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LEADERSHIP CHANGES ............. 2Key personnel throughoutthe Agency change roles

LOCAL RECOGNITION ............... 8Federal Executive Board and NorTechawards recognize Glenn's efforts

NASA DAY..................................... 12Get set for fun at InventingFlight's NASA Day

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ix new technologies leading to cleaner,quieter, safer, more affordable andmore efficient air travel have beenselected to receive NASA's TurningGoals Into Reality (TGIR) awards forinnovativeness. The research on thesetechnologies was managed at Glenn,with participation from other NASAcenters, industry, and academia.

The awards, sponsored by NASA'sOffice of Aerospace Technology (OAT),were presented during the 2003TGIR Conference in Williamsburg, VA.Glenn's award-winning technologiesinclude the following:

Pioneering Technology award:The Secure, Mobile, Wireless NetworkTechnology Team

For the first time, seamless dissemina-tion of data securely over a high-integrity, wireless broadband networkhas been achieved through the devel-opment of an advanced, miniaturized

mobile router. This technol-ogy benefits ground-basedtransportation and militarycommunications, as well asInternet connectivity in space.Potential applications includeadvanced, automated, data-intensive air traffic manage-ment concepts; increasedNational Air Space capacity;and reduced overall costs ofair travel operations.

Mission Safety award:Miniaturized Smart LeakDetection Sensor Team

A new hydrogen leak detec-tion system developed toreduce the risk of explosions,improve safety, and reduceoperating costs incorporates miniaturiza-tion, reliability of operation in space, andadequate sensitivity for early hazard warn-ing. This microsystem-based hydrogen

hen the NASA Freedom To Manage (F2M) effort swung into gear 17 months ago,the F2M task force had one objective in mind: to identify and remove impedimentsto effective management. It did not matter whether the identified impedimentrequired internal changes, negotiations with external agencies, or legislativeamendments. F2M was willing to take it on.

One of the first major actions taken by the task force was to solicit input from acrossNASA on potential barriers and topics that the team should address. Several

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Drs. Robert Miller (5160), left, andDongming Zhu (Army/0300) load a thermal-barrier-coated test coupon into the specimenfixture in Glenn's Cyclic Endurance Laser TestRig in building 34. Their work is part of theTurbine Airfoil Team's TGIR award-winningaccomplishments in OAT's ReduceEmissions category.

General Roy D.Bridges, centerdirector for NASAKennedy in Florida,has been namedcenter director forNASA Langley, inH a m p t o n , V A .Bridges, a retired

Dr. Jeremiah F.Creedon, associateadministrator forAerospace Technol-ogy, has retiredafter 40 years withthe Agency to jointhe faculty at OldDominion Univer-sity, Norfolk, VA. Dr.J. Victor Lebacqz,associate director for Aerospace Pro-grams at NASA Ames, will serve asacting associate administrator untilCreedon's successor is appointed.

"Jerry's retirement is a true loss of talentand continuity for NASA," said Adminis-trator O'Keefe. "It will be daunting tofind a professional of comparable exper-tise, insight, and passion to pursue theimportant aerospace technology efforts."

Under Creedon, the Office of AerospaceTechnology developed innovativetechnology for aeronautics and spaceapplications. He was responsible fordeveloping new university and commer-cial partnerships that developed andexploited technology breakthroughs.

Prior to being named associate adminis-trator in June 2002, Creedon was direc-tor of NASA Langley. It was there that hebegan his NASA career in June 1963 asa research engineer and matriculatedthrough the ranks of management untilhe became center director, August 1996.

NASA Associate Administrator forSpace Flight William F. Readdy namedDavid A. King as the new centerdirector for NASA Marshall inHuntsville, AL. King was appointedto succeed Arthur G. Stephenson,who stepped down after 5 years ofservice to become involved in pro-moting NASA's education efforts untilhis retirement in January 2004.

Prior to becoming Marshall's deputydirector in November, King was direc-tor of Shuttle Processing at Kennedy,where he managed and coordinated allspace shuttle processing and launchoperations, overseeing the work ofapproximately 5400 civil service andcontractor employees.

Stephenson will serve as special assis-tant to Dr. Adena Loston, the associateadministrator for Education at NASAHeadquarters, while based at the

Administrator Sean O'Keefe appointedJohn Schumacher to replace Chief ofStaff and White House Liaison CourtneyStadd. Stadd, who led President Bush'sNASA transition team and worked withtwo NASA administrators in helpingto cast the strategic direction of theAgency, announced plans to leaveeffective July 4 to pursue opportunitiesin the private sector.

As Chief of Staff, Schumacher will beresponsible for the day-to-day operationsat NASA Headquarters. He will work

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Chief of staff chosen

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Bridges namedLangley director

U.S. Air Force major general andformer space shuttle pilot, will assumehis new duties August 10.

Named Kennedy's center director inMarch 1997, Bridges was responsiblefor managing all of the Agency's facilitiesand activities related to the processingand launch of the space shuttle andexpendable launch vehicles, as well asfinal tests, preparations, and processingof experiments and segments of theInternational Space Station. He alsoworked to develop the spaceport andrange technologies to improve safety.

