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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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A Sex Comparison Of Job Satisfaction For Middle Management: Individual And Organizational Influences, Lesley J. Harlow Apr 1979

A Sex Comparison Of Job Satisfaction For Middle Management: Individual And Organizational Influences, Lesley J. Harlow

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Use Of Tolerance For Ambiguity And Empathic Listening Skills To Predict Conscientious Crisis Intervention Volunteers, Lois Murphy Apr 1979

The Use Of Tolerance For Ambiguity And Empathic Listening Skills To Predict Conscientious Crisis Intervention Volunteers, Lois Murphy

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

It was hypothesized that the personality variable Tolerance for Ambiguity and empathic listening skills would significantly differentiate conscientious from nonconscientious crisis intervention volunteers. A group of 20 conscientious and a group of 20 nonconscientious volunteers from a local crisis intervention center were given a test of Tolerance for Ambiguity and a test of empathic listening skills that measured Interest, Understanding, and Response-ability. Results of t-tests between the groups and correlations between the variables indicated that Tolerance for Ambiguity was not a significant differentiator between the two groups. However, it was found that conscientious volunteers had significantly higher levels of Interest …

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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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Microcomputers: An Alternative For Digital Controllers, Richard Brooke Wavell Apr 1979

Microcomputers: An Alternative For Digital Controllers, Richard Brooke Wavell

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Two candidate microprocessors are selected to demonstrate that microprocessors can be effectively utilized in digital control applications. The Intel 8085A-2 is selected to represent 8-bit microprocessors and the Intel 8086 is selected to represent 16-bit. A baseline second order digital filter algorithm is developed for comparison of the performance of the two microprocessors for both software and hardware multiply implementations. Emulation techniques are utilized to facilitate performance comparison, without large investments in software and hardware development. In addition, they provide a method for evaluating new microprocessors, before hardware becomes available. The emulations are then used to verify and to determine …

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A Co-Op Advertising Information System, Kay C. Gardner Apr 1979

A Co-Op Advertising Information System, Kay C. Gardner

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report presents the development of a business information system for co-op advertising. An underlying assumption is that information systems add value to an organization. It is an application of data bank theory, and demonstrates the techniques required to maintain a current information system, i.e., add, change, and delete capabilities. The master file is sequentially accessed to produce reports by participation percentage, classification, or expiration date.

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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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An Application Of A Single Chip Slave Microcomputer As An Intelligent Interface, Thomas J. Riordan Apr 1979

An Application Of A Single Chip Slave Microcomputer As An Intelligent Interface, Thomas J. Riordan

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This thesis describes the operation of an intelligent controller existing between a computer system and a peripheral. The intelligent controller is implemented with an INTEL universal peripheral interface, UPI-41, single chip slave microcomputer. The interfaces between the controller and the computer system, and the controller and the peripheral are described in detail, as are the firmware and internal facilities of the controller itself. An evaluation of system operation is presented and, finally, the organizational philosophy of the system is discussed. Located within the appendices are a system schematic and listing of the controller program.

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Heavy Metals In The Water And Wastewater Systems Of The University Of Central Florida, William Keith Mccully Apr 1979

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 …

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Methods For Increasing Children's Comprehension Of Prosocial Values As Transmitted Through Television Programs, Lissette E. Villanueva Apr 1979

Methods For Increasing Children's Comprehension Of Prosocial Values As Transmitted Through Television Programs, Lissette E. Villanueva

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the effect of intervening commentary and generalization discussions upon the generalization of prosocial values as transmitted through a commercially broadcast prosocial television program. The subjects participating were 50 first graders and 50 third graders. They were randomly assigned to one of five treatment conditions (control, film only, film with commentary, film with generalization, and film with commentary and generalization). Contrary to predications, the intervening commentary used as a means of directing attention to the critical points in the story, did not have an effect upon the comprehension of the values implied in the program. It is suggested …

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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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Sandspur, Vol. 85 No. 10, March 30, 1979, Rollins College Mar 1979

Sandspur, Vol. 85 No. 10, March 30, 1979, 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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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 25, March 30, 1979 Mar 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 25, March 30, 1979

Central Florida Future

Senate approves dental aid; Ellis named Academic VP; Financial Aid assistants get more money; UCF, authority exploring possible bus service; UCF Bus Petition; In Spring...Young men's heads turn to thoughts of elections; Wyatt: Death becomes integral part of daily life; BOR to reorganize University of West Florida; Number of tickets issued stays same; $20,000 set aside for Greek land development; Three counties to begin new alumni association; Photo of students sunbathing at UCF; Area apartments planning rate hike $225 (unfurnished but with a dish- price hike be?; Thompson to speak at UCF (with photo of Hunter S. Thompson); UCF to …

