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Feasibility Of Graywater Systems For The Florida Environment, Joseph L. Tessitore Jul 1983

Feasibility Of Graywater Systems For The Florida Environment, Joseph L. Tessitore

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The objectives of this report was to study the existing literature and data of residential graywater treatment and disposal systems and their possible applications and environmental impacts in Florida. The report addresses mainly (1) the definition of graywater quantity and quality, (2) the evaluation of proposed graywater treatment systems for possible reuse and disposal, (3) the impact of residential graywater systems on existing and proposed wastewater treatment plants, and (4) the possible impacts on groundwater and surface water environment. The report also presents some preliminary residential graywater treatment and disposal system designs including expected treatment efficiencies and cost. It should …

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Considerations Involved In Implementing Material Requirements Planning In A Government Contractor Firm, Susan B. Biberman Jul 1983

Considerations Involved In Implementing Material Requirements Planning In A Government Contractor Firm, Susan B. Biberman

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The government often imposes requirements on their contractors for the purpose of monitoring and control. Many government contractors utilize a matrix organization structure to help cope with the government's ever changing and challenging requirements. It is both the government requirements and this matrix organization which lead to the need for special information and features in a government contractor's manufacturing/material control system. This report specifically addresses those features which would be desirable in a government contractor's MRP system. These features involve the operation of the master schedule, the bill of material, the MRP software, the inventory files, purchasing, and shop floor …

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Analysis Of Scheduling For Low Cost Part Task Trainers, William Fellows Jul 1983

Analysis Of Scheduling For Low Cost Part Task Trainers, William Fellows

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study develops a methodology for the analysis of Part Task Trainer (PTT) refresh scheduling used in conjunction with large simulators. A human performance model is defined through the development of descriptive equations and system random variables. PTT scheduling calculations are performed by employing a computer program simulation. The computer algorithm generates a set of random vectors to represent the learning characteristics of a sample group of individual trainees. The relationships between simulator scheduling time, PTT frequency training, and model variables are demonstrated to be user interactive. This will allow the PTT refresh scheduling program to be used as an …

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A Mini Apple Network For Apple Ii Plus Computers, Michael E. Harnage Jul 1983

A Mini Apple Network For Apple Ii Plus Computers, Michael E. Harnage

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Computer networks have become increasingly popular over the last ten years. A simple low cost Mini Apple Network that uses Apple II plus computers and Apple's Parallel Interface Cards, is presented here. The Mini Apple Network is driven by PIC DRIVER, a software program that is able to transmit an Applesoft array variable from one computer to another. Three application programs are presented. A comparison is made of the gain in execution time when one, two, and three computers are used to solve the same problem, namely Laplace's partial differential equation. An increase in gain was obtained when the number …

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The Use Of Companding In Conferencing Voice Communications Systems, Jon P. Klages Jul 1983

The Use Of Companding In Conferencing Voice Communications Systems, Jon P. Klages

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Compounded codes are used for representing voice data in digital communication systems. This thesis addresses the use of the Mu-law companding algorithm in a system optimized for conferencing. A procedure for determining the degree of compression for a variable number of conferees and design equations for implementing a table-lookup scheme using read-only-memories are presented.

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Food Supplementation Of Small Rodents In The Sand Pine Scrub, Brenda L. Young Jul 1983

Food Supplementation Of Small Rodents In The Sand Pine Scrub, Brenda L. Young

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Use Of Computer Vision To Close The Control Loop Of A Robot Arm, Randall S. Janka Jul 1983

The Use Of Computer Vision To Close The Control Loop Of A Robot Arm, Randall S. Janka

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Flexible automation is a partial solution to America's industrial and economic recovery and survivability. At the core of this manufacturing technology is the robot whose own flexibility is enhanced through the use of computer vision to close the control loop on the arm and also give the robot environmental intelligence. The basic subdivisions of a computer vision system are sensing, segmentation, description, recognition, and interpretation. When the vision processor analyzes a scene it can give the robot controller symbolic object information and object coordinates. The robot controller transforms such coordinates into its own reference frame through the use of homogeneous …

