Abstract: Chemiluminescent mixtures utilize mono and di-alkyl substituted 9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene derivatives to provide higher chemiluminescence efficiencies. The preferred fluorescers are 2-ethyl-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene and 1,4-dimethyl-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene.

Abstract: The disruption of a thermal inversion and formation of cumulus clouds is duced by the ignition of a pyrotechnic composition containing an alkali earth metal. The combined heats of hydration, condensation and combustion of the composition disrupt the thermal layer allowing the passage of warm moist air into a zone of cooler air. The formation of cumulonimbus or cumulus clouds results.

Abstract: A thermal battery cell with a fiberglass wrapping and facial pressure as a eans for wetting the calcium anode to prevent deflagration or flashing using either a homogeneous LiClO.sub.4 and AgNO.sub.3 electrolyte or a non-homogeneous electrolyte arrangement of LiCl, LiNO.sub.3 and AgNO.sub.3.

Abstract: A missile separation system for fixedly attaching a rocket motor section a payload section has cofunctioning attaching and retarding means integrated to retain plural sections of a missile system in mated relationship until a predetermined point in the missile flight path.

Abstract: This invention comprises a method of synthesizing ternary phosphide compos of the general formula M(II)M(IV)P.sub.2 by fused salt electrolysis in which a melt powder mixture containing phosphorus compounds is introduced into an electrolytic apparatus containing a liquid group II metal cathode and a group IV metal or semiconductor source. Electrolysis occurs under controlled conditions in which oxygen is excluded as an impurity to produce the desired ternary phosphide compounds.

Abstract: A phase noise analyzer uses a microwave section to produce a standard reference voltage which is filtered by a sequenced pair of frequency agile filters. The filter output is fed to an indicator which is calibrated to the desired units.

Abstract: An elemental lithium-lithium alloy composite anode capable of high current ensity discharge for battery applications.

Abstract: A video zoom processor digitally processes video imagery information in a simultaneous two-dimensional format. Size and position transformation factors are incorporated in the image via processing. The size specification delay for the reduction factor is one video frame time and for the expansion factor it is zero video frame time. The specification delay for the position or translation factor is zero video frame time. Also implemented into the processed image is the pixel averaging algorithm in which each output pixel is the value of the weighted average of certain input pixels for purposes of gray level determination.

Abstract: A connector between a stripline circuit and a coaxial conductor disposed at right angle. The connector provides a low VSWR at relatively high frequencies and is attachable without soldering or separation of the circuit layers and with access from only one side of a first one of the circuit ground plane plates. This plate and an adjacent first outer dielectric circuit board have openings exposing a conductive stripe on a center board. The second plate is exposed by smaller openings in an adjacent second outer board and the center boards, and the connector has a body extending from the coaxial conductor to the second plate. The body has an outer conductor flatly and axially contacting the second plate and having a flange fitted to the smaller openings. The body has a tab extended radially from a central conductor and outwardly of the flange to engage the stripe. The body has a dielectric disposed between its conductors and extending axially between its ends and radially about the tab to the flange periphery.

Abstract: A voltage regulator is disclosed for a photovoltaic panel (PVP) battery cging system having a relay switch in series with a reverse current blocking diode disposed between the positive terminals of the photovoltaic panel and the battery to be charged. A variable resistor is wired in series with the coil of the relay in such manner that the voltage drop across the combination will equal the potential difference across the terminals of the battery being charged at a point in time when the normally closed relay switch will be caused to open to discontinue further charging of the battery and prevent overcharge. The reverse current blocking diode is customarily provided to prevent discharge of the battery through the PVP at night.

Abstract: Catalysts for low temperature hydrogen peroxide/oxalate ester fluorescer miluminescent systems are disclosed. Lithium carboxylic said salt catalysts which lower the activation energy of the reaction and also reduce the temperature dependence of the light emission process are preferred.

Abstract: A thermoelectric generator having both a hot and a cold heat sink. Fast r times, and stable output voltages for short duration, are accomplished using fluids at their melting points at the hot and cold junctions.

Abstract: The total optical loss caused by laser induced damage to an optical component is measured by monitoring the phase shift during mirror reflectance or transmission. The phase shift is directly proportional to the amount of loss. A secondary laser illuminates the area under test with a coherent light beam well below the component's damage threshold. This reference beam is modulated. The reflected or transmitted reference beam is monitored by a photomultiplier tube whose output is fed to a lock-in circuit. The lock-in circuit compares the phase of the received light to the induced modulation.

Abstract: A method for the electrodeposition of metals utilizing non-aqueous nitrate-amide melts as room temperature ionic liquids.

Abstract: An ionic liquid composition for the electrode position of metals and more particularly to compositions using non-aqueous organic electrolytic solutions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a non-aqueous ionic liquid melt comprising a solvent which is composed of one or more amides or imides, an electrolyte that contains one or more nitrate salts and an anhydrous metal nitrate or metal halide.

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: A desiccant containing plug for insertion through a launcher tube into a sle containing tube which is coaxially received in one end of the launcher tube. The plug has a perforate end which extends into the container tube and which is circumscribed by a humidity sealing ring fitted to the container tube interior. The plug has a valve disk disposed at the perforate end and actuated from the closed end to open and close communication through the perforate end to the desiccant.

Abstract: A programmable telemetry word selector includes a scanning memory storing, or each of a number of analog outputs of the selector, a variable identifying tag and a data conversion code for the variable. The selector is constructed to compare the stored tags with successive tag words provided by a telemetry data compressor and, when a match is found, perform on a corresponding data word from the compressor digital data conversions specified by the code and direct the result to the corresponding analog output. The word selector is constructed to perform the scanning, digital conversion steps, and analog conversion concurrently so as to handle tags and data provided relatively rapidly by the compressor. The selector includes a storage memory for a plurality of sets of the scanning memory contents and has a microcomputer for generating and modifying the sets to reconfigure the selector for different tests providing telemetered data.

Abstract: A power-up circuit for an electric motor uses an electronic start-up circ which increases the applied power in a predetermined fashion. An electronic timer is used to switch the motor circuit from start to run conditions after a desired time interval. Photo-electric coupling devices isolate the control circuitry from transient signals after accompanying motor operation.