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Effects Of Subconjunctival Ropivacaine, Tetracaine, Mepivacaine, And Liposomal Bupivacaine On Corneal Sensitivity In Healthy Horses, Gabriel Alexander Gonzalez
Effects Of Subconjunctival Ropivacaine, Tetracaine, Mepivacaine, And Liposomal Bupivacaine On Corneal Sensitivity In Healthy Horses, Gabriel Alexander Gonzalez
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Corneal sensitivity and adverse events following subconjunctival administration of three local anesthetics in twelve mares were evaluated. The subconjunctival space of the treated eye was injected with 0.2 mL of mepivacaine (2%), ropivacaine (1.3%) and liposomal bupivacaine (1.3%). All horses received each medication once and the contralateral eye received saline. The corneal touch threshold (CTT) was measured using a esthesiometer before sedation, after sedation, and at specified intervals until it returned to baseline. The mean total time of anesthesia (TTA) was 168.3 minutes for ropivacaine, 169.2 minutes for liposomal bupivacaine, 103.3 minutes for mepivacaine and 30.7 minutes for control. The …
Generation Z’S Perceptions Of Public Sector Culture Moderate Their Aspirations Towards Public Service, Andrew S. Rendon
Generation Z’S Perceptions Of Public Sector Culture Moderate Their Aspirations Towards Public Service, Andrew S. Rendon
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Within the next 15 years, a significantly large percentage of adults will exit the U.S. public sector workforce, taking their experience and knowledge with them. This considerable number of departures from the public sector workforce is expected to create a crisis of sorts for society as it grapples with how to ensure the public sector is not without its most important feature – public servants. The immediate crisis relates to how we, in record time, recruit and retain a new and highly qualified workforce that can quickly fill the gaps left by the exodus. Recently coming into their adult age, …
Uncertainty-Aware Path Planning On Aerial Imagery And Unknown Environments, Charles Alan Moore
Uncertainty-Aware Path Planning On Aerial Imagery And Unknown Environments, Charles Alan Moore
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Off-road autonomous navigation faces a significant challenge due to the lack of maps or road markings for planning paths. Classical path planning methods assume a perfectly known envi- ronment, neglecting the inherent perception and sensing uncertainty from detecting terrain and obstacles in off-road environments. This research proposes an uncertainty-aware path planning method, URA*, using aerial images for autonomous navigation in off-road environments. An ensemble convolutional neural network model is used to perform pixel-level traversability estima- tion from aerial images of the region of interest. Traversability predictions are represented as a grid of traversal probability values. An uncertainty-aware planner is applied …
Topical Ropivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% And Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2% Significantly Reduce Corneal Sensitivity Without Short-Term Negative Side Effects In Horses, Michael Minaldi
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Local anesthesia is critical for performing corneal procedures in horses. Studying non- ophthalmic local anesthetics for corneal use is necessary because the efficacy and availability of ophthalmic preparations may be limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effects and potential adverse consequences of ropivacaine hydrochloride 0.5% and lidocaine hydrochloride 2% when applied topically to the corneas of eight healthy equids compared to an eyewash control. Data collection occurred over one week. Corneal touch threshold (CTT) was assessed via Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometry before and at pre-determined times after medication application. Ocular toxicity was assessed immediately following each trial and prior to the …
Choosing A Foundational Mathematics Course In Higher Education: How Is The Decision Made?, Heather Marie Wood
Choosing A Foundational Mathematics Course In Higher Education: How Is The Decision Made?, Heather Marie Wood
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This qualitative research used the tenants of phenomenological research to structure a study that begins to identify faculty coordinator’s decision processes in selecting a general education mathematics course. In this study, I examined the question if a faculty member's experiences or beliefs had any influence on the decision process. The interviews occurred with faculty in degree programs grouped by the following a) no specific mathematics requirements (e.g., Humanities) degree programs, b) mathematics-light degree programs (e.g., Social Sciences) and c) mathematics-intensive degrees (e.g., Computer Science). The results of this study are varied but suggest that faculty tasked making decisions on mathematics …
