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THRUSTERS GUIDE SATELLITEA new generation of thrustersguide satellite in space

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLYPollution PreventionProgram Team makesgreat strides

100 YEARS OF FLIGHTCentennial 2003 Action Teamworks to coordinate celebration

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASENASA's latest innovationsfeatured in Spinoff 2001

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NASA develops blueprint to address aviation issues

ASA'S Office of AerospaceTechnology recently released anintegrated strategy, or blueprint, thataddresses solutions to critical issues inaeronautics by developing newtechnology leading to a bold era ofaviation.

"The aeronautics blueprint identifies anew and revolutionary technologyvision," said Administrator SeanO'Keefe. "Working in partnership withthe Federal Aviation Administration,the Department of Defense, andindustry, this blueprint will transformNASA and create the excitementnecessary to inspire and develop anengineering workforce that will enablea new era in flight."

The blueprint identifies four elementson which NASA will focus: the digitalairspace, revolutionary vehicles,security and safety, and a state-of-the-art, educated workforce.

"Aeronautics technology has notreached its limits," said Sam Venneri,associate administrator for the Officeof Aerospace Technology at Head-quarters. "Revolutionary advances inmaterials, information technology,complex engineering systems, andmuch more will enable aviation tosurpass the achievements of the firstcentury of flight."

The digital airspace will provideprecise knowledge to pilots and

controllers of air traffic, terrain, andweather for greater safety and effi-ciency. Revolutionary vehicles willenable unprecedented levels ofmobility and safety while protectingthe environment and allowing airportsto be quiet, friendly neighbors.Security and safety will protect life andproperty from hazards and maliciousintent. A state-of-the-art, educatedworkforce will adapt to and usecomplex technology in a world ofrapid advancements.

Director of Research & TechnologyWoodrow Whitlow served as Glenn'srepresentative for the 6-month processto formulate the blueprint. Heexplained that he and representativesfrom Ames, Dryden, and Langleyfrequently met to map out the blue-print. They sought comments fromindustry and other governmentagencies, which helped guide themin the process.

Glenn minority contractoramong top NASA honorees HE Agency honored three minoritycontractors for their innovative andoutstanding contributions to its

mission during the NASA MinorityBusiness Advocates Award Ceremonyheld February 20 at NASA Headquar-ters, Washington, DC.

Gilcrest Electric & Supply Company,Inc. of Elyria, OH (the prime contractorfor Glenn’s Maintenance, Operations,Recertification, and Engineering con-tract supporting primarily the aeronau-tic test facilities for the Facilities andTest Engineering Division) earned theNASA Minority Contractor of the Year

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Administrator Sean O'Keefe (left) presentedSam Gilbert, president of Gilcrest Electric &Supply Co., a prime contractor at Glenn,the NASA Minority Contractor of the YearAward for FY01.

AeroSpace Frontiers is an official publicationof Glenn Research Center, NationalAeronautics and Space Administration. It ispublished the first Friday of each month bythe Community and Media Relations Officein the interest of the Glenn workforce,retirees, government officials, businessleaders, and the general public. Its circula-tion is approximately 6,700.

Editor..................................Doreen B. Zudell InDyne, Inc.

Assistant Editor.......................S. Jenise Veris InDyne, Inc.

Managing Editor......................Lori J. Rachul

DEADLINES: News items and briefannouncements for publication in the Mayissue must be received by noon, Friday,April 12. The deadline for the June issue isnoon, Thursday, May 16. Submitcontributions to the editor via E-maildoreen.zudell@grc.nasa.gov, fax 216–433–8143, phone 216–433–5317 or 216–433–2888, or MS 3–11. Ideas for news storiesare welcome but will only be published asspace allows.

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Administrator Sean O'Keefe has selected space veteran andNASA astronaut Dr. Shannon W. Lucid as the Agency's nextchief scientist.

The only woman to be awarded the Congressional SpaceMedal of Honor by the President of the United States, Lucidcurrently supports space shuttle and International Space Stationmissions as spacecraft communicator.

Lucid will be responsible for ensuring the scientific merit of theAgency's programs. She will report for duty as soon as she

fulfills her responsibilities as capcom for STS–109. Lucid replaces Dr. Kathie Olsen,whom the President has announced he will nominate as the associate administratorfor Science in the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office ofthe President.

Astronaut Dr. Shannon Lucidselected as chief scientist

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Former U.S. Senator and veteranMercury and space shuttle astronautJohn H. Glenn, Jr., is among the sixnew, distinguished members of the

Sen. Glenn to serve on NASA Advisory Council"I am delightedSenator Glenn hasaccepted thisresponsibility and Ilook forward to hiscontribution to thisvital advisorycouncil," saidAdministrator SeanO'Keefe. "Hisimpeccable credentials as an aviatorand space explorer, and his untiringdedication to the betterment of thisAgency are valuable assets."

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ACTS recognizedThe Society of Satellite ProfessionalsInternational has awarded NASA the2002 Industry Innovators Award forTechnology Development and Applica-tions for the Advanced Communica-tions Technology Satellite (ACTS).

The society cited NASA for provingthe viability of a number of first-timesatellite communications technologiesusing ACTS. Glenn's Acting DeputyDirector Gerald Barna, Space Commu-nications Office Chief Pete Vrotsos,and ACTS Project Manager RobertBauer accepted the award for NASAduring a ceremony in Washington, DCon March 6.

