Elachi named JPL director

Robotics Activities at JPL

A broad spectrum of robotics research and space robotics implementation is being conducted at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Central to these activities is the engineering staff of the Mobility and Robotic Systems Section (also known as JPL Robotics). This paper will describe these activities, from flight implementation and operations, to NASA...

B-Factory leader Dorfan named third director of SLAC (12/98)

Scientific CCD Technology at JPL

Charge-coupled devices (CCOs) were recognized for their potential as an imaging technology almost immediately following their conception in 1970. Twenty years later, they are firmly established as the technology of choice for visible imaging. While consumer applications of CCOs, especially the emerging home video camera market, dominate manufacturing activity, the scientific market for CCO imag...

Deputy Director

Recent Radiation Test Results at JPL

This paper documents recent TID test results (including proton damage and ELDRS) obtained by JPL. Unusual test results, such as abnormally low or high failure levels or unusual failure or response mechnisms, are emphasized. W O E : In this paper summary, only a partial set of parts are listed and discussed. The final paper will list all parts tested for TID or proton damage over the past three ...