HISS Development Could Mean Higher Speeds
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August 2, 1985 Health, fitness can be increased by enrolling HISS development could mean higher speeds Speeds of the dual rail rocket sleds in use As a result, a lighter sied can go much in Rhythmic Aerobics at the Supersonic Navai Ordnance faster and still stop on the tracks so that Time bas almost run out to sign up for Research Track bave reached a peak, but components being tested won't be the Rhythmic Aerobics classes to be taught an innovative High Speed Sled (HISS) destroyed. by Mary Martha Williams that start on promises to increase these speeds HISS was designed also to use the new Aug . 5 and will run Mondays and Wednes significantly. Tiger motor, which puts out three times the days through the month of August. Current sleds using the dual rails at thrust of a conventional motor. Tiger will Those who are over the age of 18 can sign SNORT average 2,500 feet per second, with produce 140,000 pounds of thrust in one sec up either for the class that runs from 8 to 9 peak speeds being about 2,900. Because of ond ; conventional current motors put out a.m., or the second class, which goes from the air compression building between the 40,000 pounds in three seconds. 5 to 6 p.m. Both classes will be held in sled and the trough, sleds traveling at high In a carefully planned program of tests, either the gym or the gym annex. rates of speed have trouble staying on the the dual rail HISS was first tested in early Basic requirements are casual, non-bind track. June using a conventional Nike Motor ing clothing, good tennis shoes, an exercise The HISS design used the principles of (Tiger is an enhanced Nike). The purpose mat, a towel and an eager attitude. The supersonic inlet and nozzle combination. It of the test was to determine HISS perfor class will progress through conditioning, is higher in the back than the front, allow mance at lower velocities, such as 2,200 feet wann-ups, rhythm moves and exercise, ing the air to expand between the trough per second. In a follow-on test, Nike will tension exercises, cool down, and thoughts and sled, reducing the compressive forces. (Continued on Poge 4) for overall improvement. More information can be obtained by telephoning NWC ext. 2334. Weight training class for women only begins this month at gym Basic weight training for women aged 18 • and over will be taught each Tuesday and FIRST PLACE - Trinket, a Boston bull terrier, strains so red by the Recreational Services Department, Thursday during August at the gym weight forward to look at the first place award that she is brought forth an assortment of dogs, cats, birds, a room. One class will be held from 8 to 9 J about to receive in the pet show held recently at Solar rabbit and even a frog. Both the kids and the animals a.m. and the other from 5 to 6 in the after , Park. Holding Trinket is Karen Mtltz. The show, spon· had fun. - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore noon. Instructor for the two courses is Mary Martha Williams. Red Cross Office Those who take the weight training class Escape to Calico ghost town in conjunction with a rhytlunic aerobics closed afternoons class on Mondays and Wednesdays will be FINAL PREPARATIONS - Getling the High Speed Sled ready for cbarged $6 per person; those who take just SWOOSH - the new High Speed Sled zips down the Supersonic Naval testing are (I. to r.) Pete Chibes, Jr.; Keith Manley (standing); Guy this coming week For those who bave been bitten by the bardrock miners did not enjoy 100 years the weight training will be cbarged $10 for escape bug, and think a one-<lay trip into ago. Ordnance Research Track in a test conducted recently. Puckett; A. J. Waid; Mike Karczewski; and Cleave Warren. The Red Cross Office, located at 1811 the complete course. the past just might cure it, Calico ghost Families can make the two-hour drive Participants will learn how to use Lauritsen, will not be open afternoons next town could be the answer. and then relax and roam the tunnels of week because Diane Grattaroti, the ad weights regularly, and how to set up indi Located in a quiet canyon, this silver Maggie's Mine or ctimb aboard a railroad vidual programs for toning and condition ministrative assistant, will be attending a mining boom town was alive and doing car headed for old digs to the north. disaster institute. ing using weights. Those taking the class very well in 1881. While retaining some of Along the wooden sidewalks of Main Those requiring service can follow even need loose and