Deputy Center Director James W.Kennedy will assume the role of actingdirector until a replacement is named.

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with Administrator O'Keefe and seniorNASA staff to shape the strategic direc-tion of the Agency, while managing andarticulating various policies and programs.

Schumacher has served as NASA'sassistant administrator for External Rela-tions since 1995. He joined NASA inJune 1989, and served as advisor toformer Administrator Daniel S. Goldinuntil January 1991, when he becamethe deputy assistant administrator forExternal Relations.

Highlighting Staad's tenure, Administra-tor O'Keefe praised his dedication andloyalty to both the President and NASA."Courtney has been a faithful publicservant and a creative leader whoknows how to motivate people and getthings done."

Stadd is credited with aiding theAdministrator's lead in implementingthe President's Management Agenda andnumerous important NASA initiatives,including Freedom To Manage. Heleaves having worked 25 years in theprivate and public arenas with a primaryfocus on identifying aerospace and high-tech-related, market-driven opportunities.

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ell before NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe began focusing on the One NASAconcept, Cheryl Malloy, Kennedy Mission Integration manager for the Launch ServicesProgram—formerly Expendable Launch Vehicles Program (ELV)—was actually puttingthose principles into practice. Malloy, a 15-year veteran with NASA, has had severalfirst-hand experiences in working with other NASA centers on projects at Kennedy.

"I've been lucky that all of the Launch Services Program missions we work on requireintegration with other Centers," said Malloy.

For example, as Mission Integration manager on the Kodiak Star mission in 2001, shecoordinated launch site activation, mission integration, and launch activitieswith the Wallops Flight Facility, the U.S Air Force, the Coast Guard, and Lockheed

Martin, bringing together one Kodiak launchteam to ensure a smooth mission flow andsuccessful first launch in Alaska. The launchcoordination was a prime example of NASA'sCore Values and Kennedy's Guiding Principles.It emphasized the importance of buildingreliance and teamwork everywhere, which hasbeen a Kennedy Guiding Principle for morethan 5 years, and demonstrates One NASA.

Malloy started at Kennedy as a summerappointment in 1987 and then worked full-timein Shuttle Payloads, starting in 1990. Amongthe missions in Shuttle Payloads she workedon were Spacelab-Japan, Microgravity LifeSciences, and Space Life Sciences. Sheespecially enjoyed working in Shuttle Payloadsbecause, in addition to her electrical engineering

degree, she first earned a degree in lab technology. Working on these payloadsutilized both degrees and provided her the opportunity to meet and work with manyscientists and experimenters inside and outside of NASA.

It was during her time in Shuttle Upgrades, from 1996 to 1998, that Malloy's workrequired her to become involved in projects rather than missions with other NASAcenters. She transferred to ELV in 1998 and has remained there ever since. "I likethe synergy that exists when you work with the NASA centers and others outsideof Kennedy," said Malloy.

She so strongly believes in drawing on all resources in order to complete a projectsuccessfully that she took it one step further and participated in NASA's IndustryExchange Program. This program temporarily places personnel from commercialbusiness into NASA, and vice versa.

Malloy recently completed her industry exchange with Science ApplicationsInternational Corporation (SAIC) in Cape Canaveral while still maintaining some of herresponsibilities with the Launch Services Program. Malloy said, "I wanted to bench-mark their project management and compare the private sector with government."

She will be able to bring back project management practices from the private sector inthe same way she shared NASA's perspectives with them. She was not surprised to find

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that, since SAIC is a global company,they had practices in place that weresimilar to One NASA.

Returning from her industry exchangeto Kennedy, Malloy is working on theMarshall Space Flight Center-managedX–37 Flight Demonstration Projectcomprising a team including NASA'sDryden, Langley, and Ames researchcenters, and the Fairmont IndependentVerification and Validation Facility.As the Kennedy Mission Integrationmanager, she and the Kennedy teamwill provide launch service and launchservice integration. She says, "Thisis a perfect example of the OneNASA concept—where we draw fromother centers for their experienceand expertise."

With any new concept there are alwayshurdles to overcome. Malloy says,"It's so much better to work under the'Agency hat' than just the 'Kennedyhat.' One NASA is predominantly aculture change and it's the perfectopportunity for our leadership to setthe stage for guidance and support."

Stuckey is editor of Kennedy SpaceCenter's Spacesport News. �

This is the fourth in a series of articles that feature an employee from each NASAcenter who has a "One NASA" story to share.

Malloy at Kennedy Space Center.

National Space Science and TechnologyCenter (NSSTC) in Huntsville. The NSSTCis a partnership between Marshall,Alabama universities, Federal agencies,and industry. NSSTC is a laboratoryfor cutting-edge research in selectedscientific and engineering disciplines. �

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NASA wins Webby he NASA Web portal and Earth Ob-servatory Web sites both received aWebby Award—the leading internationalhonor for the world's best Web sites. TheNASA Web portal won in the Governmentand Law category, and the Earth Ob-servatory won in the Education category.In addition, both sites won the People'sVoice Award in their categories. �

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CSU partners

Hundreds of employees started the work day off in a special way on May 15 whenSmooth Jazz 107.3 The WAVE hosted a Breakfast Break at Glenn. Free Krispy Kreamdoughnuts and gourmet coffees from Van Roy Coffee Company highlighted theevent as members of The WAVE's sales and promotional team greeted employeeswith a spin of the wheel for fun and prizes. Other guests, including such companiesand organizations as The Plain Dealer, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, RIDESHARE,and a Pink Gorilla, set up information tables and offered giveaways and prizes.Pictured, right, spinning the wheel is Tony Ventura (AKIMA/7400) with the WAVE'sMelissa Foster and Bernie Kimball.