Submissive Natures, Subversive Acts: Power, Prescriptive Literature, And The Female Voice In Shakespeare’S Comedies, Joseph N. Newell
Submissive Natures, Subversive Acts: Power, Prescriptive Literature, And The Female Voice In Shakespeare’S Comedies, Joseph N. Newell
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This thesis explores prescriptive literature and conduct books, specifically The Book of Homilies, and how these prescriptions manifest in Shakespeare’s work. This text examines the depictions of marital relationships and argues that the actions of husbands in two of Shakespeare’s comedies, The Taming of the Shrew and The Merchant of Venice, deviate from prescriptive ideals that homilies deem proper for the husband-and-wife relationship. Through the combination of new historicism and gender criticism, this thesis suggests that Katherine and Portia use submission to gain agency in moments when they seem to have none while showing that the men do not fulfill …
Collectors Versus Non-Collectors With Hoarding Symptoms, Caitlyn A. Nix
Collectors Versus Non-Collectors With Hoarding Symptoms, Caitlyn A. Nix
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Research assessing the diagnostic criteria for hoarding disorder has firmly differentiated hoarding disorder from normative collecting. However, there has been no examination of non-normative collecting – that is, collectors that experience elevated hoarding symptoms. The current study utilized an online survey to explore differences between self-identified collectors (n = 140) and non-collectors (n = 169) in externalized hoarding symptoms, saving cognitions, and psychosocial functioning. Collectors reported higher general self-efficacy and higher need for control of items than non-collectors. Hoarding symptoms were not significantly different between collectors and non-collectors. These results suggest that identifying as a collector does not significantly change …
Exploring Homeschool Parents’ Willingness To Incorporate Agriculture Into Curriculum: Parental Perceptions Of Teaching Agricultural Education., Allyson Moore
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Students in public and private schools have a greater opportunity to receive access to agriculture education, yet there is a group of students who are being left behind in the opportunity to receive agriculture literacy. Many students do not have access to agriculture education, yet there is a strong urge for graduates with agricultural degrees. There is a lack of research in homeschooled students receiving agriculture curriculum in their studies. As the population continues to steadily grow, the need for agriculturally literate consumers has increased. Promoting students' ability to receive agriculture curriculum will build agriculture literacy within the education system. …
An Examination Of Teacher Candidates’ Planning Processes As They Seek To Integrate Technology Into Disciplinary Literacy Instruction, Kimberly O. Smith
An Examination Of Teacher Candidates’ Planning Processes As They Seek To Integrate Technology Into Disciplinary Literacy Instruction, Kimberly O. Smith
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Demands of the workplace and society have made 21st-century knowledge and skills critical elements for success. As a result, the role of teachers in adequately preparing students to meet these demands continues to grow. National and state standards also call for increased attention to multimodal reading and writing. Today’s teachers must have the skills to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning, supporting student development of digital reading and writing skills. Unfortunately, many teachers do not feel adequately prepared to do this (Hutchison & Reinking, 2011). Teacher education preparation programs must intentionally design programs to prepare teacher candidates for this …
The Effects Of Vitamin D Supplementation On Prostate Cancer, Grier Cosby
The Effects Of Vitamin D Supplementation On Prostate Cancer, Grier Cosby
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This systematic review's goal is to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in helping to manage the nutritional needs of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. A systematic literature search following the PRISMA guidelines using Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane databases was conducted to review randomized controlled trials and interventional studies up to 2023. The search strategy targeted randomized controlled trials and intervention studies. The selection process involved screening for study characteristics (study design), participant demographics (prostate cancer patients receiving treatment), intervention details (vitamin D assessment methods, dosages), outcome measures (progression, prognosis, quality of life), and risk estimates (hazard ratios, odds …
The Influence Of Cotton Technology On Plant Based Scouting Methods And Performance Of Commonly Used Insecticides For Tarnished Plant Bug (Hemiptera: Miridae)Prior To Bloom In Mississippi Cotton, James Michael Huoni Jr.