Administrator SeanO’Keefe has namedFrederick D.Gregory as associ-ate administrator forthe Office of SpaceFlight, placing himpermanently incharge of theAgency’s HumanExploration and

Development of Space Enterprise.

Gregory, 60, has served as actingassociate administrator for the officesince December, when he replacedJoseph H. Rothenberg, who retired.

"I am pleased Fred agreed to make thiscommitment to what is one of the mostimportant positions within NASA,"O'Keefe said.

Astronaut William F. Readdy willremain in the critical senior leadershipposition of deputy associate administra-tor for Space Flight with expandedresponsibilities over major programs,operations, and management of theHuman Exploration and Developmentof Space Enterprise.

Gregory named AA of Space Flight

Jefferson D. Howell,Jr., will be the newdirector for NASA'sJohnson SpaceCenter (JSC) inHouston, TX.

Howell is a retiredU.S. Marine Corpslieutenant generaland former com-mander of Marine Forces, Pacific.He previously served as senior vicepresident and program manager forthe Safety, Reliability, and QualityAssurance contract at JSC, and wasemployed by Science ApplicationInternational Corporation.

Howell replaces Roy Estess, whowas temporarily assigned to JSC lastFebruary as acting director. Estessreturns to his duties as director of JohnC. Stennis Space Center.

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Before accepting his appointment inthe Office of Space Flight, Gregorywas the associate administrator for theOffice of Safety and Mission Assurance.

NASA Advisory Council. Glenn hasagreed to serve on the panel thatprovides advice and counsel to theNASA Administrator.

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IFM EXPO: Find out more about theAgencywide Integrated Financial Man-agement Program (IFM) at an EXPO onMay 1, 10 a.m. to Noon, Ad Bldg. Aud.Project managers for each of the IFMmodules—Core Financial, TravelManager, Resume Manager, andPosition Description Manager—will beavailable to answer questions anddemonstrate software.

TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO WORKDAY (TOCTW): This year's TOCTW willbe held on April 25. Children must be9 to 15 years of age and either a childor grandchild of a Center employee.Online registration is available April 15–17 from the Women's Advisory Groupweb site: http: www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Advisory Groups/WAG/Registration for both badges and tourswill start at 2 p.m., April 15. You mayregister without signing up for tours.Badge pickup will be from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., April 22, Main Cafeteria. Onsitesupport service contractors shouldconsult management to participate.

BPW SCHOLARSHIPS: The NASAGlenn Business and ProfessionalWomen's (BPW) organization is offeringtwo scholarships, each for $300, to anyfemale employee (civil servant orcontractor) enrolled in a program ofhigher education. Funds can be usedtoward tuition, books, or related ex-penses. The scholarships will beawarded on May 21 at the Installation ofOfficers meeting. Call Judy Budd, 216–433–5580, for information. Applicationdeadline is April 19.

NASA–HUNGARIAN SPACE AGENCYEXHIBIT: To commemorate the firstanniversary of a Space Act Agreementbetween NASA and the HungarianSpace Agency, the Cleveland HungarianHeritage Society (located in EuclidSquare Mall) will hold a special eventwith a Glenn speaker on April 20 at 3p.m. Exhibits from NASA and theHungarian Space Agency will be ondisplay at the Cleveland HungarianHeritage Society until June 30.

RELAY FOR LIFE: The American CancerSociety Relay For Life of Medina County(Brunswick) will take place on June 7.Employees or retirees interested injoining a NASA team or making adonation can call Berny Baldwin, 216–

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433–2316, or Rick Baldwin, 216–433–6156, or home phone 330–225–3576.This annual fundraiser is an up-to-24-hrnational event that teams 8 to 15individuals who take turns walking orrunning around a track to raise dona-tions from family, friends, coworkers,and neighbors. Luminarias will be soldto light in memory of someone who losta battle with cancer or in honor of acancer survivor.

KEEPING IN TOUCH: If you are analumnus of the College of Aeronautics,Flushing, NY, who would like to staycurrent on the College's affairs, pleasecontact Kalli Koutsoutis, assistantdirector of alumni and development,718–429–6600, ext. 142 or E-mail at

kkoutsoutis@aero.edu. An alumniregistration form is also available onthe web site: www.aero.edu for yourconvenience.

GOLFERS WANTED: NASA Sun-shine (mixed) Golf League is accept-ing new members for its Thursdayleague at Riverside Golf Course. Theleague plays 9 holes with tee timesfrom 3:30 to 5 p.m., April 25–September 12. Spouses and retireesare welcome. Dues are $30. Forinformation, call Donna Clements,216–433–3566.

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significant cornerstone of Administrator O’Keefe’s message to theNASA staff during his Center visits was that it is crucial for all centersto work together to achieve the Agency’s mission. Using this “spirit ofcooperation,” NASA’s senior management team recently met todiscuss and rethink the Agency’s Vision and Mission. The results ofour discussions were the establishment of new Agency Vision andMission statements:

The NASA Vision: To improve life here, To extend life tothere, To find life beyond.

The NASA Mission: To understand and protect our homeplanet, To explore the universe and search for life, To inspirethe next generation of explorers…as only NASA can.

These statements purposely do not include specific words such asaeronautics or space. Rather, they represent the global overarchingthemes for the Agency. They will guide us as we set specific objec-tives and develop strategies to deliver on our commitments to theAmerican public. As we continue to push the technological envelopein our respective mission areas, these statements serve to remind usthat technology is not an end in itself; it provides the tools required toreach higher ideals.