On a recent visit to Glenn, Dr. MichaelSwartz, Cleveland State University presi-dent, touted the long history ofcollaboration the two institutions enjoythrough research, and more recently,partnership in the Institute for Techno-logical Innovation. Swartz said that hewould like to investigate opportunitiesthat will expand the partnershipthrough student internships and co-oppositions at Glenn, which are critical ele-ments to a quality educational program.Pictured, left to right, are CSU PresidentSwartz, Center Director DonaldCampbell, and Kimberly Hill (0612).

NASA featured prominently in thisyear's Intel International Science andEngineering Fair held May 11through 17 in Cleveland. More than35 Glenn employees served asjudges and interpreters for over 1,000of the world's top high schoolscience and engineering students,who competed for over $3 million inscholarships, grants, prizes, and a tripto the Nobel Prize ceremonies inSweden. Finalists of the competitionwere given a tour of selected Glennfacilities. An astronaut panel (pic-tured), Webcast and broadcasted onNASA–TV and local cable compa-nies, united some of NASA's spacepioneers, who inspired the next generation of explorers with candid insights into theirlife experiences. Students could also experience the thrill of exploration throughhands-on activities found in Discovery Rooms hosted by Glenn's Office of EducationalPrograms. A virtual tour of Ohio communities using satellite imagery was featured inOhioView's Discovery Room.

Glenn's Office of Equal OpportunityPrograms in partnership with theCleveland area Native American Indiancommunities coordinated the SacredHoop Journey IV: Healing the Men andChildren presentation on May 10. Oneof 16 Wellbriety Days sponsored byWhite Bison, Inc., the event stagesgatherings where Native Americans sharetheir life experiences and commit to theprocess of sobriety and healing frompast abuses both physically andculturally. The 100-eagle-feather hoop,the centerpiece of each Wellbriety Day,carries gifts of healing, hope, unity, andthe power to forgive the unforgivable.Pictured above, left to right, are TaraWeber and Don Coyhis of WhiteBison, Inc., with Avis Hudson (0180), Glenn'sNative American Program manager andadvisor to the Native American AdvisoryCouncil, and Emye Benavage (7240),who staffed Glenn's educational exhibitand participated in the festivities.

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LESA MEETING: LESA/IFPTE, Local 28,will hold its next monthly member-ship meeting on Wednesday, July 9, atnoon in the Employee Center, rm. 101.

R&T REPORT: The 2002 Research &Technology (R&T) Report is now availablein hard copy and online at thefollowing URL: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/RT/.

CORRECTION: The Szabo award winnersfeatured in the June AeroSpace Frontiers(p. 7) should have read: clockwise,starting from back to right, John Wolter,Paul Trimarchi, Bob Buehrle, and PaulSolano, with Dr. James Bridges inset.

here are many methods to measure the relevance of our work at Glenn. One specificway we gain assurance that our efforts are on track with the technical community—in and outside of our Agency—is through awards.

This month, I would like to highlight the recent Turning Goals Into Reality (TGIR) andNorTech Innovation awards, which are featured in this issue, and other awards suchas the R&D 100 awards. Glenn garnered 6 of the Agency's 14 TGIR awards and 2NorTech Innovation awards. As a Center, we have consistently earned a lion's shareof these highly competitive awards. In fact, we lead the Agency in the total number ofTGIR awards. A similar statement can be made regarding the NorTech Innovationawards. This year, Glenn was one of only two entities to receive multiple Innovationawards. Additionally, Glenn has won at least one NorTech award each year for thelast 6 years. With respect to the R&D 100 awards, Glenn leads the Agency with over80 total awards.

We must continually strive to ensure that our efforts here at Glenn are relevant toNASA and aligned with the Agency's Vision and Mission. History has shown andcurrent recognition through the awards cited above demonstrates that Glenn andGlenn-developed technology is relevant to the technical growth of the Agency, andultimately critical to the economic growth of our State and our Nation.

