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Nebraska Summary: S423 Mccormick Mtx 140, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …

Nebraska Summary: S421 Mccormick Mtx 110, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …

Nebraska Summary: S432 New Holland Tm140, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

ABOUT THE TEST REPORT AND USE OF THE DATA The test data contained in this report are a tabulation of the results of a series of tests. Due to the restricted format of these pages, only a limited amount of data and not all of the tractor specifications are included. The full OECD report contains usually about 30 pages of data and specifications. The test data were obtained for each tractor under similar conditions and therefore, provide a means of comparison of performance based on a limited set of reported data. EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURES Purpose The purpose of …

Review Of Encyclopedia Of Motion Picture Sound, John Stephen Brantley

Faculty & Staff Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Review Of Encyclopedia Of Motion Picture Sound, John Brantley

Faculty & Staff Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Transmission Characteristics Of An Alloptical- Waveguide Biomedical System For X-Ray Delivery, Ronald W. Waynant, Ilko K. Ilev, Kunal Mitra, Israel Gannot, Robert J. Jennings

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Faculty Publications

We have investigated the transmission characteristics of an alternative all-optical-waveguide system for x-ray delivery to a precise tissue area. The delivery system includes two basic optical elements: a funnel-shaped uncoated hollow glass taper and a flexible hollow delivery waveguide. The hollow taper provides direct launching of the input x-ray radiation into a delivery waveguide. It is an uncoated glass taper whose operating principle is based on the grazing-incidence effect. We investigated both experimentally and theoretically how the transmission properties of the hollow taper depend on its geometrical parameters such as cone shape, length, input and output core diameters. The x-ray-source-to-taper …

An Efficient Middleware Architecture Supporting Real-Time Distributed Object Programming, Erhan Saridoğan, Nadi̇a Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

With the increasing demand for distributed real-time systems, the need for programming tools and execution platforms useful in development of such application systems is widely recognized. This paper presents CORD-RTS, an efficient middleware architecture that provides support for real-time distributed object programming. The communication infrastructure and various components of the middleware, which support several modes of interactions among distributed real-time objects, along with its real-time features and services, are discussed in detail.

A New Congestion Control Mechanism Proposed For The Sscop Protocol, A. Hali̇m Zai̇m

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

International Telecommunication Union, Telecommunications Sector (ITU-T) Recommendation Q.2110 states that the update of a granted credit window to the transmitter (VR(MR)) is implementation dependent. In this paper, a new algorithm is designed to control the traffic flow coming from malfunctioning users. The VR(MR) parameter is controlled for that purpose. The simulation results show that this new technique nearly doubles the system performance.

Scalar Wave Diffraction By Perfectly Soft Thin Circular Cylinder Of Finite Length; Analytical Regularization Method, Eylem Özkan, Fati̇h Di̇kmen, Yury Alexanderovich Tuchkin

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

A new mathematically rigorous and numerically effective method for solving the boundary value problem of scalar wave diffraction by an infinitely thin circular cylindrical screen of finite length is proposed. The method is based on the combination of the Orthogonal Polynomials Approach, and on the ideas of the methods of analytical regularization. As a result of the suggested regularization procedure, the initial boundary value problem is equivalently reduced to the infinite system of the linear algebraic equations of the second kind, i.e. to an equation of the type (I + H)x = b in the space \ell _{2} of square …

Hybrid Sr Arq Scheme Using Trellis Coded Modulation For Point-To-Multipoint Communication Over Nonstationary Channels, Necmi̇ Taşpinar

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

In this paper, a type-I hybrid SR ARQ scheme using trellis coded modulation (TCM) for point-to-multipoint communication was analyzed on nonstationary broadcast channels where the channel bit error rate (BER) varies over time. A nonstationary channel is modelled as a two-state Markov chain. In the numerical calculations, it is found that, for a given p_{1} and \bar \varepsilon , the values of the average burst length \bar b have a very small influence on the throughput. Numerical results show that the throughput is better for values between 10 ^{-6} and 10 ^{-4}of average bit error rate \bar \varepsilon if the …

Tests 2023 & 2024: Case Ih Jx 95 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

No abstract provided.

Test 2099: Mccormick Mtx 140 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

No abstract provided.

Demystifying Human Factors: Practical Solutions To Reduce Incidents And Improve Safety, Quality And Reliability

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Five years have passed since the 1996 International Workshop on Human Factors in Offshore Operations. Over this period, we learned that the level of knowledge of human factors has increased dramatically. We also made significant advances in applying human factors disciplines more effectively within an organization. In order to invest the necessary resources, technical specialists, engineers and corporate leaders need to be confident that the human factors tools they choose to implement will meet the desired goals.