The Influence Of Cotton Technology On Plant Based Scouting Methods And Performance Of Commonly Used Insecticides For Tarnished Plant Bug (Hemiptera: Miridae)Prior To Bloom In Mississippi Cotton, James Michael Huoni Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
The focus of this research was to evaluate commonly used insecticides and plant based scouting practices in cotton, Gossypium hirsutum (L.), prior to bloom for tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), management. As well as determine the influence of ThryvOn technology on these research objectives. Data indicate that imidacloprid may have a limited fit in non-ThryvOn cotton, while the additional mode of action afforded by ThryvOn technology could extend imidacloprid and other insecticide’s effective use prior to bloom. Additionally, sulfoxaflor and acephate remain the best products for pre-bloom management. When evaluating differences between plant based scouting methods prior …
Identity Status And Identity Style In The Emo Subculture: Exploring Identity Between Emo Vs. Non-Emo Emerging Adults, Melanie Rebekah Uggen
Identity Status And Identity Style In The Emo Subculture: Exploring Identity Between Emo Vs. Non-Emo Emerging Adults, Melanie Rebekah Uggen
Theses and Dissertations
Emerging adulthood can be viewed as a time of exploration and experimentation for college-aged adults (Arnett, 2000). As individuals begin trying on their possible selves as they explore personal identity, they can gravitate to peer groups that fit their interests. For some, that can mean being drawn to the emo subculture. This subculture focuses on its fashion, often based on dyed black hair, dark clothing, studded accessories, and black eyeliner (Chernoff & Widdicombe, 2015), centered around music with lyrics often interpreted as depressive or angst?ridden. Emo subculture has been subject to criticism and stereotypes, especially those with mental health themes …
Improving Cultural Safety: A Thematic Analysis Of Older Rural African Americans’ Experiences With The U.S. Healthcare System, Sarah Marie Israel
Improving Cultural Safety: A Thematic Analysis Of Older Rural African Americans’ Experiences With The U.S. Healthcare System, Sarah Marie Israel
Theses and Dissertations
Despite an increase in research regarding the healthcare outcomes and experiences of diverse groups, some significant gaps in the literature remain. Among the most understudied and underserved groups are those with intersectional identities. Although researchers have made significant efforts to increase research regarding health care experiences of people of color, older adults, and rural populations, less is known about the health care experiences of older rural African Americans. Due to the lack of research focusing on the unique experiences of this intersectional group, qualitative research was an important first step towards broadening this research base. This study utilized a cultural …
Understanding And Incorporating Wearable Exoskeleton Design Acceptance Into The Construction And Manufacturing Industries By Evaluating Key Stakeholders Within An Enterprise Organization, Matthew Reese
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Safety, quality, and production are critical factors that impact an enterprise organization’s success in industries where tasks are human-centered. One emerging area to help mitigate safety related concerns while enhancing quality and production is wearable technology. More specifically, studies have shown that wearable exoskeletons can prevent awkward posturing and excessive bending and reaching tasks. These are areas that can result in injuries and lost time for employees. While literature has shown that these devices can help prevent injuries and can assist employees with their job tasks, these devices are new, which can make critical stakeholders of an enterprise organization skeptical …
Inclusion: Survey Of Mississippi General And Special Education Teachers View And Experiences In An Inclusion Classroom, Patricia Ratliff
Inclusion: Survey Of Mississippi General And Special Education Teachers View And Experiences In An Inclusion Classroom, Patricia Ratliff
Theses and Dissertations
Considering the significance of integrating students with disabilities into general education classes in Mississippi, it is critical to identify the methods by which co-teachers report working together, whether they have obtained the needed professional development, and which teaching model they employ in the inclusion classroom. This data can facilitate the assessment and efficacy of inclusive practices and offer valuable insights into potential areas requiring enhancement. Furthermore, by gaining insight into the experiences of co-teachers, future training initiatives and assistance for educators in advocating for the effective integration of students with disabilities can be enhanced. The purpose of this research was …
