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The Ucf Report, Vol. 01 No. 05, May 23, 1979, University Of Central Florida May 1979

The Ucf Report, Vol. 01 No. 05, May 23, 1979, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Batchelor to speak at commencement; Major bills pass legislature; Interested in car-pooling; Knight Notes.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 01 No. 04, May 16, 1979, University Of Central Florida May 1979

The Ucf Report, Vol. 01 No. 04, May 16, 1979, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Regents approve reorganization; 4-Day week considered; Women's crew national champs...again!; Faculty promotions announced; Appropriations bills pass committees; Knight Notes.

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University Of Central Florida Catalog 1979 - 1980, University Of Central Florida May 1979

University Of Central Florida Catalog 1979 - 1980, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 01 No. 01, April 25, 1979, University Of Central Florida Apr 1979

The Ucf Report, Vol. 01 No. 01, April 25, 1979, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Computer helps UCF students find jobs; Faculty Senate News; Knight Notes; A Message From The President; A Special Report: The House Postsecondary Education Bill; Washington Wins Jefferson Award; People [Column]; Historian examines baseball and our culture; The House Postsecondary Education Bill: A brief summary; Remarks by Regent Betty Anne Staton; On The Air; Personnel; Scott to direct Auxiliary Services; Softball team tries again; Calendar; Employment Opportunities.

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Coupling Efficiency And Alignment Sensitivity Of Single Mode Optical Fibers, James Mathew Martin Apr 1979

Coupling Efficiency And Alignment Sensitivity Of Single Mode Optical Fibers, James Mathew Martin

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Coupling efficiency an alignment sensitivity models for the coupling of light from a fundamental mode Gaussian light beam into a single mode optical fiber are given. Experimental results are presented which verify the coupling and misalignment predictions of the models. Data were taken at two wavelengths: 0.6328 and 0.8460 micrometers. The light sources were a HeNe laser and a GaAlAs laser respectively. Coupling efficiencies were measured versus beam spot size; and lateral, axial and angular misalignments of the beam and fiber axes.

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Optimization Of Stormwater Management Practices And Processes, Mark Michael Calabrese Apr 1979

Optimization Of Stormwater Management Practices And Processes, Mark Michael Calabrese

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, stormwater has been found to be a major source of pollution to receiving waters. Major research efforts have been directed in this area, primarily as a result of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Public law 92-500, the 1972 Amendments to the act. Yet, a need remains for more data in the field of stormwater management. Such needs include cost-performance data and planning methodologies to optimally select best management practices (BMP's). The research culminating in this report addresses these needs. A computer program, "MANAGE", has been written to generate cost/efficiency curves, and uses these curves to …

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Critical Exposure Pathways: An Analysis Of The Environmental Impact Of Gaseous Effluents From Light-Water-Cooled Reactors, Robert Danna Apr 1979

Critical Exposure Pathways: An Analysis Of The Environmental Impact Of Gaseous Effluents From Light-Water-Cooled Reactors, Robert Danna

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The analysis of the environmental impact of routine radioactive gaseous releases from operating nuclear power stations is discussed using a radiation dose assessment. This analysis includes a discussion of the origin of radionuclide effluents, a discussion of federal policies, and a calculation of radiation doses to man. A model of estimating the radioactive dose from gaseous effluents from light-water-cooled reactors is described using guidelines described in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Regulatory Guides. The environmental impact of these sources is then analyzed using dose rates calculated along critical exposure pathways for various radioactive nuclides. Examples …

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Effect Of Sensor/Display, Target And Scene Characteristics On Detection Time In The Development Of A Target Acquisition Model, Brian Lee Silbernagel Apr 1979

Effect Of Sensor/Display, Target And Scene Characteristics On Detection Time In The Development Of A Target Acquisition Model, Brian Lee Silbernagel

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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A Computer Program For Analyzing Moist Air In Fin And Tube Crossflow Heat Exchangers, Robert F. Stricker Apr 1979

A Computer Program For Analyzing Moist Air In Fin And Tube Crossflow Heat Exchangers, Robert F. Stricker

