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Solid Waste Management At Florida Technological University, Robert F. Hever

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This paper is a report on a study of the management of solid wastes at Florida Technological University (FTU). This study endeavors to provide a basis for effective planning for disposal of FTU's solid wastes, both in the next few years and at the time of maximum FTU population. Essentially, the study affirms that the present system of refuse collection by a private contractor is the best method of disposal, with the possibility that recycling of mixed paper may become feasible at some future time.

Remote Sensing Of Environmental Parameters, Wendell Princeton Perkins

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Atmospheric pollution in some degree has been around since time began. In recent times it has reached levels in some areas which proved to be harmful to man's health. A brief history review of these occurrences is presented. Laws have been enacted to combat this threat. A brief review of these laws is presented. Instruments for remote sensing of polluting sources are being developed to monitor ambient air quality and aid in enforcing these laws. A review of the techniques employed and the present state of the art is explored. Available instruments are presented in section III-5.

Research Into Modular Construction, Richard L. Tash

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Conversion And Validation Of Sigart Program, A Progressive Traffic Signal Lights System Computer Model, Dennis F. Troyan

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research paper was to translate a Computer Model (SIGART), capable of simulating a progressive traffic signal lights system, from Burroughs B5500 FORTRAN II to the IBM 360 FORTRAN IV computer language, to outline the program algorithm, to set up detailed program documentation and to validate this model by applying practical system data. Expansion of the SIGART program by addition of an option to produce a time space plot of the output data utilizing a Calcomp plotter was also to be considered.

The Heat Treatment Of Soil By Microwaves To Control Pathogenic Parasitic Fungi, Dean Franklin Rich

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of Thermal Energy Potential In Florida Lakes As A Power Source To Arrest Conditions Of Oxygen Deficiency, John. Jackson

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Environmental Status Report - July, August, Spetember/October, November, December 1971, Florida Power Corporation

Reports

The publication of this issue of the Environmental Status Report incorporates the environmental activities of Florida Power Corporation from July to December, 1971. Due to exigencies from the development and publishing of the Crystal River Unit 3 Environmental Report, the July-August-September, 1971 Quarterly is· sue was therefore postponed for inclusion with the October-November-December, 1971 Quarterly issue to provide a composite of the environmental programs and activities for the second half of 1971

Survey Of Instrumentation For Air Quality Surveillance, John Bowling

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Waterfowl Production In The James River Valley Of South Dakota, William E. Wheeler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A study of waterfowl production was conducted on two study areas in the James River Valley of South Dakota in 1971 and 1972. Its objectives were to measure rates of reproductive success and to determine the effect of land use and other influences on duck production. The five most abundant species of nesting ducks were blue-winged teal (Anas discors), mallard (platyrhvnchos), gadwall (A. strepera), shoveler (clypeata), and pintail (acuta). Seventy-two percent of the wetland habitat on the study areas consisted of temporary (Type l and Type 3) water areas. Only 3.9 percent of the wetlands represented semi-permanent (Type 4) and …

Determination Of Trace Elements In Water Utilizaing Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Measurement, Gary D. Christian, J. Preston Miles Iii, Ronald Sensmeier, Melvin Sensmeier, Loraine Craig, Lynn Phibrick, Sudarshan Lal

KWRRI Research Reports

A variety of flameless atomic absorption methods have been investigated for the possible determination of trace elements in water. The general applicability of each technique was determined and where applicable, procedures have been developed for the determination of trace elements in natural waters.

Metals were preconcentrated by electrodeposition on a wire. The metals were then atomized for atomic absorption measurement by resistive heating of the wire. As little as 0.01 part per million (ppm) of mercury could be determined in this way.

A mercury cold vapor cell was constructed in which the sample is treated with a reducing agent to …

Factors Regulating The Growth Of Algae In Continuous Culture In Diluted Secondary Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent And Subsequent Biodegradability, Edward G. Foree, Caroline P. Wade

KWRRI Research Reports

Heterogeneous algal cultures were grown in laboratory continuous culture in continuous flow, completely mixed chemostats in secondary sewage treatment plant effluent diluted to give an ammonia nitrogen concentration of 10 mg/1. Variables were lighting, pH, carbon dioxide availability, and hydraulic residence time.

Optimum growth occurred under pH 7.0, excess CO₂, and continuous lighting conditions. The availability of artificially supplied excess CO₂ greatly increased the mass (standing crop) at steady-state over that produced under otherwise identical conditions for all residence times studied. For the case of excess CO₂ availability, the nitrogen concentration in the algal cells regulated …

Experimental Study Of Water Hammer In Buried Pvc And Permastran Pipes, Roland W. Jeppson, Gordon H. Flammer, Gary Z. Watters

Reports

No abstract provided.

