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Articles in Dec 1999 issue of NASA Tech Briefs

• Updates on Optical Diagnosis of Fuel Spray patterns
  by Hicks, Yolanda R
• High-power-density DC-to-DC power-converter modules
  by Chen, Ming
• Imaging system with TDI and a Two-axis scanning mirror
  by Brenner, James C
• NSUTCQ: An alternative image-compression algorithm
  by Kasner, Jim
• Shaping up a neutron beam instrument
• Patents
• Algor for finite element analysis
  by Ross, Steven S
• Acousto-optic tunable filter spectrometers
• Reader forum
• NASA's intelligent robot
• Application briefs
• M-JPEG video compression system for space-based applications
  by Holland, S Douglas
• Optical system trends mean new test and measurement requirements
  by Horwitz, Dennis
• Low-absorption color filters for flat-panel display devices
  by Wang, Yu
• Software for setting up equipment for testing rocket engines
  by Burge, Michael W
• Factors that make encoders effective
• Wireless information network
  by Sullivan, Mark
• Circuit detects pyrolysis of polyimide insulation on wires
  by Roth, Timothy E
• Improved theromoelectric converter units and power generators
  by Bass, John C
• Heat-driven pulse pump
  by Benner, Steve Matthew
• Alternative one-time-opening miniature isolation valve
  by Chakraborty, Indrani; Mueller, Juergen; Wallace, Andrew; Li, Wen
• Quick Guide to MSAT
  by Lee, HuaHua; Kolb, Mark; Madelone, Jack
• Improved magnetostrictive pump
  by Gerver, Michael J; Ilmonen, Robert; Nimblett, Frank; Swenbeck, John
• Boundary-layer rake of pitot tubes for flight testing
  by Bui, Trong T; Oates, David L
• Sputter deposition of catalysts for fuel-cell electrodes
  by Nakamura, Barbara Jeffries; Chun, William; Narayanan, Sekharipuram; Ruiz, Ronald; Valdez, Thomas
• Software for scanning, storing, and retrieving images
  by Corbin, Susan G; Duerr, Thomas P; Prevo, Joseph E
• Small-stroke, high frequency reciprocating pump
  by Rieger, Arnon; Gerver, Michael J; Fenn, Ralph C; Bushko, Dariusz
• Array detector for charge-detection mass spectrometer
  by Fuerstenau, Stephen D; Soli, George A
• Forward-scattering particle-image velocimentry
  by Ovryn, Ben; Khaydarov, John D
• Software for environmental monitoring in a large facility
  by Berry, Paul; Harnded, Chuck
• Time-Parallel Solutions of Linear PDEs on a Supercomputer
  by Toomarian, Nikzad; Fijany, Anir; Barhen, Jacob
• Optically transparent patch antennas
  by Lee, Richard Q; Simons, Rainee N
• Organic/Inorganic coats for packaging of microelectronics
  by Pool, Frederick; Licari, James
• Axial force as indication of alignment of threaded fastensers
  by Diftler, Myron A; Ross, Michael L