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In the field of seismic event identification, three spatial dimensions and one time dimension are almost always coupled together. This may create confusion in data perception and interpretation. A novel multi-D display device wchih can improve data visualization is needed. The object of this project is to develop a Volumetric Image Display (VID) capable of displaying multi-D volumetric images in a ...

The proposed effort investigates the use of smart materials (such as strain actuators and sensors) and modern control theory to suppress unsteady buffet loads encountered by vertical tail aircraft such as the F/A-18. The active smart material system proposed has distinct advantages over traditional passive damping treatments and active articulated control surface techniques. This innovative smart ...

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Diamondlike multinetwork and network-crystalline atomic-scale composite coatings constitute a new class of materials with unique properties including high adhesion to virtually any substrate (including materials, crystalline and glass dielectrics, plastics), excellant thermal and diffusion barrier properties, good hardness, high elasticity and flexibility, very high thermal shock resistance, extre ...

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THE HIGH TEMPERATURE STRENGTH OF CERAMIC MATERIALS MAKE THEM ATTRACTIVE FOR USE IN HIGH EFFICIENCY COMBUSTION ENGINES. UNFORTUNATELY, THE POOR FRICTION AND WEAR PROPERTIES OF COMMON CERAMICS OFTEN PRECLUDE THEIR USE IN ROTATING AND SLIDING COMPONENTS. SOLID STATE LUBRICANTS ARE A POTENTIAL SOLUTION TO THIS TRIBOLOGICAL PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE USUALLY INCOMPATIBLE WITH OXIDE-BASED CERAMICS. A TITANIUM ...