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Electronic-To-Vibrational (E → V) Energy Transfer From Br* To Co2 And Electronic-To-Vibrational (E → V) Laser Feasibility Studies, Steven M. Katapski Nov 1992

Electronic-To-Vibrational (E → V) Energy Transfer From Br* To Co2 And Electronic-To-Vibrational (E → V) Laser Feasibility Studies, Steven M. Katapski

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The energy transfer mechanism from photo-excited bromine atoms (Br(2P½)) to C02 is investigated in a pulsed fluorescence experiment. An excimer-pumped pulsed dye laser operating at 480 nm is used to photolyze molecular bromine, resulting in the creation of one excited state bromine atom, Br(2P½), and one ground state atom, Br(2P3/2). The electronically- excited bromine atoms (referred to as Br*) collide with and excite vibrational modes in the ground electronic state of CO2. Measurements are made of the Br* lifetimes and associated quenching processes, and the …

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Evaluation Of Protocols Used For Rna Isolation And Detection,Cdna Probe Labeling, And Rna Quantification Following Hormonal Stimulation Of The Chick Oviduct., Margaret Nordlie Sep 1992

Evaluation Of Protocols Used For Rna Isolation And Detection,Cdna Probe Labeling, And Rna Quantification Following Hormonal Stimulation Of The Chick Oviduct., Margaret Nordlie

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This paper summarizes studies that were performed to evaluate the effectiveness and utility of protocols used for RNA isolation and detection. In addition, DNA probes were prepared and evaluated. Methodologies that were evaluated include the maxi-prep and mini-prep plasmid preparation techniques; isolation of RNA by extraction with organic solvents and by centrifugation through a cesium chloride gradient; and comparison of the detection of RNA-DNA hybrids using radioactively-labeled probes and digoxigenin-labeled probes. The maxi-prep and mini-prep plasmid preparation protocols both produced good quality DNA. The maxi-prep method was superior to the mini-prep method in terms of total quantity of DNA produced, …

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Alteration Of Dna Synthesis In The Adult Newt Ventricular Myocyte., Mark Henning Soonpaa Sep 1992

Alteration Of Dna Synthesis In The Adult Newt Ventricular Myocyte., Mark Henning Soonpaa

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To better understand the mechanisms governing the proliferation of cardiac myocytes it is important to identify the factors controlling this phenomenon, and to characterize their actions. The ventricular myocyte from the adult newt, Notophthalmus viridescens, is well suited to this type of study, due to its large chromosomes, ease of culture maintenance, and ability to undergo mitosis with cytokinesis. DNA synthesis was quantified in vitro in myocytes treated with platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-$\beta$), fibroblast growth factors (FGFs), 12-0-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA), heparin, or conditioned medium from ventricular myocytes or nonmyocytes (primarily endothelial cells). Ultrastructure of TPA-treated myocytes was …

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Cognitive Appraisals And Coping Styles Of Chronic Tension Headache Sufferers., Angela Keen Sep 1992

Cognitive Appraisals And Coping Styles Of Chronic Tension Headache Sufferers., Angela Keen

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The existing headache literature neglects to examine the possible differences between tension headache subjects and controls with regard to cognitive appraisals or coping styles. Also, despite the traditional view that tension headaches occur in close proximity to a stressor, there is limited empirical evidence supporting this idea (Ad Hoc Committee, 1962; Gannon, Haynes, Cuevas & Chavez, 1987). In addition, the results from studies on the efficacy of the traditional muscle-contraction model of tension headaches are ambiguous (Chapman, 1986; Hursey, Holroyd, Penzien & Holm, 1985).Lazarus and Folkman (1984) suggest that a person's ideas will have the greatest influence on appraisal when …

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A Prospective Study Of Cancer Patients Developing Nausea And Vomiting In Response To Radiotherapy., Michael Earl Nunley Sep 1992

A Prospective Study Of Cancer Patients Developing Nausea And Vomiting In Response To Radiotherapy., Michael Earl Nunley

