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Analysis Of The Public Service Employment Targeting Objectives For The State Of Florida, Andrea Lefforge
Analysis Of The Public Service Employment Targeting Objectives For The State Of Florida, Andrea Lefforge
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Plain Sedimentation On The Quality Of Urban Stormwater Runoff From The Lake Eola Watershed, Victor Julius Godlewski
The Effects Of Plain Sedimentation On The Quality Of Urban Stormwater Runoff From The Lake Eola Watershed, Victor Julius Godlewski
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The settling characteristics of urban stormwater runoff emanating from the Lake Eola Watershed (Orlando, Florida) were evaluated through a series of 7 column studies. The percentage removal that occurred due to sedimentation was observed for various stormwater pollutants and constituents. These included the General Water Quality Parameters: Total Suspended Solids, Non-volatile Suspended Solids, Volatile Suspended Solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen, Total Organic Carbon, and Total Phosphorus. The metals parameters: Zinc, Cadmium, Arsenic, Nickel, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Lead, Chromium and Calcium were also considered. The results of the settling analysis indicates that the quality of Lake Eola …
Attentiveness And Time Budget Of A Pair Of Nesting Wood Storks, E. Scott Clark
Attentiveness And Time Budget Of A Pair Of Nesting Wood Storks, E. Scott Clark
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
An instantaneous sampling system was used to quantify nest attentiveness and time budget of a pair of Wood Storks (Mycteria americana) nesting at the Moore Creek colony on Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in 1977. The amount of time devoted to various activities during each stage of the 4-month reproductive cycle was examined and differences between stages evaluated. During the incubation period an adult was constantly at the nest site and the birds shared equally in the incubation duties. During the first four weeks of the 8-week pre-flight nestling stage, an adult was with the chicks continuously, although the adults …
Analysis Of Traffic Accidents At Daytona Beach In Volusia County, State Of Florida, Mohammad Reza Hajian
Analysis Of Traffic Accidents At Daytona Beach In Volusia County, State Of Florida, Mohammad Reza Hajian
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Anyone who has been tempted to cross a beach or walk along a beach is aware of the potential conflicts that can arise between pedestrians and vehicles. The competing use of the beach space results in conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians; many times the pedestrian's disregard for signed pedestrian safety provisions in the close vicinity and on the space allocated for car lanes results in avoidable conflicts. This report addresses the pedestrian and vehicle interaction at Daytona Beach in Volusia County of the State of Florida. This report has consolidated accident data for the period January 1, 1977 through July …
Population Dynamics Of Small Mammals In Two Plant Communities Of The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Jeffrey A. Goldberg
Population Dynamics Of Small Mammals In Two Plant Communities Of The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Jeffrey A. Goldberg
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Small Mammal Population Dynamics And Community Structure In Three East Central Florida Communities, Mary Helen Keim
Small Mammal Population Dynamics And Community Structure In Three East Central Florida Communities, Mary Helen Keim
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Small mammal population dynamics and community structure were studied in three East Central Florida communities. The communities were compared as distinct stages of a sand pine scrub sere. The small mammals live-trapped with greatest frequency in this 3852 trap-night study were all cricetine rodents, Peromyscus polionotus niveiventris (beach mouse), Sigmodon hispidus littoralis (cotton rat), and Peromyscus gossypinus palmarius (cotton mouse). Population numbers, survival, body weights, hind foot lengths, age structure, sex ratios, reproductive cycles, and movements were discussed for each of three species mentioned. These data will serve as a baseline information for ecological monitoring studies associated with NASA Space …
The Effect Of Ozone On Trihalomethane Precursors In Raw And Magnesium Treated Lake Washington Water, James Kent Kimes
The Effect Of Ozone On Trihalomethane Precursors In Raw And Magnesium Treated Lake Washington Water, James Kent Kimes
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
A bench scale laboratory ozonator was constructed and determined to produce 27 mg O3/hr. A contacting system and experimental procedure was developed to approximate a mass balance of 0, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 ppm were applied to raw and magnesium treated water from Lake Washington which is the potable water source for Melbourne, Florida. The effect of ozone on trihalomethane precursors was studied by comparing THM formation at 1, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours following chlorination. The concentrations of each specie, chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochlormethane and bromoform are reported. The highest 96 hour TTHM concentrations reported were 2773 …
Ecological Responses Of Lake Eola To Urban Runoff, Harvey H. Harper Iii
Ecological Responses Of Lake Eola To Urban Runoff, Harvey H. Harper Iii
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Lake Eola is a land-locked lake located in downtown Orlando, Florida. Its surface area is approximately 27.0 acres (11.0 Ha) and water depth is 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) near the shore and 22 feet (6.7 meters) toward the center. Periodical water samples were collected from the lake and storm drains for various stormwater events and physiochemical parameters were analyzed to calculated loading rates from nutrients and heavy metals released to Lake Eola. Algal bioassay studies were performed to investigate stormwater impacts on productivity. Periodical water samples were collected from the lake mixed and filtered for limiting …
