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Spreading Spectrum Modulation and Peanut Butter – Part 2

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 1) “I can’t open my jar of peanut butter,” he exclaimed from the corner of his mouth with an overturned jar in his lap. “You’re a mechanical engineer; let’s design a mechanism for my wheel chair that … Continue reading →

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Weightless – Part 7

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 6 – These are first drafts of a work in progress) “Yes. Actually we completed it last week and the technicians have been running tests. We had the carpenter shop work on the box, the facilities department … Continue reading →

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Weightless – Part 5

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(Continued from Part 4) “That’s the problem,” Mr. Jackson said. “Earth atmosphere re-entry is a critical maneuver and the weight has to be known with some precision to fire the re-entry engines just right; to get the decent just right.” … Continue reading →

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Weightless – Part 3

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(continued from Part 2) “Orbit,” Gregory interrupted. “I get it.” Gregory sat there silent, his front teeth biting his lower lip. Suddenly he jumped to his feet. “So, if the football is like a space craft, with people inside, the … Continue reading →

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