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Individuals diagnosed as having cancer are confronted with challenging life and death issues. Medical interventions aimed at retarding or eradicating malignant growths have fortunately met with increasing success over recent years, thus offering patients optimism in the form of either prolonging life or attaining a permanent cure. However, such optimism is not met without risks of suffering distressing treated related side-effects. Perhaps the most unpleasant side-effects facing patients are nausea and vomiting which can be associated with undergoing either chemotherapy or radiotherapy.Over the past decade, research with chemotherapy patients has aided in identifying treatment related and psychological or emotional factors …

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Social Support And Sense Of Coherence As Predictors Of Spousal Grief During The First Few Months Of Bereavement., Tracy Lynn Johnson Sep 1992

Social Support And Sense Of Coherence As Predictors Of Spousal Grief During The First Few Months Of Bereavement., Tracy Lynn Johnson

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Twenty-six male and female spouses of patients served by a small hospice in the upper Midwest served as subjects for this dissertation. At the time of referral of their terminally ill spouse they completed measures of Sense of Coherence and social support. Their spouses died from an anticipated death, cancer, and they were contacted by phone within the first three months of bereavement. At that time, measures of grief, depression, anxiety, and anger were obtained.This first hypothesis, that social support would influence bereavement outcome (spouses with more social support would experience less grief, depression, anxiety, and anger than spouses with …

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An English Translation Of "Little Daughter" And The Introductory Materials From Volume I Of "The Collected Works Of Mikhail Mikhailovich Dostoevskii"., William P. Wilson Sep 1992

An English Translation Of "Little Daughter" And The Introductory Materials From Volume I Of "The Collected Works Of Mikhail Mikhailovich Dostoevskii"., William P. Wilson

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The surviving literary works of Mikhail Mikhailovich Dostoevskii (1820-1864), brother of the more famous Fedor M. Dostoevskii, were last published in the original Russian in a two-volume set in Petrograd in 1915. Neither volume has ever been available to readers in a published English translation.The first volume of this set contains a short biographical sketch of Mikhail, as well as several pages about him written by Fedor following Mikhail's death; these sections are followed by three works by Mikhail: two novellas entitled "Little Daughter" and "Mr. Svetelkin," and one short story entitled "The Sparrow." This dissertation is an English translation …

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The Relationship Between Personality And Career Indecision Patterns., Timothy Brian Seaworth Sep 1992

The Relationship Between Personality And Career Indecision Patterns., Timothy Brian Seaworth

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Researchers have suggested that the structure of career indecision is complex, and that it exists in different forms. However, the dimensions underlying that structure and the different patterns of career indecision which have been hypothesized to exist have not yet been satisfactorily identified. Several researchers have suggested that personality dimensions might play an important role in defining the different forms. The purpose of this study was two-fold: to identify different patterns of career indecision among a sample of college students; and second, to examine the relationship between career indecision and personality dimensions.The items of three career indecision instruments (My Vocational …

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Development Of An Environment For Software Reliability Model Selection, Salah A. Elewa Sep 1992

Development Of An Environment For Software Reliability Model Selection, Salah A. Elewa

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An environment was developed for solving the problem of selecting a proper software reliability model for a given set of software failures. The idea behind the environment developed in this dissertation was to liken a collected set of software failure data to a previous one that proved to fit well with a specified software reliability model. Software failures were assumed to have a two-Parameter exponential distribution with unequal type II censoring. A test criterion was derived for testing Ratio Criterion. The exact distribution of the test criterion was derived. An asymptotic approximation was also obtained and was found to be …

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An Analysis Of The Potential Use Of Red Horse Capabilities And Training Activities To Perform Or Accelerate Air Force Environmental Cleanups, E. Alexander Stokes Iii, Randy A. Carpenter Sep 1992

An Analysis Of The Potential Use Of Red Horse Capabilities And Training Activities To Perform Or Accelerate Air Force Environmental Cleanups, E. Alexander Stokes Iii, Randy A. Carpenter

