Jun 15 1979
From The Space Library
Space News for this day. (1MB PDF)
LaRC announced it would crash a twin-engine aircraft June 20 as part of an FAA/NASA general aviation crash test program. The test, using a swinging pendulum approach, would aid studies of the plane's structure, seats, restraints, and emergency locator transmitters, to increase the probability of survival and lessen the probability of injury. (LaRC Release 79-37)
Ceremonies at Block Island, R.I., dedicated the third NASA-Department of Energy wind turbine, designed to provide 5 % to 15% of the island's power and up to half in winter when winds are strongest. The windmill's 125-foot aluminum blades would interfere with local television reception, officials said; DOE would spend about $700,000 for a cable television system, besides $2.3 million for the windmill. Later versions might have wooden or fiberglass blades to avoid interference.
Residents said that their electric rates were the nation's highest-20% more than New York City's and double those of the mainland 12 miles away. The island used diesel generators, with fuel brought by barge. (W Post, June 16/79, A-3)
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