To this end, the 2002 International Workshop on Human Factors in Offshore Operations (HFW2002) brought together six key work groups to help those …

Contents: Speaker Presentations & Workshop Overview, Rodger Holdsworth

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Speaker Presentations

Welcome/Introductions (Rodger Holdsworth)

Opening Remarks (Chris Oynes)

Opening Remarks (Ken Arnold)

Opening Remarks (Tom Theriot)

"Integration of Human Factors into Classification/Certification" (James Card)

"Overview of the P-36 Incident" (Carlos TadeuDa Costa Frage)

P 36_Movie.avi (Pedro Jose Barusco Filho)

Workshop Overview Powerpoint

1996 Workshop Purpose

What We Learned

HFW2002 Workshop Purpose

Workshop Objectives

Most Common Questions and Answers

Questions?

Opening Remarks, Chris C. Oynes

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Industry Changes Since 1996

Human Factors

MMS Responsibilities

Many Agencies Involved

Safety & Environmental Protection

Varied Clientele

The U.S. System—Process Rich

Regulatory Strategy

Deepwater Operations Plan

Guiding Principles for Program

Accident Investigation

Human Factors Roles In Accidents

Management System Failures

Riser Package Accident

A Crane Accident

Annual Performance Reviews

In Conclusion

Is There Room For Human Factor Engineering In Design?, Kenneth E. Arnold

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

What Does HFE Address?

Trips, Slips and Falls

Simplifying Maintenance and Operations Tasks

Reacting to Abnormal Situations

Human Factors

Three Mile Island (1979)

Ocean Ranger (1982)

Piper Alpha (1988)

Why Did Paragon Form HFE Group

Paragon Success Stories

Where Are We In Design Safety

Exxonmobil’S Approach To Human Factors, Tom Theriot

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Presentation Outline

Human Factors - Definition

Objectives of Human Factors Efforts

Incident Performance Improvement History

Why Are We Working on HUMAN FACTORS?

The Human Factors “Spectrum”

ExxonMobil’s Human Factors Strategy

Human Factors Focus Areas

The Cost of Using Human Factors in Design

New HF Technology Applications

Integration Of Human Factors Into Classification / Certification, James Card

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

1996 Conference

ABS, Classification Societies

Human Error and Accidents

Human Factors Issues in Classification / Certification

ABS - Management and Organizational Issues

ABS – Installation Design and Layout

ABS – Ambient Environment

ABS – People Issues

Different Models – Same Message

Questions?

Contents: Theme Presentations

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Return on Investment in Use of Human Factors in Offshore Systems (Harrie J.T. Rensink)

Analysis of Human Factors Related Accidents and Near Misses (James Reason)

An Integrated Approach to Behavioral Based Safety (Jim Spigener)

Experience Using the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPDs) Method for Auditing Human Factors Aspects of Command and Control Centers (Adam Balfour)

Capitalizing on Behavior Based Safety to Address Human Resource Development Needs (Ron Newton)

Working Offshore: Its Effects and Their Management (Mark Shrimpton)

Accident Investigation Trends - A Safety Management Perspective (David Dykes)

Summary of Working Group Activities (Cyril Arney)

Return On Investment In Use Of Human Factors In Offshore Systems: “Closing The Gap Between Conceptual Design And Engineering, Field Construction Activities And Operations”, Harrie J. T. Rensink

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Agenda

Objectives

Shell International Health Services Usability & Human Factors Engineering

Client Portfolio & Projects

Business Objectives

Human Machine Interface Model

Physical Interface

Cognitive Interface

Business case

World class Projects

Literature “Development HSE improvements in hardware design”

Conclusion ‘traditional’ design process

Ergonomic Management & Information System (EMIS®)

The Design Process

Examples Smart design tools

Upgrader Main Control room Centre and Workshop Building Athabasca Oil Sands Downstream Project Shell Canada, Calgary

Link-analyses CCR / Engineering Functions frequency daily communication

INTERFACE RELATIONSHIP MATRIX FOR CENTRAL CONTR

Smart tool for Improving Plant & Equipment lay out Identification of Valves analysis (IVA ®)

Assurance …

Analysis Of Human Factors Related Accidents And Near Misses, James Reason

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Two kinds of bad event

Two ways of looking at human factors problems

Individual & organizational ax have different causal sets

The ‘Swiss cheese’ model of accident causation

How and why defenses fail

Matrix for defensive failures

Piper Alpha: Defensive failures

Unsafe acts

Rule-related behaviours

Workplace factors

Organizational factors

Accident investigation steps

System contributions (Single or multiple events)

Aims of HF event analysis

An Integrated Approach To Behavioral Based Safety, Jim Spigener

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

3 Types of At risk

BehavioralScience Technology,Inc.

