Abstract: A water supply sub-system for connection to a water quality analyzer unit includes a water purification unit co-located with the water quality analyzer unit. Raw reference water is introduced into the water purification unit and passed along a flow path including at least a water purification element including a reverse osmosis unit. An automated reference water valve provides purified reference water to the water quality analyzer unit at predetermined time intervals for use in instrumental zeroing events. Low volume but high efficiency water purification elements are used advantageously to purify small volumes of water at regular intervals, thereby eliminating the need to maintain a reservoir of water for instrumental zeroing purposes.

Abstract: The invention utilizes a computer-controlled moving band, typically on an airplane, to increase the apparent speed and therefore the lift of any body moving through a fluid. The invention will allow greater precision of control. One benefit is that take-offs and landings can be carried at reduced speeds and with greater loads. This control will also adjust boundary layer to adjust drag thereby allowing more flexibility in wing design.

Abstract: The invention utilizes a computer-controlled moving band, typically on an airplane, to increase the apparent speed and therefore the lift of any body moving through a fluid. The invention will allow greater precision of control. One benefit is that take-offs and landings can be carried at reduced speeds and with greater loads. This control will also adjust boundary layer to reduce drag due to turbulence thereby allowing more flexibility in wing design.

Abstract: The invention utilizes a moving band, typically on an airplane, to increase the apparent speed and therefore the lift of any body moving through a fluid. The invention will allow take-offs and landings at reduced speeds and allow a greater load. It will also reduce drag due to turbulence thereby allowing a flatter design of the wing, and reducing boundary later separation.