Technical Digest

Technical Services at APL
Volume 21, Number 4 (October–December 2000)

The availability of modern technical facilities and innovative, reliable technical services is key to all APL programs. Since its formation in 1982, the Technical Services Department (TSD) has been the focal point for such service activities ranging from the construction of unique research and development laboratories and buildings to the fabrication and launching of high-performance Earth satellites and space instruments.

Guest Editor's Introduction H. K. Charles, Jr.

OVERVIEW Changing Times: Evolution of the Techical Services Department R. A. Fletcher

ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND FABRICATION ACTIVITY The Engineering, Design, and Fabrication Facility: A Unique APL Resource H. K. Charles, Jr., and J. A. Weiner

APL’s Electronic Services at the Turn of the Century P. F. Hider, E. B. Alvarez, J. R. Dettmer, H. S. Feldmesser, A. S. Francomacaro, K. L. Moore, and S. E. Schlemmer

Expanding Mechanical Design and Fabrication Horizons D. W. Wilson, L. E. Bailey, and C. E. Bennett

Advanced Materials: Challenges and Opportunities M. Rooney, J. C. Roberts, G. M. Murray, and B. M. Romenesko

INFORMATION AND COMPUTING RESOURCES The Digital Library: Serving a Business Purpose in an R&D Laboratory R. S. Gresehover, D. T. Jones, and P. S. Tarantino

Fostering Successful APL Technical Communications W. T. Pullin, A. D. Peck, D. W. Sussman, and M. K. Morris

Computer Systems Services for a Diverse Service Organization S. D. Ahlbrand

Database and World Wide Web Infrastructure for Application Development B. C. Moore, D. S. Wilhelm, D. K. Chen, M. B. Suther, and A. M. DeMajistre

PLANT SERVICES The APL Campus: Past, Present, and Future M. L. Hagler, J. E. Loesch, W. E. Kozak, R. W. Grose, and M. R. Connelly

NON-THEME ARTICLES A Materials Aging Problem in Theory and Practice L. W. Hunter, J. W. White, P. H. Cohen, and P. J. Biermann

The EWTES (Echo Range) Story A. C. Williamson

MISCELLANEA APL Awards

Publications and Presentations

Author and Subject Index (2000)