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H. P. Bruns                              - 2 -                       September 9, 1970



                          2.    Instrumentation and Electronics Support


                                a.     Test Support - Grand National Cars:

                                       No tests were conducted on Grand National Cars during August.


                                       The Lockheed recorder was returned to Lockheed N. J. for
                                       recalibration and repairs.

                                b.     Test Support - Drag Cars:

                                       Two drag car tests were supported; one at Detroit and one at
                                       Norwald, Ohio.


                                       The following measurements were recorded:

                                               Engine speed
                                               Rear wheel speed
                                               Front wheel speed
                                               Acceleration
                                               Fuel pump pressure
                                               Automatic transmission line pressure
                                               Engine oil temperature

                          3.    Special Systems Development

                                a.     Driver Seat Suspension:


                                       The seat is prepared and awaiting oval track testing.

                                b.     Vehicle Thermal Insulation:


                                       The Plymouth test car has been insulated with foamed poly­
                                       urethane. A manually mixed polyurethane foam is being investi­
                                       gated in lieu of spray mix presently used.


                                c.     Fire Extinguishing System:

                                       Two Formula I Freon 113 manual systems were installed in the
                                       Plymouth test car. One system releases freon in engine left side
                                       header area and the other system splits flow between area ahead
                                       of driver seat and inside rear passenger area of car.
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