Abstract: Passivation of a hybrid microelectronic device is achieved by plasma polyization of hexamethyldisilazane on the device surface. A moisture impermeable thin film layer is deposited which protects the moisture sensitive components from corrosion. The layer is readily removable, however, in order to effect repairs to the device when necessary.

Abstract: A programmable time varying attenuator has a reprogrammable digital circuit or impressing an analog attenuation signal on a continuous wave noise signal. This signal is fed to the input of a receiver and since the digital circuitry can be reprogrammed with a known sequence to effect a desired analog attenuation, a receiver's performance can be monitored and evaluated when the attenuated signal or error signal is simultaneously received with information signals. A desired time relationship between the information signals and the time varying attenuating test signal or error signal is maintained since both are slaved to a common standard. The programmable time varying attenuator is programmable independent of the information signal source and, therefore, is adaptable with different sources while being a highly reliable and cost effect device for system testing.

Abstract: A number of viewers wearing polarized glasses are presented real-time, hiresolution, three-dimensional projected images on a distant screen at video image signal rates. Two laser raster scanners each activate a separate one of two liquid crystal light valves with information representative of left or right eye images. A high intensity light source is polarized through a prism so that one component is directed to one liquid crystal light valve and an orthogonal component reaches the other liquid crystal light valve. Both components of the high intensity light are modulated by the valves and reflected back through the prism onto the distant screen. Laser diodes and solid-state vertical and horizontal deflection components in the laser raster scanners combined with the liquid crystal light valves and a single bi-polar prism result in a reliable, compact unit capable of providing long term economical displays.

Abstract: A factored matched filter/FFT radar Doppler processor for reducing the le of clutter components contained in radar signals. The processor includes a matched Doppler filter, having a filter response matched to the spectrum of the clutter components, through which the radar signal is passed. The filtered output of the matched filter is further filtered by a coherent integration filter to further reduce the level of the clutter components.

Abstract: Benzimidazobenzophenanthroline type ladder polymers are doped with Lewis acids, protonic acids, potassium, or an alkali napthalide. The resulting doped polymers are useful semiconductors.

Abstract: A bisorthodinitrile monomer having the formula: ##STR1## and an epoxy monomer having the formula:R--O--A--O--Rare mixed with or without an amine curing agent and heated to a temperature ufficient to induce polymerization. The resulting epoxy-phthalonitrile copolymer has improved properties relative to the epoxy polymers including higher thermal and oxidative stability, higher glass transition temperature, better shelf life, lower water absorptivity, and better electrical properties. The properties of the epoxy-phthalonitrile copolymer can be varied by varying the epoxy:phthalonitrile ratio.

Abstract: A method for generating fine sprays of molten metal for spray coating and wder making is disclosed. Liquid metal is fed via a melt tube to a nozzle that is shaped like the frustrum of a cone. The nozzle is surrounded with gas jets in a coaxial pattern around the melt tube orifice. High pressure gas causes the formation of a low pressure region immediately next to the melt tube orifice that draws metal out of the orifice at a higher rate than would otherwise be the case. The coaxial gas stream atomizes the metal into droplets and thereafter forms a narrow, supersonic spray containing very fine metal droplets suitable for powder making or application of a coating.

Abstract: Phenothiazine Ladder Polymer, PTL (or di-chloro-PTL) was prepared by polydensation of 2,5-diamino-1,4-benzenedithiol with 2,5-dichloro (or 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro)-p-benzoquinone in polyphosphoric acid at 250.degree. C. Phenoxazine Ladder Polymer, POL, was prepared from 2,5-dichloro-p-phenylenediamine and 2,5-dihydroxy-p-benezoquinone under the same conditions as used for PTL synthesis. Di-chloro-POL and other derivatives can be made under a similar condition. These polymers conduct electricity.

Abstract: A collective interactive klystron that utilizes a bent drift tube to achi circular motions of the electrons in the drift region. This bent drift tube eliminates material repulsion between AC space charges in a klystron.

Abstract: An improved bow and/or stern seal is provided for a surface effect vehicle herein the vehicle has a pair of spaced apart side hulls which are joined by a wet deck, and the bow and stern seals extend between the side hulls so that an air cushion can be formed between the side walls and the bow and stern seals. The improved seal includes a portion of the deck having an opening for providing an air inlet to the air cushion. An elongated pneumatic bag is mounted along its length to the bottom of the wet deck, is sealed at its ends and is positioned to receive air from the deck opening along its forward side. Provision is made for a passageway between the side hulls for directing air around the forward side of the bag.

