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  • Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy (solar and wind) on Water, Food and Energy Nexus

    Creator:
    Hassanpour Adeh, Elnaz
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    Rapid increasing of renewable energies and the knowledge about their environmental effects are very limited. As a result, the renewable energies (e.g. solar or wind energies) will play a vital role in the future because it is well accepted by environmental friendly industries. This dissertation presents the modeling, data analysis...
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    , micrometeorology and water-use efficiency Elnaz Hassanpour Adeh1, John S. Selker1, Chad W. Higgins1* 1

  • A comparison of the value of forest plans developed under three levels of detail regarding management intentions

    Creator:
    Hirte, Sarah Rebecca
    Abstract:
    In the field of forest planning, assumptions regarding the appropriate modeling of management behavior, translated through management prescriptions, minimum harvest ages, green-up periods, and other variables are needed if a stand-level optimization process is not used to guide the selection of stand management regimes Forest planners thus generally have a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    committee members; to them I would like to extend thanks. Dr. John Sessions was always the one to set my

  • Measuring Instrument Precision Estimation in Destructive Testing

    Creator:
    Sunil Raj, Sayooj
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    The variability introduced into measurements by a measuring instrument is referred to as measurement instrument precision. Experimental procedures and analysis methods exist when measurements are repeatable and can be repeated on the same item. However, when the measurements are destructive and repeated measurements are not possible, estimating measuring instrument precision...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ David S Kim Variability introduced into measurements by a measuring instrument is

  • Stochastic analysis of the nonlinear response transition behavior of an ocean system

    Creator:
    Yuk, Dongjun
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    The nonlinear response of an ocean system subjected to random excitations can exhibit very complex dynamic behaviors including jump phenomena and coexistence of attractors. In this study, the stochastic system response behavior of a simple (Duffing) oscillator under narrow-band random excitations is first examined in the subharmonic resonance region. A...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of my committee: Prof. Thomas H. Miller, Prof. John Sessions, Prof. Ted S. Vinson for their

  • Sound and Vibration Analysis of Alternative Rumble Strips

    Creator:
    Horne, Dylan Ross
    Abstract:
    Roadway departure crashes accounted for 18,275 fatal crashes in 2017 across the United States (Jones et al. 2017). Rumble strips (RS) provide audible and haptic interior alert when a vehicle is departing the roadway reducing run-off-the road crashes. Although inexpensive to install, and easy to maintain, RS are not installed...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ David S. Hurwitz Roadway departure crashes accounted for 18,275 fatal crashes in 2017

  • Right-hook crash causality at signalized intersections

    Creator:
    Jannat, Mafruhatul
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    A Right-hook (RH) crash is a common type of bicycle-motor vehicle crash that occurs between a right-turning vehicle and through-moving bicycle at an intersection. At signalized intersections, RH crashes can occur at the onset of the green or during the latter portion of the green phase. In spite of the...
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    Intersections. Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ David S. Hurwitz A

  • Differentiating transportation modes using Bluetooth sensor data

    Creator:
    Bathaee, Nadia
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    State departments of transportation, transportation consultants, and other transportation agencies are always in need of data that can be used to better understand how different modes of transportation use the road and highway systems. A variety of automatic data collection technologies have been used to gather these data including video...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . David S. Kim for his support and invaluable advice during my graduate work. I would also like to thank

  • Aerial forest operations : mineral amendment project

    Creator:
    Cornell, Jennie L.
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    A helicopter operations problem was studied for a private forest landowner testing an experimental application of minerals on Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesil) in the Coast Range of Oregon to offset growth reductions from Swiss needle cast disease. A planning approach was needed to minimize costs for transportation and aerial application of...
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    Capstone Project
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    : Mineral Amendment Project John J. Garland IV A helicopter operations problem was studied for a

  • Multi-objective Resilience Optimization of Interdependent Critical Infrastructure Networks

    Creator:
    Tiong, Achara
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    Critical Infrastructures (CIs) such as energy, water supply, telecommunications, and transportation are highly vulnerable to cascading failures due to their interdependent operations. A resilient network is crucial to withstand the impact of functionality loss in disruptive events. This research evaluates network expansion as a proactive resilience strategy in which new...
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    Dissertation
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    , Dr. David S. Kim, Dr. Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez, and Dr. John Sessions whose collective feedback has

  • Investigation of effectiveness of radar speed signs and additional lighting for speed control in highway construction and maintenance work zones

    Creator:
    Jafarnejad, Ali
    Abstract:
    Every year thousands of people are killed or injured in work zone crashes in the US due to excessive speed, distraction, inattentiveness, low visibility, and other factors. Roadway construction and maintenance operations often occur at night when the traffic volume is low, creating less congestion and delay to the traffic....
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    : ______________________________________________________ Salvador Hernandez John A. Gambatese Every year thousands of people are killed or