Evaluating Simulated Tarnished Plant Bug Damage During Late Bloom On Cotton Yield, Seth Thomas Permenter
Evaluating Simulated Tarnished Plant Bug Damage During Late Bloom On Cotton Yield, Seth Thomas Permenter
Theses and Dissertations
The tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), is an important economic pest of cotton, Gossypium hirsutum (L.), in the Midsouth region of the United States. Continuous season long infestations may result in four or more insecticide applications per growing season. However, late season applications may only be preventing minor losses when compared to overall yield. Results from this study suggest an opportunity to increase thresholds and potentially eliminate one to two insecticide applications in late bloom. Results from this experiment show no significant differences in yield when all square removal levels were simulated in the fourth and fifth …
Setting The Table: A Study Of Grassroots Organization Political Training Program And Black Women Interests To Run For Local Government., Adrian Shonna Tillman
Setting The Table: A Study Of Grassroots Organization Political Training Program And Black Women Interests To Run For Local Government., Adrian Shonna Tillman
Theses and Dissertations
The comparative study aims to assess the efficacy of grassroots organizations that provide political training programs for Black women to equip them for local office candidacy. An online survey was performed among alums to assess the influence of enrolling in these programs on participants' aspirations to pursue and actively run for local office. The alum survey comprised thirty-four questions to evaluate if Black women had obtained the essential abilities for political candidacy. The poll aims to determine the perceived strengths, problems, and opportunities for Black women participating in political leadership training programs. The surveys aimed to collect important information about …
Exploring The Relationship Between Network Topology And Braess Paradox, Samuel Giftson Prabhakar
Exploring The Relationship Between Network Topology And Braess Paradox, Samuel Giftson Prabhakar
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The Braess Paradox is a rare phenomenon that only occurs under specific scenarios. This project aims to study the probability of the Braess Paradox occurring in a Directed Weighted Graph while the number of edges increases. The graphs in the experiment are focused on studying the occurrence of the Braess Paradox in a directed weighted scale-free network while transforming it into a directed weighted complete graph. A simulation model is used to simulate the bots traveling through a network to detect the occurrence of the Braess Paradox, considering the increase of directed weighted edges. A Graph Neural Network (GNN) is …
Investigating The Pretesting Effect Under Cognitive Load Through Increased Playback Speed, Oscar Ramirez Perez
Investigating The Pretesting Effect Under Cognitive Load Through Increased Playback Speed, Oscar Ramirez Perez
Theses and Dissertations
Pretesting prior to a study session has been shown to benefit memory for pretested information compared to traditional study. While previous research has not found a detriment to non-pretested but related material, it is possible that taxing attention by increasing the playback speed of presented material could reveal such impairments. The current study (N = 239) compared multiple-choice learning from educational videos at 1x, 1.5x, and 2x speeds. Three videos (one at each speed) were presented after a pretest, for which half of the tested material was pretested, and half was not (non-pretested related). Another three videos were presented without …
Density Distribution Of Nuclei: From Charge Radii To Bubbles In Covariant Density Functional Theory (Cdft), Udeshika C. Perera
Density Distribution Of Nuclei: From Charge Radii To Bubbles In Covariant Density Functional Theory (Cdft), Udeshika C. Perera
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This dissertation applies covariant density functional theory (CDFT), one of the modern theoretical approaches for describing finite nuclei and neutron stars, to investigate the density distribution of nuclei, which is a manifestation of the nodal structure of the single-particle states in physical phenomena, including charge radii and bubbles. A systematic global investigation of differential charge radii has been performed within the CDFT framework for the first time. Available experimental data is compared with theoretical charge radii across the neutron shell closures at N = 28, 50, 82, and 126. Odd-even staggering (OES) in charge radii are believed to be primarily …
Diet Quality, Food Insecurity, And Periodontal Disease In Hispanic Men In The United States, Bennett R. Pope
Diet Quality, Food Insecurity, And Periodontal Disease In Hispanic Men In The United States, Bennett R. Pope