Reliability Analysis Of Emergency Telephone System Models, Thomas J. Hobbs
Reliability Analysis Of Emergency Telephone System Models, Thomas J. Hobbs
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Several alternate systems for use in implementing the 911 emergency system in Orange County, Florida were investigated. The proposed systems were compared with the already existing systems on the basis of reliability, response time, and cost. System reliability was the prime consideration of the study. Flow charts of each system were formulated in order to determine the functions required of equipment and humans. The reliability was then determined by examining the difficulty of the tasks that each was required to perform. Reliability models of the present and proposed systems were constructed. By examining these models and comparing the reliabilities, response …
The Reproductive Biology Of The Diamondback Terrapin, Malaclemys Terrapin Tequesta, Richard A. Seigel
The Reproductive Biology Of The Diamondback Terrapin, Malaclemys Terrapin Tequesta, Richard A. Seigel
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The reproductive biology of the Florida east coast terrapin, Malalemys terrapin tequesta was studied during 1977-1978 at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Brevard County, Florida. Mating occurred in small canals and ditches during late march and April. Terrapins exhibited a poorly developed courtship behavior system: this was attributed to the relative isolation of the species due to its brackish water habitat. Nesting occurred on dike roads, rather than on sand dunes as reported for other races of Malaclemys. Air temperature was the most important factor controlling nesting activity. One to three clutches were laid each year. Malaclemys appeared to …
Scrubber Design For Phosphoric Acid Production Facility, Edward E. Mayer
Scrubber Design For Phosphoric Acid Production Facility, Edward E. Mayer
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
This report is an examination of the practical design of a phosphoric acid production facility wet scrubber. It includes a brief background of the Florida Phosphate Industry, in addition to the rules and regulations affecting the emission of fluoride contaminates. The theoretical aspects of a packed absorption tower is discussed prior to the actual design of a cross-flow wet scrubber of the type typically found in the Florida Phosphate Industry.
Heavy Metals In The Water And Wastewater Systems Of The University Of Central Florida, William Keith Mccully
Heavy Metals In The Water And Wastewater Systems Of The University Of Central Florida, William Keith Mccully
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
In large enough quantities, heavy metals may be detrimental to human health. Metals in raw water may pass through a water treatment plant without being completely removed. Once in a the distribution system, the water may experience metal pick-up due to corrosion. During the course of this study, an attempt was made to determine the heavy metal concentrations in the University of Central Florida's potable water systems. Samples were fun on the plasma spectrophotometer, Spectraspan III, and analyzed for heavy metal content. The results indicate pick-up of Fe, Al, Cu, and Zn in the distribution system. The arsenic and lead …
The Population Dynamics And Distribution Of Corbicula Manilensis (Philippi) In A Spring-Fed Central Florida Stream, Peter K. Gottfried
The Population Dynamics And Distribution Of Corbicula Manilensis (Philippi) In A Spring-Fed Central Florida Stream, Peter K. Gottfried
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Asiatic clams (Corbicula manilensis Philippi) were sampled at twelve stations randomly located along a 16-km stretch of the Wekiva River, Florida, every three months fro August 1976 to June 1977. Clams were found at most stations. Their abundance ranged from 4 to 1210 per m2. Mean numbers of Corbicula were highest at stations where the bottom sediments were primarily sand and lowest at stations where the bottom sediments were silt and decomposing organic matter. A linear relationship between water temperature, water depth, current velocity, total alkalinity, and pH, and the abundance and distribution of Corbicula was not evident. Seasonally, the …
Zooplankton Of The St. Johns River Estuary, Frederick C. Tone
Zooplankton Of The St. Johns River Estuary, Frederick C. Tone
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Zooplankton populations in the St. Johns River Estuary ranged from 3,000/m3 to 20,000/m3 during monthly collections from September, 1973 to August, 1974. Acartia tonsa Dana was the dominant organism throughout the year, except for spring blooms of Balanus sp. nauplii in the lower estuary and summer occurrences of Eubosmin tubins in the upper estuary. With these two exceptions, species composition, and community structure were similar throughout the estuary, year round. A patchy distribution of the zooplankton caused high replicate sample variation which made it difficult to detect small population variations. Salinity appeared to have the greatest effect on the distribution …
An Economic Analysis Of Child Care And Low-Income Mothers, Brenda C. Donnan
An Economic Analysis Of Child Care And Low-Income Mothers, Brenda C. Donnan
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Treatment And Disposal Of Hazardous Wastes In The East Central Florida Region, Tracey Bell
Treatment And Disposal Of Hazardous Wastes In The East Central Florida Region, Tracey Bell
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Although the East Central Florida area is not heavily industrialized, its dependence on groundwater resources makes it especially vulnerable to contamination by poor waste disposal practices. The East Central Florida area was studied to discover the nature and disposal of hazardous wastes generated. It was found that a large portion of hazardous wastes in the region were from very small industries, distributors, and even consumers. Three of the most toxic and/or voluminous waste problems in the area--metal plating wastes, pesticide wastes, and hospital wastes--were studied to determine available alternatives for disposal and their costs.