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Three-Phase Unidirectional Surface Acoustic Wave Transducer Model And Computer Aided Design Implementation, Samuel M. Richie Jul 1983

Three-Phase Unidirectional Surface Acoustic Wave Transducer Model And Computer Aided Design Implementation, Samuel M. Richie

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This thesis presents an introduction into surface acoustics wave (SAW) unidirectional transducer (UDT) technologies and identifies advantages and disadvantages of various approaches. A complete model of the three-phase unidirectional structure is presented for the purpose of design analysis. This model incorporates the effects of the electrodes and transducer pattern along with the equivalent circuit model of the transducer structure. The model, when included with the appropriate peripheral components for transducer phasing and matching, can be used to determine accurately the frequency response of a given transducer structure. Such a model is well suited for implementation on a digital computer. With …

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The Design Of A Deep Ocean Hydrophone, Michael F. Hackathorn Jul 1983

The Design Of A Deep Ocean Hydrophone, Michael F. Hackathorn

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A design for a deep ocean hydrophone is proposed here. The hydrophone's sound sensing element is comprised of a capped end, piezoelectric cylinder. This sound sensing element is encased in an acoustic coupling fluid filled elastomeric boot. A small diameter tube communicates hydrostatic pressure from the coupling fluid to the interior of the sound sensing element for hydrostatic pressure compensation. The theoretical free field voltage sensitivity, the ratio of open circuit voltage to incident acoustic pressure, is predicted from mathematical model of the sound sensing element.

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Interactive Computer Aided Design And Animation Of Spatial Mechanisms, Emmet B. Peter Jul 1983

Interactive Computer Aided Design And Animation Of Spatial Mechanisms, Emmet B. Peter

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The synthesis of planar and spatial mechanisms is often accomplished by either trial and error supplemented by computer analysis or by specific analytical techniques in the literature. In either case it is extremely helpful to be able to visualize a physical design as it emerges, and to see a graphic display of it in animated motion. This paper describes the development of a general interactive program for both analyzing and viewing a spatial 4-bar (RSSR) mechanism in animated motion. The analysis provides complete position, velocity, and acceleration information and, for the special case of the planar 4-bar, the same information …

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Locus Of Control In Voluntary And Involuntary Psychiatric Patients, Christopher B. Karegeannes Jul 1983

Locus Of Control In Voluntary And Involuntary Psychiatric Patients, Christopher B. Karegeannes

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Psychiatric inpatients, consisting of 32 males and 33 females between the ages of 15 and 58 completed Rotter's (1966) Internal-External Locus of Control (I-E) Scale. The scale was administered individually to the patients at both admission and discharge, at the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Orlando, Florida. Analysis of variance was used to determine whether there were significant differences due to commitment status (voluntary and involuntary), diagnosis (thought and affective and other disorders), and change scores (admission versus discharge). The hypothesis that involuntary patients would produce significantly higher scores was not confirmed. Further, no significant difference was found due to …

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The Adult Client's Conception Of Confidentiality In The Therapeutic Relationship, Philip O. Toal Jul 1983

The Adult Client's Conception Of Confidentiality In The Therapeutic Relationship, Philip O. Toal

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The adult client's conception of confidentiality in the therapeutic relationship and the valuing of this confidentiality was examined and defined in this paper. The importance of confidentiality and its effect on the therapeutic process was explored. Many professionals in the field of mental health believe that confidentiality is a critical factor in the successful outcome of therapy (Hayt, 1977; Lowenthal, 1968; Reynolds, 1976; Tancredi & Slady, 1975). It is viewed that confidentiality is expected by clients when entering into a therapeutic relationship, and is essential in the therapeutic process. The variables that may affect the client's conception of, attitudes toward, …

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Work And Leisure Attitudes Among Health Services Personnel, Robert C. Frink Jul 1983

Work And Leisure Attitudes Among Health Services Personnel, Robert C. Frink

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the relationship between work and leisure satisfaction using Shepard's Status Recognition Model. The sample was made up of two groups of health services personnel each of which contained three work levels or groups: a support group, a clinical group, and an administrative group. Assuming that status recognition would be different for the low status jobs (support) and high status jobs (clinical and administrative), it was hypothesized that the high status group would display low work related alienation and thus show a positive correlation between work and leisure satisfaction (evidence of a spillover mechanism). The lower status group …