I am proud to have been part of the process of forming these state-ments. I am also very confident that by working together as oneCenter and one Agency, we can further invigorate NASA.

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The American Institute of Aeronauticsand Astronautics recently presentedthe 2002 Losey Atmospheric SciencesAward to Thomas Ratvasky, a leadflight research engineer in the IcingBranch. Ratvasky was recognized forhis “outstanding contributions to theunderstanding of iced airplane aerody-namics and the communication of thisknowledge to the pilot communitythrough educational materials.”Ratvasky conceived and led Glenn’sTailplane Icing Program, which pro-duced training aids and information forpilots such as the video programTailplane Icing and the Federal AviationAdministration Advisory circular IceContaminated Tailplane Stall.

Employees continue to share theircreativity by contributing to theefficiency and economy of the Center.The following three people wererecently recognized in the EmployeeSuggestion Award Program.

Deborah Cotleur and Dionne Hamp-ton (QSS), both of the Office of EqualOpportunity Programs, receivedcertificates for their joint suggestionconcerning an Outreach Resourcesand Opportunity Fair, which was heldlast November. The fair resulted inmany new volunteers for Glenn'soutreach effort.

Gary Loder, Test Installations Division,was recognized for a suggestion toinstall flow switches that provide aquick "alarm" when flow levels exceedmachine limits on combustion airdehydrators.

For information about the EmployeeSuggestion Award Program, visit theweb site: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/OHRS/Suggestion/

ses appointmentses appointmentses appointmentses appointmentses appointmentDr. DhanireddyReddy has beennamed chief,Turbomachineryand PropulsionSystems Division,Research andTechnologyDirectorate.Reddy willprovide enabling capabilities to theaerospace community by leadingresearch and developing technology inthe areas of turbomachinery, combus-tion, propellants, icing, inlets, nozzles,propulsion system simulation, enginesystems, and computational methods.Reddy will also lead partnerships withinternal and external organizations toconduct research and development toplan new initiatives.

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SATURDAY GOLF LEAGUE: The NASAGolf Association (NGA) is looking fornew members. The NGA is an 18-holetravelling league that plays Saturdaymornings from May through September.NASA employees (civil servants andcontractors), retirees, family, and friendsare welcome. Dues are $30. Call RobButton at 216–433–8010 or visit http://www.nasagolf.com

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GOLF & KID'S FAIR: Mark yourcalendar for June 14 to attend thesecond annual Lewis Little Folks BenefitGolf Outing (Springvale Golf Course,North Olmsted) and Kid's Fair (GlennPicnic Area). For more details, call DaveWilliams, 440–716–0798.

LESA MEETING: LESA/IFPTE, Local 28,will hold its monthly membershipmeeting on Wednesday, April 10 atnoon in Bldg. 15, Rm. 101.

� The Exchange Store offers advance tickets for the I–X Indoor Amusement Park ($12per ticket), March 28–April 21, and discount movie tickets for Regal Cinema, GeneralCinema, and Cinemark theaters.

� Cleveland baseball season opener lunch special on Monday, April 8, will featuretwo hot dogs, peanuts, and canned pop for $1.99. Stop in the Exchange Store thesame day for 20 percent off.

� The new GRC Exchange Coffee Club mugs are available at Main and DEB Cafete-rias. Purchase the mug for $2.99 and coffee refills are only 50 cents through June 30.

� Don't forget new extended hours. The Main Cafeteria is open until 5:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday, for late afternoon snacks, sandwiches, entrees, pizza, and icecream. The deli is also open until 5:30 p.m. with convenient take–home items.

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“Racism will continue because it’sin the fabric of this country,” saidThomas Todd, the featuredspeaker for Glenn’s Black HistoryMonth Observance. The notedChicago attorney and long-timecivil rights activist cited how the

country’s preoccupation withrace and the psychosomatics ofracism dictate that people makinglaws are compelled to firstprotect the class they represent.Therefore, the challenge of the21st century is how we (all of us)control racism’s influence whenwe’re in a position to be fair.Todd said, “It will come down totaking a position of ‘equality ofassigned value’—an individual’spersonal commitment to fairnessand mutual respect absent anypresumptions (based on sex,color, religion, etc..) when in aposition to decide promotions.”Todd is pictured after the eventwith Renee Batts (0180).

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The Young Astronauts Club from JohnGlenn Elementary School (Seven Hills/Parma Heights School District) visitedGlenn on February 20 as a part of theCenter's commemoration of the 40thanniversary of John Glenn's Mercuryflight. Students started their day atGlenn's Aeronautics EducationalLaboratory (AEL) in the Tech Park,toured the Visitor Center includingthe John Glenn: Tribute to an AmericanHero gallery, and participated in aninformation scavenger hunt. They alsoviewed the STS–95 mission highlightvideo documenting John Glenn'shistoric return to Earth orbit aboardthe Space Shuttle Discovery.

local connectionlocal connectionlocal connectionlocal connectionlocal connectionA 1970 graduate of WesternReserve Academy in Hudson, OH,Astronaut Lee Morin is one of sevencrew members for the STS–110mission that begins the third andfinal phase of construction on theInternational Space Station. TheSpace Shuttle Atlantis is scheduledto launch on April 4.

