plants are potential targets for terrorists seeking to cause the release of radioactive material. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), an independent agency headed by five commissioners, is responsible for regulating and overseeing security at the plants. In April 2003, in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, NRC revised the design basis thre… more
Date: March 14, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Back to Top of Screen