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A Portable Photovoltaic Water Aeration System, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young

FSEC Energy Research Center®

Water aeration is a method to improve the water quality in a lake by adding oxygen to the water. Because water aeration systems are often located in remote locations, photovoltaics are ideal for powering these systems. This paper describes a water aeration system powered by photovoltaics that is used in Florida. The portable nature of this system permits the owner to conveniently relocate the system and aerate bodies of water as needed.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 20 No. 11, December 19, 1997, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

UCF among nation's most diverse: Publication ranks university high in number of minorities; 1997: The year that was.

Central Florida Future, December 10, 1997

Central Florida Future

Home for the holidays: Airlines suffer from discounts and rule bending; GLBSU considers lawsuit against SG; Bookstore writes a new chapter.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 20 No. 10, December 5, 1997, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Institute 'gateway to universe'; Center brings out best in faculty: Cozy atmosphere, knowledgeable staff make center great place to figure out solutions to problems.

Central Florida Future, December 3, 1997

Central Florida Future

UCF extends its reach into outer space; H.E.R.O.s are found at UCF; Students in debt find help to pay bills.

Process For Determination Of Text Relevancy Div, James Driscoll

UCF Patents

This is a procedure for determining text relevancy and can be used to enhance the retrieval of text documents by search queries. This system helps a user intelligently and rapidly locate information found in large textual databases. A first embodiment determines the common meanings between each word in the query and each word in the document. Then an adjustment is made for words in the query that are not in the documents. Further, weights are calculated for both the semantic components in the query and the semantic components in the documents. These weights are multiplied together, and their products are …

Scanning Heterodyne Acousto-Optical Interferometers, Nabeel Riza

UCF Patents

Compact, high performance, scanning heterodyne optical interferometers for interferometric phase-based measurement and a host of other applications are introduced. An in-line, almost common-path optical interferometer design offers robustness to externally induced phase noise via mechanical vibrations, thermal effects, and other environmental effects. Several instrument designs are disclosed for both transmissive and reflective interferometry. These interferometers use acousto-optic devices or Bragg cells to implement rapid (e.g., <50 >.mu.s/scan spot) optical scanning of a test medium. Although the read optical beam scans a given test region, the double Bragg diffraction optical design of the instrument makes the final interfering output beams stationary on …

Arqueología De Un Paisaje Agrícola En La Provincia Yacuma, Departamento Del Beni, Bolivia, John H. Walker

ProSIGAB Documents

No abstract provided.

Measured Energy Savings Of A Comprehensive Retrofit In An Existing Florida Residence, Florida Solar Energy Center, Charles Withers, Jr.

FSEC Energy Research Center®

Simulation analysis suggests that electricity consumption can be reduced up to 40% in existing Florida homes with judicious use of methods to reduce loads, as well as more efficient equipment. To test this theory, an all-electric home was located in Miami, Florida upon which to perform a variety of retrofits. The total annual electricity consumption in the one year base-line period preceding the study was 20,733 kWh. Although high, this is not unusual for a South Florida home with a swimming pool since pool pumping often accounts 3,000 -4,000 kWh per year. Detailed instrumentation and metering equipment was installed in …

Feasibility And Implementation Planning For The Centennial Of Powered Flight, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 2003 Dayton will produce an international yearlong celebration of the Centennial of Powered Flight. The 2003 Committee authorized Harrison Price Company (HPC) to prepare a Feasibility and Economic Planning Study for the Festival of Flight. The study is divided into nine sections including this Introduction which describes the Centennial of Flight background, the purpose of the 2003 Committee, the role and structure of the National Historic park and the study scope and methodology. Section two, Program Concept Parameters, outlines the content of the program. This includes programmatic content, and descriptions of the Festival of Flight program, Air Force Museum …

Central Florida Future, November 26, 1997

Central Florida Future

Culpepper snubs NFL for UCF; Accusations fly over GLBSU funding; Sororities money for scholarships; Teleconference connects colleges to discuss campus crime.