John Glenn Elementary School's Danny Glazer(grade 5) and Nancy Boscarello (grade 6)experienced flying through this flight simulator atthe Visitor Center.

Glenn (coordinated through the Office of Educational Programs) andthe Cleveland Area National Engineers Week (N.E.W.) Committeeparticipated in the annual N.E.W. national program, February 17–23.Sixty-five speakers (54 Glenn civil servants and support servicecontractors and 11 engineers from local corporations and universi-ties) visited 58 schools (72 classrooms in Cuyahoga and surroundingcounties in Ohio). The volunteers reached over 5000 students.Pictured left is Kim Pham, Aeropropulsion Research Program Office,speaking to Chemistry classes at Magnificat High School, RockyRiver. In addition to providing information on careers in science andengineering and suggesting courses students should take to preparefor careers in these fields, Pham shared a woman's perspective. Sheexplained to the all-girl audience that women's ability to work well inteams, to multitask or parallel process, and to be naturally creativemake them ideal candidates for technical fields. She emphasizedthat women can successfully maintain fulfillment in both their careerand personal lives.

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new generation of thrusters hasbeen used to precisely guide andpoint a satellite in space, paving theway for use of this technology onfuture spacecraft to save weight, fuel,and cut power consumption.

Engineers used Pulsed Plasma Thrusters(PPT) onboard NASA's Earth Observing(EO–1) satellite as a precision attitudecontrol actuator in space. A single PPTunit with two opposing thrust nozzlescontrolled the 1166-lb (529-kg)spacecraft's pitch (up and down) axisfor 4 hours as it made several orbits ofthe Earth.

Continued testing of the EO–1 PPT isexpected to demonstrate additionalattitude control capability and thrusterperformance characteristics.

Glenn developed the PPT system, andGoddard Space Flight Center managed,designed, and implemented the PPTexperiment into the EO–1 spacecraft.

"The path is now open for PPT use onnew missions due to the successes inour flight validation and ongoing PPTdevelopment," said Scott Benson inGlenn's Power and Propulsion Office.

"Our initial operations with the PPThave been highly successful andwe have reached a significant mile-stone," said Goddard's ChuckZakrzwski. "The thruster and the entirespacecraft performed as expectedduring the PPT calibration andclosed-loop attitude control tests."

The PPT is a unique electromagneticpropulsion system that utilizes solidbars of Teflon® as fuel. Pulses ofelectricity, lasting only one one-thou-sandth of a second, are fired across theTeflon® bar. Each pulse turns a minuteamount of the Teflon® into an electri-cally charged gas that is accelerated outof the thruster. Each pulse has approxi-mately the same force as dropping apaper clip into the palm of your handfrom about one-half inch away. Be-cause the PPT also uses electromag-netic forces, it is three times more fuelefficient than conventional chemicalthrusters.

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NASA's EO–1 spacecraft is the first tofly the smaller, lighter, and moreefficient new-generation PPT. Engi-neers tested the thruster's precisionattitude control ability by using the PPTin place of one of the conventionalreaction wheels. This is the first timethis has ever been done and demon-strates that the technology could beused as a precision attitude controlactuator as well as a precision orbitadjust thruster.

"Potentially, a set of PPT's could beused to replace reaction wheels andtheir associated electromagnetictorquers as well as the conventionalchemical propulsion for both orbit andattitude control," Zakrzwski said. "Ananalogy to this would be an automobilethat has its power steering and itsforward motion supplied by its com-mon power source—the car's engine—rather than separate, multiple powersources."

"Such a configuration would offerbetter performance and likely be moreweight and cost effective than conven-tional systems," Benson said. "ThePPT's extremely small impulse level,high-propellant efficiency, low power,and compact size make it well suitedfor a number of precision pointingand positioning functions on futurespacecraft."

The PPT demonstration is the resultof a partnership among Goddard andGlenn, General Dynamics SpacePropulsion Systems, and SwalesAerospace. The EO–1 spacecraftwas built by Swales Aerospace. Thespacecraft is part of the New Millen-nium Program managed by the JetPropulsion Laboratory. �

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"Researchers at Glenn can play a vitalrole in making the vision outlined in theblueprint a reality," Whitlow said."Revolutionary propulsion systems arerequired to enable the flight vehicles ofthe future. These propulsion systemswill allow quieter aircraft that have near-zero emissions. This will eliminate theneed for airport noise restrictions andlead to reduced greenhouse gases andimproved local air quality. The result

will be 'good-neighbor' airports thatspur local economic development.Glenn will have a vital role in enhanc-ing the safety and security of air travel.In addition, our expertise in communi-cations, navigation, and surveillancewill facilitate growth of the aviationsystem. " �

A copy of this report is available on theInternet: http://www.aerospace.nasa.gov

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HERE are people who say they wantto help make the world a safer place inwhich to live, and then there is Glenn’sPollution Prevention (P2) Team, partnersin the Environmental ManagementOffice (EMO) effort to ensure a safeworkplace and to minimize impact tosurrounding communities.

“We’re here because we know it’simportant and because we want to makea difference,” said P2 memberAntoinette Mayor, EMO. “Our teamreflects a large-scale effort spreadingnationwide to address preservation ofour environment.”

The P2 Team maintains a PollutionPrevention Program guided by NASA’sISO–14001-compliant EnvironmentalManagement System, which was createdin response to Executive Order 13148,Greening the Government ThroughLeadership in Environmental Manage-ment.