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There are more than 4,000 Air Force (AF) sites requiring restoration due to hazardous waste contamination. The AF goal is to completely restore all sites by 2000. One method of achieving this ambitious goal is to use in-house capabilities. This study examined the potential use of RED HORSE capabilities and training activities to assist with cleanup of contaminated sites. RED HORSE capabilities and training requirements were compared to the primary cleanup needs of the AF. One finding of this study suggests cleanup of sites contaminated by volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) is the primary need of the AF. The findings also …

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A Study In Use And Management Of De/Anti-Icing Constituents With Regard To New Storm Water Legislation, Darren P. Gibbs, Bruce L. Willing Sep 1992

A Study In Use And Management Of De/Anti-Icing Constituents With Regard To New Storm Water Legislation, Darren P. Gibbs, Bruce L. Willing

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This research identified management practices of airfield and aircraft de/anti-icing constituents which may be implemented to deal with new storm water legislation. Storm water regulations require that deicing operations obtain a NPDES permit for discharges into storm water runoff which may mandate the use of Best Management Practices. An FAA civilian airport survey and a USAF survey were used, with a literature search, to identify practices of de/anti- icing constituents. Four major constituents are used-glycol, urea, calcium magnesium acetate, and sodium formate. Concerns of uncontrolled release of the constituents include high BOD rates, nitrate and nitrite enrichment, impaired aesthetic water …

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Development Of A Heuristic Knowledge Base For The Selection Of Applicable Or Relevant And Appropriate Environmental Requirements, Scott J. Borg, Gerald B. Puetz Sep 1992

Development Of A Heuristic Knowledge Base For The Selection Of Applicable Or Relevant And Appropriate Environmental Requirements, Scott J. Borg, Gerald B. Puetz

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Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) are the basis used in establishing threshold limits for hazardous waste cleanups performed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCIA). ARARs selections must be applied consistently at numerous cleanup locations concurrently. The purpose of this research was to analyze activities required for the development of a heuristic knowledge base used for selection of The problem domain for the research was limited CERCLA cleanups of contaminated groundwater, through the use of a pump and treat strategy, using air stripping as the as the cleanup technology. The research examined literature concerning the …

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An Assessment Of The Options Available To Air Forces' Commanders To Suppress Smoke From Oil Well Fires, William B. Owens, Richard D. Taylor Sep 1992

An Assessment Of The Options Available To Air Forces' Commanders To Suppress Smoke From Oil Well Fires, William B. Owens, Richard D. Taylor

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The particulates in smoke from oil well fires can obscure targets and inhibit the use of precision-guided munitions. The purpose of this research was to develop a decision support matrix to aid commanders of air forces select methodologies for controlling oil well fire smoke through fire suppression. Through interviews with military experts and fire-fighters, a set of situational factors affecting the employment of these technologies was developed. Technologies for extinguishing oil well fires were investigated by conducting expert interviews and studying research data, periodical literature, and proposals suggesting means to control the Kuwaiti oil well fires. Over 200 proposals from …

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Development Of The Air Module For The Work Information Management System. Environmental Subsystem (Wims-Es), Robert A. Cantwell, Jonathan S. Davis Sep 1992

Development Of The Air Module For The Work Information Management System. Environmental Subsystem (Wims-Es), Robert A. Cantwell, Jonathan S. Davis

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The primary objective of this research was to develop the air module for the Work Information Management System Environmental Subsystem (WIMSES). The air module will provide Air Force environmental managers with a management information system (MIS) to control the growing amount of air pollution data required to stay in compliance with the newly amended Clean Air Act. To develop the air module, the Air Force's air pollution management requirements were researched first. These requirements were then compared to the capabilities of existing air pollution MISs used in the Department of Defense, the Environmental Protection Agency, and in commercial industry. The …

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A Study Of The Relationship Between Personality Characteristics And Ethical Sensitivity In Business, Ronald A. Ortiz, David Petrillo Sep 1992

A Study Of The Relationship Between Personality Characteristics And Ethical Sensitivity In Business, Ronald A. Ortiz, David Petrillo

