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The self-concept and perceived importance of athletic competition of winners and losers in special olympics

Creator:

Luttrell, William Lynn

Abstract:

Special Olympics International, an organization committed to providing sport opportunities for children and adults with mental retardation, has been a major advocate in promoting competitive experiences for the mentally retarded. Few studies have focused on the effects of participation in competitive athletics on individuals who are mentally retarded. The purpose...

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Dissertation
Turbulence induced loads on a teetered rotor

Creator:

Weber, Timothy L.

Abstract:

Development of variable speed horizontal axis wind turbines has resulted in a need for an analysis code with a rotor speed degree-of-freedom. This study develops a five degree-of-freedom time domain computer code that evaluates blade and rotor, mean and cyclic loads with nonlinear aerodynamics together with atmospheric turbulence as a...

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Dissertation
A paradigmatic framework for flight safety

Creator:

Routledge, Garry L.

Abstract:

Statistically, travel by air is one of the safest forms of transportation. Yet we continue to experience aviation tragedies. Do we fully understand flight safety or is there another way of looking at the problem? In this work a new way of approaching the question of flight safety is developed,...

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Dissertation
A study of the relationship between perceived realism and the ability of children to create, manipulate and utilize mental images in solving problems

Creator:

Merickel, Mark L.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between perceived realism of computer graphic images and the ability of children to solve spatially related problems. Experiments were performed using 23 subjects between the ages of 8 and 11 who were enrolled in an elementary summer school...

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Dissertation