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A special report on some of Oregon's underutilized species

Creator:: Elwell, H. Terry
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: A SPECIAL REPORT ON SOME OF OREGON'S UNDERUTILIZED SPECIES H

Internship report

Creator:: DeYoung, Bruce R.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Internship Report by Bruce R. DeYoung Submitted to Marine

The effectiveness of the Special Farm Use Assessment Program in Jefferson County, Oregon - a comparative study

Creator:: Hunter, Steven Robert
Abstract:: Oregon's Special Farm Use Assessment program is investigated in this paper for its effectiveness in preserving farmland from urban sprawl. Basic research for this study was conducted in Jefferson County, a rural central Oregon county. Data from a similar study conducted in Washington County, an urbanizing northern Willamette Valley county,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SPECIAL FARM USE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IN

Factors affecting animal detection and identification by remote sensing: with special reference to thermal infrared sensors

Creator:: Watkins, Russell L.
Abstract:: Factors affecting animal detection and identification by remote sensing are compiled and described. Habitat preference and animal behavior are shown to be the variables that most influence detection and identification. An analysis of the basis of application of thermal infrared sensors to animal detection covering the principles of infrared radiation...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: SENSING: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THERMAL INFRARED SENSORS by RUSSELL L. WATKINS A RESEARCH PAPER

Internship Report : NOAA/MESA

Creator:: Baker, Katherine S.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Internship Report by Katherine Spratt Baker Submitted to Marine

Status and Management of Sea Turtle Populations in Central America with Special Emphasis on Turtles in Honduras

Creator:: Burgos, Enoc
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to update Honduran sea turtle information and to recommend alternatives for managing this resource.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: with Special Emphasis on turtles in Honduras by Enoc Burgos A Special Project submitted to Oregon

A review of the concept of stand density as used in forestry, with a special selection on the Crown Competition Factor and its application to Douglas-fir

Creator:: Titus, Stephen James
Abstract:: In intensive forest management, one important objective is maximum return on capital invested, or more generally, the most complete utilization of any site as is possible, financially and/or biologically. One parameter associated with a forest stand, density, is a measure of biological utilization of the site and may be subjected...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Visual SQL analyzer project report

Creator:: Li, Xiaoyan
Abstract:: Structure Query Language (SQL) is widely used to access data stored in relational database systems. Although a powerful and flexible language, SQL can also be complex and hard to learn. For most new SQL users, it's easy to write SQL statement by following SQL grammar and syntax rules, but it's...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: I .. 'I') f Visual SQL Analyzer Project Report

Methodological considerations for implementing the U.S. Soil Conservation Service Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) System in Oregon, with special reference to Marion County, Oregon

Creator:: Fastner, Christopher John
Abstract:: Oregon land use specialists believe that the present definitions of farm and forest land in the state planning goals are too broad. This results in poor quality resource lands being as strongly protected as those of top quality. With persistent growth pressure on rural lands, a means to distinguish among...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: CONSERVATION SERVICE LAND EVALUATION AND SITE ASSESSMENT (LESA) SYSTEM IN OREGON, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO

A marine resource management internship report

Creator:: Brunson, Ed
Abstract:: At the May 19, 1982 meeting of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Program, Kenya President Daniel Arap Moi summarized a growing international feeling that there is a need for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to get more involved in international conservation efforts with the following statement: "The issue before...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: A Marine Resource Management Internship Report Internship served

Assessment Tool for CAC Self-Study Report

Creator:: Mathur, Pankaj
Abstract:: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) is the primary organization responsible for monitoring, evaluating and certifying the quality of engineering, engineering technology, computing and applied sciences education in the United States. In 2000, ABET changed the way computer science (and engineering) programs are accredited from a ‘checklist’ approach...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: of the self-study report; therefore our assessment has paid special attention to the Programs

Report on a port-based project to reduce marine debris

Creator:: Recht, Fran
Abstract:: Plastic waste in the oceans is now recognized as a serious threat to marine life and a pollution problem with economic consequences for mariners and coastal states. Annex V of MARPOL, effective December 1988, is an international treaty which prohibits signatory nations from disposing of any plastic material into the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Report on a Port-Based Project to Reduce Marine Debris by Fran

Oceanographic Features Along the Kenyan Coast : Implications for Fisheries Management and Development

Creator:: Ochumba, Peter B. O.
Abstract:: See report for abstract.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Fisheries Management and Development by Peter B.O. Ochumba Special Project Report Submitted to: Marine

Methods of taste testing

Creator:: App, Jean
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: carried out by special agencio,,~ whose ehiot v-41.ue is lack or biu and the ability to conduct such

