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Astrogram

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Title:
Astrogram
Uniform Title:
Ames Astrogram (Online)
Added title page title:
The Ames Astrogram
Place of Publication:
Moffett Field, CA
Publisher:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Ames Research Center
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Frequency:
Quarterly[May 2012-]
Monthly[ FORMER Mar. 11, 2002-]
Biweekly[ FORMER Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 24, 1958)-Feb. 25, 2002]
quarterly
regular
Language:
English

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Subjects / Keywords:
Astronautics ( lcsh )
Technology transfer -- United States ( lcsh )
Astronautics ( fast )
Technology transfer ( fast )
United States ( fast )
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periodical ( marc )
serial ( sobekcm )
federal government publication ( marcgt )
periodical ( marcgt )

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Print began with vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 24, 1958).

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University of Florida
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University of Florida
Rights Management:
This item is a work of the U.S. federal government and not subject to copyright pursuant to 17 U.S.C. §105.
Resource Identifier:
67989914 ( OCLC )
2006230703 ( LCCN )
ocm67989914

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July 2007 www.nasa.gov On the Inside . Page 2 Liquid mirror telescope on moon might see deeper back in time Page 3 Nanotechnology space sensor test proves successful in orbit Page 9 New e-mail system is here! Page 12 Ames Ongoing Events Page 13 NASAs Cassini spacecraft has re Of special interest is the presence continued on page 2 NASAs Cassini spacecrafts recent photograph of Saturns moon Hyperion shows its sponge hydrocarbons. NASA photo leaders and NASA personnel to dis Bill Nye, the Science Guy, spoke at Ames dur ing the Participatory Exploration Summit held recently at the center.

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2 Astrogram July 2007 BY JOHN BLUCK Photo by Guy Plante (Laval) A 3.7 meter-diameter liquid mirror, such as this one at Laval University, someday might be used to create a huge mirror for a large telescope on the moon. Mercury is used in the liquid mirror. There are no detectable mer cury vapors in the air because a thin transparent layer of oxide covers the ate student; Remi Cabanac, a graduate student who did his Ph.D. thesis on liquid mirrors; Dr. Ermanno Borra (lead author of a technical paper entitled published in the June 21, 2007 issue of the journal, Nature); and Gregoire Tremblay, who also wrote his Ph.D. thesis on the liquid mirror.) BY RUTH DASSO MARLAIRE continued from front page

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3 Astrogram July 2007 started her career there as an electri the researchers and relationship devel BY THE NCSU TEAM AND JOHN BLUCK The Nano ChemSensor Unit is a laboratory in a box. This view shows the N2 gas canister on the left, shown in this view. The Nano ChemSensor developed at Ames houses 32 sensors and is about the size of a quarter. NASA photos

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4 Astrogram July 2007 appan is the chief scientist for explora space applications and his leadership BY JOHN BLUCK BY RACHEL PRUCEY Dr. David Morrison (above) speaking during the recent Impacts and Evolution colloquium he presented to a full house of attendees (right photo) at the center. NASA photos by Dominic Hart Meyya Meyyappan, is the winner of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 2008 Judith A. Resnick Award and also an American Vacuum Society fellowship award for his nanotechnology work at Ames. NASA photo

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5 Astrogram July 2007 BY KEY DISMUKES Most aviation accidents are at dents appear to have been representa separate chapter that describes the A Launch into Technology media day recently was held at Ames as part of a week-long science program focused on robotics and aeronautics activities for 50 high-school-aged Girl Scouts. During the program, the scouts interacted with Ames experts and participated in hand-on activities, rang design and a robotics competition. KGO-TV, the San Jose Mercury News and the Palo Alto Daily News covered the event. The recently published book The Limits of Ex pertise: Rethinking Pilot Error and the Causes of Airline Accidents, was written by three Ames scientists, Key Dismukes, Ben Berman and Loukia Loukopoulos. The book discusses the causes of airline accidents and how to reduce them. NASA photos by Dominic Hart

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6 Astrogram July 2007 fornia at San Francisco and Stanford BY BARBARA NAVARRO honor societies and received several Dr. Paul X. Callahan NASA photo In Memory of . Edgar Don Madden electronic technician in the electron

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7 Astrogram July 2007 BY PATRICIA CARROLL photo by Nicola Windmueller Danny Sallas, an information technology systems administrator for Perot Systems at Ames, retired recently after 40 years of service at the center. NASA photo by Paul Langston The African American Advisory Group (AAAG) barbecue was held at Chase Park on June 28. The menu consisted of ribs, chicken, Director and the Ames Exchange sponsored students at the center to attend the BBQ. Door prizes were also available for students. A great time was had by all who attended and enjoyed the great music and delicious food.