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This research establishes a significant relationship between ethical sensitivity (the perception that a situation requires ethical consideration), and personality type, as characterized by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). A simple random sampling from the membership of the National Contract Management Association yielded 466 responses. The sample was analyzed by segmentation into government (181) and industry (285) respondents. The average ethical sensitivity response of 5.28 out of seven is considered high. Differences in perceptions of ethical sensitivity were significant among government and industry, and among ten scenarios often faced by contracting professionals. In the majority of scenarios, the government segment reported …

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Cultural Resources Management In The United States Air Force: Development Of A Planning Primer, Steven R. Becker, Russell R. Hula Sep 1992

Cultural Resources Management In The United States Air Force: Development Of A Planning Primer, Steven R. Becker, Russell R. Hula

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The purpose of this study was to produce a USAF base-level primer for use as a guide to requirements, standards, and procedures concerning the preservation of cultural resources. Cultural resources include buildings, sites, districts, structures, and objects that have significant scientific, historic, or cultural value. The research had two major objectives: (1) Identify existing sources of cultural resource information through a review of legal requirements, regulations, USAF policy documents, and other sources such as data bases. (2) Produce a 'cultural resources management primer' after identifying the appropriate characteristics of a primer. This product could then be used by novice personnel …

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Demonstrating The Effects Of Shop Flow Process Variability On The Air Force Depot Level Reparable Item Pipeline, Marvin A. Arostegui Jr., Jon A. Larvick Sep 1992

Demonstrating The Effects Of Shop Flow Process Variability On The Air Force Depot Level Reparable Item Pipeline, Marvin A. Arostegui Jr., Jon A. Larvick

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This study investigated the effects of reducing the mean processing time and variability in the Shop Flow Segment of the Depot Level Reparable Item pipeline. The measure of interest was the average number of units in the pipeline of a particular type of item (referred to as the average pipeline contents). A literature review revealed that process variability in the pipeline has an impact on its effective operation and cost. A simulation model was developed to determine if reducing mean processing time and/or variability in the Shop Flow Segment would result in a reduction in the average pipeline contents. The …

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Examination Of Psychological Type And Preferred Negotiation Tactics And Strategies Of Contract Negotiators, John P. Hebert, Alan J. Meade Sep 1992

Examination Of Psychological Type And Preferred Negotiation Tactics And Strategies Of Contract Negotiators, John P. Hebert, Alan J. Meade

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This research identified the psychological types of government and industry contract negotiators and determined whether their preference for using negotiation tactics and strategies were correlated with their respective psychological types. A survey consisting of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and a questionnaire concerning use of negotiation tactics and strategies was mailed to 2,000 contracting professionals of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). During May and June 1992, 627 usable surveys were received. The MBTI results were paired with the responses to the negotiation tactics and strategies questionnaire. These results were analyzed on a microcomputer using the DBase IV, Excel, and …

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Applying Commercial Style Acquisition Practices To The Procurement Of Commercially Available Aircraft, Douglas W. Humerick, Steven H. Minnich Sep 1992

Applying Commercial Style Acquisition Practices To The Procurement Of Commercially Available Aircraft, Douglas W. Humerick, Steven H. Minnich

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This study was performed to recommend which commercial acquisition practices should be adopted in government acquisitions of commercially available aircraft. Previous studies, dating to 1972, illustrate the value of adopting commercial style acquisition practices in government acquisitions. Using commercial style acquisition practices can provide the government with lower costs and faster delivery with no sacrifice of quality. As a customer of the aircraft manufacturing community, the government must adapt to global market changes. Procedure reviews and changes must occur on an ongoing basis to take advantage of standard industry practices. Telephone interviews of nineteen top level personnel representing twelve domestic …

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An Evaluation Of Measurements Used To Drive Competitiveness In A Depot Maintenance Environment, Jack A. Meyer Jr., Timothy A. Widowfield Sep 1992

