... Fitting the observed dependence includes calculations of the polarization cross-sections averaged over particles orientation and size distribution, their normalization and the comparison of obtained dependencies with Serkowski's curve representing observational data for a chosen star. ... Variations of the polarization factors with wavelength are shown in Fig. 16 for homogeneous spheroidal particles with PF orientation. ... The distinction between prolate and oblate spheroids is also clearly seen. ...

... Capability of space means for the solution of problems of military character . ... Classification and functions of space systems of military purpose(assignment) . ... Ground complex of maintenance of launch and control of space vehicles . ... Capability of space systems of optical reconnaissance . ... Complexes topographical and earthresource shooting on base of "Zenit" space vehicle . ... Space vehicle for optical-electronic reconnaissance . ... System with space vehicle on low-altitude orbits . ...

Blackholes Forum Message . Forums: . ... Statments I Disagree With . ... The discovery of the electron reduced the amount of mass attributed to particles and increased the amount of mass associated with the energy of momentum. ... Einstein’s equation E = M x C^2 predicts that any energy added to a mass will cause that mass to increase. #4 appears to be the basis of your thinking. ... This equation is very nonlinear in energy vs mass. ... www.astronomy.net . About Astronomy Net | ...

... Tracy Caldwell Dyson (Ph.D.) . NASA Astronaut . ... Caldwell Dyson has worked inside the Mission Control Center as spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM) for both space shuttle and space station operations, serving also as the lead CAPCOM for ISS Increment 11. ... Caldwell Dyson operated EndeavourтАЩs robotic arm to maneuver the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) and handover the S5 truss segment to the space station, and served as the intravehicular (IV) crew member, directing the four spacewalks. ...

... The L-39 two-seat training jet plane is intended for flights in regular and complex meteorological conditions at day and night time, as well as for acrobatic flying. ... The tail unit of the airplane consists of a trapezoidal keel with an elevator, fixed on the tail of a fuselage. ... Emergency, radio electronic and radio/radar equipment of the airplane ensures airplane piloting at day and night time under complex meteorological conditions. ... Time . ... 1x30 min . yes . 860 USD . ...

Matter consists of atoms, and atoms consist of electrically charged components--lightweight negative electrons , and positive nuclei . ... In one end we embed a metal coil of wire (like that of a flashlight bulb) in the other a metal plate , as drawn. ... As the wire begins to glow, a current begins to flow, because now negatively charged particles are emitted from the hot wire, are attracted to the positive charge on the plate and by doing so, complete the electrical circuit. ...

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... Iowa Robotic Telescope | ... Talon is based on OCAAS, a software suite developed by software engineer Elwood Downey ( Clear Sky Institute ) for use at the University of Iowa ?s first remote facility (the ATF, or Automated Telescope Facility). ... XObservatory : Telescope Control Interface . ... This program calls upon and coordinates much of the interrelated portions of the Talon architecture, and forms the primary control panel for the telescope, dome, and peripheral systems when used locally. ...

Report “Laboratory zero-baseline interferometer tests” (ZBT) was prepared and issued in ASC (35 pages including 17 figures and diagrams in Russian language). ... The Ground-Space radio interferometer (OVLBI) Radioastron includes several space and ground-based segments which are designed and manufactured by different countries and organizations. ... ZBI tests (for OVLBI) were implemented in Russia firstly. The tests were implemented by joint team of ASC, JPL and NRAO in 1999. ...

Russian SHAREABLE DATA CENTER Institute of Solar-Terrestial Physics SB RAS . ... Antenna system . ... The Irkutsk incoherent scatter radar is one of the world's nine active radars which give the opportunity to investigate ionosphere by the incoherent scatter method. ... Antenna gain coefficient . ... Antenna . ... Two antennas . ... To get an idea what station "Dnepr" antenna system looks like, let us consider some of the radar views which are given by the photographs General view and Side view . ...