The P2 Team, led by EMO’s DanielPapcke, includes staff from EMO, PlumBrook’s Environmental Coordinator

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• April 15–21—Earth Day Exhibit andsouvenirs in the Main Cafeteria,Bldg. 15.

• April 15–Tom Henry, Ohio Divisionof Wildlife, will be the Earth Dayfeatured speaker, 10 to 11 a.m. inAd. Bldg. Aud.

• April 16—Earth Day theme week ofactivities at Lewis Little Folks.

• April 17—Old Computer Roundupfor Cuyahoga County. Glenn’s P2Team will be at the Berea FairGrounds to help properly disposeof unwanted computers droppedoff by Cuyahoga County residents.

• April 17—AeroBus at YoungstownState University Earth DayCelebration.

• April 21—Glenn Exhibit at EarthFest2002 at the Zoo.

Robert Lallier, and volunteers fromacross the Center. All are knowledge-able about environmental issues andcapable of conducting Pollution Preven-tion Opportunity Assessments (PPOA's)of various facilities across the Lab, butthey depend on the cooperation andcoordination of employees from the lineorganizations for process implementation.

“The goals of the P2 Team were revisedand refocused to be more proactive intheir efforts to identify, evaluate, andimplement pollution preventionprojects,” explained EMO Chief MichaelBlotzer. “They have already identified20 Pollution Prevention Opportunities(PPO’s) for FY 2002 and implemented aP2 activity to eliminate hazardousmaterials in 3 years.”

For instance, methylene chlorides, 1-1-1trichloromethane, and methyl ethylketone, chemicals used Labwide assurface cleaners and preparation agents,have been identified as potentialpollutants. As a result, they have beenlisted for substitution.

Recycling empty propane bottles hasturned out to be a relatively simpleproject with big benefits. “The propanecylinder metal recycling requiresremoving a stem and carbon cartridgebefore the bottles can be recycled asscrap metal,” explained Papcke. "Itcurrently costs $200 to dispose of non-recycled bottles. We ordered thedevice, installed it, and began using it ona regular basis. The investment hasalready paid for itself.”

Perhaps one the best P2 "opportunities"was the addition of Dr. Walter Kocher, aprofessor teaching solid waste engineer-ing and pollution prevention courses atCleveland State University. Kocherserves as a P2 team member through agrant that has enabled him to continuedeveloping his Real-Time EnvironmentalMonitoring System (RTEMS) initiated asan ASEE/OAI Summer Research Fellowin 1999. The bench model of Kocher'sRTEMS was demonstrated to havenumerous potential benefits.

“This partnership has enabled anexpanded scope of work that reflects a

more global approach to P2 projects andallowed my students to create casestudies from real-world P2 Team experi-ences that have given them the opportu-nity to exchange valuable information,”Kocher said. “It has been a win-winsituation.”

The success of this partnership is punctu-ated in a second grant funding Glenn’sGarnet Recycling Project, which isprimarily student supported. The goal isto develop a process to recover spentgarnet sand used as a refining materialfor water-jet cutting devices and reusethe expensive stones. The project couldpotentially save as much as $7,000 a year,if applied to other water-jet machines.

The P2 team plays a vital role in Glenn’scomprehensive approach of executingenvironmental activities. However,Lab-wide participation is what pushesprogress. One way everyone canbecome a partner in this mission is tosubmit pollution prevention andresource conservation ideas to theEmployee Suggestion Award Programfor a monetary reward—when you win,the Center wins. �

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OIG and ITC cohost video analysis seminar

the examination of images andsounds captured by a videocameraand recorded to videotape, or to acomputer hard drive, or other digitalmedia. It includes photographiccomparisons of individuals, clothing,and property captured by the camerato images of known individuals,clothing, and property.

Aylward, along with DonaldCatanzarito, senior resident agent inGlenn’s Office of Criminal Investiga-tions, OIG, coordinated the seminaras a community service to municipal,state, and federal agencies, as well asindividuals involved in security.

“It’s a matter of sharing,” Catanzaritosaid. “If NASA technology andknowledge can aid the law enforce-ment community, we want tofacilitate the process.” �

HE Cudell Neighborhood Commu-nity Development Association inCleveland recently presented HughAylward, IDI/Logistics and TechnicalInformation Division, with a “Certifi-cate of Appreciation” during aceremony that included members ofthe Cleveland Police Department,Councilman Jay Westbrook, andMayor Jane Campbell. An audio-visual technician in the ImagingTechnology Center (ITC), Aylwardanalyzed evidence in a “hate crime”case that led to the arrest and convic-tion of four suspects.

Marvin Cross of the Cleveland PoliceDepartment’s Fugitive Unit, nowcommander of Community Policing,explained that for over a year severalyouths had tormented a woman byusing racial slurs and obscenities.They had also broken into her homeand stolen and burned her car.

“We discovered that a neighbor’ssecurity camera had captured footageof the crime. However, bad lightingand obstruction from trees andvehicles made it difficult to identifythe suspects’ car,” Comdr. Crossexplained. “Our Homicide Unit,which had worked with Hugh onprevious cases, recommended thatwe ask him to take a look at thetapes.”

With the same state-of-the-art equip-ment that is used for analyzing imagestaken during testing by Glenn re-searchers, Aylward slowed the videodown, digitized selected frames, andapplied image enhancements whilezooming in on particular areas of thefootage.