An Evaluation Of Measurements Used To Drive Competitiveness In A Depot Maintenance Environment, Jack A. Meyer Jr., Timothy A. Widowfield

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This thesis acknowledges that Air Force Materiel Command maintenance depots will face increased competition for workload, especially exchangeable items, both from other Service depots and from civilian contractors. The authors identify quality, delivery, and cost as the three primary competitive edges firms can use to gain advantage in the marketplace. Further, a recent study confirms that Air Force depot managers also consider these three factors of competitiveness to be most important. The authors tested two depot measurement systems: the Defense Depot Performance Measurement System (DDPMS) and measurements based on the Theory of Constraints (TOC). During personal interviews, 10 depot managers …

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An Evaluation Of Schedule Metrics Used Within Aeronautical Systems Center, Robert J. Hayes, Lawrence M. Miller Sep 1992

An Evaluation Of Schedule Metrics Used Within Aeronautical Systems Center, Robert J. Hayes, Lawrence M. Miller

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This study focused on a selected group of schedule metrics in use at Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) acquisition program offices. Over 300 metrics were collected from the System Program Offices (SPOs). The metrics data were sorted into the categories of cost, schedule, and performance. In order to narrow the scope of the project, the team decided to focus on schedule metrics. Seven of the most common schedule metrics were selected for evaluation by a group of five experienced acquisition professionals. The group was asked to input the likely behaviors driven by the metrics being addressed by the study. Next, they …

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Review Of Factors Impacting Warranty Cost-Benefit Analysis For The Sensor Fuzed Weapon System, Donna E. Kehrt Sep 1992

Review Of Factors Impacting Warranty Cost-Benefit Analysis For The Sensor Fuzed Weapon System, Donna E. Kehrt

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The purpose of this research effort was to identify factor that affect the warranty cost-benefit analysis for the Sensor Fuzed Weapon (SFW) system since an essential performance requirement (EPR) warranty waiver was under consideration. Defense funding has become scarce, and the limited dollars must be spent wisely. A cost-benefit analysis should provide a relevant projection of cost-effectiveness based on the best available data. The SFW and other dormant weapon systems present difficulties in determining cost- effectiveness because the systems most probably will be non-operating, non- reusable, and non-restorable. Three recommendations were made, relevant to dormant weapon systems, that pertained to …

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Award Fee In Software Acquisition, Mark T. Hunter Sep 1992

Award Fee In Software Acquisition, Mark T. Hunter

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The focus of this research effort was to determine, in general terms, what contractual tools are available to influence contractor performance during the software development process and, specifically, whether or not award fee contracts are appropriate tools. First, a qualitative, in depth literature review was done. Next, personal interviews were conducted with Program Directors and Deputy Program Directors at Aeronautical Systems Center, Electronic Systems Center, and Space and Missiles Systems Center. Then, after the results were summarized, the data was analyzed and findings were made. Findings include: award fee was found to be the most flexible provision in the FAR …

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Design Of An Artificial Neural Network Based Tactile Sensor For The Utah/Mit Dexterous Hand, Jeffery D. Nering Sep 1992

Design Of An Artificial Neural Network Based Tactile Sensor For The Utah/Mit Dexterous Hand, Jeffery D. Nering

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The Neural Tactile Sensor (NTS) is a high resolution, easily manufactured tactile sensor consisting of electrodes, a thin resistive 'skin', and pattern recognition circuitry that is capable of resolving dynamic and static contact location, force, and slip throughout the continuum of the sensor's active region. The sensor operates by means of a resistive 'skin' harboring the electric field generated when a current is injected into it, and a plurality of electrodes for taking measurements of said electric field. When current flows through the resistive medium from the location of tactile contact, an electric field within the resistive medium is established, …

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Interactive Graphics System For The Study Of Variance/Covariance Structures Of Bivariate And Multivariate Normal Populations, Ronald G. Garlicki Sep 1992

Interactive Graphics System For The Study Of Variance/Covariance Structures Of Bivariate And Multivariate Normal Populations, Ronald G. Garlicki