Phosphorus Content And Release From Lake Sediments By Agitation, Hsien Ping Tang
Phosphorus Content And Release From Lake Sediments By Agitation, Hsien Ping Tang
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Man-made mixing in shallow lakes will resuspend bottom sediments and increase phosphorus concentration in the water body. The increase in phosphorus content may affect the lake productivity. During the course of this study, a better understanding of the water-sediment-phosphorus relationships of some shallow lakes in Central Florida was attempted. Column studies and batch experiments were used to investigate the effect of mechanical mixing on the release of phosphorus from bottom sediments collected from Lake Claire and Jessup. The particle size distribution and density distribution of the bottom sediments were studied and the release of phosphorus from each fraction was measured. …
An Empirical Examination Of The Impact Of Holding Company Affiliation On The Capitalization Of Florida Banks: A Cross-Sectional, Multivariate Analysis, Robert W. Riley
An Empirical Examination Of The Impact Of Holding Company Affiliation On The Capitalization Of Florida Banks: A Cross-Sectional, Multivariate Analysis, Robert W. Riley
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Arthropod Community Dynamics In Three Ruderal Old Fields With Possible Effects Of Solid Rocket Fuel Exhaust, Russell D. Caldwell
Arthropod Community Dynamics In Three Ruderal Old Fields With Possible Effects Of Solid Rocket Fuel Exhaust, Russell D. Caldwell
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Arthropods were collected at three sites on the Canaveral Peninsula of the east central Florida coast, from May until November, 1975. These sites were old fields dominated by grasses and herbs and one of them (site 1) was located near Launch Complex 41, Kennedy Space Center. A modified drop-trap of 0.5 m2 was used to trap arthropods at approximately 14-day intervals. A vacuum collector removed the arthropods and loose material which was visually inspected for arthropods by the unaided eye and a 7X dissecting scope. A total of 12,296 arthropods was collected during the study. Insects were by far the …
Zooplankton Abundance And Diversity In Central Florida Grass Carp Ponds, Douglas Lee Fry
Zooplankton Abundance And Diversity In Central Florida Grass Carp Ponds, Douglas Lee Fry
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The effect of the Asian grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella Val.) and aquatic vegetation upon the zooplankton in four adjacent experimental ponds (0.139 ha each) was studied for one year. Zooplankton were collected with a newly designed shallow-water sampler. Pond 1 contained no aquatic vegetation. Ponds 2, 3, and 4 contained nine species of rooted aquatic plants. Grass carp were stocked into Pond 2 (65 per ha) and Pond 3 (611 per ha). Physicochemical parameters were similar among the ponds. Eighty-eight zooplankton species were enumerated. The abundance of zooplankton groups (Rotifera, Cladocera, and Copepoda) was not significantly different among the ponds …
Spruce Creek Watershed Non-Point Source Loading Model, James L. Smoot
Spruce Creek Watershed Non-Point Source Loading Model, James L. Smoot
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The pollutant transport from watershed to receiving waters is modeled for Spruce Creek basin. The data requirements for such a model are: daily rainfall; monthly lake evaporation; soil and land use breakdown; water quality history for the main indicators, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, suspended solids, and total organic carbon; surface flow and interflow delay coefficients; channel flow time; daily flow gage records; and channel flow characteristics. The model uses the SCS runoff curve number method to generate rainfall excess where the antecedent conditions are varied daily by a water budget analysis. The direct runoff is delayed and routed by the …
Application Of Fire Protection Models In Urban Planning, Ronald George Thomas
Application Of Fire Protection Models In Urban Planning, Ronald George Thomas
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Computer Simulation Of 911 Emergency Telephone System For Orange County, Florida, Ronald J. Veillette
Computer Simulation Of 911 Emergency Telephone System For Orange County, Florida, Ronald J. Veillette
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The State of Florida has mandated that a statewide 911 system be implemented, and the Department of General Services, Division of Communications, has performed a study of possible 911 system configurations for Orange County based on the findings of a study performed by the Stanford Research Institute for the whole of the State of Florida. The Orange County study determined operator manning levels of the primary law enforcement agencies involved in the system and response times to citizen calls for each of the configurations proposed. This research generated computer simulation models of the two most likely to be implemented configurations …
