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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Parker, William]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-03-23]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ohc_stnv_000031_A]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Palaoro, Hans]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Experiences at Peenemunede in developing propulsion systems.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-04-23]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ohc_crst_000018_A]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[O&#039;Neal, Adrian P.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Adrian O’Neal’s interview discusses the evolution of the S-IVB program, focusing on changes in engineering practices, materials, collaboration, and lessons learned during the Apollo era. O’Neal describes how the Apollo program helped break down barriers between aerospace companies, creating a more open exchange of technical knowledge compared with the secrecy and competition common in earlier programs. He explains material choices for the S-IVB stage, noting the use of high-strength aluminum alloys such as 7075-T6 in areas where welding was unnecessary and 2014 aluminum in cryogenic applications, while discussing how materials behave differently at low temperatures. O’Neal highlights the importance of close coordination with Rocketdyne during J-2 engine integration, with engineers from both organizations working together to resolve interface and design issues. He also reflects on early challenges with liquid hydrogen technology, including an incident where improper tank loading procedures caused pressure loss and partial tank collapse, leading engineers to develop improved methods for safely handling cryogenic propellants. O’Neal notes that concerns about liquid hydrogen existed during the early Centaur and S-IV programs but that experience ultimately proved its viability. He contrasts the rapid, failure-tolerant development approach of earlier programs like Thor with the extensive testing and reliability requirements of Apollo, emphasizing that human spaceflight demanded a much more cautious engineering philosophy.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ohc_stnv_000030_A]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Neubert, Erich W.  (Transcript)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[General Saturn development and programs, benefits of earlier programs, contractor and vendor relations.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-23]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ohc_stnv_000029_T]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://oralhistory.uah.edu/items/show/623">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Neubert, Erich W.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[General Saturn development and programs, benefits of earlier programs, contractor and vendor relations.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-23]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ohc_stnv_000029_A]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Mrazek, William A.  (Transcript)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-30]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ohc_stnv_000028_T]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Mrazek, William A.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[General Saturn development and problems, contractor relations.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-30]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Morata, Lorenzo  (Transcript [Part 2])]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Morata, Lorenzo (Part 2)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Morata, Lorenzo (Part 1)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Lorenzo Morata’s interview describes his early work on the Saturn program and his role in developing the S-IVB stage’s propellant utilization system. After joining Douglas Aircraft Company in 1960, Morata transferred from the Delta program to Saturn, where he became involved in designing the electronics for a closed-loop system that optimized the mixture ratio of liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid hydrogen (LH2) by continuously monitoring propellant levels and regulating engine flow. He explains that the system used long continuous capacitive probes inside the LOX and hydrogen tanks to measure propellant mass, providing real-time data that allowed the vehicle to consume nearly all available fuel and oxidizer while maximizing payload capacity. Morata details his work designing the inverter/converter, a power supply unit that converted battery power into the various AC and DC voltages needed to operate the propellant utilization electronics, and describes his involvement throughout the design, qualification, testing, and integration process. He notes that the S-IV/S-IVB continuous probe system represented a major advancement over earlier approaches, such as discrete level sensors, because it provided continuous measurements without the added complexity of multiple sensors and wiring. Morata also discusses how the system transmitted information to ground computers while remaining separate from the Instrument Unit’s guidance system, though engine cutoff commands could ultimately be coordinated through the vehicle’s control systems. Overall, the interview highlights the innovative electrical and instrumentation technologies developed for Saturn and the importance of precise propellant management in achieving Apollo mission performance goals.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
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