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A computer model of a fin and tube air-to-air heat exchanger is presented. The model incorporates a computational scheme to account for latent effects due to small amounts of moisture in one or both fluid streams. A testing program is described which was performed in order to mathematically characterize the heat transfer and pressure drop relationships of the tube with turbulator used in the heat exchanger. These relationships are included in the computer model. A comparison of the computer model to heat exchanger test data indicates that the computer model may be relied upon to provide design and analysis information. …

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Environmental Aspects Of The Nuclear Fuel Cycle And High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal, Robert S. Kent Apr 1979

Environmental Aspects Of The Nuclear Fuel Cycle And High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal, Robert S. Kent

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

An assessment of the environmental effects of the nuclear fuel cycle industries is discussed, reactor waste inventory and standards are presented, and the alternatives for high-level radioactive waste disposal reviewed, with particular attention being given to disposal in deep geological formations on land. One of the major concerns regarding potential impacts of the nuclear fuel cycle industries is the lack of a definite and proven method of disposal of the high-level radioactive wastes from light water moderated reactors. The problem is expected to become more pressing as the nuclear power industry and the associated radioactive waste inventories grow in the …

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Preparation Of A Polymer Supported Cobalt (Ii) Schiff Base Catalyst, Susan L. Fuhrman Apr 1979

Preparation Of A Polymer Supported Cobalt (Ii) Schiff Base Catalyst, Susan L. Fuhrman

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Polystyrene bis(salicylaldehyde)-propylene-1,3-diiminato Cobalt (II) (salen) and Polystyrene bis(acetylacetone)-propylene-1,3-diiminato Cobalt (II) (BAE) were prepared stepwise from polystyrl chloride. The reaction series included substitution of the chloride with a malononitrile carbanion, reduction to a diamine, condensation to form a Schiff base, and complexation with Co(II) acetate to form the active polymeric material. Optimum conditions with regard to time, temperature, reaction ratios, and solvent were determined for each reaction. The ability of the polymer bound cobalt complex to oxidize 3-methyl indole was measure. The BAE catalyst yielded a large amount of the corresponding o-formylaminoacetophenone. However, the exact yield is not known because product …

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An Introduction To The Winograd Discrete Fourier Transform, Janice S. Agnello Apr 1979

An Introduction To The Winograd Discrete Fourier Transform, Janice S. Agnello

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This paper illustrates Winograd's approach to computing the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT). This new approach changes the DFT into a cyclic convolution of 2 sequences, and illustrates shortcuts for computing this cyclic convolution. This method is known to reduce the number of multiplies required to about 20% less than the number of multiplies used by the techniques of the Fast Fourier Transform. Three approaches are discussed, one for prime numbers, one for products of primes, and lastly one for powers of odd primes. For powers of 2 Winograd's algorithm is, in general, inefficient and best if it is not used. …

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A Heuristic Approach For The Scheduling Of Technical Training Courses In The U.S. Navy, William H. Lindahl Apr 1979

A Heuristic Approach For The Scheduling Of Technical Training Courses In The U.S. Navy, William H. Lindahl

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The generation and maintenance of feasible schedules for Navy training courses are labor intensive throughout the Naval Education and Training Command. The major constraints affecting this scheduling are planned input requirements and the suitability/availability of instructors, equipment, and facilities. An additional constraint is that schedules must be established for the current year, updated and revised as necessary, and projected for the out-year planning requirements of the 5-Year Defense Plan. This thesis documents the essential components of scheduling for training at a representative training center, the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center, Pacific. It provides details for the automation of the current …

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Scrubber Design For Phosphoric Acid Production Facility, Edward E. Mayer Apr 1979

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.