Primary Concepts

Barriers to Continuous Safety Improvement

Behavior an Observable Act

ABC Analysis

Understanding System Influences

The CBI^® Tools

Part One —CBI^®Data Sheet

Part Two —CBI^®Definitions

Example Definition

Observers

Analyze Data /Select Focus /Develop Action Plan

As Safe Behavior Increases, Recordable Rates Decrease

Hand Protection Increased from 80% Safe to 98% Safe

Industrial Hygene Behaviors increses in Percent Safe Over Time

Lum berM ill High PercentSafe Scores are Associated with Low Recordable Rates

Sustainability of Implementations

BAPP^® Technology Process Flow Chart

Revised Method For Reviewing Human Factors In The Design Of Ccr`S, Adam Balfour

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Human Factors Solutions - Norway

ABBREVIATIONS

HFW 2002 GOALS

AGENDA

MMI-1

BACKGROUND MMI -1 - NPD - AUDITS

Consoles

Alarm systems

Navigation

Colour /graphics

CCR Layout

GOALS MMI-1

MMI 1 = ISO 11064 +

MMI-2

GOALS MMI-2

DELIVERABLES MMI-2

PROJECT PLAN MMI-2

PRELIMINARY RESULTS - MMI 1

PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS 1/2

PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS 2/2

PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS

ISSUES

Capitalizing On Behavior Based Safety To Address Human Resource Development Needs, Ron Newton

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

A Model For Examination Peak’s 10-Year Experience With Offshore Service Companies

Task #1 Define Behavioral Tendencies Of Mariners.

What Is Personality And Behavior?

Population

Mariner Personality Traits

TRAIT STRENGTHS

TRAIT WEAKNESSES

What Else Does It Tell Us?

Marine Offshore Temperament = High Turnover

DiSC™

Mariner Behavioral Tendencies

Mariner Behaviors

Task #2 Turn Behavioral Conclusions Into Effective Behavior Based Training Measures

Ask

Need

Step One: Match The Team To The Mission

Step Two: Communicate The Company’s Mission, System, And Culture

Step Three: Develop Employees Personally And Professionally

Step Four: Enhance Stability In The Individual And The Team

Step Five: Provide Accountability, …

Offshore Employment: Its Effects And Their Management, Mark Shrimpton

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

PRESENTATION STRUCTURE

RATIONALE, SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

EFFECTS OF OFFSHORE EMPLOYMENT

RESPONSES

RESEARCH GAPS

RESEARCH ISSUES

Accident Investigation Trends - A Safety Management Perspective, David Dykes

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Accident Investigation - Critical Element of MMS Safety

MMS Reaction to Trends

Trends Revealed in Recent Fatal Accident Investigations

Lack of Procedural Guidelines in Routine Tasks - Why?

Best Procedures Result from JHA/JSA

Management Responsibility

Contact Information

Thank You

Summary Of Working Group Activities, Cyril Arney

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

HFW 2002

Shape of the 20th Century

Carl Jung (1875-1961)

Shape of human progress

What is correct HFE model?

The problem redefined

Behavioral Science

Behaviorism

Human behavior is complex

The Conclusions

Work Group Papers

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Improving Incident Investigation through Inclusion of Human Factors (Anita Rothblum)

Effectively Including Human Factors in the Design of New Facilities (Johan Hendrikse)

Application of Human Factors in Reducing Human Error in Existing Offshore Facilities (Jeffrey Thomas)

Solving Human Factor Issues as Applied to the Work Force (Bob Miles)

Effective Integration of Human Factors into HSE Management Systems (Denise McCafferty)

Effective Application of Behavioral Based Processes in Offshore Operations (Jim Spigener)

Improving Incident Investigation Through Inclusion Of Human Factors, Anita Rothblum, David Wheal, Stuart Withington, Scott A. Shappell, Douglas A. Wiegmann, William Boehm, Marc Chaderjian

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Studies of offshore and maritime incidents (accidents and near-misses) show that 80% or more involve human error. By investigating incidents, we can identify safety problems and take corrective actions to prevent future such events. While many offshore and maritime companies have incident investigation programs in place, most fall short in identifying and dealing with human errors. This paper discusses how to incorporate human factors into an incident investigation program. Topics include data collection and analysis and how to determine the types of safety interventions appropriate to safeguard against the identified risks. Examples are provided from three organizations that have established …

Effectively Including Human Factors In The Design Of New Facilities, Johan Hendrikse, Kevin Mcsweeney, Eileen B. Hoff, Paul Atkinson, Gerry Miller, George Connor, Ben Poblete, Rick Meyer, Pat O'Connor, Hilde Heber

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

Human error is a major cause of incidents in the offshore industry. For example, in the Gulf of Mexico region in 1998, 38% of all incidents were attributed to human error with an additional 9% of incidents resulting from slips, trips, and falls (MMS 2000-021, OCS Report). Human Factors, when integrated during the design of a new offshore facility, can reduce the potential for human error and the occurrence of unfortunate incidents.

Quite often the implementation of Human Factors (HF) during design is disregarded because of the notion that it will add unacceptable costs. Review of the cost/benefit data contained …