Education administrator visits Cleveland

On August 30 and 31 theCleveland National Air Showwill feature some of the world'sgreatest aviators. NASA Glennwill staff exhibits celebrating theCenter's immense contributionsto aerospace.http://centennnial.grc.nasa.gov

From September 1 to 5 the Centerwill host the 16th InternationalSymposium on Air BreathingEngines at the RenaissanceCleveland Hotel. The symposiumwill include talks by aerospaceleaders, technical papers, andforums on the history and futureof air-breathing propulsion.www.conted.vt.edu/isabe

Centennial events

ASA's Associate Administratorfor Education Dr. Adena Williams Lostonand Astronaut Leland Melvin joinedhundreds of middle school studentsand their teachers for Physics Dayat Six Flags Worlds of Adventure,Aurora, OH, held on May 21. Togetherthey watched demonstrations connect-ing physics principles and amusementpark rides to NASA research.Later, the guests attendedthe unveiling of a mural en-titled Determined Wings,commemorating the 100th

anniversary of Wilbur andOrville Wright's first flight.The mural, which depicts thehistory of aviation and spaceexploration relating toAfrican-American history,was a community art projectcommissioned by Glenn andled by Jerome T. White, alocal artist and teacher. Whiteworked with 25 students

recruited from Cleveland's Glenvillecommunity schools, and the Glenn-sponsored SEMAA (Science, Engineering,Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy)Program and N.A.S.A. (New Approachto Self Achievement) Project.

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This 16–by 20–foot mural will be displayedon a building at the northwest corner ofE. 105th and Superior Avenue in Glenville.

The 2003 NASA Honor AwardsCeremony will be held on

Friday, August 8, at 10:30 a.m.in the DEB Auditorium.

NASA's Deputy AdministratorFrederick Gregory will be the

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Agency applauds technologies

O ne of a little girl's most precious pos-sessions is her hair. So when 5-year-oldCassie, daughter of George and SandyLeissler, QSS/Environmental DurabilityBranch, donated 18 inches of hair to theRocky River-based Wigs For Kids, itwas a true act of compassion.

"I heard that some kids don't have anyhair because they are sick," Cassieexplained. "I was worried that the kidswouldn't grow hair fast like I do, soI gave them my hair."

Unbeknownst to Cassie, CathyMcDonnell, Cassie's preschool teacherat Glenn's onsite child developmentcenter, Lewis Little Folks, had beengrowing her hair (12 inches) for the verysame cause.

"When Cassie told me that she was cut-ting and donating her hair over the Easterholiday, I was so proud of her. It workedout that we both made our contributionsthat same weekend," McDonnell said.

Months later, student and teacher con-tinue to take great pleasure in knowing

that because of their sacrifice, children—not so different from Cassie—can gainthe comfort of looking "just like everyother child."

"Sometimes I think about the little girl orboy who will get my hair," Cassie said,"and it makes me smile." �

Student and teacher give precious gift

Cassie Leissler (left) and Cathy McDonnell intheir classroom at Lewis Little Folks soonafter making the hair donations.

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sensor and supporting electronics sys-tem meets Advanced Space Transporta-tion future needs for improved leakdetection capabilities.

Emissions Reduction award: TurbineAirfoil System Development Team

Recognized as the state of the art forturbine airfoil applications, an advancedturbine airfoil material system made upof a new blade alloy and thermal-barriercoating (TBC) has been developed. Withup to an 85 o F increase in metal temp-erature capability over currently usedblade alloys, the alloy was selected foruse in the high-pressure turbine blade ofthe F135 Joint Strike Fighter engine, andit can also be used in commercial appli-cations requiring longer life and lowmaintenance. With the incorporationof a new TBC, the increase in bladesurface temperature capability will resultin higher engine efficiency and reducedCO2 emissions.

Noise Reduction award:Fan Noise Reduction Team

Noise reduction through fan wake man-agement was achieved by injecting airthrough the blade trailing edge slotsto remove or reduce nonuniformitiesin the fan stream, which led to reductionsof more than 10 dB in the levels offan interaction tones. Such reductions infan noise level, when coupled withsimilar reductions in noise levels from theairframe and other engine components,can achieve NASA's goal of reducingaircraft system noise by a factor of 10relative to 1997 technology.

Mobility award: SATS (Small AircraftTransportation System) AirborneInternet Team

A new communications, navigation, andsurveillance system was developed thatdelivers aviation information services toaircraft and ground facilities as intercon-nected nodes on a high-speed digitalcommunications network (like the Inter-net). Included is a client server with

confirmed delivery notification,a robust high-capacity aviationinformation system for air trafficcontrol and safety advisories,worldwide compatibility, seam-less peer-to-peer connectivity, andhigh bandwidth and data rates.

Mission Affordability award:GRCop-84 Alloy Development Team

Use of a new alloy in combustion cham-ber liners will achieve an estimated 50percent reduction in manufacturing cost,50-percent reduction in delivery time,and additional operational cost savingsthrough an increased number of mis-sions. The rugged new high-temperaturealloy, GRCop-84, far exceeds the capa-bilities of today's alloys for use in future

space vehicles, meets NASA's goal ofmission affordability, is twice as strong,and has 350 o F higher temperature cap-ability over alloys used in today's com-bustion chambers.

For a list of team partners, view theGlenn news release at http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/PAO/html/pressrel.htm. �

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Leak detection systems have already been incorporatedinto government and commercial vehicles. The finalsystem will be about the size of a postage stamp.

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NASA's legislative victories

suggestions submitted required legisla-tive change. Consequently, the F2M teamhelped introduce legislative proposalsinto the FY03 process that resulted infive legislative amendments that resolvedseveral F2M impediments.