Theses and Dissertations
Food insecurity, poor diet quality, and periodontal disease are critical problems in the United States, yet limited studies examine how these three conditions are related. Men and the Hispanic population suffer a disproportionate burden of periodontal disease and are understudied groups. Using NHANES data from 2015 to 2018 and the HEI-2015, this study describes the prevalence of men’s periodontitis and its association with food insecurity and diet quality. The final sample was 4,582 men, aged 30 years or older, of whom 1,130 were Hispanic. Odds ratios were calculated via multivariable logistic regression models. Very low food security significantly increased the …
La Deconstrucción De La Idea De Maternidad En Dos Novelas Colombianas: La Perra De Pilar Quintana Y Esta Herida Llena De Peces De Lorena Salazar Masso, Catalina Revelo
La Deconstrucción De La Idea De Maternidad En Dos Novelas Colombianas: La Perra De Pilar Quintana Y Esta Herida Llena De Peces De Lorena Salazar Masso, Catalina Revelo
Theses and Dissertations
Esta tesis examina la deconstrucción de nociones tradicionales sobre la maternidad en dos novelas colombianas contemporáneas: La perra de Pilar Quintana y Esta herida llena de peces de Lorena Salazar Masso. Mediante un análisis literario feminista, se argumenta que ambas obras ofrecen representaciones transgresoras de la experiencia materna que desafían mandatos culturales normativos. Basándose en marcos teóricos de Simone de Beauvoir, Hélène Cixous y Susan Reisz, entre otros, se explora cómo estas novelas problematizan concepciones esencialistas de la maternidad como destino natural femenino. A través de una lectura atenta, se demuestra cómo estas narrativas dan voz a las sombras y …
Waste Separation And Perceptions Of Environmental Health In A College Student Population, Anna Foster Nickels
Waste Separation And Perceptions Of Environmental Health In A College Student Population, Anna Foster Nickels
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Florists must analyze business practices to become environmentally savvy. This study investigated whether the introduction of sustainable waste practices into a college floral design course influenced the student’s perception of environmental health. Two groups of students enrolled in the basic floral design course at Mississippi State University completed a survey on environmental health at the start and end of the semester. One group sorted their lab wastes into compostable and landfill material. Results indicated students who separated their floral waste maintained the same level of environmental concern throughout the testing period while the environmental health scores of those who did …
Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Splenic Nodules And Masses With B-Flow Interrogation Correlates To Cytologic Or Histopathologic Characterization As Benign Or Malignant., William Spigener Stevenson
Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Splenic Nodules And Masses With B-Flow Interrogation Correlates To Cytologic Or Histopathologic Characterization As Benign Or Malignant., William Spigener Stevenson
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The use of brightness mode (B-mode) ultrasound (US), color Doppler (CD), and power Doppler (PD) can all help evaluate and characterize splenic lesions. A relatively new non-Doppler technology used to evaluate vasculature called B-Flow helps overcome certain limitations of CD and PD that affect visualization of blood flow. There are no studies describing the use of B-Flow characterizing splenic lesions in dogs. A total of 97 splenic lesions were evaluated. Splenic lesions that were larger than 2 cm, distorted the splenic capsule, or accompanied free fluid were significantly associated with malignancy. Lesions with tortuous internal vessels on CD or B-Flow …
Does Attendance In Head Start And Early Head Start Programs Influence Social And Emotional Development In Young Children?, Mary Elizabeth Thorne
Does Attendance In Head Start And Early Head Start Programs Influence Social And Emotional Development In Young Children?, Mary Elizabeth Thorne
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Social and emotional development is a crucial domain of development that influences child outcomes. Apart from a child’s family, early care and education (ECE) programs offer opportunities to develop critical skills that promote academic achievement, emotion regulation, cognition, and literacy. There are achievement gaps in these areas when comparing children from low and high socioeconomic backgrounds, lending to the federal legislation to form Head Start and Early Head Start programs nationwide. While these programs have attendance mandates, the national attendance average is below the requirements, which may hinder the full benefits of Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Using …