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Validation Of A Transient Simulation Program (Trnsys), Brian F. Goldiez Apr 1979

Validation Of A Transient Simulation Program (Trnsys), Brian F. Goldiez

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Although a Transient Simulation Program (TRNSYS) has become a widely used model for simulating a solar energy system, there has not been extensive work done in validating this model with actual data. The approach used to validate this model consisted of a modular buildup of components with validation for each module. Extreme care was taken in choosing the necessary parameters to model each component. Where parameters were not given, they were either derived or reasonable values were selected based upon general conditions prevailing in Central Florida or conditions which are generally true for certain solar hot water systems. The intent …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 22, February 23, 1979 Feb 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 22, February 23, 1979

Central Florida Future

If you want an 'A', go to H&FA; Purse thieves hit students in computer bldg.; Stern: Education should start early (with photo of Aaron Stern); UCF Newsfronts: President's Honor Roll plan awaits okay from Colbourn; Radio Club 'hams it up anywhere in world (with photos); BOR approves plan to build research park; Senate votes to revise election statutes; A&SF [Activity and Service Fee Committee] budget committee begins hearings; Saving eggs part of Engineering Fair; Future Sports: Maybe I'm wrong: Torchy Clark.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 21, February 16, 1979 Feb 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 21, February 16, 1979

Central Florida Future

BOR plans UCF research park; Minorities director transferred; Future UCF Newsfronts: Veterans' Affair Office sponsors employment rep; Minorities director transferred ; Future Campus: Library caught in shelf space squeeze; Future Comment: Research park will help UCF; Pat on the fanny a legal problem; Future Sports: T-bowl likely home of UCF football team; Fords Insider: A Continuing Series of College Newspaper Supplements;

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 20, February 9, 1979 Feb 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 20, February 9, 1979

Central Florida Future

Abernathy: Carter forgot blacks (with photo of the Rev. Ralph Abernathy); Ceramics instructor doesn't limit interest to glazing pottery (with photo of Stephen Jepson at his pottery wheel); UCF Newsfronts: Survey show job prospects look bright for UCF grads; Future Campus: Engineering fair shows students' abilities; Focus on Photography Winners, Third Week (with photos); VA begins program to keep vets in school; Future Bulletin Board: Students organize nursing society; Art department gives students local color; Orange County Bar approves legal aid; Senate passes bill to build court fences; Valentine's Day rich with customs; Future Comment: It's about time to start …

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Stripping Platinum Metals From Catalytic Converter Units By Use Of Promoted Gas Phase Chlorine Attack, James Harold Finckbone Jan 1979

Stripping Platinum Metals From Catalytic Converter Units By Use Of Promoted Gas Phase Chlorine Attack, James Harold Finckbone

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A gas-phase system to oxidize and remove the platinum and palladium from automotive catalytic converter units was studied. The effects of varying reaction temperature, time and reactant gas concentration upon yields were monitored using a colorimetric procedure based on the regent p-nitroso-N, N-dimethyl amiline. Chlorine plus carbon monoxide at 700°-900°C. displayed the most promise for commercial application.

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Accelerated Flight Test Data As A Basis For Forecasting Logistical Requirements Of Military Aircraft, Charles James White Jan 1979

Accelerated Flight Test Data As A Basis For Forecasting Logistical Requirements Of Military Aircraft, Charles James White

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The initial forecasting of logistical support for new types of military aircraft is a perplexing problem. The objective of this research was to investigate the feasibility of using data generated by the accelerated flight tests as a basis for forecasting the logistical field requirements. The data used in the study were obtained from the U.S. Army Aviation Board, Fort Rucker, Alabama, where performance tests are conducted on all new aircraft to determine their suitability for Army use. It was statistically shown that the use of these data could provide more realistic logistical forecasts earlier in the introductory phase of the …

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College Of Engineering Research Activities And Annual Report, July 1, 1978 - June 30, 1979, University Of Central Florida. College Of Engineering Jan 1979

College Of Engineering Research Activities And Annual Report, July 1, 1978 - June 30, 1979, University Of Central Florida. College Of Engineering

Research Activities & Annual Reports

Annual report of research activities and publications of the faculty and students of the College of Engineering, July 1, 1978 - June 30, 1979. Labelled "Presented to the UCF Library by Dr. C. B. Gambrell" on the page inside front cover.