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8 Astrogram July 2007 and health professionals to develop preparation and creation of pre-as Al Vitali Nanomaterials Safety Committee Alan Cassell Tessada/SCSC Safety & Occupational Health Committee Emergency Disaster Support Team Systems Administration Team BEAP Update Team None Recently, Dr. Christopher Potter, a senior research scientist in the Earth Science Division, recently pre sented a Directors Colloquium entitled Studying Global Warmings Impacts and the Uncertain Future of the Biosphere. This was the third in a series of 10 colloquia in the Directors Colloquium Summer sphere related to global warming. He also discussed applications of satellite data analysis and computer simulation modeling at NASA Ames to climate impact studies. NASA photo by Dominic Hart

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9 Astrogram July 2007 The newly installed bike shelter at Ames located just inside the Ellis gate. The replaced bike grate at the center improves safety for bike riders at Ames. photo by Pat Grant BY TED ROUSH AND PATRICK GRANT Phase I (June 2007 through October 2007): Phase II (July 2007 through November 2007): Phase III (September 2007): Individuals migrate Oracle Calendar data to Microsoft Calendar November 2007: Project completed! Start getting prepared: BY VONNIE SIMONSEN

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10 Astrogram July 2007 Spare the air and ride for free! Carpool and earn $$ toward gas Take advantage of auto insurance discounts Carpool Save with new FasTrak-only lanes and free tolls BY APRIL NEILSON From the Web site 1.org you can check out the Commute Cost and Emissions Calculator at http://rideshare.511.org/calculator/

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11 Astrogram July 2007 On May 11, the Ames Protective Services Of held a center-wide disaster drill known as the Great Worden Quake, a simulated 7.3 earthquake. Ames photographers Eric James, Dominic Hart, Cesar Acosta, John Schultz and Paul Langston captured the action throughout the day. The feedback and lessons learned from that day are being reviewed and will be presented to staff in the next few weeks, as preparations get underway for the Great Worden Quake of 2008. Employees enjoy an outdoor lunch sponsored by the Ames Ex change following the Great Worden Quake exercise. A supervisor accounts for employees on her building emergency action plan roster. An injured earthquake victim shows her injuries. DART mem bers undergo decontamina tion following a simulated toxic chemical spill at Moffett in the aftermath of the Great Worden Quake. Emergency Operations Center Director Phil Snyder talks to members of the Ames Executive Council about conditions at Ames after the earthquake. Employees evacuate their building and walk toward the Hangar 211 tarmac after the simulated earthquake. Members of DART remove an injured person following the simulated 7.3 earth quake on May 11. Sporting black clothing and a skull and crossbones tie, signify ing that he was deceased, Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden observes the crowd on the tarmac. Employees on the Hangar 211 tarmac await additional details of the earthquake from Acting Cen ter Director Steve Zornetzer. Moffett Field acrew member of the C-130 aircraft damaged in an emergency land ing at Moffett Field following the Great Worden Quake. NASA photo by Dominic Hart NASA photo by Dominic Hart NASA photo by Dominic Hart NASA photo by Dominic Hart NASA photo by Dominic Hart NASA photo by Paul Langston NASA photo by Paul Langston NASA photo by John Schultz NASA photo by Eric James NASA photo by Cesar Acosta

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12 Astrogram July 2007 Ames emergency announcements Ames Ongoing Monthly Events Calendar Security/Law Enforcement Activity Fire Protection Activity Ames Amateur Radio Club, Ames Ballroom Dance Club Ames Bicycling Club Ames Bowling League Ames Child Care Center Board of Direc tors Mtg Ames Contractor Council Mtg Ames Federal Employees Union (AFEU) Mtg Ames Mac Support Group Ames Model Aircraft Club, Ames Sailing Club Mtg, Environmental Forum The Hispanic Advisory Committee for Excel lence (HACE) Mtg Jetstream Toastmasters Native American Advisory Committee Mtg NASA-Ames Occupational Illness-Injury Data for Calendar Year-to-Date 2007 Jan. 1, 2007 June 30, 2007 Civil Contractors Servants First aid cases 5 10 Lost Workday cases 0 1 Recordable cases 0 1 Restricted duty days 0 0 Above data are as of June 30, 2007. May be subject to slight adjustment in the event of a new case or new information regarding an existing case.

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13 Astrogram July 2007 Exchange Information Beyond Galileo Gift Shop N-235 in the cafeteria 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., ext. 4-6873 Mega Bites Cafeteria N-235, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., ext. 4-5969/Catering ext. 4-2161 Visitor Center Gift Shop N-943 M-F, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ext. 4-5412 Vacation Opportunities NASA Lodge (N-19) 603-7100 Tickets, etc... N-943 outside the main gate, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., ext. 4-5412 and Beyond Galileo, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ext. 4-6873 Ames Swim Center (N-109) 603-8025 RV Lots Available Call to reserve a space at (650) 603-7100/01. Moffett Field Golf Club with Tee minus 1 Grill and Sports Bar. Call (650) 603-8026. Carpool

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14 Astrogram July 2007 PLEASE RECYCLE Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with vegetable-based ink. FIRST-CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 85 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000 Manage Personal Career with: BY SHARON MATHIS