The thesis area consists of 65 square miles located in the southeastern part of Meagher County, Montana. Ranging in age from Precambrian to Quaternary, the strata exposed in the area have a total thickness of about 11,100 feet. Low grade metamorphic rocks, mainly slates, and limestones represent the estimated 2,000...
The tolerance of woody plants to picloram (4amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid) has been shown by field applications to vary from mild to extreme. A laboratory study was done to investigate the basic causes for this range of tolerance known to exist among three woody plant species, Fraxinus pennsylvanics, March, (green ash) resistant,...
This study was designed to learn the effect a specific herbicide practice on plant communities. Data were obtained from brushfields that had been aerially sprayed with 2,4-D (2,4 dichiorophenoxyacetic acid) and/or 2,4,5-T (2,4,5 trichlorophenoxyacetic acid). Qualitative data on species composition, cover percent, height, response to herbicide and site description were...
The inter-relationship of salmonberry and Douglas-fir on cutover areas was investigated in the Coast Range of western Oregon. Animal influences affecting the survival of Douglas-fir in a salmonberry
habitat were also investigated. The autecology of salmonberry was considered first by formulating a mathematical model to characterize the lateral encroachment of...
The juvenile development of Douglas-fir, red alder and snowbrush
associations was investigated in western Oregon. The relationship
between Douglas-fir and red alder was studied and compared
in the Coast, Willamette Valley and Cascade regions. Snowbrush-
Douglas-fir stands were sampled in the western Cascades. Alder-
Douglas-fir relationships were studied on clearcuts...
The primary objective of this study is to explore the possibilities of two methods to reduce the weight of small commercial timber prior to logging. The two methods studied are injection of cacodylic acid and sour-felling. Treatments were applied in November, 1965 and May, 1966, with final harvest of the...
A sampling criterion which provides a numerical relationship
between sampling rate and worst-case peak error for linear interpolation
of sample points is presented. The criterion, based upon the
second derivative of a waveform, is derived, its properties are observed
for a sine wave, and its applicability to complex signals is...
Seven cases of post-cold-frontal squall lines moving
through the Willamette Valley of Northwest Oregon were
investigated by the various techniques of meso-analysis.
Time cross sections were converted to space cross
sections by using the movement of the radar echo of the
squall lines. The observations in time were converted to...
A liquid sulfur dioxide battery, such as K/KCl SbCl₅ (0.25
molar) + IBr₃ (15 %wt) + SO₂ (1)/carbon matrix is shown to have an
open circuit voltage greater than 3.70 volts and an initial voltage of
3.15 volts, decreasing to 2.40 volts in 10 minutes at a current density
of...
This dissertation describes a new radio-frequency power-amplifier circuit and mode of operation that exceeds the efficiency of the conventional class C amplifier in the low and medium h-f range. It will be found useful in applications where linearity between the input and output are not required, as in all applications...
It was observed that certain myoelectric surface
potentials are of a pulse nature. The pulses have nearly
the same exact waveshape, but are asynchronously
repetitive.
Physiological evidence indicated that myoelectric
pulses are concurrent with the activity of a small unit
of organized muscle fibres (motor unit). The electrical
activity of...
A waveform-preserving, variable time-delay system capable of
several milliseconds delay is described in this thesis. These considerably
long delays are achieved by judicious use of the relatively
low sonic velocity of gases. Initial system design criteria specified
a time delay of ten milliseconds and a signal bandwidth of 0-10 KC....
The mathematical technique of overrelaxation is used here to speed the convergence of a numerical method for solving viscous, incompressible fluid flow problems. The method, called MAC, involves approximating the complete two-dimensional incompressible Navier-Stokes equations with analogous finite-difference equations. The MAC method was developed by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory...
The maximum principle developed by the Russian mathematician,
L.S. Pontryagin is considered to be one of the most significant
contributions to the recent advances in mathematical optimization
techniques.
Unfortunately, most of the published literature on the application
of the maximum principle is in the field of control system design,
and...
The derivation of coefficients for the transfer functions of maximally flat time-delay networks generally begins from an infinite
series approximation of the ideal transfer function. This thesis presents two alternative methods that are particularly suited to cases
involving an unequal number of poles and zeroes in the transfer function. The...
The purpose of this study is to compare in selected outcomes the
effectiveness of an integrated chemistry-physics course with chemistry
and physics courses taught separately.
Six classes, three of which studied an integrated course prepared
from content of the CBA chemistry course and the PSSC physics
course and three of...
The purpose of this research was to determine if significant
differences existed in college performance and in selected areas of
attitude and opinion between male upperclassmen residing in fraternities
and non-fraternity male upperclassmen living in residence
halls.
Two samples consisting of (a) 86 upperclassmen from the residence
halls and (b)...
The concept of a Critical Path Scheduling Tableau is introduced
as an integrating tool for solving industrial engineering problems
involving the application of transitive graphs.
The Tableau is a combination of a precedence matrix and a
boundary time table which may be used to construct graphical representations
for critical path...
A 9.0 ppb solution of dieldrin in water was passed through a
granular-activated carbon bed at the rate of 4 gpm/sq. ft. The performance
of the carbon was monitored from sampling ports at bed
depths of 2-1/4 and 8-1/4 inches. Isotherm tests were also run with
a 9.0 ppb dieldrin...
Systems Tableau is suggested as a convenient tool for the
integration of the three phases of systems theory: the synthesis of
a model from the analysis of a system; the evaluation of the model;
and the decision-making process for the design and control of the
resulting system.