Studies To Develop And Investigate An Inverse Formulation For Numerically Solving Three-Dimensional Free Surface Potential Fluid Flows, Roland W. Jeppson

Reports

An inverse formulation is developed for solving three-dimensional potential fluid flows which considers the magnitudes of the cartesian coordinates x, y, and z as the dependent variables in the space defined by the potential function and two mutually orthogonal stream surface functions whose intersection defines the physical space streamlines. This formulation reverses the usual role of the variables. In this inverse space irregular boundaries, with unknown position in the physical space, such as free surfaces become plane boundaries, and the space of most potential flow problems is a parallelepiped. The basin partial differential equations resulting from this formulation are nonlinear …

The Interspersion Index As A Technique For Evaluation Of Bobwhite Quail Habitat, William L. Baxter, Carl W. Wolfe

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission: White Papers, Conference Presentations, and Manuscripts

Some forty years ago, the concept of habitat interspersion was advanced by Aldo Leopold (1931). Indicating then that "we are only on the threshold of an understanding of the ecology of game species," Leopold went on to postulate his law of interspersion which recognized that “game is a phenomenon of edges.” Although the validity of Leopold's premises has been documented both directly and indirectly many times in the past four decades, the complexity and frustration in describing ecological diversity of game range has continued to pose a problem for wildlife managers since 1931.

Computer Method For Airport Noise Exposure Forecast, John Michael Bateman

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The major problem facing air transportation for the next decade is aircraft noise. The noise level due to the operation of large jet aircraft has created a very serious annoyance problem to the people living near of adjacent to jet airports. The noise problem has developed both for take-off and landing operations of these aircraft with take -off noise causing the greatest annoyance factor. A technique called Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) has been developed to identify the annoyance factor of these noises to people and activities on the ground. With these NEF ratings or numbers, planners can better determine the …

Analyses Of The Water And Wastewater Systems At Florida Technological University, Fred C. Jensen

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

In searching for a subject to meet the M. S. Degree Research Report requirements, I had several objectives in mind. I wanted (1) a project with relevancy in the environmental field which would broaden my understanding of the environmental systems which I have studied, (2) a subject which would allow me to apply some of the Principles which I have learned in Operations Research , and (3) a project which had good practical application. With these objectives in mind, I reviewed the suggested topics presented by the Faculty and selected the FTU Water and Wastewater System Analyses topic which was …

Water Quality And Benthos Of A Small East Central Illinois Stream, With A Selected Literature Review, Kenneth Lloyd Brummett

Masters Theses

Polecat Creek is an occasionally intermittent stream which drains approximately 18,368 acres in eastern Coles County, Illinois. It travels 15.2 miles through cropland and a partially wooded valley before it enters the Embarrass River 3 miles upstream from Lake Charleston. The stream ranges from 0.5 foot to 5 feet deep at a normal water level, with an average depth of 16 inches. It averages 12 feet wide, with a range from 4 to 20 feet.

A water quality study with 5 stations along the stream was conducted from January 1971 to July 1971. A qualitative benthos study at the same …

Nitrate-Phosphate Levels Of A Small Mid-Western Lake, Pamela Kay Harmon

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Hydraulics Of Waste Stabilization Ponds, Gary Z. Watters

Reports

The treatment efficiency of waste stabilization ponds depends primarily on the biological factors of type of waste and organic loading. However, the biological activity in a pond is greatly influenced by the environmental conditions of temperature, wind, sunlight, and the hydraulic flow patterns. In the past little attention has been given to the hydraulic characteristics of waste stabilization ponds such as the gross flow patterns within stabilization ponds as affected by the shape of the pond or lagoon, the presence of dead spaces, and positioning of inlets and outlets and the degree of density stratification. These hydraulic flow characteristics will …

Water Management Research In Arid And Sub-Humid Lands Of Less Developed Countries: Fifth Annual Progress Report, Utah State University

Reports

No abstract provided.

Relationships Of Infiltration Characteristics To Parameters Describing The Hydraulic Properties Of Soils, Roland W. Jeppson

Reports

No abstract provided.

Limitations Of Some Finite Difference Methods In Solving The Strongly Nonlinear Equation Of Unsaturated Flow In Soils, Roland W. Jeppson

Reports

No abstract provided.