Abstract: A frequency generator is disclosed in which the phase modulation of a sta carrier frequency is precisely and repeatedly controlled by a digital input. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) receives a digital input from the output of a computer and provides an analog voltage output. An analog ramp signal generator is also provided such that the output of the analog ramp signal generator and the output of the digital-to-analog converter form the inputs to a voltage comparator network. The output of the voltage comparator network switches state each time the ramp signal generator output exceeds the digital-to-analog converter output. The output of the voltage comparator network is used to trigger a one-shot multivibrator which thereby produces a square wave that is advanced or retarded in phase in response to the value of the digital input to the digital-to-analog converter.

Abstract: A two axis adjustable optical mount capable of lock down after alignment is rovided by a dual ring arrangement which represents a segment of two concentric spheres. An optical element such as a lens or mirror is held within an inner ring by a retaining ring. The inner ring fits within the outer ring to form a partially concentric sphere arrangement across the diameter. Orthogonally mounted set screws can be used to adjust the relationship of the inner ring to the outer ring and a collar screw clamp is used to freeze the relationship between the inner and outer rings once the desired orientation is achieved.

Abstract: A method for making cubic SiC devices comprising the steps of preparing a preform consisting of high purity Si on which a layer of cubic SiC has been deposited by CVD; transferring the preform to a furnace containing a molten bath of Si saturated with SiC at a temperature of between 1600.degree.-1800.degree. C., the saturation being insured by the use of a high purity graphite crucible for the Si; dipping the Si-SiC preform into the molten bath and allowing deposition of more cubic SiC on the SiC layer by reducing the temperature of the already formed cubic SiC layer from the preparing step in relation to the rest of the molten bath.

Abstract: Ions of a particular gas in a mixture of gases are made for mass spectrometry purposes by selectively electronically exciting the target gas and allowing the excited target gas to undergo a charge-exchange reaction with a reagent ion.

Abstract: Piezoelectric PZT-polymer composites of 1-3 and 1-3-0 connectivity are trversely reinforced with glass fibers to increase the hydrostatic piezoelectric charge and voltage coefficients (d.sub.h and g.sub.h) for possible use in hydrophone applications. These composites consisted of a foamed (with porosity) or non-foamed (no porosity) polymer matrix with PZT rods aligned parallel to the poling direction and glass fibers in the remaining two transverse directions. Because of the small percentage of PZT required, these composites have densities near that of water, and much lower dielectric constants than solid PZT, resulting in large increases in the hydrostatic piezoelectric voltage coefficient g.sub.h. By increasing the d.sub.h and g.sub.h coefficients, the d.sub.h g.sub.h product, used as the figure of merit, is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: A compact and integrated high-gain radar augmented system, including: a cylindrical microstrip receive antenna mounted on a cylinder for providing nominal omni-directional coverage, a transmit antenna similar to the receive antenna mounted on the same cylinder, isolating radio-frequency (RF) absorbing means located between the two antennas, and a high-gain amplifier located within the body of the cylinder and connected to the two antennas. The entire assembly can be covered by an RF radome for component protection.

Abstract: A stable tetravalent nickel oxide cathode, having a high coulombic capaci for use in high energy density batteries comprising a nickel hydroxide plate prepared by impregnating a porous conducting plaque with nickel hydroxide which is then further wet oxidized by passing a stream of ozone through the plate. The ozonation process further comprises impregnation of the nickel hydroxide plate with an alkaline solution such as an aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide and flowing of a stream of gaseous ozone through the plate by producing a pressure differential across the plate while applying water or potassium hydroxide solution to the plate to facilitate the action of the ozone on the nickel hydroxide-potassium hydroxide mixture. The tetravalent nickel oxide thus formed has the stable gamma structure with a valence approaching +4.0.

Abstract: The invention discloses a self-controlled, portable gas compressor which lizes a low pressure air source to compress a high pressure air source in a single stage booster compressor pump which is automatically shut down by an air pilot switch when a predetermined pressure is reached.

Abstract: An igniter composition for a gas generator comprises a stoichiometric comation of pyrotechnic metal selected from the group consisting of beryllium, boron, lithium, sodium, titanium, magnesium, aluminum and alloys and mixtures thereof and one or more halogenated polymers; and fumed colloidal silica in an amount from about 0.5 to about 2.5 percent of the total composition weight.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a notched indium phosphide planar transferred electron oscillator device which automatically aligns the high-resistivity notch position immediately adjacent to the cathode contact by slant evaporation of a metal coating over the edge of a masking layer followed by ion implantation.