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Rollins College General Catalogue, 1979-1981, Rollins College Jan 1979

Rollins College General Catalogue, 1979-1981, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue 1979-1981 with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

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The Feasibility Of Detecting Poliovirus I In Water By Radioimmunoassay, Sheril K. Charba Jan 1979

The Feasibility Of Detecting Poliovirus I In Water By Radioimmunoassay, Sheril K. Charba

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A microtiter, solid-phase, indirect radioimmunoassay (RIA) has been developed and evaluated as a method for detecting poliovirus in water samples. Antiserum to poliovirus Type I, LSc2ab, was prepared in rabbits, and high titer, high avidity antiserum to rabbit globulins were radio- actively labeled with 125I by a modification of the Bolton-Hunter and chloramine T methods to increasing specific activities. The immunoreactivity of the labeled antibodies was assessed. After the preparation and standardization of all components of the assay. The optimum assay conditions were determined. These conditions included the method of coating the microtiter wells with antigen, the time and temperature …

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Master Of Science In Management Program, Rollins College Jan 1979

Master Of Science In Management Program, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

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Rollins College Winter Term 1979, Rollins College Jan 1979

Rollins College Winter Term 1979, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

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Separation Of 1,3-Pentadiene With Molecular Sieves, Steven R. Schwinn Jan 1979

Separation Of 1,3-Pentadiene With Molecular Sieves, Steven R. Schwinn

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The feasibility of separating piperylene (1,3-pentadiene) from a mixture of five-carbon olefins and diolefins with Linde 5A Molecular Sieves was investigated. Olefins and especially diolefins are very reactive and tend to polymerize on the highly polar adsorptive surface thereby clogging the pores of themolecular sieve. It is believed that the acid sites within the zeolite cages catalyze this polymerization reaction and that poisoning of these sites by adsorption of a nitrogenous base (ethylenediamine, dimethylamine or ammonia) or hydrogen sulfide inhibits the formation of polymers. Two criteria were used in the evaluation of the polymerization inhibitors tested. First, a series of …

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A Comparative Study Of Computer-Assisted Instruction Versus Classroom Training Of Naval Technicians Of Varying Aptitude Levels, Daniel J. Dwyer Jan 1979

A Comparative Study Of Computer-Assisted Instruction Versus Classroom Training Of Naval Technicians Of Varying Aptitude Levels, Daniel J. Dwyer

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Any discussion of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) cannot proceed very far without first examining the issue of programmed instruction (PI). CAI is a relatively recent development in the area of education and training, whereas PI enjoys a somewhat longer history. Nonetheless, PI lies at the very heart of CAI and forms the base on which CAI exists. CAI then, may be viewed as a mode or type of PI. B. F. Skinner's work in the 1940's with the principles of operant conditioning laid the groundwork for the concept of PI (Garner, 1966). Operant conditioning is a type of conditioning whereby an …

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Application Of Optimization Techniques To The Optical Design Of A Laser Seeker, David William Allemeier Jan 1979

Application Of Optimization Techniques To The Optical Design Of A Laser Seeker, David William Allemeier

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report describes the development of a computer model for the design of a laser seeker optical system. A laser seeker is a device that detects pulsed laser energy. The computer model is configured to design the seeker optics based on the following performance criteria: Sensitivity to laser energy, which can be related to target acquisition range; optical field of view; and seeker optics cross section area. The design is defined by four variables and a set of fixed parameters, and is configured using computer optimization with both a direct search and a random search being used. A superior design …

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Zooplankton Of The St. Johns River Estuary, Frederick C. Tone Jan 1979

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 …

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Florida Technological University College Of Natural Sciences Research Activities, July 1, 1978-June 30, 1979, Florida Technological University. College Of Natural Sciences Jan 1979

Florida Technological University College Of Natural Sciences Research Activities, July 1, 1978-June 30, 1979, Florida Technological University. College Of Natural Sciences

Research Activities & Annual Reports

Florida Technological University, College of Natural Sciences, research activities including funded research, non-sponsored research projects, presentations of professional papers, and publications for the year July 1, 1978-June 30, 1979.

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