kwan@smeagol.UUCP (Richard Kwan) (03/08/86)
This is a one-time potpourri of different topics before I leave the net. STS USER HANDBOOK: I previously posted a query asking if someone knew of a user's handbook for potential shuttle users. In fact, I located a document from 1977: "Space Transportation System User Handbook", a one-inch loose-leaf notebook which was put out by NASA JSC. However, I do not know if this publication is still in use. It apparantly gives an overview of the system, defines terminology, and gives a chart of other more-in-depth reference materials. SCRAMJETS: I didn't mean to put Hank Walker <dmw@UNH.CS.CMU.EDU> on the spot. I knew, and assumed that everyone else knew, that variable geometry scramjets are limited to concept or very simple experiment. TRANSOCEANIC NETWORKING: I am going off to Taiwan to spread the good news of (1) UNIX, (2) the Coming One. Alas, I have found no reliable connection to the net (including the one thru 'zw-taipei'). Something like Stargate would be nice; however, doing it internationally has political and financial complications. (I have already asked Lauren Weinstein about it.) Nevertheless, if anyone is interested in setting up such a connection (and has the clout to pull off a significant part of it), I'd be interested in hearing about it. (Greg Earle, the other terror of JPL Spacecraft Data Systems, made me an offer that I just had to refuse. "Sure, I'll give you a uucp link, if you'll poll us." :@) ON FINDING ME: I have put Greg on the spot. Since I have no net access for a while, I'm relying on him to hold and bundle any significant messages of interest to me as he sees fit. Should you want to offer assistance on the above or berate me for some past sin, *his* net addresses are: sdcrdcf!smeagol!earle (UUCP) ia-sun2!smeagol!earle@csvax.caltech.edu (ARPA) Well, people. It's been both fun and educational. Rick Kwan, leaving JPL Spacecraft Data Systems "I shall return." D. MacArthur, on leaving the Phillipines -- Rick Kwan JPL Spacecraft Data Systems sdcrdcf!smeagol!kwan (UUCP) ia-sun2!smeagol!kwan@csvax.caltech.EDU (ARPA)