Sediment Resuspension Due To Waves Generated By Recreational Motorboats In Shallow Lakes, Carl R. Larrabee
Sediment Resuspension Due To Waves Generated By Recreational Motorboats In Shallow Lakes, Carl R. Larrabee
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Sediment resuspension due to the operation of recreational motorboats in shallow lakes was investigated. Boats equipped with 28, 50, 85, 120, and 165 horsepower engines were used for this study on Lake Claire, Florida Technological University campus, and Lake Mizell, the City of Winter Park, located in Orange County, Central Florida. Grasshopper Lake was also a test site due to its clarity for underwater photography. These motorboats were run at different speeds and water depths and the induced pressure waves on the lake bottom were measured using a hydrophone and recording system. Primary and secondary wave amplitudes and frequencies were …
Mediated, College-Level Nontraditional Study Within Florida, Maureen Elizabeth O'Donnell
Mediated, College-Level Nontraditional Study Within Florida, Maureen Elizabeth O'Donnell
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Review Of Municipal Services Provided By The City Of Lakeland, Roberto Ignacio Pedroso
A Review Of Municipal Services Provided By The City Of Lakeland, Roberto Ignacio Pedroso
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
For this report, four municipal services provided by the City of Lakeland were studied. The environmental impact of these services was discussed. Recommendations were made for solutions to problems found. It was found that the water supply services has on deleterious impact on the environment. Hydrogen sulfide occasionally found in the water supply gives the latter objectionable odor and taste. Installation of a centralized water treatment plant with aeration facilities for hydrogen sulfide removal was recommended for resolution of the problem. The waste water treatment plant removes 91% of the BOD5 and the suspended solids in the plant influent. The …
An Analysis Of The Communication Efforts Made By Walt Disney World During The Energy Crisis - October 1973 To March 1974, Carol E. Campbell
An Analysis Of The Communication Efforts Made By Walt Disney World During The Energy Crisis - October 1973 To March 1974, Carol E. Campbell
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Stormwater Infiltration Thru Sewer Lines In Brevard County, Florida, Robert Earl Stubbe
Stormwater Infiltration Thru Sewer Lines In Brevard County, Florida, Robert Earl Stubbe
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
This is a broad study of stormwater infiltration and inflow effects on two sewer systems with an equivalent size for comparison in Brevard County, Florida. The systems are Rockledge, which is located on the highest ground in the area, and Cocoa Beach, which is located down in the local water table. Rainfall data, sewage flow, quality, and flow rates were collected from the Brevard Public Health Department, Cocoa Beach and Rockledge sewage Plants, weather stations, and the Cocoa Water plant. The data indicated minimum, or no infiltration thru the Rockledge wastewater collection system. However, infiltration thru the Cocoa Beach system …
Seminole County, Florida Solid Waste Management Plan, Paul A. Magnant
Seminole County, Florida Solid Waste Management Plan, Paul A. Magnant
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The Seminole County, Florida solid waste transportation network was examined to determine alternate locations of transfer stations. The scope of this study is limited to transportation and assumed disposal costs. Collection costs are not included. Review of past generation records was conducted and a per capita generation rate of 4 lbs/day was determined. This compared favorably to a 4.06 lbs/day for Orange and Brevard County. The cost per ton for the present solid waste management system was computed and compared to alternative systems. The present system was compared to several alternatives by altering the number and changing the locations of …
A Study Of Differences In Vertical Phosphorus Profiles Within The Sediments Of Selected Florida Lakes As Related To Trophic Dynamics, Edgar Allen Stewart Iii
A Study Of Differences In Vertical Phosphorus Profiles Within The Sediments Of Selected Florida Lakes As Related To Trophic Dynamics, Edgar Allen Stewart Iii
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Several Florida lakes with different documented trophic state indices were selected for sediment analysis. Vertical sections of the sediment were taken at depths of .1, .5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 and l5 centimeters below the surface of the sediment-water interface. Total Phosphorus analysis was done on each section. The profile presented was then evaluated and was found that the profiles best fit the equation Y = X/ (A + BX), where Y is the Phosphorus Concentration in ppm and X is the sediment depth in cm. Correlation between the trophic state and the profiles characteristics are presented. …