Some of the provisions under theseamendments center on such areas as em-ployment flexibility,which now enableCenters to maximizetheir ability to hirethe best candidates,as well as removecertain restrictions that limit voluntaryseparation incentives. Another provisioneliminates certain limitations on appro-priations for travel amounts. For a sum-mary of the F2M legislative actions, visithttp://wwwinternal.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/0170/f2m/.

"These provisions are far reaching," saidGlenn's F2M Point-of-Contact OlgaGonzalez-Sanabria, director of theSystems Management Office. "We'reproud that F2M is making a difference.

More proposals will be introduced in theFY04 and FY05 process."

In an F2M update session in May,Gonzalez-Sanabria provided an overviewof the program, touching on such topicsas scope of the issues, points of contact,and status of overall suggestions.

"With nearly 1000 suggestions to date,much progress was made quickly

to address theseconcerns," she ex-plained. "In Feb-ruary, however, theF2M task forceeffort was put on

hold to address the Space ShuttleColumbia investigation. Work resumedin May, as the task force focuses onre-evaluating the closure process anddeveloping metrics."

Gonzalez-Sanabria noted several user-friendly enhancements that are beingdeveloped for the F2M Web site, http://f2m.nasa.gov. The site serves as theprimary feedback mechanism forproviding status and results to employ-ees who have submitted suggestions. �

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Working together as a team under NASAsponsorship, left to right, Hans Signer (ITI), EricBamberger (GE) and Erwin Zaretsky (NASA) designedand operated the first successful 3 million DNbearings on June 29, 1973.

une 29, 2003, marked the 30th anniversary of a new era in bearing technologythat began in a Glenn test rig. On that date in 1973, a test rig was activated withtwo specially designed angular-contact ball bearings set to simulate the opera-tion of the main shaft of an advanced turbine aircraft engine with the speed setat 3X106 DN. A technological breakthrough was achieved 2500 test hourslater—the longest lived, high-speed bearings had survived, issuing in the eraof the ultra-high-speed, rolling-element bearing.

Up until then, working knowledge on bearing technology was limited to 2X106

DN. The pioneering research and the development of enabling lubricant andmaterial technology for the 3X106 DN bearing was initiated in 1959 at NASALewis (Glenn) by Erwin Zaretsky, now chief engineer in the Structuresand Acoustics Division, in collaboration with industry partners Hans Signer,Industrial Tectonics, Inc., Rancho Dominguez, CA, and Eric Bamberger, GeneralElectric Co., Evansdale, OH.

"We ran a total of 30 specially designed and manufactured 120-mm-bore angular-contact ball bearings at 25,000 rpm (120mm X 25000 rpm = 3X106 DN) for anaccumulated total of 74,800 test hours," Zaretsky recalled.

Using a high-speed pulley-belt arrange-ment as a drive, Signer and Zaretskydesigned the test rig. They also designedthe 3X106 DN bearing using a high-speed-bearing dynamics computercode developed by Tedric Harris, SKFIndustries, King of Prussia, PA, forNASA. This code was the first of itstype that incorporated both thermaland elastohydrodynamic analysis.Bamberger was responsible for thelubricant and materials used in thebearing. The bearings were manufac-tured from a single heat of VIM–VARAISI M–50 steel, using a double-vacuumprocess for the first time for thispurpose. A concept that the re-searchers names "Bearing ThermalManagement" employed both under-ring lubrication and outer-ring cooling.This enabled bearing operating temp-eratures to increase 50 o F to 425 o Ffrom the then state-of-the-art bearingtemperature of 375 o F.

At 3 X106 DN the bearing life was over 23times that achievable for state-of-the-artsingle-vacuum-melted (VAR) AISI M–50steel bearings. As a result of this techno-logical innovation, Zaretsky, Singer, andBamberger received an IndustrialResearch Magazine IR 100 Award in1975, now known as the R&D 100.In the 3 decades that have passed, thistechnology has been incorporated intothe specifications, design, and manufac-ture of all aircraft engine bearings. �

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Best new products in Northeast Ohio

Glenn's people, technology recognized locally

Casey Blaze, Manufacturing and Engi-neering Development Division, wasrecognized for his role in forming strate-gic partnerships with industry, academia,nonprofit consortiums, as well as with aformer astronaut in revolutionary manu-facturing technology areas, particularlystate-of-the-art laser-engineered netshaping and bio-fabrication. His vision,dedication, strong interpersonal skills, andtechnical expertise have enabled Glennto establish unique, cutting-edge manu-facturing capabilities and to transfer keytechnologies across Northern Ohio.

Kevin Melcher, Controls and DynamicsTechnology Branch, was recognized for

his contributions to NASA programs andthe aerospace industry through his workin dynamic simulation, testing, and con-trol of inlets for advanced aerospacepropulsion systems. His expertise indeveloping dynamic simulation modelsof complex inlets is widely known andsought after across the Agency and byindustry. Melcher was also noted for hisleadership and responsibilities in hischurch community and as a member ofGlenn's Prayer Group.