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Pressure Drop Across A Tube Support Plate Of Trefoil Geometry Used In Steam Generator, Raad H. Bashar Jul 1983

Pressure Drop Across A Tube Support Plate Of Trefoil Geometry Used In Steam Generator, Raad H. Bashar

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This research is concerned with the presentation of pressure drop experimental results across a restriction of trefoil geometry (tube support plate) used in steam generators. The pressure drops were obtained for single-phase and two-phase of air, water, and their mixtures. The tests were performed at atmospheric conditions (pressure and temperature). The loss coefficients associated with these pressure drops were experimentally determined, and empirical correlations for the results were developed. The results were compared with previous studies done on other geometries with air-water mixtures, and also to a similar geometry with steam-water mixture.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 37, June 29, 1983, University Of Central Florida Jun 1983

The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 37, June 29, 1983, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Spotlight's on new theater, '83-'84 season; New director of libraries appointed; ROTC commander Kimberly receives new assignment; 'Jazz on the Beach' alive and well on WUCF-FM; Governor's Scholars to tackle UCF courses; Bookstore selling catalog copies; Schedule conflict cleared; Stargazing in the Afternoon.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 32, June 24, 1983 Jun 1983

Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 32, June 24, 1983

Central Florida Future

Geary investigation dropped (with photo of Mark Geary); Weeks narrowly loses state's advocate position: Refusal to obey senate subpeona costs him job in 11-10 vote (with photo); WUCF adds jazz to weekly line up; senate votes to fund progressive rock format; News Beat: Ticket agency relocates; People in the news: Sen. Kyle Havill (with photo); Colbourn reviews $13 million ASF budget; Forum: SG shows disheartening concern for appearance; Encore: The Flock and The Fixx (photos).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 31, June 10, 1983 Jun 1983

Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 31, June 10, 1983

Central Florida Future

Senate committee investigating Geary (with photo); Kiser relinquishes pro tempore under pressure (with photo); Geary denies he planned to filter discount ticket fund; 2 summer commencements planned; $50,000 pledged for engineering chair; News Beat: UCF Alumni banquet to be held; Forum: The Division I gamble; Encore: Mystery diner: Knights Den provides unique campus dining.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 36, June 15, 1983, University Of Central Florida Jun 1983

The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 36, June 15, 1983, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Library plans Aug. 1 start to occupy its new addition; 1982-83 funded research 4.2 million; David Mays dies; theater professor; Photovoltaic workshop set for late August; Solar power to control traffic lights, devices; Moves to limit service for first 3 weeks; SUS freezes A & P listings pending study results; Alpha Huddleston: June employee of month.

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Tourism Barometer, Vol. 2, No. 2, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies Jun 1983

Tourism Barometer, Vol. 2, No. 2, Dick Pope Sr. Institute For Tourism Studies

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The four quarter ahead forecasts of out-of-state domestic visitor arrivals for the third quarter of 1983 through the second quarter of 1984 are presented in the graph below and also in the table on the following page. Although official first quarter air and auto arrivals, as well as second quarter air and auto arrivals are not yet available, preliminary figures generated by the BAROMETER suggest that total out-of-state arrivals for the first half of 1983 were approximately 10 percent ahead of 1982.

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Interim Report On Orlando Visitors Reactions To Universal Studios Tour Florida, Mccollum/Spielman Associates, Inc. Jun 1983

Interim Report On Orlando Visitors Reactions To Universal Studios Tour Florida, Mccollum/Spielman Associates, Inc.

