Abstract: An adaptive airdrop system for an aircraft includes a wind measurement system and a processing system. The wind measurement system measures at least atmospheric wind velocity and supplies wind velocity data representative thereof. The processing system is configured to adaptively sample the wind velocity data, implement a computer aided release point (CARP) model, and iteratively process the adaptively sampled wind velocity data to calculate, using the CARP model, a precision release point for a payload.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a dual-interrogated interferometer for fluid measurements are described herein. In some embodiments, a system includes an interferometer that provides interfered light having interference fringes, wherein the interfered light comprises emitted light from the system interfered with received light by the system. The system also includes a high-rate sensor that detects the interfered light to create high-rate measurements. Further, the system includes a two-dimensional detector array that detects the interfered light to create two-dimensional detector array measurements. Moreover, the system includes one or more processors that calculate fluid velocity in relation to the system based on a mapping of the high-rate measurements to the two-dimensional detector array measurements.

Abstract: Reduced toxicity fuels containing hydrocarbons having both strained rings and internal, conjugated triple bonds are disclosed. The fuels described herein are hypergolic with nitrogen tetroxide and/or inhibited red fuming nitric acid.

Abstract: Reduced toxicity fuels containing hydrocarbons having both strained rings and internal, conjugated triple bonds are disclosed. The fuels described herein are hypergolic with nitrogen tetroxide and/or inhibited red fuming nitric acid.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis and isolation of phytosterol esters is described, wherein an alkali metal borohydride is used to reductively bleach tocoquinones and other chromophores in phytosterol ester trans-esterification reaction mixtures. Phytosterol esters produced by this method possess the traditional hallmarks of quality, namely bland taste and light color, and are suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: A process is described for efficiently recovering at least one of phytosterols and tocopherols in substantially pure form from the deodorizer distillates that may be obtained as by-products of the refining of edible oils. The phytosterol fatty acid esters present in deodorizer distillate are saponified with potassium hydroxide in a solvent medium containing methanol and water, thereby forming a solvent medium containing methanol, water, and the potassium soaps of fatty acids. Unsaponiable matter including tocopherols remain dissolved in this medium, allowing recovery of substantially pure phytosterols. Tocopherols in substantially pure form may be recovered by distillation under reduced pressure.

Abstract: Novel catalysts capable of rendering both polar and non-polar organic fuels hypergolic with rocket-grade hydrogen peroxide are disclosed. These catalysts are complexes formed by reacting alkyl-substituted diamines or triamines, with metal salts of an aliphatic carboxylic acid or metal 1,3 dione chelates. In addition, the use of various acetylenic compounds as stability enhancing additives and/or promoters is described.

Abstract: A process for enriching the relative concentration of genistin from a mixture of isoflavones is described. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the process comprises providing a material containing a mixture of isoflavones, extracting the material with an aqueous organic solvent solution, adding calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide to the extract to form calcium-isoflavone complexes and separating precipitated calcium-isoflavone complexes from the extract. The precipitated calcium-isoflavone complexes contain a higher concentration of genistin complexes than daidzin and glycitin complexes.

Abstract: Tri- and tetra-substituted ethynylsilanes wherein the substituents are higher homologs of acetylene (e.g., substituted-ethynyl moieties having 3 to 10 carbon atoms) are described, Alkynylsilanes and, more particularly, high energy fuels and rocket propellants containing an alkynylsilane are also provided.

Abstract: Dietary mineral supplements comprising the calcium and/or magnesium salts of 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid are disclosed as efficient means of orally administering calcium and/or magnesium in order to prevent or treat calcium and magnesium deficiency pathologies. The conjoint bioavailability of these important minerals is thereby enhanced.

Abstract: A method for purifying soy isoflavones glycosides of genistin and daidzin from impurities present in a soy isoflavones concentrate. The method includes digesting a soy isoflavones concentrate with an acidic solution and separating insoluble solids from the acidic solution, wherein the solids are enriched in genistin and comprise glycosides of genistin and daidzin.

Abstract: A process for extracting secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG) from de-fatted flaxseed is described. The process comprises contacting defatted flaxseed with an extraction solvent of acetone and water, extracting the de-fatted flaxseed with the extraction solvent to extract SDG-containing compounds, removal of solvents, followed by alkaline hydrolysis of the extract to liberate free SDG or its salts.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of the calcium and/or magnesium salts of 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid are useful for parenteral administration of the calcium and/or magnesium in the treatment and prevention of disorders caused by or accompanied by hypocalcemia or hypomagnesia.

Abstract: Dietary mineral supplements comprising the calcium and/or magnesium salts of 3-hydroxy3-methylbutyric acid are disclosed as efficient means of orally administering calcium and/or magnesium in order to prevent or treat calcium and magnesium deficiency pathologies. The conjoint bioavailability of these important minerals is thereby enhanced.

Abstract: A process for extracting secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG) from de-fatted flaxseed is described. The process comprises contacting defatted flaxseed with an extraction solvent of acetone and water, extracting the de-fatted flaxseed with the extraction solvent to extract SDG-containing compounds, removal of solvents, followed by alkaline hydrolysis of the extract to liberate free SDG or its salts.

Abstract: A process for enriching the relative concentration of genistin from a mixture of isoflavones is described. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the process comprises providing a material containing a mixture of isoflavones, extracting the material with an aqueous organic solvent solution, adding calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide to the extract to form calcium-isoflavone complexes and separating precipitated calcium-isoflavone complexes from the extract. The precipitated calcium-isoflavone complexes contain a higher concentration of genistin complexes than daidzin and glycitin complexes.

Abstract: Novel catalysts capable of rendering both polar and non-polar organic fuels hypergolic with rocket-grade hydrogen peroxide are disclosed. These catalysts are complexes formed by reacting alkyl-substituted diamines or triamines, with metal salts of an aliphatic carboxylic acid or metal 1, 3-dione chelates. In addition, the use of various acetylenic compounds as stability enhancing additives and/or promoters is described.

Abstract: A novel process for making an isoflavone concentrate product from soybeans which includes diluting solubles from alcohol-extracted hexane-defatted soybean flakes to about 10% to about 30% solids, separating undissolved solids from the diluted soy solubles, such that the separated solids have at least 4% isoflavones by weight of dry matter. That concentrate can then be further concentrated to at least 40% isoflavones by weight of dry matter by adjusting pH and temperature and extracting with solvents. The soy isoflavone concentrate products are then used in a liquid or dry beverage, food or nutritional products.

Abstract: This invention uses acetone/water mixtures at various concnetration and temperatures as a cost effective method for recoveing soy saponins of high purity from soybean-derived materials, while also affording an economical means of recovering soy isoflavones as a by-product.

Abstract: A novel process for making an isoflavone concentrate product from soybeans which includes diluting solubles from alcohol-extracted hexane-defatted soybean flakes to about 10% to about 30% solids, separating undissolved solids from the diluted soy solubles, such that the separated solids have at least 4% isoflavones by weight of dry matter. That concentrate can then be further concentrated to at least 40% isoflavones by weight of dry matter by adjusting pH and temperature and extracting with solvents. The soy isoflavone concentrate products are then used in a liquid or dry beverage, food or nutritional products.