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Graphic of Concorde construction locations
As a collaboration between AĆ©rospatiale and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC), parts of Concorde were constructed in various locations in Britain and France, as shown in this graphic. This graphic originates from Brooklands Museum, a major factory for Concorde. -
Airflow through the (Concorde) power plant
Demonstration of airflow throughout Concorde power plant in different stages of flight. As the Concorde's engine could only use air flowing at about 300 miles per hour at the fastest, the power plant includes adjustable ramps to slow down airflow from Concorde's top speed of ~1300 mph to a usable range. Also include reverse thrust demonstrations. -
A classic picture: an ONERA model being tested in a wind tunnel with the airflows indicated by colored streams. (Concorde)
ONERA is a French aerospace research center, and this is a demonstration of the aerodynamics of Concorde via an ONERA model. In order to break the sound barrier, the fuselage was created to be needle-like, and the long wings were incredibly thin, making Concorde exceptionally aerodynamic. -
Concorde droop nose drawings and prototypes
Due to the nature of aerodynamic changes at supersonic speeds, Concorde's nose had to have a needle-like design to be aerodynamic enough to break the sound barrier. However, this design presented problems in visibility. This led to the iconic adjustable "droop nose" design, where the high-nose configuration was used when cruising for better aerodynamics, and the low-nose configuration was used during landing for better visibility. This source shows prototypes of the nose design and drawings of multiple nose configurations. -
Letter to Lt. Col. Charles R. Zimmer from J. R. Thompson.
Thompson answers Zimmer's request for information about two colonels and Major General Powell. While Thompson states he is not acquainted with the two colonels, he does provide a personal evaluation of the character of Major General Powell. -
"The Saturn V mission and Alabama."
Speech that covers the topics of the Saturn V lunar mission and the basics of a lunar mission in general. -
"Toftoy statement to Senate Investigation Committee": Development of the Nike system.
Narrative report of general H.N. Toftoy - Informal interview with Mr. Robert E. Dunne, Assistant Counsel of the Senate Permanent Investigating Subcommittee, in the presence of Mr. P. K. Schaeppi. -
"The history of Army missile development."
Published as "Army Missile Development," Army Information Digest, XI. Establishes the development and history of weaponized rocket ordenance. -
"Noise reduction study in a scaled model acoustic test facility."
The acoustic properties of five insulation materials were investigated in a 1/10- scale model acoustic facility. The materials were designed for applications in space vehicles. The model facility, consisting of a reverberation chamber coupled to an anechoic chamber, was evaluated for its use in noise reduction testing. It was found that a reasonably diffuse sound field existed above 900 Hertz. Modal density graphs of the reverberation chamber and spatial acoustic gradients measured within the chamber and across the test panel opening are compared to an idealized facility.; Prepared for the 75th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. May 21 - 24, 1968. -
"Automated PCM Data Processor Theory of Operation."
Includes a blueprint of DDAS System Block Diagram. -
Lawsuit against Tom Toney.
These documents detail a lawsuit brought against Tom Toney by Mitchell & Mitchell Automobile Repairing. The first IOU details Tom Toney's debt to I. Schiffman & Co. for a Dodge car for $60. Following the check is a bill for repairs on the Dodge totalling $28.25. Tom Toney's car was seized upon discovery it was being used to "convey spiritous or vinous liquor contrary to law", resulting in a lawsuit brought by the State of Alabama. The statement is Mitchell & Mitchell claiming that Toney never paid his auto repair bill for the lawsuit. The back of the final letter has a handwritten note that reads: "No. 683 State vs. Toney. Claim of Mitchell & Mitchell. Filed June 11/19 F. S. Cabaniss Reg." -
Mastin Lake Church of Christ
This section contains report documents and photographs related to the The Mastin Lake Church of Christ. -
Kildare
This section contains report documents and photographs related to the Kildare building. -
Dryer House, probably built circa 1840
This section contains report documents and photographs related to the Dryer House. -
Dill-Rice House, built circa 1835
This section contains report documents and photographs related to the Dill-Rice House. -
Dickson-Walker House
This section contains report documents and photographs related to the Dickson-Walker House. -
Church of the Visitation
This section contains survey documents and photographs related to the Church of Visitation building. -
Jude Place
This section contains report documents and photographs related to the Jude Place building. -
Countess [John Ford] House, built circa 1822
This section contains a report on the Countess [John Ford] House, a home built in Madison county, Huntsville, Alabama. -
This section contains a report on the Gabriel Moore House, a home built in Madison county, Huntsville, Alabama.
Madison Co. - Huntsville Site #24, Sec. 6, T3, R1W -
Withers-Chapman House, probably built circa 1835 - 1840
This section contains a report on the Withers-Chapman House, a home built in Madison county, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Strong-Rutledge House, built circa 1836
This section contains a report on the Strong-Rutledge House, a home built in Madison county, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Steele-Gaines House, modified circa 1903
Madison Co. - Huntsville Site #21, 519 Randolph Ave. SE, Huntsville -
Phelps-Jones House
This section contains a report on the Phelps-Jones House, a home built in Madison county, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Steele House, built circa 1840
This section contains a report on the Steele House, a home built in Madison county, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Dekalb County, Alabama Map and Aerial Photograph Identification
This section contains documents and maps related to a historical survey. -
Surveys and Forms
This section contains survey forms cataloguing historic sites and maps. -
Alabama Land Maps
This section contains a catalog that, itself, contains maps organized by their different types. Contains index that displays where each map is within the catalog. -
Historical Survey Preliminary Documents
This section appears to be a collection booklet of TARCOG correspondence, job descriptions, employee/management registers and survey forms. Contains maps paired with certain survey reports. -
Limestone County Historical Site Survey
This section contains reports related to the Limestone County Historical Survey. Relates specifically to maps and soil maps, including descriptions and historical significance. Maps and Soil Maps not included. -
Madison County Historical Site Survey
This section contains reports and maps related to the Madison County Historical Site Survey. Maps appear to be hand-drawn. Contains reports and maps from Madison County, Mississippi and Madison County, Alabama. -
Jackson County Historical Site Survey
This section contains reports related to the Jacksonville Historical Site Survey. Relates specifically to photographs taken of different types of maps. Photographs not included. -
Dekalb County Historical Site Survey
This section contains a handful of reports related to photographs (not present), describing their size, significance and additional descriptive details. -
TARCOG Economic Atlas, October 1972
This section contains the TARCOG Economic Atlas for October, 1972. The Atlas is divided into sections, each section dedicated to tracking the nature/statistics of different essential aspects to TARCOG-controlled territory in Alabama. -
Madison County, National Register, Maps, Photos
This section contains register forms, maps and photographs either displaying or related to historic sites and buildings within Madison County, Alabama. Contains identification forms providing context or additional information for the historical site / building referenced in the document. -
Jackson County Historical Site Survey
This section contains handwritten notes, reports, forms and applications related to the Jackson County Survey. Contains a pair of photographs that are unidentified. Many of the documents have various hand-written notes and markings either omitting details, correcting errors, or adding additional information. -
Limestone County Historical Site Survey
This section primarily contains handwritten reports and applications for certain buildings / sites to be considered Historic buildings / sites related to the Limestone County Historical Survey. Applications contain descriptions and historic context to justify their admittance. -
Marshall County Historical Site Survey
This section contains documents, maps and reports, both handwritten and not related to the Marshal County Historical Site survey.