Abstract: A circuit comprises a receive processing window formation subsystem, a matched filter subsystem, a keystone interpolation subsystem, a phase modulation subsystem, and an image forming subsystem. The receive processing window formation subsystem forms, for each radar return from a scene, a receive processing window containing the radar return as an unbroken radar return. The matched filter subsystem creates a motion model for a reference point target disposed at a predetermined location within the scene, based on a set of motion compensation parameters for range and range rate, to compensate for at least some effects of fast time Doppler on the reference point target. The keystone interpolation subsystem rescales slow time information from the matched filter subsystem. A phase modulation subsystem applies phase modulations to a keystone-interpolated 2-D output array of information associated with the scene, to ensure proper registration in a range-Doppler map output of the scene.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mortgage portfolio evaluation are provided. Some embodiments of the present invention use a synthetic pool model as part of the process for evaluating and pricing mortgage servicing rights (MSR). In some embodiments, the synthetic pool model can identify a static pool of loans from the servicing portfolio (e.g., portfolio of residential mortgages) with collateral characteristics similar to the loans in the bid pool. Performance reports can then be created from the synthetic pool in order to estimate the performance of the loan servicer based on actual historical performance of a portfolio with similar characteristics. In addition, these reports can quantify performance assumptions for use in an MSR pricing model.

Abstract: A broaching apparatus includes a first tooth having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face, and a first cutting surface have a lobed shape extending along a first side of the first tooth between the front face and the rear face. A first interface defined between the first cutting surface and the front face is offset relative to a second interface defined between the first cutting surface and the rear face in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of tooth movement for broaching operations to provide tool clearance rearward from the first interface. A method of making a broach cutter is further provided.

Abstract: A broaching apparatus includes a first tooth having a front face, a rear face opposite the front face, and a first cutting surface have a lobed shape extending along a first side of the first tooth between the front face and the rear face. A first interface defined between the first cutting surface and the front face is offset relative to a second interface defined between the first cutting surface and the rear face in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of tooth movement for broaching operations to provide tool clearance rearward from the first interface. A method of making a broach cutter is further provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a design methodology used in manufacturing a broaching tool for cutting slots in aerospace disk applications. The method includes modeling geometry of the slot and the broach tool, which is based upon an initial minimum tooth rise that is determined empirically for the particular disk material. The number of broach inserts and teeth per insert is calculated, and the broach inserts are modeled. The stresses and deformation of the lug are calculated in a finite elements environment based upon simulated incremental broach tool movements. If the lug is not within specifications based upon design constraints, then the broach tool is revised and the simulations are repeated until the slot is within the desired specifications.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a design methodology used in manufacturing a broaching tool for cutting slots in aerospace disk applications. The method includes modeling geometry of the slot and the broach tool, which is based upon an initial minimum tooth rise that is determined empirically for the particular disk material. The number of broach inserts and teeth per insert is calculated, and the broach inserts are modeled. The stresses and deformation of the lug are calculated in a finite elements environment based upon simulated incremental broach tool movements. If the lug is not within specifications based upon design constraints, then the broach tool is revised and the simulations are repeated until the slot is within the desired specifications.

Abstract: A coolant nozzle is used in a machine tool having a rotating bit. The nozzle includes a through-aperture for accommodating the bit. The nozzle has a coolant inlet and a number of coolant outlets at more than one angular position about the through-aperture. Internal surface portions define one or more passageways between the inlet and the outlets.

Abstract: A design method for making a bituminous mixture that is used to form a vapor-permeable layer of pavement is provided. This design procedure includes preparing one or more bituminous mixture test specimens, measuring the performance of these specimens, and selecting a desirable bituminous mixture for paving that is vapor-permeable based on the performance of the specimens. Another aspect of the present invention is the selected bituminous mixture, which includes aggregate and a bituminous binder. The aggregate should be selected such that no more than about 5% by mass of the aggregate and preferably no more than about 3.5% by mass of the aggregate is able to pass through a 75 ?m sieve. The selected bituminous mixture should have an Air Permeability Value that is at least about 8 cm2 so as to reduce its propensity for blistering during and after construction. Still further, the selected bituminous mixture should have desirable fatigue resistance and should be substantially water-impermeable.

Abstract: A self telemetry system for use on missiles that utilizes the existing on board fuze transmitter as a telemetry transmitter.

Abstract: A hafnium nitride coating is applied over the cubic boron nitride layer of conventional CBN tools by the process of arc physical-vapor-deposition at temperatures below the tempering temperature of the core metal. The hafnium nitride coating protects the cubic boron nitride or diamond abrasive and the core, resulting in a grinding tool with greater strength and longer life.

Abstract: This invention relates to the grinding of titanium alloys and particularly to the grinding of titanium alloys using electroplated synthetic diamond wheels with surface speeds in excess of 2290 surface meters per minute. Other operating parameters are defined which permit the effective grinding of titanium at high rates and which produce desirable residual surface compressive stresses in the surface of the ground article.

Abstract: A variable steam flow assembly for a steam iron includes a metering valve which does not depend on axial movement of a valve member with respect to a valve seat to control the steam flow rate, as in conventional metering valves, thus allowing the steam flow rate to be more accurately controlled. The metering valve includes a cylindrical gasket having a transverse bore disposed intermediate the ends. Longitudinal bores between each end of the gasket and the transverse bore define a plurality of flow passageways through the valve. A valving member is rotatably received in the transverse bore. Rotation of the valving member allows various flow passageways to be selected. The valving member is mechanically coupled to a steam flow control knob disposed on the exterior of the steam iron housing. The steam flow control knob is provided with a plurality of detent positions to allow a finite number of flow rates to be selected.

Abstract: In a pulsed laser which is periodically energized so that it emits a pulse of radiation following each periodic energization, a feedback loop control system is provided for controlling energization of the laser so that the laser output radiation pulses are substantially constant over a relatively long period of operation, the feedback loop including a detector for detecting the laser pulses and producing an electrical signal representative of each pulse and a comparing circuit responsive to those electrical signals and a reference signal that represents the constant laser output level desired, for comparing the electric signals and the reference signals producing a control signal for controlling the energy of the periodic energization.

Abstract: An active optical tracking system for air-to-air type missiles of relatively small dimensions having a pulsed laser transmitter operating through a gimbaled mirror system and a reflection receiving system connected to the guidance and control unit of the missile to direct it to a target.