From a basic...
In a discrete review inventory process, when the demand
forms a stochastically convergent sequence of random variables,
it seems reasonable that the optimal stationary (s, S) inventory
policy will be a function of the limiting demand and cost structure
only. The intent of this paper is to provide a rigorous...
The exponential family of probability distributions is obtained
from σ-finite measures on the real line. We choose the parameter
space to be one-dimensional and the exponent to be linear. Relationships
between the measure, its spectrum, and the parameter space
are examined, moments of the exponential family are studied, and
the...
Density measurements of molten solutions of thallium
and tellurium have been made over the temperature range
220 to 650°C and the composition range 31 to 69 atomic
per cent thallium. The Archimedian method was employed
since it is readily adaptable to performing measurements
over wide ranges of temperature and composition...
The utilization of extra-high-voltage underground power cables
over distances greater than 100 miles presents serious problems relative
to the voltage and current limits of such cables. These problems
are directly associated with the fixed amount of capacitance inherent
in long cable lines. As a result, large charging currents are
characteristic...
Airfoil flow simulation tests were carried out in a 20-inch
diameter double layer circular electrolytic tank. Results of the
tests indicate that the tank very closely approximates ideal conditions.
The double layer circular electrolytic tank is shown to
generate a very large rectangular tank. Formulas were derived to
show that...
A laboratory investigation was undertaken to evaluate the effect
of lateral spacing and lateral diameter on the flow characteristics of
a three dimensional blowing manifold.
The model used in the experimental work was constructed of
clear cast acrylic pipe, five inches in diameter. Laterals of two and
four inch diameter,...
Manganese has been known to be essential for photosynthesis
for almost 30 years. Subsequent experimentation
indicated a definite function for manganese in oxygen evolution.
However, the mode of action of manganese and
further localization of its site of action have not been
determined.
Ten years ago it was demonstrated that...
New syntheses for 2-bicyclo(3.3.1)nonanone and 7-bicyclo-(3.3.1)nonen-2-one were developed. The saturated ketone was prepared
from phenol and acrylonitrile via a novel intramolecular
S[subscript N]2 cyclization process. A Friedel-Crafts cyclization of 3-(3-cyclohexenyl)propanoyl chloride permitted synthesis of the unsaturated
ketone from 4-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde. The formation of
the bicyclo(3.3.1)nonane rather than a bicyclo(3.2.2)nonane skeleton...
Many different aspects of the determination of dissolved oxygen
by controlled potential coulometry were investigated to find a means
of measuring the oxygen content of natural waters. Rapid
sampling techniques, simplicity of operation, and rugged structural
features were stressed. Cells were designed to operate by either
internal electrolysis or external...
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae from Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon
was introduced into culture in a precipitate -free medium developed
by modification of McLachlan's ASM medium. This medium ASMT
No. 8 contained no organic substances other than ethylendiaminetetraacetate
(EDTA) and Trishydroxymethylamino methane (Tris),
and was developed by modifying the concentrations of certain elements,...
Selected nonionic surface active agents, incorporated in various
ointment bases, were applied to normal rabbit skin daily in an attempt
to determine their chronic toxicity. The dermatitic effects of these
surfactant preparations were evaluated by three methods: gross observation,
histological examination and biochemical techniques. The
results indicated that the tested...
Three deep experimental filters were used to evaluate the influence
of the physical factors of media size, depth of filter, and organic and hydraulic loading on contact time and the rate of removal
of organic material by the biological growth on the filters. A
further correlation was made between contact...
Morphological changes which occur during tentacle formation
have been described in the colonial athecate hydroid Cordylophora
lacustris. These changes involve an outpocketing of mesoglea into
a finger-like extension of the hydranth. Gastrodermal cells line the
inside of this extension of mesoglea while ectodermal cells cover the
outside. Electron micrographs reveal...
The anemone Anthopleura xanthogrammica varies in color from
bright green to muddy brown. However, individuals found in caves
are white. White specimens of Anthopleura xanthogrammica collected
from dark caves along the Oregon coast were subjected to various
experiments to determine if these cave dwelling animals carried any
cells of the...
Rat luteal cells from functional and non-functional
corpora lutea (corpora lutea rendered non-functional by
hypophysectomy) were preserved for light and electron
microscopy in Bouin's and glutaraldehyde-osmium fixation
respectively. Material for electron microscopy was dehydrated
with ethanol, embedded in Araldite and stained
with lead hydroxide or uranyl acetate-lead citrate. Examination
of...
The frequency of aphid transmission of cucumber mosaic virus
from diseased plants at different times after inoculation was determined.
A cycle of infectious virus was found. Primary leaves
of lima bean plants were inoculated mechanically when the first trifoliate
leaf appeared and were kept at different temperatures. At
24° C...
Plantation failures on abandoned pasture lands and old clearcuts are associated frequently with heavy stands of herbaceous vegetation. The competitive influence of the vegetation has been described as the causative factor of mortality, but quantitative estimates of vegetation influence are lacking. The development of chemicals with promise for selectivity in...
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of inorganic
and organic components of molasses on the laxative problem
encountered when molasses makes up a large portion of livestock
rations. In a series of four trials 280 male Long Evans rats weighing
approximately 50 grams each were placed...
The farmers of the Columbia Plateau region of Oregon, as well as other individuals and groups, have expressed a desire for information on the economic feasibility of irrigated farming in their area. This recent interest in irrigation is a result of reduced lifts and lower pumping costs brought about by...