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Sandspur, Vol. 85 No. 09, March 16, 1979, Rollins College Mar 1979

Sandspur, Vol. 85 No. 09, March 16, 1979, 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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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 24, March 9, 1979 Mar 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 24, March 9, 1979

Central Florida Future

Colbourn says no to block fee plan; Photos of President Trevor Colbourn at the installation of the new University of Central Florida Pegasus seal on the Administration building; Model Senate team returns triumphant; Governor's SUS budget deemed too low; Future Campus: Senate bill gives $110 to beer drinkers fraternity; Future Bulletin Board: Biology Club to offer student advisement; Gay services offer peer counseling; Iranian students; What now after revolt?; At last, spring break is finally here; Future Comment: State gets low grade in funding; Thanks to the greatest bunch of crazies ever (with of photo of Rick Lanham WFTU FM …

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Sandspur, Vol. 85 No. 08, March 2, 1979, Rollins College Mar 1979

Sandspur, Vol. 85 No. 08, March 2, 1979, 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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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 23, March 2, 1979 Mar 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 23, March 2, 1979

Central Florida Future

A&SF [Activity and Service Fee] bill faces legislature; Colbourn issues report on Financial Aid; Future UCF Newsfronts: Physical Plant begins energy conservation program; UCF Athletic Complex hosts Special Olympics; Future Campus: Wine, cheese soften consolidation news; Dorm students want new names for hall; H&FA Dean Micarelli dedicates his life to arts (with photo of Micarelli); Senate takes second look at dental aid; Seven new typewriters now available for use; York says budget formula needs change (with photo of E. T. York); Future Sights and Sounds: Lack of feedback hampers VC programming;

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Outlook For The Proposed Union Station Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Harrison A. Price, Sharon J. Dalrymple Mar 1979

Outlook For The Proposed Union Station Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Harrison A. Price, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

MCA, Inc. and The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) jointly retained Harrison Price Company (HPC) to conduct a preliminary feasibility analysis of the Phase 1 redevelopment of historic Union Station in Los Angeles, California as an entertainment center. HPC’s report has six sections: Section 1, introduction; Section 2, an evaluation of the subject site and project concept; Section 3 an examination of the size and characteristics of available market support; Section 4, Attendance and visitor expenditure estimates along with physical planning recommendations; Section 5, preliminary financial analysis, including estimated operating revenues and expenses, site rehabilitation costs, and residual funds …

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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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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 19, February 2, 1979 Feb 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 19, February 2, 1979

Central Florida Future

Brown, Kissel to leave posts: Would have lost positions to re-organization proposal (with photos of Bernard Kissel and Rex Brown); Area development begins to blossom; Future UCF Newsfronts: Student Accounting Society offers free income tax help; Future Campus: VP Brown impounds financial aid records; Campus planners complete study area design [The Gazebo] (with photo); New equal opportunity director becomes friend to everyone [with photo of Dr. Carol Surles]; Future Sights and Sounds: Homecoming '79: Crowning unexpected honor for court; aerial photo of campus construction of a track, six tennis courts, support facility, softball field, baseball field, two practice softball fields, …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 18, January 26, 1979 Jan 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 18, January 26, 1979

Central Florida Future

Color photo of Prime movers behind the UCF spirit, basketball players Wilfred Nix, and Cleveland Jackson stand with President Colbourn and cheerleader Curtis Mudd, the Reflection Pond and Library in background; Colbourn appoints committee to investigate Financial Aid [Office]; Wellman takes command as Art Department chairman; A&SF application deadline may be extended: Omara; Continuing Education offers Mandarin Chinese course; Future Campus: College consolidation proposed; Welcome to first UCF Homecoming; Watch out Air Force [ROTC], here comes Army [ROTC]; Theatre On Park performance adds new flair; Future This Weekend: Brew rules at Brewmaster's; Future Sports: Knights ranked 3rd in Division II …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 17, January 19, 1979 Jan 1979

Central Florida Future, Vol. 11 No. 17, January 19, 1979

Central Florida Future

Presidential Inauguration (with photo of President Colbourn); Financial aid limits violated by students; Future UCF Newsfronts: Deans' Council approves plan for new honor society; Local physicist to lecture about energy crunch myth; Future Campus: SG questions concert funding; Hidden Centralized Services not lost to offer programs (with photo of Mark Bender); Student Senate passes money for typewriters; A day for ceremony...and celebration (with photos); Future Letters: Omara to blame for legal aid woes; 1979 UCF Homecoming Candidates; Future Sights and Sounds: Homecoming climax of quarter's festivities; Photo of forested campus sidewalk near Alafaya Blvd; Future Sports: Colbourn proposes football for …

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