Abstract: A distribution device is suitable for apportioning effluent discharged by a settling tank among first and second outlets. A receptacle includes an interior chamber, an inlet, and first and second outlets. A dam partially blocks the second outlet. Effluent flows solely through the first outlet until the surface level of the effluent rises to a level sufficient to spill over the dam to begin flow to the second outlet. The receptacle may be a plastic pipe tee. An underground distribution system may use several such devices to initially direct flow to areas of a leaching field having a relatively high ground surface elevation.

Abstract: In a device and method for predicting a future muzzle velocity of an indirect fire weapon 3, 7 means 9, 11 responsive to a measurement of muzzle velocity are adapted to implement an adaptive empirical prediction method to predict the future muzzle velocity. The invention also relates to an aiming system and method for an indirect-fire weapon 3, 7. The system comprises a muzzle velocity measuring device 5, and predictor means 9, 11 responsive to an output of the muzzle velocity measuring device 5 for determining a new elevation setting from the weapon. Preferably, the predictor means utilizes an adaptive empirical prediction method such as a Kalman Filter or neural network.

Abstract: In a device and method for predicting a future muzzle velocity of an indirect fire weapon 3, 7 means 9, 11 responsive to a measurement of muzzle velocity are adapted to implement an adaptive empirical prediction method to predict the future muzzle velocity. The invention also relates to an aiming system and method for an indirect-fire weapon 3, 7. The system comprises a muzzle velocity measuring device 5, and predictor means 9, 11 responsive to an output of the muzzle velocity measuring device 5 for determining a new elevation setting from the weapon. Preferably, the predictor means utilizes an adaptive empirical prediction method such as a Kalman Filter or neural network.

Abstract: A pliable compressible, liquid impervious bag having at least one integral part with a bag hole extending entirely therethrough. The bag includes a structure defining a bag aperture for communicating with the inside of the bag. A plurality of beads is positioned in the bag, and the beads are covalently coupled with a binder. A method for liquid modification comprising installing into a centrifuge bowl the pliable liquid impervious bag having the plurality of beads. A centrifuge cover is secured to the centrifuge bowl, and a liquid having matter to be removed is introduced into the pliable bag. The centrifuge bowl is supn at a predetermined speed in order to mix vigorously the liquid with the beads in the bag in order to expose the beads to a matter within the liquid such that the exposure enables the matter to attach and adsorb to the exterior surface of the beads.

Abstract: A pliable compressible, liquid impervious bag having at least one integral part with a bag hole extending entirely therethrough. The bag includes a structure defining a bag aperture for communicating with the inside of the bag. A plurality of beads is positioned in the bag, and the beads are covalently coupled with a binder. A method for liquid modification comprising installing into a centrifuge bowl the pliable liquid impervious bag having the plurality of beads. A centrifuge cover is secured to the centrifuge bowl, and a liquid having matter to be removed is introduced into the pliable bag. The centrifuge bowl is spun at a predetermined speed in order to mix vigorously the liquid with the beads in the bag in order to expose the beads to a matter within the liquid such that the exposure enables the matter to attach and adsorb to the exterior surface of the beads.