References for Technical Papers
Here are some links for libraries of downloadable papers: http://www.science.gov http://ntrs.nasa.gov/?method=aboutntrs http://www3.alcatel-lucent.com/bstj/ – Tom Irvine
Piezoelectric Shunt Damping
Piezoelectric shunt damping systems reduce structural vibration by shunting an attached piezoelectric transducer with an electrical impedance. Current impedance designs result in a coupled electrical resonance at the target modal frequencies. Piezoelectric transducers (PZTs), in conjunction with appropriate circuitry, can be used as a mechanical… Read more
What is the Greatest Commandment?
Jesus Christ taught the “greatest commandment” in the following Biblical account. Mark 12 [28] And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? [29] And… Read more
Vibration Testing & Analysis Standard References
The European Cooperation for Space Standardization http://www.ecss.nl/ Download: ECSS-E-ST-10-03C, Space Engineering: Testing Spacecraft Mechanical Loads Analysis Handbook: ECSS-E-HB-32-26A_19February2013 Slide summary: ESA_mechanical_loads_handbook_part_1 * * * SMC-S-016, Air Force Space Command, Space and Missile Systems Center, Standard Test Requirements for Launch, Upper-Stage and Space Vehicles, 2014 Download… Read more
Words of Encouragement
I have been thinking lately about the power of words. Too often, people use harsh criticism against others. There may be instances where criticism is justified, but these should be very rare. Critics may act out of pride, envy or fear. This is especially noticeable… Read more
He that makes haste to be rich . . .
Proverb 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished. 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the… Read more
Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. * * * 2 Timothy 3 [1] This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be lovers of… Read more
Science as a Means to Gospel Truth
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Well-meaning members of my church occasionally make declarations that a testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ and the truthfulness of his gospel can only come through the Holy Ghost — and… Read more
Ten Commandments
To my brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ . . . The Ten Commandments were given by Jehovah to the Children of Israel, as recorded in the Old Testament, Exodus 20. * * * Exodus 20 [1] And God spake all these words, saying, [2]… Read more
More on Forgiveness…
Perhaps the most difficult commandment is to forgive those who have hurt us. We often hope that some calamity or punishment will fall upon them. There is a German word “Schadenfreude.” It means pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. The Lord has warned us… Read more