comfortable clothing, a the rustic old-timer cbarm, the town has Street, shops and attractions of every type ing and weekend procedures, however. and towel and tennis shoes. Stretching and incorporated modern conveniences that invite youngsters and adults alike to come telephone the Quarterdeck, NWC ext. 2303, warm-ups will be done prior to using in to browse and buy. Everything from a Nat/a l W~apons C~nr~, . Ch ina Lak~ . C~/"orn l~ 93555·6001 for the nwnber of the Red Cross duty weights. ten-gallon bat to a three course meal is worker. For more details, telephone NWC ext. Back to school sale available in one shop or another. Red Cross service is available 24 hours a 2334. Just below town, there is a l!(klllit day every day of the year. Naval Weapons Center Liaison Office provides wide continues at NEX; campground for extended visits, complete Retirements layaway plan avail. with shape and modern amenities. For reservations, call (619 ) 254-2122. John E. Peterson, Code 1442. Hired at .... 011..... Calico is open from 7 a .m. to dusk every range of support services to many official travelers NWCINOTS Aug. 8, 1950 ; estimated date of Lb, a ....,. Now is the time to get ready for the new day during the year except Christmas; retirement, Aug. 2, 1985. Naval Weapons Center official travelers administrative and staff support available traveling to the area. Since movmg from Jefferson Plaza to school year by taking advantage of the shopkeepers open their doors to the public Peak to Washington, D.C. and surrounding area at NWC's Liaison Office. 1411 S. Fern Street last fall, the Liaison Of Back to School sale at the Navy Exchange from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This mining town - Video equipment, copier, telecopier, a 3M Max. Min. wind are making more and more use of NWC's Working out of a remodeled warehouse copier to make viewgraphs, telephones, fice has undergone numerous changes. retail store. For those who find themselves from the 1880 is located 10 miles north of Fri. lOS 68 21 Liaison Office near the Director of Navy complex, the wison Office provides an of assistance in preparation of briefings and Four individual offices for visitors were a little short of cash, a layaway plan is in Barstow on Interstate 15. Sat. 72 lOS 30 Laboratories and Naval Air and Naval Sea fice away from home for official travelers reports are only a part of what the Liaison created, a conference room built and a operation so that purchases can be made Sun. 104 66 33 Systems Commands offices in Crystal City, from the Center to the Washington, D.C. Office can offer travelers. warehouse space was turned into proper FRIDAY AUG. 2 now even if all the cash is not on hand. Mon . CPO pool closed Aug. 10 99 71 33 Virginia. area. office and convenient facility. Renovation " STICK" In addition, the clearance section also Tues. " We are an extension of the offices at Starring 98 69 Esther Robson. Administrative Liaison With four offices and a conference room work is nearly complete. The finished pro Burt Reynolds and Candice Bergen has some exceptional buys for bargain Wed . NWC, " said Ms . Robson of services pro 96 62 32 Officer for nearly a year, reports an available for use by visitors from the duct will include a secure conference room (Drama, Rated A, 109 min.) hunters. The Chief Petty Officers' Mess pool will vided. " Whatever needs to be done for Thurs. 97 64 25 estimated 50 percent of NWC travelers SATURDAY AUG.3 Upcoming is the opening of the new per be closed all day on Saturday, Aug. 10 Center, Ms. Robson says they are equipped visitors is what we do," she added. to allow NWC management to conduct "TOMBOY" sonalized service center soon with an ex because of the annual Chief's Club Hawai make use of facilities and equipment and to meet nearly any needs of NWC personnel classified meetings. Starring All measurements a re made at Armitage The office also provides a place where Betsy Russell and Jerry Oinoma panded range of services provided to keep ian Luau on tbat date. Members of the club With a great deal more room than in Airfield. docwnents can be kept, a way to get mate (Adventure, Rated A, 91 min.) customers happy. And, also, coming soon can still obtain tickets for that annual fun previous locations and new equipment, Ms. SUNDAY AUG. 4 Astro. Society Mtg. rial picked up from the Pentagon or Capital "SNOW WHITE I THESEYEN DWARFS" will be video rentals to help while away the event. They should telephone NWC ext. 2334 Robson sees more use being made of the Hill and a means to get information to the Animation evening hours.