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This research created a graphics oriented computer program which was used as part of a Visualization, Verbalization, Algorithization and Mathematization (VVAM) learning protocol. The curriculum for this research was the study of variance/covariance structures of bivariate and multivariate normal populations. The program displays the geometric images corresponding to the various possible covariance structures. These images facilitate and encourage experiment-based self discovery learning. The program encourages the student to take an active role in their own education. The program created is self contained, calculating all the statistical values it requires to create the various geometric images. The students have complete control …

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Prioritizing Pollution Prevention Projects Using The Displaced Ideal Model For The Allocation Of Limited Funds, Scott W. Mcpherson, Debra J. Watts Sep 1992

Prioritizing Pollution Prevention Projects Using The Displaced Ideal Model For The Allocation Of Limited Funds, Scott W. Mcpherson, Debra J. Watts

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This research developed a model to prioritize pollution prevention projects for the distribution of limited financial resources. This model was designed for use at the major command (MAJCOM) level. Each MAJCOM is allowed to select the attributes believed to be most appropriate for evaluating pollution prevention projects. The system also allows the flexibility for MAJCOMs to weight the attributes in accordance with requirements. The model uses "fuzzy logic" and the Displaced Ideal Model (DIM) to prioritize projects that currently do not have an imminent compliance deadline, but are important due to potential noncompliance with future regulations. These projects also are …

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Comparative Educational Policies Between The United States And Japan, Mieko Kurihara Sep 1992

Comparative Educational Policies Between The United States And Japan, Mieko Kurihara

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No abstract provided.

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Output Frequency Changes In A Commercial Rubidium Clock Resulting From Magnetic Field And Microwave Power Variations, Edward B. Sarosy Sep 1992

Output Frequency Changes In A Commercial Rubidium Clock Resulting From Magnetic Field And Microwave Power Variations, Edward B. Sarosy

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This report shows the relationship between output frequency shifts and the absorption cell magnetic field during microwave power fluctuations on a commercial rubidium frequency clock. Changes in the clock output frequency relative to the 10 MHz reference were monitored as changes in the absorption cell magnetic field (0.01 to 1.0 Gauss) and changes in the cell's interrogation microwave power were varied from the nominal specification (PO) at four discrete values (+1.3. -1.1, -2.2, -4.OdB). The maximum normalized output frequency shift of 1.4x10-10 occurred at--4dB. The maximum normalized frequency change for the +1.3 and -1.1 dB data is about 3 …

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Development Of A Standard Set Of Software Indicators For Aeronautical Systems Center, Bradley J. Ayres, William M. Rock Sep 1992

Development Of A Standard Set Of Software Indicators For Aeronautical Systems Center, Bradley J. Ayres, William M. Rock

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This research effort was directed to the development of a standard set of software indicators to be used by ASC. The research was sponsored by ASC/ENASC, who indicated their desire for such a standard set of indicators to allow a database to be developed of program data that would be useful in making predictions about future software efforts. The research began with an attempt to characterize the software indicator environment at ASC, and also to perform a literature search for software indicators currently available. The desired result was an initial core set of indicators useful to software managers and engineers …

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A Model For Determining Modular Heat Recovery Incinerator Feasibility On Air Force Installations, Arthur H. Anderson Jr., Paul R. Munnell Sep 1992

A Model For Determining Modular Heat Recovery Incinerator Feasibility On Air Force Installations, Arthur H. Anderson Jr., Paul R. Munnell

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This study constructed a model to determine the feasibility of building municipal solid waste (MSW) fired modular heat recovery incinerators (HRIs) on Air Force installations. The model consisted of three gates. Gate one identified current federal regulatory air emission requirements for various HRI pollutants. It also specified two air pollution control configurations with emission reduction efficiencies capable of achieving these requirements. Gate two presented a life-cycle cost (LCC) economic analysis methodology. Operational and cost data for existing modular HRIs located in the United States facilitated the development of regression equations that estimate capital and annual operating costs for a modular …

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