October 2001
The promise of super-efficient motors spins closer to its realization.
more motor muscle
Material and design improvements convert more electrical energy into mechanical power.
light for the future
Forecasts see a brighter age in which electric power reaches farther and does more. Exactly how that will happen remains an open research question.
solar gains
Photovoltaic technology is growing more popular as a means of distributed generation and as a source of power for the unwired world.
expert built-in
New analysis software packages take much of the guesswork out of simple computer simulations.
probing for flaws
NASA Langley is manipulating carbon nanotubes to test for weaknesses in advanced aircraft materials.
two phases, three runs
Recalculating a job allows for the comparison of multiphase analysis methods.
maintaining focus
Routine fixes and servicing are receiving greater emphasis in the design of the latest fighter aircraft.
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