Ronald Sepesi, Procurement Division,was recognized for his leadership andinnovative processes in contracting withsmall, minority, women-owned, and his-torically underutilized business (HUB)zone firms. Sepesi provided leadershipin NASA's first Award Term and firstHUB Zone set-aside contracts. He alsoled Glenn's first small disadvantagedbusiness reservation under U.S. GeneralServices Administration schedules andfirst contract with a tribally-owned firm.His innovations have served as a modelacross the Agency. �

wo diverse Glenn-developed technologies—one that demonstrates Internetconnectivity between moving vehicles and the other a high-temperature thermal-barrier seal—were recently awarded a 2003 NorTech Innovation award.

Mobile Internet Protocol router technology was developed in partnership with CiscoSystems and Western Datacom. The new technology possesses the ability to commu-nicate through an encrypted, mobile network, allowing instantaneous and continuousInternet connectivity. The mobile networking technology will make space commu--nications in low-Earth-orbiting research vehicles as easy as Internet access here onEarth. In addition to NASA's use for space communications and orbiting spacecraft,the technology could also be used by the military for keeping troops in the field

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F ive Glenn employees were amongarea Federal workers honored at theCleveland Federal Executive Board (FEB)17th annual Wings of Excellence pro-gram held June 17. The award recognizescivil servants who by their outstandingperformance on the job and/or excep-tional service in the community are acredit to their coworkers in the Federalservice and an inspiration to others.

Dr. George Baaklini, Structures andAcoustics Division, was recognized forhis technical accomplishments and dedi-cation to community outreach in theCleveland area. As technical groupleader in the Life Prediction Branch, hehelped formulate and deliver state-of-the-art technology in nondestructiveevaluation science and structural lifeprediction. Baaklini has made significantadvancements in digital radiography,microcomputed tomography, andengine health monitoring. Similarly,Baaklini's outreach has merited anaward for mentoring onsite staff,summer faculty, and students, as well asCleveland State University's (CSU) 2001George B. Davis alumnus award fordedication to the growth and advance-ment of students at CSU, where hecurrently serves as adjunct professor.

Bernice Beznoska, , , , , Project DevelopmentBranch, was recognized for her supportand dedication as a member of the SpaceCommunications Office, and for heroutreach as Glenn's Loaned Executivefor the 2002 Combined Federal Cam-paign (CFC). Beznoska supports manyprograms in the Computer SecurityAdministration Branch, computer hard-ware and software procurements, andproject outreach. She has also commit-ted the time, skills, and creativitynecessary to develop new campaignstrategies, as well as for training,motivating, and guiding Agency chair-persons and key workers to achievethe CFC contribution goals.

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Hippensteeles bid farewell

orty years ago when Sandy (Ritter) and Steve Hippensteele came to theCenter within a month of each other, little did they know that NASA wouldbecome such an integral part of their lives. In June, Sandy retired with 30 yearsof service from the Office of the Director, justbehind Steve, who left the Turbomachinery andPropulsion Systems Division with 40 years in May.

Sandy, a local Clevelander, and Steve, a nativeof Ft. Wayne, IN, began their long associationwith NASA in the fall of 1963. Both joined theAgena Project Office—Sandy as a branch secre-tary and Steve as an engineer. A coworker soonintroduced the young people and they marriedin 1967.

Through hard work, dedication, and a belief thatthey were making important contributions to theNation, the Hippensteeles both excelled in theircareers at the Center. Sandy and Steve spent alarge portion of their time in the Launch Vehicle Office, working with topnotchprofessionals such as Larry Ross and Andy Stofan, who both would go on tobecome center director at the Laboratory.

Over their combined 70 years of service, many friendships were formed andkept. Steve's coworkers in the Turbine Branch—Turbine Coolies—still meet forlunch twice a year since the 1960s. Sandy also meets regularly with a smallgroup of secretaries who share a long history at the Center.

"This Center was our career, not just a stepping stone," the Hippensteeles said."We love this place and the people because they have been such a large partof our lives. We could never imagine working anywhere else."

Although retirement seems like moving away from family, the Hippensteeleslook forward to the next stage of their lives, confident that the quality peoplethey have come to know and mentor will continue the good work. �

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informed, or for emergency manage-ment services, railroad and shippingsystems, the automotive industry,and travelers.

Glenn employees Will Ivancic, SatelliteNetworks and Architectures Branch,and Phil Paulsen, Project ManagementBranch of the Space CommunicationsOffice, worked with a team of en-gineers from five other companiesin the development of the mobilenetworking technology.

A high-temperature thermal-barrier sealwas developed to prevent hot gasesfrom reaching temperature-sensitivenozzle O-rings in solid rocket motors forheavy-lift space launch vehicles, includ-ing the space shuttle. The new braidedcarbon-fiber thermal barrier is capableof reducing the temperature of the5500 o F rocket combustion gas to per-mit only relatively cool (<200 o F) gasto reach the O-rings. This new technol-ogy also enables the solid-rocket-motornozzle joints to be assembled in one-sixthof the time of previous approaches. Inaddition to playing an important role inthe Nation's space program, potential

industrial applications for the new ther-mal-barrier seal include sealing furnacedoors to prevent escape of super-heatedgases and sealing processing equipmentin the chemical industry.

Dr. Bruce Steinetz and Pat Dunlap, bothin the Mechanical Components Branch,developed the new high-temperaturethermal-barrier seal.

