November 4, 1985

November 4, 1985

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SAFETY

Computer Simulations of Crash Show Possible Helicopter Descent Profiles

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

U. S. Opposes Rigid Planning of Geostationary Orbit, Spectrum

By Jay C. Lowndes10 min

SECOND-GENERATION SHUTTLE

Advanced Space Transport Research Emphasis Growing

By Craig Covault7 min

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SAFETY

Computer Simulations of Crash Show Possible Helicopter Descent Profiles

All the exits on the helicopter were examined during the investigation. The designated emergency exits were jettisonable windows at each of the pilot's positions, removable windows at seat row 5 port and starboard, the forward starboard side sliding cargo door, the port rear emergency door and the normal air-stair door.
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SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

U. S. Opposes Rigid Planning of Geostationary Orbit, Spectrum

By Jay C. Lowndes10 min

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SECOND-GENERATION SHUTTLE

Advanced Space Transport Research Emphasis Growing

By Craig Covault7 min

2223
Management

House Freezes Defense Spending, Preserves Funding for Mx Missile

By Paul Mann7 min

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Business Flying

Global Positioning Develops as Civil Navigation System

By William H. Gregory7 min

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Air Transport

Safety Board Hearings Relate Events Leading to Delta L-1011 Crash

By David M. North7 min

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Business Flying

Boeing, Douglas Increase Efforts to Sell Executive Transport Versions

Washington—Boeing Commercial Aircraft Co. and the Douglas Div. of McDonnell Douglas are increasing efforts to sell executive versions of their standard transport aircraft by strengthening their marketing divisions and tailoring support programs to meet the needs of corporate and private operators.

By David M. North6 min

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Space Technology

Eosat Develops Marketing Rules for Landsat Data

By Brendan M. Greeley6 min

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Missile Engineering

Amraam Meets Funding, Program Review Setbacks

By Robert R. Ropelewski6 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

University's Proposed Uosat 3 to Contain Mail Forwarding System

By David A. Brown5 min

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