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      <title>ASDE-2 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY. VOLUME II: MODULATOR, RECEIVER AND INDICATOR INTERFACE RECOMMENDATIONS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Eight airport sites and the FAA Oklahoma Depot were visited and surveys conducted to obtain reliability, maintainability and performance data on the ASDE-2 Radar System. The data was analyzed and recommendations for modification to the equipment made based on cost/benefit trade-offs. Three electronic modifications were recommended: modulator, local oscillator, and solid state duplexer modifications. (These modifications have since been accomplished.) To increase the operational utility of the ASDE-2 Radar, a bright display is recommended and, where space permits in the control tower, multiple displays. The report contains detailed information on ASDE-2 relaibility/maintainability, operational status, performance, and future ASDE system considerations as of March 1973. The report is in two Volumes: Vol. I: Operational Data and Modification and Vol. II: Modulator, Receiver, and Indicator Interface Recommendations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>QM/PSK VOICE/DATA MODEM</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two Quadrature Modulation/Phase Shift Keyed (QM/PSK) Voice/Data Modem systems have been developed as part of the satellite communications hardware for advanced air traffic control systems. These systems consist of a modulator and demodulator unit which provides for the one-way communication of voice and/or data signals. The modulator and demodulator unit provides simultaneous transmission of analog voice and digital data signals multiplexed on a single carrier, using quadrature modulation techniques. The modem interfaces with the transmitter/receiver at 70 MHz intermediate frequency. The report contains design theory, circuit descriptions, diagrams, calibration procedures, and laboratory test results. (Author)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WAVELENGTH SENSOR FOR FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE; PATENT FILED 28 MAY 91, PATENTED 15 NOV 94</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[An error compensated Mach-Zehnder Interferometer wavelength sensor integrated fiber optic chip for scale factor correction of fiber optic gyroscopes. A 90 deg twisted optical fiber polariter couples the light from a point in the gyroscope optical fiber circuit where light is found to have traversed the optical sensing coil of the gyroscope in both directions to the input of the fiber Optic Mach-Zehnder Interferometer. The light output of the interferometer is converted to electrical signals which are used to servo lock the peak depth of phase modulation of the interferometer and provide a digital output corresponding to the wavelength change sensed by the gyroscope temperature and input power variations otherwise adversely affecting the gyroscope performance are thus compensated. Gyro resolution is maintained to within 1 Angstrom without temperature stabilization or output conditioning over the entire temperature range of operation. (MM).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WAVELENGTH SENSOR FOR FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE; PATENT FILED 28 MAY 91, PATENTED 15 NOV 94</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/447747</link>
      <description><![CDATA[An error compensated Mach-Zehnder Interferometer wavelength sensor integrated fiber optic chip for scale factor correction of fiber optic gyroscopes. A 90 deg twisted optical fiber polariter couples the light from a point in the gyroscope optical fiber circuit where light is found to have traversed the optical sensing coil of the gyroscope in both directions to the input of the fiber Optic Mach-Zehnder Interferometer. The light output of the interferometer is converted to electrical signals which are used to servo lock the peak depth of phase modulation of the interferometer and provide a digital output corresponding to the wavelength change sensed by the gyroscope temperature and input power variations otherwise adversely affecting the gyroscope performance are thus compensated. Gyro resolution is maintained to within 1 Angstrom without temperature stabilization or output conditioning over the entire temperature range of operation. (MM).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PSK SUBCARRIER DEMODULATORS FOR DATA ACQUISITION</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[THIS REPORT ANALYZES AND DISCUSSES THE USE OF PSK (PHASE SHIFT KEYING) SUBCARRIER DEMODULATORS TO OVERCOME THE NOISE DEGRADATION AND FILTERING ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH SIGNAL CONDITIONERS NOW BEING USED AS DEMODULATORS FOR LOW DATA RATE PCM/PSK. IT IS SHOWN THAT A PSK SUBCARRIER DEMODULATOR PROVIDES VERY CLOSE TO IDEAL PERFORMANCE. THE SIGNAL CONDITIONERS, WHICH WERE NOT DESIGNED FOR THE SUBCARRIER DEMODULATION FUNCTION, ARE DEFICIENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IMPROPER FILTERING OF THE SIGNAL PRIOR TO SQUARING FOR SUBCARRIER REGENERATION, LOW SENSITIVITY OF PHASE LOCK LOOP AND FILTERING MATCHED TO THE SUBCARRIER RATE RATHER THAN THE DATA RATE. BECAUSE THE ENVISIONED PSK DEMODULATOR CAN BE OPTIMIZED FOR THESE FUNCTIONS, IT WILL PROVIDE ABOUT 10 DB MORE SENSITIVITY AT THRESHOLD THAN IS NOW BEING ACHIEVED. /AUTHOR/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>THE APPLICABILITY OF A MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP MODULATOR AS A DEVICE FOR ENHANCING DAYTIME CONSPICUITY</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/272166</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Considerable research is needed before any positive steps are taken to further the general use of modulated high-beam headlamps as motorcycle conspicuity aids. Such research cannot proceed satisfactorily without rigorous measurements of the visual characteristics of a modulating device, which have so far been lacking. The purpose of this paper is to provide an example of such measurements and, in particular, to report on the measurements of the relevant photometric characteristics of the Q-Switch modulating device. The results of these measurements demonstrate that the device falls within the specifications recommended by the authors for an extended flashing-signal code to be used by motorcyclists and moped riders, and clearly show that measurements in field conditions will form an essential part of any future conspicuity program based on lights.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 1990 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EMISSION CONTROLS. PART V: GM VACUUM SPARK CONTROL DEVICES</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Throughout the 1970s, emission standards for cars became progressively tougher.  As engineers gained experience, they discovered that very precise control of ignition timing could have a major effect on both NOx and HC emissions.  The result, ultimately, was a move to electronic spark mapping.  But during the transition period of the late 1970s, a variety of vacuum controls were added to the advance/retard mechanism of the distributor.  GM used what seems like hundreds of variations of thermal vacuum switches, vacuum delay valves, and such.  This article, the final part of a series on GM emissions, reviews these GM vacuum spark control devices.  Included in the discussion are timing tricks, thermal vacuum valves, vacuum reducer valves, spark advance vacuum modulators, and distributor vacuum delay valves.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 1984 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MANUFACTURER MAKES GRADE CROSSINGS SMOOTHER WITH EXTENDED LIFE SPAN</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The railroad crossing industry is represented by a dozen or so companies each of whom manufactures products of admitted excellence.  The trend appears to be in the direction of crossings constructed of modules or precast materials ready to install as they reach the site from the factory.  This article discusses a proprietary, prefabricated crossing surface made of steel reinforced concrete construction.  The modular unit is representative of the new approach to crossing smoothness and extended life to result in a highly satisfactory cost-effectiveness.  The new type surfaces are more expensive than those previously used, such as bituminous, plank, gravel and similar low-cost materials. However, tests have shown that the annual maintenance cost is substantially lower while the extended life is such that the end result is substantial savings.  Components of the crossing are described, along with installation, maintenance, and several application case histories.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>RAIL GAGE APPARATUS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The invention relates to apparatus for measuring the gage of any given track, and more particularly, to apparatus which can be affixed to revenue producing trains which pass over the tracks in question and provide electrical signals representative of the gage of the track while the train travels at high speeds.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 1976 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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