“During the process, I discovereddistinguishing characteristics of thesuspects and their car,” Aylwardexplained. “This gave the policeenough information to identify the carand eventually arrest the suspects.”

This is not the first time Aylward orthe ITC has aided law enforcement inforensic video analysis. Over the past10 years, Glenn has become knownand respected throughout Ohio and

surrounding statesfor analyzing videoassociated withcrimes such ascounterfeiting,assault, and homi-cide. AlthoughAylward is theforensic video pointof contact, he saidthat others in theTC, such as VideoEngineer Jim Firak(IDI), assist him inthe process.

“Most police depart-ments—due to lack offunds and/or knowl-edge—don’t have theequipment necessaryto accurately exam-ine videotape,”Aylward said. “I look at my role asproviding a resource, either by analyz-ing tapes myself or recommending

GGGGG LENN'S Office of InspectorGeneral (OIG) and the Logistics andTechnical Information Division’sImaging Technology Center (ITC)hosted a half-day seminar on thescience of forensic video analysis inthe DEB Auditorium on February 20.

Entitled Unlocking Hidden Evidence,the seminar featured renownedforensic video expert GrantFredericks, a former police officer inVancouver, Canada. Nearly 300people—in the areas of law enforce-ment, security, and prosecution—from a tristate area attended theevent to learn about the latest toolsand methods for processing video.

Hugh Aylward, IDI/ITC, who hasaided law enforcement agencies byanalyzing videotape for criminalinvestigations, explained that forensicvideo analysis is a science involving

other resources. It’s a way of givingback to the community as well as theNation that supports us.” �

ITC's Hugh Aylward works with law enforcement officers such asDetective Rebecca Steiner (pictured) of the Medina TownshipPolice Department on criminal cases where videotape is used asevidence.

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SEVEN times a year, the KC–135 turbojet touches down at Glenn. This airborne testfacility complements the ground testing capabilities available to microgravity sciencecustomers in the 2.2–Second Drop Tower and Zero-Gravity Facility. The Micro-heater Array Boiling Experiment (MABE) was one of five Glenn experiments thatrecently used NASA’s unique flying facility.

MABE is an investigation of boiling phenomena in both Earth and microgravityenvironments. It utilizes an array of 96 platinum resistance heater elements (each0.26 by 0.26 mm in size) that are individually controlled to maintain a constanttemperature and to measure power. Power levels are substantially greater whenliquid is covering the heater as opposed to vapor. With this array of microheaters, itis possible to make localized heat-transfer measurements. In Earth gravity, bubblesgrow to about the size of an individual heater before buoyancy forces the bubble tofloat away. In reduced gravity, a single vapor bubble can grow to cover the entire96-heater array.

“Aboard the KC–135, the principal investigator and project scientist (Dr. JunghoKim, University of Maryland and John McQuillen, Microgravity Fluid Physics Branch)observed data collected realtime and reconfigured test conditions as necessarybetween parabolic maneuvers that provided 20 to 25 seconds of weightlessness,”explained Glenn’s KC–135 Test Director James Withrow, Space Electronic TestEngineering Branch. “An average flight lasts 2 to 3 hours and consists of 30 to 40parabolas. A lot was accomplished in oneday and without the expense of spaceflight.”

The Reduced Gravity Program Officeoperated by Johnson Space Centerapproves scheduling and coordination ofthe KC–135 flights. To date, the programhas flown over 126,000 parabolas insupport of Mercury, Gemini, Apollo,Skylab, Space Shuttle, and InternationalSpace Station.

A high level of verification

N 2003, NASA will join this Nationin celebrating a century of poweredflight propelled by the Ohio-bornWright Brothers, who, on December17, 1903, turned their dreams intoreality and revolutionized the world.

Three premier events are scheduled tospotlight this historic anniversarythroughout 2003. The events includethe Aviation World’s Fair in NewportNews, VA (April 7–27), the InventingFlight Celebration in Dayton, OH (July4–20), and the First Flight Celebration inKitty Hawk, NC (Dec. 13–17).

While the Agency (with Glenn’sparticipation) will lead in each of thesemajor events, Glenn’s Centennial 2003Action Team is working to coordinateparticipation in other venues to high-light the Center’s contributions toaviation (i.e., school assemblies orpresentations, technical conferences,and local festivals).

“Glenn’s Centennial 2003 Action Teamthat comprises a cross section ofemployees throughout the Lab first metin September 2001,” said LiaisonOfficer Karen Hickman, program chairfor Glenn’s Centennial 2003 activities.“Since that time, we have worked onan integrated plan for participation invarious centennial events locally andthroughout the country.”

Karen Hickman, chair (0140),Barbara Mader (0142), DonaldPalac (0170), Kristen Easton andBonnie Smith (IDI/0620), SandyApp and Mary Tharp (2000), LoriManthey (2100), Jim Giomini andSusan Hennie (5000), BryanPalaszewski (5830), Tom Bensonand Theresa Benyo (5880), JohnMudry (6120), Rhonda Holstein(7000), Carol Galica (IDI/9200),David DeFelice and OrlandoThompson (9300), and DonaldCostello (9400)

Centennial 2003Action Team

Hickman stressed that employee andretiree volunteers (in addition to thecore team) are crucial to Glenn’sparticipation in the celebrations. Sheexplained, “We’ll be relying heavilyon volunteers to share their memo-ries as well as their time.” �

For more information about NASA'splans for the 2003 Centennial ofFlight celebration, see the web site:http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Wright/

Editor’s note: A series of articles infuture AeroSpace Frontiers issues willhighlight specific areas where theCentennial 2003 Action Team will relyon your help. A list of team members isincluded on this page.