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1980, prior to the completion of EPCOT, a major study was conducted to measure potential interest in visiting both, Universal Studios Tour in Orlando and EPCOT, and how these parks would impact existing attractions. The 1980 study was conducted over several months amongst 1,021 overnight visitors to Orlando, and utilized verbal descriptions and audio tapes to describe both the Universal concept and that of EPCOT. The results of the 1980 study indicated extremely high interest in both Universal and EPCOT, and strong opportunity for both attractions. However, EPCOT has since opened, creating a condition that obviously must be addressed …

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 35, June 1, 1983, University Of Central Florida Jun 1983

The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 35, June 1, 1983, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Researchers hunt control of space laser; Summer graduations to continue; Sonata's composer to hear his work performed here; Whitehouse earns professional honor; Blood pressure lecture for medical professionals; UCF Library might like some of your attic items.

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Designing And Installing Commercial Solar Pool Heating Systems, Florida Solar Energy Center, Douglass E. Root Jun 1983

Designing And Installing Commercial Solar Pool Heating Systems, Florida Solar Energy Center, Douglass E. Root

FSEC Energy Research Center®

Solar heating of swimming pools is an economically attractive utilization of Florida's abundant solar resource. The temperature requirement is lower than that of domestic or service water heating, lower than that for building heating and far lower than that for solar powered air conditioning. Florida's year-round mild and sunny climate allows swimming during much of the winter, so a properly heated pool is economically attractive.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 30, May 27, 1983 May 1983

Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 30, May 27, 1983

Central Florida Future

Geary accused of trying to pad cabinet salaries; Senate committee axes WUCF's budget over format change; 1982 graduate signs as Bronco free agent; Q&A: Halbert sets policy; adjusts to new job; News Beat: African photo safari planned; Kiser pushes for Trail construction; Forum: The Honeymoon is over [Student Government and senate committee conflict]; Encore: The magazine for games people play; Finishing touches put on UCF Theatre complex (with photo).

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 34, May 18, 1983, University Of Central Florida May 1983

The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 34, May 18, 1983, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

20 win faculty promotions; Bill proposes BOR lose most powers; Pay hike hangs on available state revenue; Open house June 1; Rotary breakfast here; New SC chairman; 6-week day camp begins on June 20.

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Memorandum Report: Financial Analysis Of The Stars Hall Of Fame Weathervane Place Proposal, Harrison Price Company May 1983

Memorandum Report: Financial Analysis Of The Stars Hall Of Fame Weathervane Place Proposal, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Harrison Price Company prepared a report for Six Flags Stars Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida, which presents a preliminary estimate of the financial feasibility of the proposed Weathervane Place. The report includes: a summary of the proposed concept, a description of the available market, an estimate of the attendance necessary to produce financial feasibility, estimated development costs for the project, and finally, a pro forma financial analysis. The report includes a list of tables summarizing proposed content, estimated capacity of facilities, construction cost estimate and pro forma cost and revenue analysis.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 29, May 13, 1983 May 1983

Central Florida Future, Vol. 15 No. 29, May 13, 1983

Central Florida Future

Haig lectures on U.S. foreign policy at dinner (with photo); Future wins All-American award rating; Average class load drops: Summer enrollment remains about same; Q&A: Former student body vice president: assesses term in office, offers advice; News Beat: Hearing on financial aid slated; People in the news: Scott Bell, Judge Walter Komanski, Cheryl Harriman and Dave Kiser (with photos); Litterbug Poll shows majority of people surveyed ignored litterer; Forum: A letter of peace; Encore: Some cable channels for future use. Includes insets of The Movie Magazine.

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Sandspur, Vol 89, No 17, May 10, 1983, Rollins College May 1983

Sandspur, Vol 89, No 17, May 10, 1983, 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.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 33, May 4, 1983, University Of Central Florida May 1983

The Ucf Report, Vol. 05 No. 33, May 4, 1983, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Reminiscent president emeritus; Ground holes intrigue mew Sinkhole chief; Inventive prof works way into 3-ring bind(er); Smith interim head of Nursing; Summer program offered minority high school seniors; Staff Assembly next Tuesday; Report's next issue May 18; James 'Jim' Liggett: May employee of the month; 590 years of continuous service.

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University Of Central Florida Catalog, 1983 - 1984, University Of Central Florida May 1983

University Of Central Florida Catalog, 1983 - 1984, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

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University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 1983 - 1984, University Of Central Florida May 1983

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 1983 - 1984, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

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