NorTech Innovation awards, formerlyknown as the EDI Innovation awards, arenamed for the Northeast Ohio Technol-

ogy Coalition (NorTech), the technol-ogy affiliate of Cleveland Tomorrow.The awards honor innovators and com-panies for creating some of the best newproducts in Northeast Ohio.

The awards program is sponsored byKey Bank; Ernst & Young; Squire, Sanders& Dempsey LLP; the Ohio Departmentof Development; Case Western ReserveUniversity's Weatherhead School ofManagement; and its subsidiaryEnterprise Development, Inc. �

Glenn receives two NorTech 2003 awards

Testing of thermal barrier in a full-scalestatic solid rocket motor test performedby Thiokol.

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AeroSpace Frontiers is an official publicationof Glenn Research Center, NationalAeronautics and Space Administration. It ispublished the first Friday of each month bythe Community and Media Relations Officein the interest of the Glenn workforce,retirees, government officials, businessleaders, and the general public. Its circulationis approximately 6700.

Editor..................................Doreen B. Zudell InDyne, Inc.

Assistant Editor.......................S. Jenise Veris InDyne, Inc.

Managing Editor......................Lori J. Rachul

DEADLINES: News items and briefannouncements for publication inthe August issue must be receivedby noon, July 11. The deadline for theSeptember issue is noon, August 15.Submit contributions to the editor via e-mail,doreen.zudell@grc.nasa.gov, fax 216–433–

8143, phone 216–433–5317 or 216–433–2888,or MS 3–11. Ideas fornews stories are welcomebut will be publishedas space allows. Viewus online at http://A e r o S p a c e F r o n t i e r s .grc.nasa.gov.

Dr. Christos Chamis, 5000, senior aero-space scientist, has been elected Fellowin the Society of American Engineers. Heis recognized for his pioneering contribu-tions to the field of science and engineer-ing in 3–D inelastic analysis, probalisticstructural analysis, structural tailoring,and high-temperature composite me-chanics in which he developed comp-utational methods and computer codes.

Glenn's Chief Scientist Dr. MarvinGoldstein, 0100, has received the 2003Fluids Engineering award from theAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers.Goldstein is recognized for his theoreticcontributions to the field of aeroacous-tics, particularly ground-breaking workin boundary-layer receptivity, and thedevelopment of the nonlinear integraldifferential equations for amplitude andphase evolution of interacting waves.

HonorsThe Glenn Business and ProfessionalWomen's (BPW) organization hasawarded two $400 scholarships to Cen-ter employees for use in the pursuit ofhigher education. The recipients includethe following:

Emily Groh (ANLX) serves as a technicalwriter and project coordinator in theElectron Device Technology Branch.She is working toward a bachelorof arts degree in English at BaldwinWallace College.

Kimala Walker (AKAC) is an engineeringtechnician IV in the Sensors and Electron-ics Technology Branch. She is enrolledat Cleveland State University to earn adegree in electrical engineering.

In addition to the recent scholarship an-nouncements, BPW has named new

officers for the 2003 to 2004 year:president, Barbara Kakiris (IDI/2100);first vice president/programs, AnitaAlexander (7105); second vice president/membership, Julie Barker (IDI/7501);secretary, Mary Reveley (2400); andtreasurer, Donna Miller (7220). Glenn'sBPW celebrates its 35th anniversary onLab this year. The organization currentlyhas 22 members, with three charter mem-bers: June Bahan-Szucs, Malvina Hay,and Annie Easley.

Dr. Chamis

Groh

Dr. Goldstein

Walker

� The Exchange Store Second Annual Sidewalk Sale will be held on the patioof building 15 on Wednesday and Thursday, July 16 and 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Get great buys on closeout items. A hot dog and Pepsi lunch special will be servedon the patio both days.

� The Discovery Toys Sale is set for Wednesday and Thursday, July 23 and 24.Discovery Toys Consultant Angie Lowe will demonstrate and sell a wide varietyof healthy growth and development toys for children of all ages. The sale willtake place in the alcove of the Main Cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

� Cedar Point and Six Flags amusement park tickets for the 2003 season areavailable at the Exchange Store. Discount movie tickets for Cinemark, RegalCinema, and AMC theaters are also available.

Exchange Corner

Frank Friswold, 91, who began hiscareer as an electronics engineer inthe Aircraft Engine Laboratory, recentlydied. He was one of the programmersfor the first computer at Glenn, andhelped create instrumentation for thefirst satellite in space and the lunarlanding module in 1969.

William Green, 85, who retired fromGlenn in 1972, recently died. He retired

with 28 years of service as a welder inthe Fabrication Shop.

Albert Lukas, 87, who retired fromGlenn with 27 years of service, recentlydied. He retired in 1974 as a supervisoryphotographer.

Booker Payne, 89, who retired with28 years of service, recently died. Heretired in 1971 as a building main-tenance mechanic.