Conflicts In Water Managment, A. Alvin Bishop

Faculty Honor Lectures

Today we hear a lot about the "quality of life" and the "quality of the environment," two terms that everyone understands, but as yet no one has defined. Like others, I will not attempt a definition but introduce my subject by saying that water is intimately tied up with both our life and our environment, and its management has a profound effect for good or bad, depending upon the point of view. Today also, clean water and anti-pollution are popular crusades. Someone or something has to be responsible and engineering and science are convenient scapegoats. Considerable emotionalism is involved and …

Capillary-Diffusion And Self-Diffusion Of Liquid Water In Unsaturated Soils, Ronald E. Phillips, V. L. Quisenberry Jr.

KWRRI Research Reports

Capillary-diffusion coefficients were measured by use of inflow and outflow methods. With both methods the capillary-diffusion coefficients decreased very rapidly with decreasing water content. The lighter textured soils were found to have the higher diffusion coefficients over the entire moisture content range studied, 0 to 1 bar tension.

Self-diffusion coefficients were measured over a moisture content range from air dryness to saturation using ³H as a tracer of water. Each of the soils gave the same diffusion characteristics when the self-diffusion coefficients were expressed as a function of either water content or average number of water layers on the …

The Prairie Naturalist Vol. 3, Nos. 3 And 4. September-December, 1971

The Prairie Naturalist

EDITORIAL: Badlands-Old and New ▪ Paul B. Kannowski

SEASONAL INVESTIGATIONS OF ALGAE FROM DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA ▪ Richard Verch and Dean W. Blinn

THE VASCULAR FLORA OF PEMBINA COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA ▪ Rays E. Willenbring and William T. Barker

LET'S EAT WILD ▪ Alan M. Cvancara

SURF SCOTER IN NORTH DAKOTA ▪ Harold A. Kantrud

SNOW GOOSE-CANADA GOOSE HYBRIDS ▪ David C. McGlauchlin

NOTES

Cowbird parasitism of an upland plover nest ▪ Kenneth F. Higgins

Birds sighted within one hour from one observation point in Burleigh County, North Dakota ▪ William A. Buresh

Golden-winged warbler in Burleigh County, North …

Special Studies, Walter A. Lawrance

Walter Lawrance Papers

No abstract provided.

Detection And Identification Of Molecular Water Pollutants By Laser Raman Spectroscopy, Eugene B. Bradley, Charles A. Frenzel, John Reeves, Robert Mcconnell, Kay Lane

KWRRI Research Reports

Laser Raman spectroscopy is evolving into a primary tool for the Identification of molecular water pollutants. This study pushes the limits of detectivity of carbon disulfide and benzene to ~ 20 ppm in water solutions using a high-resolution Raman spectrometer, cooled detectors, and photon counting techniques. The primary limiting factors were found to be the low throughput and the scattered light performance of the monochromator as well as insufficient laser energy.

An optomized design for a pollution-measuring instrument is suggested, and a prototype has been built which is useful with any value of excitation energy short of sample degrading. The …

A Study Of Phytoplankton Dynamics In Lake Fayetteville As A Means Of Assessing Water Quality, Richard L. Meyer

Arkansas Water Resources Center Technical Reports

Phytoplankton community was analyzed for seasonal and vertical distribution in Lake Fayetteville. This northwest Arkansas reservoir maintains a stable water level and chemical input with a relatively constant, slow overflow. Its source is groundwater seepage through a calcareous substrate with little contribution from the limited drainage basin. Phytoplankton community development with its associations and assemblages, chlorophylls -a, -b and c, and biomass distribution are described. The seasonal cycles of the chemical parameters NH4-N, NO2-N, NO3-N, ortho-phosphate, silicon, pH, HCO3- and total-alkalinity plus oxygen are described and discussed. The physical parameters of temperature, light and climate are included. The interaction of …

Water Resources News, Volume 3, No. 6, Summer Issue 1971

Water Current Newsletter

Summer Institutes A Success
Dr. William Garner Named Research Specialist for EPA
Title II Program for FY 1973
American Water Resources Association
Soil Erosion Contributes to Water Pollution
UCLA to Grant Doctor of the Environmental Studies
Multiple Objectives Opposed by OMB
It's in the Bag, or Bottle, or Carton
National Environmental Laboratory Act
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Gets New Ecology Facility
Conference Roundup

Environmental Status Report - January-February-March 1971, Florida Power Corporation

Reports

The publication of this quarterly issue of Environmental Status Report records the development of Florida Power Corporation's environmental activities since January 1, 1971. This report emphasizes those programs investigating the environs of the Crystal River Nuclear Plant now under construction. However, a progress report of the environmental efforts at the proposed Anclote fossil-fired generating site is included in Appendix G. The locations of the Crystal River and Anclote sites are shown in Figure 1 (page 5)_