Maternal And Paternal Appearance-Related Pressure And Body Esteem In Emerging Adults: Moderation By Self Compassion And Gender, Alligrace Story
Maternal And Paternal Appearance-Related Pressure And Body Esteem In Emerging Adults: Moderation By Self Compassion And Gender, Alligrace Story
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Previous research has shown that appearance-related pressures from multiple sources can influence body esteem in emerging adults. Furthermore, research has shown that self-compassion and gender play a role in body image and the relation between sociocultural pressures and body esteem. Less research has examined how these variables interact in their association with body esteem in emerging adults. Thus, the current study sought to assess these interactions. Participants (N = 877; 492 women) were primarily White (78.9% for women and 76.4% for men) and ranged in age from 18 to 28 (M = 18.70 for women and 19.10 for men). Participants …
Towards Carbon Dioxide Reduction: Synthesis And Characterization Of Ccc-Nhc Pincer Iron Complexes., Joshua Mensah
Towards Carbon Dioxide Reduction: Synthesis And Characterization Of Ccc-Nhc Pincer Iron Complexes., Joshua Mensah
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The industrial revolution came with its downside of emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The NOAA reported in 2019 that, of the greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, CO2 contributed to about 80% of the increased greenhouse gases hence the need for CO2 Sequestering and Storage (CSS) and ultimately leading to Carbon Capture and Recycling (CCR) as a viable option to convert CO2 into useful forms. The race to find the best catalyst for CCR has led to the synthesis of many organometallic compounds. Pincer complexes catalyzed CO2 reduction has gained notoriety recently because of the tunability and robustness …
Mitigating Delay And Coupling Effects In A High-Speed Pmsm Drive Using An Optimal Multivariable Control Approach, Kazi Nishat Tasnim
Mitigating Delay And Coupling Effects In A High-Speed Pmsm Drive Using An Optimal Multivariable Control Approach, Kazi Nishat Tasnim
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In this thesis, an optimal multivariable current control method is presented for the highspeed permanent magnet synchronous motor (HS-PMSM). The HS-PMSMs have growing applications in the industry. One of their major challenges is the low switching to fundamental frequency ratio (SFR). At high speed and low SFR, the control time delays including the digital, the PWM, and sensor delays become more pronounced and lead to oscillations and even instabilities. A well-known method for delay compensation is to advance the phase angle of control input for a known amount. In practice, the exact delay is unknown, and mismatch in the compensating …
Multi-Scale Experimental Characterization Of The Material Properties And Interlaminar Fracture Toughness Of T700g/Lm-Paek Thermoplastic Composites And Additively Manufactured Composite Materials, Ryan Gregory Premo
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This thesis is focused on the development of multiple experimental frameworks to characterize the material properties of composite materials for the LS-DYNA MAT213 model. The main objective is to characterize these properties based on the full-field capture of the evolution of strain and stress fields in coupon-level tests at multiple scales (i.e. macroscopic and microscopic). The experimental work characterized the full-field stress-strain curves and subsequently derived the material properties of T700G/LM-PAEK thermoplastic composites. The data was later successfully utilized to generate the deformation and damage sub-models in the LS-DYNA MAT213 model for the material. Additionally, a three-point bending test methodology …
Performance Evaluation Of Low-Cost Gps Machine Guidance Systems For Livestock Production Forage And Pasture Management Applications, Conner Childress Wright
Performance Evaluation Of Low-Cost Gps Machine Guidance Systems For Livestock Production Forage And Pasture Management Applications, Conner Childress Wright
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Global Positioning System (GPS) machine guidance aids in the precise navigation and piloting of farm machinery and serves to boost productivity and optimize farm operations. Characterization of low-cost GPS guidance systems for livestock production operations is necessary for return on investment (ROI) decision making. The objective of this research is to characterize the accuracy of four commercially available low-cost ($985 - $4,200) wide area augmentation system (WAAS) corrected GPS guidance systems. Testing procedures were designed in accordance with the ASABE/ISO standard 12188-2 for testing of satellite-based guidance systems during straight line travel. The vehicles lateral deviation of a planned path, …