A J2EE and XML-enabled, web-based technical report management system

Creator:: Qian, Ying
Abstract:: The new Technical Report Management System (TRMS) is a client/server web application developed for the Compute Science Department. It provides web services like online browsing, viewing, searching and online database administration including creating and modifying the existing bibliographic records. It is a multi-tiered, component-based application that deploys the latest J2EE...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: J Li u Li u A J2EE and XML-enabled, Web-based Technical Report Management System Ying

End-user programming tool for creating custom health surveys with automatically generated reports

Creator:: Krishnamurthy, Pratik
Abstract:: Online survey data collection is becoming popular because it provides benefits in cost, ease of collecting and managing data, flexibility in format, and access to a diverse population. Surveys are often used for health studies such as Oregon State University’s WAVE Project, which utilizes the WavePipe system, a server enabling...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: improving my work. Special thanks to Dr. Wong for frequently taking time out of her schedule to meet and

Report on internship conducted with Yap State Environmental Protection Agency (Federated States of Micronesia)

Creator:: Harrison, Thomas D.
Abstract:: This internship was supported and funded by the Yap State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Department of the Interior, Office of Territorial and International Affairs, and the University of Oregon Micronesia and South Pacific Technical Assistance Program. What follows in this report is a description of the internship...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Date Created:
Full Text:: REPORT ON INTERNSHIP CONDUCTED WITH YAP STATE ENVIRONMENTAL

muupi: An Abstract Syntax Tree based Mutation Testing Tool for Python 2.x Programs

Creator:: Liu, Xin
Abstract:: Mutation testing is one of the effective approaches measuring test adequacy of test suites. It is widely used in both academia and industry. Unfortunately, the adoption and practical use of mutation testing for Python 2.x programs face three obstacles. First, limited useful mutation operators. Existing mutation testing tools support very...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: students for their feedback, cooperation and of course friendship. A very special grati- tude goes out to

An Empirical Evaluation of Policy Rollout for Clue

Creator:: Marshall, Eric
Abstract:: We model the popular board game of Clue as an MDP and evaluate Monte-Carlo policy rollout in a simulated environment pitting different agents and policies against each other. We describe the choices we made in the representation, along with some of the problems we encountered along the way. We find...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: solved the game, so we added a special provision to the simulator to automatically end the game in the

Dynamic factors affecting agricultural economy : proceedings marketing and distribution conference : 1946

Creator:: Oregon State College
Abstract:: Published January 1946. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: perhaps more than e suspect,(this of courseaside fromthegreat special problems in soil: conservation), we

Shape Modeling and GPU Based Image Warping

Creator:: Burri, David
Abstract:: This project addresses the problems of manually placing facial landmarks on a portrait and finding a fast way to warp the annotated image of a face. While there are many approaches to automatically find facial landmarks, most of them provide insufficient results in uncontrolled environments. Thus I introduce a method...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE PROJECT REPORT OF David Burri for the

Defining one’s role in citizen science: an exploration of the roles, perceptions and outcomes of participation in citizen science activities

Creator:: Clarke, Karl
Abstract:: Citizen science (formally public participation in science research) has emerged in recent years as an innovative and interactive tool for engaging many diverse groups in science and research. Defined as the collaboration of science professionals and the public in science research, citizen science has tremendously improved the reach of science....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Report 11-23-2012.docx Defining one’s role in citizen science An

Feedback-Based Random Test Generator for TSTL

Creator:: Kaneoka, Kazuki
Abstract:: Software testing is the process of evaluating the accuracy and performance of software, and automated software testing allows programmers to develop software more efficiently by decreasing testing costs. We compared two advanced random test generators, a Feedback-Directed Random Test Generator (FDR) and a Feedback-Controlled Random Test Generator (FCR), for an...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: consider FDR as special case of FCR such that FCR with having a single POOL is FDR. We defined two object

Slash-pile biomass estimations and Carbon Cycling in the Coastal Temperate Rainforest of the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Winterbourne, Amber H. S.
Abstract:: Logging residue (slash) consists primarily of the branches and treetops of harvested merchantable timber; excluding snags, downed logs, and stumps. Residues may be scattered about the harvest unit, concentrated in slash-piles (SP), or both depending on the harvest method and equipment used. Accurate estimates of residue biomass are useful to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: harvest residues annually; of which Oregon contributes 45% (TPO report, 2016). Part of these residues

Internship Experience Summary Report: Surveying Community Perception of Veterinary and Human Health: Pursuing the One Health Mission in Ometepe, Nicaragua

Creator:: Hagen, Bethany, J.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: HagenBethany2017 Internship Experience Summary Report

The use of motor carrier weigh station reports in commodity flow analysis of the Oregon forest products industry - 1976

Creator:: Howes, Edwin R.
Abstract:: Data on motor carrier commodity weights collected in 1976 at Oregon weigh stations by the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Transportation are not in a form that readily allows for commodity flow analysis. A methodology is presented that reduces existing forest product commodity data into a graphically displayed...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: deserve special acknowledgement for their assistance in this study. I would like to thank Mr. hardy Cave