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My family and I would like to thank allwho offered their expressions of sympa-thy, prayers, cards, flowers, donations,and friendship to us during my wife'sbattle with cancer and at the time of herdeath. —John Gyekenyesi and family

I would like to thank all my coworkersand friends for their loyal support, kind-ness, and sympathy during the last 7months of my sister's illness, followed byher untimely death at the age of 32. Ithas been a very difficult time for me, butyour love and support has been a greatcomfort. Thank you. —Kathy Giordano

I wish to thank my NASA colleagues whoexpressed sympathy at the passing of mymother, Anastasia. Your support hasmeant a lot to me. —Christos Chamis

On behalf of the Kress family, I would liketo thank everybody at NASA Glenn foryour incredible support during our timeof need. The calls, e-mails, letters, masscards, charitable donations, notes, prayers,visits, meals, expression of sympathy andlove really touched our family. Ourdaughter Nora's death left a huge holein our family—she was our source ofenergy, life, humor, and passion. How-ever, thanks to you, we have beenbetter able to deal with this terriblesituation. We cannot thank you enough.We will always be grateful and you willalways be a very special part of our fam-ily. God bless each and every one of you.

—Marty Kress and family

a closer look at our colleagues

Geraldine "Gerri" Davis

Job assignment: I provide administrative and clerical sup-port to the Icing Branch in the Turbomachinery and Propul-sion Systems Division.Time at NASA: I've been here since November 1991.Hometown/current residence: I live in Sheffield Lake.Describe your family: Bill and I have a beautiful 20-year-olddaughter, Laura, who helps keep us young. We also havefive budgie parakeets, and a 3-year-old golden-cappedconure, named Sunni.Career alternative: If I could change today, I would get a

degree in medical records technology.Favorite food: ChocolateFavorite music: Classical and JazzFavorite Web site: Dr. Koop.comFavorite book or magazine: BirdTalkFavorite movie or play: Turner and HootchPerson you most admire: Author Danielle SteeleActivities when away from NASA: When I have free time I like to quilt. Workingin the garden can be fun, too. I also like to spend time with my pets.What do you see as an area of expertise to be proud of at NASA? Being able tosee the big picture, and anticipating what will be needed in the future.

Glenn's Shoe Fund, a 34-year tradi-tion that helps make the school yearbrighter and warmer for needy chil-dren, will hold its annual fundraiserdrive July 7 through July 11. Dona-tions will go to Shoes and Clothesfor Kids, a local charity that provideshundreds of pairs of shoes andclothing items to children in theCleveland area. Watch for flyers andenvelopes on donating.

James Braatz retired from the Test Instal-lations Division on April 3, 2003, with 37years of NASA service.

Kenneth DeLaat retired from the Pro-curement Division on April 19, 2003,with 23 1/2 years of NASA service.

Michael Johnston retired from the TestInstallations Division on April 3, 2003,with 33 years of NASA service.

Bonita Kaltenstein retired from theLogistics and Technical InformationDivision on April 30, 2003, with 30 yearsof NASA service.

Ronald Molosky retired from the CentralProcess System Branch on May 3, 2003,with 36 1/2 years of NASA service.

Vincent Rawlin retired from the Powerand Onboard Propulsion Branch on April 1,2003, with 40 1/2 years of NASA service.

Johnston Kaltenstein RawlinDeLaat

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Come one, come all toInventing Flight's NASA Day

Centennial of Flight

BY DOREEN B. ZUDELL

undreds of NASA employees, retirees,and their families will gather on July 17and 18 for "NASA Day" with specialguest Senator John Glenn during theInventing Flight celebration, July 3through 20, in Dayton, OH.

The event kicks off on the evening ofJuly 17 at Carillon Historical Park, a62-acre park setting located bythe Great Miami River. The park com-memorates the region's rich historythrough 23 buildings and structures,artifacts, programs, and events.

"A parade at Carillon Park will take guestson a journey back in time to the days ofaviation's founding fathers, the WrightBrothers," said Susan Hennie, Glenn'sCentennial of Flight project manager."During the parade on Carillon Boule-vard, we hope that some of NASA's se-nior managers will play the roles of someof the most influential and fascinatingaviation supporters of the early 1900s."

The park will also be the backdrop for aspecial One NASA Family Barbeque.During this time, civil servants and sup-port service contractors from acrossNASA centers can celebrate the Agency'srich history of flight and share a deliciousbarbeque of ribs, chicken, and all thefixings with Agency officials.

"Agency managers want to thank NASAemployees for their dedication and hardwork," Hennie explained. "What a fittingway to celebrate, as we thank theWrights for beginning this wonderfulaviation history."

On July 18, NASA employees are invitedto assemble at Celebration Central atDeeds Point, a 12-acre area in downtownDayton. A variety of activities awaitsthem, including Educator AstronautEvents featuring Associate Administratorfor Education Dr. Adena Williams Loston,reflections by NASA officials from the sixenterprises, and tours of expansive

exhibits that highlight the Nation's 100th

anniversary of powered flight.

NASA employees can also meet astro-nauts and live the excitement of aviationat the Dayton Air Show, DaytonInternational Airport.

For further information on NASA Day orticket information for the barbeque,visit the Centennial of Flight Web siteat http://centennial.grc.nasa.gov orInventing Flight's Web site athttp://inventingflight.gov. �

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Senator John Glenn serves as InventingFlight's Secretary General.