Glenn gears up for "Centennial of Flight" celebration

Glenn's James Withrow (right) in the KC–135.

Graphic by Terry Condrich

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award for FY01. Muniz Engineering,Inc., Houston, TX, took home theaward for Minority Subcontractor ofthe Year and SA Technologies, Inc.,Marietta, GA, accepted the NASAWomen Owned Business of the Yearaward.

Glenn managers cited that Gilcrestearned a 96-percent performancerating and achieved all scheduledwork tasks at or below budget lastyear. The nomination also notedGilcrest's cost-saving techniques,including a thorough engineeringdesign conducted for the replacementof prefilters on Glenn service airmachines, which saved the Center$20,000 and enabled the purchase ofanother set of filters for a fourthservice air machine previously delayeddue to budgetary constraints.

One of three NASA ExceptionalAchievement Awards recognizingoutstanding advocacy, contributions,and innovative approaches to utilizingminority and women owned busi-nesses was presented to Glenn’s Dr.Grigory Adamovsky, Optical Instru-mentation Technology Branch.Adamovsky was lauded for his techni-cal assistance to and advocacy ofminority business and partnershipswith Historically Black Colleges andUniversities. For example, he sup-ported and monitored the grant thatestablished an Integrated OpticsLaboratory at Alabama A&M and alsocollaborated with a Hampton Univer-sity, VA, professor to earn a NASAResearch Award worth $75,000.

Glenn was also recognized as one ofeight NASA field centers that met orexceeded their negotiated Small

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1Business goals for FY00. Glenn’scontribution to NASA’s Socioeco-nomic Goals exceeded 40 percent ofthe Center’s contract dollars. RalphC. Thomas, III, associate administratorfor Small and Disadvantaged BusinessUtilization and moderator for theevent, noted Glenn’s consistency asone of the top NASA supporters ofthe country’s socioeconomic goals byexecuting the Agency’s first competi-tive Historically Underutilized Busi-ness (HUB) Zone set-aside award.Center Director Donald Campbellgraciously accepted the award onbehalf of the Center.

Administrator Sean O’Keefe con-ferred the awards on all recipientsfollowing his State of Small Business atNASA Address. �

I would like to thank my NASA Glenn"family" for your support at the deathof my husband, Ron. Your prayers andcompassion meant a great deal, bothduring Ron's battle with cancer and atthe time of his passing.

—Carol Cash, GE Aircrft Engines

I want to thank the employees whoanonymously participated in the LeaveDonor Program on my behalf. Havingonly worked at Glenn a little over ayear prior to my surgery, your leavedonations made a big difference in mylife. The surgery went well and thetumor was benign. It meant a lot thatNASA employees who didn’t even

IN APprecIation

Awards highlight outstanding contributions

in memory

Donald Buchele,81, a Glenn retireewith 37 years ofservice and morerecently a consult-ant for solarconcentratortechnologydevelopment withZin Technologies,recently died.

Often referred to as “Mr. Optics,”Buchele earned international recogni-tion in the field of optics due to thesuccess of his schlieren optic designsystem for the 8– by 6–foot and 10–by 10–foot supersonic wind tunnels,as well as numerous other opticalsystems around the Lab. After retiringin 1980, Buchele returned to Glenn 6years later to work for Zin’s predeces-sor, ADF (Aerospace Design Fabrica-tion), where he earned recognition forhis work on such projects as theSurface Tension-Driven ConvectionExperiment and the solar simulator forthe 2-kW Solar Dynamic Ground TestDemonstrator in Vacuum Tank 6. Healso received a distinguished publica-tion award in 1996. He was a colonelin the Confederate Air Force, a groupthat restores WWII aircraft and flies

the planes at air shows across thecountry.

Charles Ferraro, 88, who retired in1970 with 25 years of NASA service,recently died. He had worked as aplacement officer.

Mildred Hutchinson, 81, who retiredin 1994 with 45 years of NASA

service, recently died. She hadworked as a patent assistant.

Carl McLucas, 69, who retired in1988 with 33 years of NASA service,recently died. He had worked as anaircraft mechanic in the Test Installa-tions Division. His daughter, SandyBarrow, works in the Facilities andTest Engineering Division.

know me and were concerned, helpedme out. I just want to thank everyonefor your prayers, kind words, andagain for the donated leave.

—Colleen Davis-Pearson

My family and I would like to expressour gratitude to all of my friends atGlenn who expressed their sympathyand generosity at the unexpectedpassing of my father, George J.Dorony. A special thanks to myfriends and coworkers in the TestInstallations Division for the lovelyflowers, thoughtful cards, and supportat our time of sorrow.

—Tom Dorony & Family

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a closer look at our colleagues

Behind the Badge...Leslie Greenbauer-Seng

Gregory Bobbitt

Job assignment: Chief, Environmental Durability Branch in the Materials Division.Time at Glenn: I've been here for 23 years.Hometown: I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. I have lived in Olmsted Townshipsince 1980.Describe your family: My husband is Gary Seng, who also works at Glenn. We have threedaughters—Erica and Paula, who are 15 years old, and Stephanie, who is 12 years old.Favorite food: I love fresh fruits and vegetables, and Einstein’s raisin and cinnamon bagels.Favorite music: Instrumentals-—classical, pop, rock, and inspirationals.Favorite book or magazine: I enjoy historical fiction, mysteries, biographies, gardening, andhome decorating books and magazines.

