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Measuring temperature of glass by multiwavelength pyrometry
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Date added: 11/01/1998 |
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Surface and bulk temperatures are estimated from long- and short- wavelength readings, respectively |
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Noncontact measurement of surface tension of molten material
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Date added: 11/01/1998 |
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Unlike an older noncontact method, this one works even at high viscosity. |
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Microfabricated ice sensors
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Date added: 10/01/1998 |
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Presence of ice is inferred from stiffening of a capacitive actuator/sensor. |
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Methanol-fuel-cell biplate improved for removal of water
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Date added: 10/01/1998 |
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Low-pressure airflow from an ordinary fan is sufficient. |
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Transparent furnaces for high-temperature research
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Date added: 09/01/1998 |
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Optical access will contribute to diagnosis and feedback control. |
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Metal-and oxide-containing carbons made from graphite oxide
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Date added: 09/01/1998 |
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These materials can be used in gas sensors, power cells, and cataytic cells. |
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Using CT data in finite-element models of MMC components
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Date added: 09/01/1998 |
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Computer simulation based on nondestructive computed tomography could replace some costly experiments. |
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Optical remote detection of ice on aircraft surfaces
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Date added: 09/01/1998 |
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The thickness of ice can be estimated from spectral reflectance. |
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MoSi2-based composite materials for aircraft engines
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Date added: 09/01/1998 |
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These lightweight materials may eventually supplant nickel-based superalloys in some components. |
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