Energy Needs During Disasters: Workshop Summary Report, Florida Solar Energy Center, Gerard Ventre

FSEC Energy Research Center®

When natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and floods, occur, thousands of people can be left without homes, electrical power, communications, potable water, and food storage capabilities. Adequate electrical power is imperative for both disaster relief operations and community rebuilding. However, the disaster may have disrupted the commercial power supply to a community, requiring disaster relief agencies to rely on alternative sources of power. Photovoltaic-powered equipment provides electrical power which is renewable, quiet, and safe, and which can be used for many essentials of disaster relief efforts, such as refrigeration, communications and lighting. However, at present, photovoltaic (PV) technology is …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 20 No. 9, November 21, 1997, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Saying farewell to a friend; Some ill workers better, some not: Rashes, breathing problems continue in Human Resources.

Sandspur, Vol 104 No 11, November 20, 1997, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, November 19, 1997

Central Florida Future

Warning: Campus water could be hazardous to our health; World-renowned clay artist conducts workshop at UCF; Carnival offered relief from stress a boost for school spirit; Lack of funds hurts School of Communications.

Pv Powering A Weather Station For Severe Weather, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young

FSEC Energy Research Center®

A natural disaster, such as Hurricane Andrew, destroys thousands of homes and businesses. The destruction from this storm left thousands of people without communications, potable water, and electric power. This prompted the Florida Solar Energy Center to study the application of solar electric power for use in disasters.

During this same period, volunteers at the Tropical Prediction Center at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Miami Office of the National Weather Service (NWS) were working to increase the quantity and quality of observations received from home weather stations.

Many weather data collecting stations are at remote sites, which are …

Sandspur, Vol 104 No 10, November 13, 1997, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, November 12, 1997

Central Florida Future

Homecoming 97: Strike up the band everybody loves a parade; Senate slashes funds for students with alternative lifestyles; Vaudeville resurrected just in time for Homecoming; Helping minorities stay together.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 20 No. 8, November 7, 1997, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Health insurance costs going up: Rate hike will be first in five years; Faculty, staff dig deep for charities.

Central Florida Future, November 5, 1997

Central Florida Future

UCF police officers' authority limited; Senate meeting cut short because of counsel memo; Around the clock construction to complete parking garage; Family Ties provides safety for kids.

Fibergramme Vol.21 No. 6, Weavers Of Orlando

Text Materials of Central Florida

FIBERGRAMME is published in September, November, January, March and May.

Sandspur, Vol 104 No 09, October 30, 1997, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, October 29, 1997

Central Florida Future

Solutions for global problems; Students compete for title of Mr. UCF; Sociology department offers courses in violence; Forum gives insight to communication students.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 20 No. 7, October 24, 1997, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Antenna brings heavens to earth: Rare satellite dish antenna puts UCF in world of its own; University doing its share for United Way; Grit, spirit make her special: State salutes Maggie LeClair as UCF's outstanding Employee.

Central Florida Future, October 22, 1997

Central Florida Future

Tubbs suggests reasons for resignation; Problems with Pegasus? Held desk lightens work load; Nature anatomy and sexuality expresses Art Gallery's exhibit; Speaker does no let AIDS destroy hope.

Sandspur, Vol 104 No 08, October 16, 1997, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, October 15, 1997

Central Florida Future

Business thrives in Student Union; Senators oppose funding for UCF Rescue; Is affirmative action on the ropes?

The Ucf Report, Vol. 20 No. 6, October 10, 1997, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

UCF reaching for stars - literally: Pentagon approves $11.2 million 'Photon' satellite contract; University creates two new centers; 20th Century medicine men brewing up cures for modern illnesses; Space Age science allows researchers to tinker with elements.

Sandspur, Vol 104 No 07, October 9, 1997, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

Central Florida Future, October 8, 1997

Central Florida Future

Tubbs asked to resign as student affairs vice president; Christianity flexes its muscles; Registration goes on-line; A cloud of conspiracy infiltrated the UCF Arena.