Favorite movie or play: To pick just one is not easy; however, since I’ve seen the Wizard of Oz once or twice ayear throughout my life, it must be special to me.Activities when away from Glenn: I enjoy landscape design and planting, reading, and working out at the gym.But in reality most of my time is spent transporting my daughters and their friends to their many activities.

Job assignment: I’m employed by InDyne, Inc., and serve as administrative coordinator,Minority University Research and Educational Programs in the Office of Equal OpportunityPrograms. It’s rewarding to know that the work I do makes a difference in the lives of thou-sands of children from underserved communities.Time at Glenn: Almost 2 years.Hometown: I was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. I currently live in downtown Cleveland.Since I’m single and don’t have children yet, I’m able to participate in a lot of the culture andactivities this city has to offer.Describe your family: I come from a close-knit family of three children—two sisters and myself.I’m the middle child. Our mother has always instilled in us the importance of family and thebenefits a strong family can provide throughout our lives.

Career alternative: If I wasn’t at Glenn, I could imagine myself in some area of politics. I enjoy communityoutreach and making a difference in people’s lives. I’d like to take on more of a community leadership role.Favorite food: Fried pork chops and anything with peanut butter!Favorite music: I enjoy a variety of music genres; it really depends on my mood. For instance, when I’m relaxing Ilisten to Maxwell or Grover Washington, Jr. For inspiration, I like Kirk Franklin or Fred Hammond. However, formotivation (when I’m performing a large task), it has to be rap such as DMX or The Goodie Mob.Favorite web site: bluefly.comFavorite movie or play: Love and Basketball and Remember the Titans.Person you most admire: My mother is my motivation. She has always encouraged me not to settle for medioc-rity. I have witnessed many times when she has sacrificed so that my sisters and I could have a better life. She hastruly taught me to reach beyond the stars.

HE Fitness Center (Singleton HealthServices) is proud to recognize thefollowing employees who participatedin the annual weight managementprogram and stuck to their weight lossor weight maintenance goals over a1–year period.

Employees achieve weight management goals

David Bennett (AKAC/7270), DorisBritton (5420), Robert Buckwald(ANLX/6500), Bella Fallner (RSIS/7725), Kenneth Fisher (2400), AnthonyHackenberg (7170), Kristin Jansen(ANLX/6500), Lamont King (7160),Diane Malarik (6724), Barbara Mc-

Kissock (5420), Kevin McPherson(6727), Marsha Nall (6724), ShellySweatt (JDDI/0620), Erline Trsek,(7130), and Paulette Ziegfeld (RSIS/2900).

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Volume 4 Issue 4 APRIL 2002

AeroSpace Frontiersis recyclable!

National Aeronautics andSpace Administration

John H. Glenn Research CenterLewis Field21000 Brookpark RoadCleveland, Ohio 44135

OOOOO NE of the most important by-products of aerospace exploration andresearch is finding ways to apply thesecutting-edge technologies to life hereon Earth. Many of the conveniencespeople take for granted today werefirst developed by NASA.

The latest Agency innovations are nowfeatured in the 2001 issue of Spinoff.A new video enhancement tool and anoninvasive heart monitor are just acouple of the Agency's nearly 50commercialized products featured.

In addition to highlighting new com-mercial products benefiting from NASAtechnology, Spinoff 2001 revisits pastinnovations in a special millenniumfeature section.

Since 1976, Spinoff has showcasedmore than 1,300 public benefits ofNASA's commercial partnerships withprivate industry. The publication alsocovers the Agency's research anddevelopment activities and serves as areference resource to NASA's commer-cial technology network.

Since NASA's inception in 1958,technologies resulting from the spaceprogram have introduced Americans to

hundreds of new or improved prod-ucts. The Spinoff 2001 describes thelatest products in the areas of healthand medicine, transportation, publicsafety, computer technology, manufac-turing technology, consumer/home/recreation, and environment andresources management.

Laurie Stauber, Glenn's Spinoff coordi-nator in the Commercial TechnologyOffice, said Glenn has made significantcontributions to Spinoff over the years.

"Although the publication was not yetestablished during the Apollo era, ourtechnology spinoffs included cordlessrechargeable batteries for small toolslike cordless drills," Stauber said. "Inthe late 70's, Glenn's technology tookthe form of textured medical implantsas well as cataract removal. Morerecent examples include the AtomicArt Restoration process, Moen'sLifeShine faucet finish, and theTempest/Embedded Web Technology.Glenn's work in the 90's with GeneralElectric on the GE90 turbofan engine isconsidered to be one of our mostsignificant successes."

Online versions of Spinoff, beginningwith the 1996 issue, are available on

NASA publication brings spacetechnology down to Earth

the World Wide Web. The Spinoff website also contains a searchable databaseof all technologies featured in the past26 years. Companies interested inshowcasing their product in Spinoff oranyone wishing to request the latestissue can find information on the website. �

Additional information about the NASATechnology network and an onlineversion of Spinoff are available on theInternet: http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/http://www.nctn.hq.nasa.gov/