... Speckle polarimeter (previosly known as Multimode Fast Camera MFC) is an instrument which will implement several observational methods of astronomy in visible (BVRI bands): speckle interferometry, polarimetry, speckle polarimetry (including polaroastrometry), and fast photometry. The speckle polarimeter will be installed in one of auxiliary Nasmyth ports of 2.5 m telescope of Sternberg Astronomical Institute. Speckle interferometry. ... Tests of speckle polarimeter at 2.5 m telescope. ...

... Center for International Education . ... Social and Humanitarian Research Institute as a structural department of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University was founded by the decision of the Academic Council of the University on April 29, 2008. ... In spring, 2013 the team of Social and Humanitarian Research Institute has implemented the study of the 1-4 year students' opinions regarding the website of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, as well as the University faculties websites. ...

System of astrometric databases of Pulkovo observatory. 26-inch refractor . Pulkovo system of astrometric databases consists of three databases, which contain results of processing photographic and CCD observations, obtained with the 26-inch refractor and the Normal astrograph of Pulkovo observatory. Pulkovo photographic catalogs: Pul-2, Pul-3 (Pul-3 SE), Pul ERS . Results of photographic and CCD observations of Solar system objects . ... Normal Astrograph ...

... Space activity at the beginning of XXI-st Century view from inside G.M.Chernyavskiy STC for Earth Space monitoring of FSUE , Russia 1. The systemic approach in astronautics Everyone who has linked his life with astronautics and those who are interested in the future of the inhabitancy medium and its expansion up to cosmic scales, are troubled about the current state and development of space activity in the World and in the Native Land of the first artificial Earth satellite (AES). ...

... The main difference between PROGRAPE-1 and "traditional" GRAPE systems is that the former uses FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chips as the processing elements, while the latter rely on the hardwired pipeline processor specialized to gravitational interactions. ... To evaluate the programmability and performance of PROGRAPE-1, we implemented a pipeline for gravitational interaction similar to that of GRAPE-3. One pipeline fitted into a single FPGA chip, which operated at 16 MHz clock. ...

Please enter the lightcurve file name and period search parameters: . Lightcurve file: . ... Apply the Heliocentric correction and convert all dates to Terrestrial Time (TT)? ... Also, the Heliocentric correction cannot be applied to such lightcurves. ... This period search service is also available at the mirror sites: Mirror 1 , Mirror 2 , Mirror 3 , Mirror 4 . You may download the latest source code distribution and install the period search service at your own web server. ...

... Classical School N1522 ensures general secondary education and in addition gives good knowledge of English, history and literature of English-speaking countries. ... All graduates come to meet their teachers and friends, to remember nice years of school life: The Club of International Friendship which united children who made, contacts with teenagers of English-speaking countries by exchanging letters, receiving foreign delegations and that was the way they improved their speaking skills of English....

... Bad Astronomy . ... On Thursday, February 15th 2001 (and replayed on March 19), the Fox TV network aired a program called ``Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon?'', hosted by X-Files actor Mitch Pileggi. ... Dust around the lander . ... However, it appeals to our common sense: when the sky is black here on Earth, we see stars. ... Bad: The program claims that when the top half of the lander took off from the Moon to bring the astronauts back into orbit, there was no flame from the rocket. ...

University Satellites and . Space Science Education . ... Coupling of Atmospheric Layers EU FP5 RTN Project: Engaging Scientists in Training and Outreach Activities . ... The educational 'training' programme work-package is a key ingredient in the CAL project and covers the implementation of the training activities aimed at the young scientists hired through the CAL project, as well as participating senior scientists. ...

Оперативное обеспечение системы ГЛОНАСС данными о всемирном времени в режиме е-РСДБ на радиоинтерферометрическом комплексе "Квазар-КВО" . ... Эта технология включает в себя автоматизированный цикл, состоящий из наблюдений на РСДБ-сети из трех радиотелескопов, передачи данных в Центр корреляционной обработки (ЦКО) РАН, первичной и вторичной обработки данных и определения всемирного времени. ... Prompt Determination of the Universal Time for GLONASS from "Quasar" Network Observations in e-VLBI Mode . ...