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An analysis of the viability of ranked set sample methodologies based on the evaluation of Dyess AFB B-47 crash site radiological contamination survey data and theoretical modifications

Creator:

Miller, Vivien J.

Abstract:

Since Ranked Set Sampling (RSS) was proposed in 1952 by G.A. McIntyre, it has been the subject of many statistical investigations and a large number of field studies. Throughout these studies RSS has been proven to provide a better estimate of population the mean and variance than Simple Random Sampling...

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Masters Thesis

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by the Matlab code for m=3…………32 Figure 3.2 Matlab produced figures of RSS locations
Study of Compton suppression capability in a triple-layer phoswich detector

Creator:

Alhawsawi, Abdulsalam M.

Abstract:

A triple layer phoswich detector was designed and assembled in the advanced radiation instrumentation lab at Oregon State University. The detector had three scintillation layers: the first one was a BC-400 for beta and conversion electron detection, the second layer was a CsI(Tl) for x-ray and gamma detection, and the...

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Abdulsalam M. Alhawsawi for the