An enhanced version of Caesar supporting 45° geometries

Creator:: Lanfri, Ann R.
Abstract:: Caesar is an interactive graphic editor that is used to generate layouts for VLSI circuits. It runs on a VAX-11 /780 under the UNIX operating system with Berkeley extensions. Caesar has a unique and simple user interface. Phled is an enhanced version of Caesar that runs on a M68000-based engineering...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: vertical, tilled 45° to the left, or lilted 45° lo the right. The idea of using this special type of

Conservation and Land Management : Seeds of Success, New Mexico

Creator:: Weller, Stacey A.
Abstract:: The Seeds of Success (SOS) is a wildland seed collection program in support of the interagency Native Plant Materials Development Program (NPMP) and in partnership with the global conservation initiative, the Millennium Seed Bank Project of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. SOS collections follow a set protocol with consideration for...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: REPORT OF Stacey A. Weller for the degree of Master of Botany and Plant Pathology in the

Conservation and Community Development in Nepal : Case Study of a Non-government Organization

Creator:: Cannon, Joseph R.
Abstract:: The internship I performed was with Rural Community Development Program (RCDP), a domestic non-governmental organization in the country of Nepal. This organization focuses on community development goals in rural communities, utilizing the efforts of volunteers within the context of environmental conservation ideals. I primarily worked with the associated community plant...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE FINAL REPORT OF Joseph R. Cannon for the degree of Master of Science in

Willamette Valley Prairie Restoration : The Native Seed Network and Sidalcea

Creator:: Lambert, Joshua K.
Abstract:: My internship was conducted with the Native Seed Network program within the Institute for Applied Ecology, a non-profit organization located in Corvallis, whose focus is education, applied research and active restoration and of native ecosystems. My internship goals were to increase my experience in applied restoration ecology and conservation biology...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: FINAL REPORT _Lambert J i Willamette

Prediction of Initial Mixing for Municipal Ocean Discharges

Creator:: Teeter, Allan M. and Baumgartner, D. J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this report is to present procedures by which applicants and reviewers can calculate initial dilution and describe the zone of initial dilution surrounding the discharge site. These calculations would be required under regulations proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 25, 1978 (1) implementing section...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: effect on the marine environment. The purpose of this report is to present procedures by which

What do Stakeholders Know About Salmon and Steelhead Recovery in the Willamette Basin?

Creator:: Fellas, Christy
Abstract:: In August 2011, the final Upper Willamette River basin salmon and steelhead recovery plan was adopted by NOAA Fisheries and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The plan highlights a variety of activities that need to be taken by both public and private entities in order to recover these...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE FINAL REPORT OF Christy

Connections between science and business to increase environmentally-friendly food production

Creator:: Rieder, Rebekka M.
Abstract:: This study represents an internship, as a requirement of the Professional Science Masters program at Oregon State University, performed with Western Ag Innovations Inc. The study consisted of two aspects -- one business and one science oriented. The two objectives of this internship were to: 1) qualitatively evaluate how two...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE FINAL REPORT OF Rebekka M. Rieder for the degree of Master of Environmental

Marine program marketing : The East/West Marine Biology Program

Creator:: Zetkulic, Thomas C.
Abstract:: From September, 1984 through March, 1985, I worked as a Visiting Intern for the Division of Special Programs, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeastern University (NU). My position entailed the administration and promotion of university marine related projects. The Division of Special Programs is responsible for the development, implementation and...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Thomas C. Zetkulic Internship Report Submitted to Marine Resource Management Program College of

Structural active object system translator

Creator:: Pareddy, Raghava
Abstract:: A structural active-object systems (SAOS) is a, transition-based object-oriented system consisting of a collection of interacting structural active objects (SAOs), which can be structurally and hierarchically composed from their component SAOs. The behaviors of SAOs are determined by the transition statements provided in their class definitions. Various concurrent systems such...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Structural Active Object System 1.2 Structural Active Object System Translator 2 SAOSDL Special

An interpreter for a very-high level language (BAGIT)

Creator:: Chou, Kuo-Wei
Abstract:: The purpose of this project is to design and implement an intermediate language interpreter for a very high level language called Bagit. The Bagit compiler produces Bcode, and this in turn is interpreted by the program described in this report.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: described in this report. i ) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks should be made to Kev"in Currens and

Selected environmental concerns for small hydroelectric development in Oregon

Creator:: Kelly, Judy A.
Abstract:: Small hydroelectric development, the construction or reconstruction of small scale hydropower systems, has become a much discussed alternative for the future supply of U.S. energy. In the Pacific Northwest, the greatest potential for small hydro application is in the development of new dam sites. Although much is known about the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: projects are less defined. The objective of this report is to review environmental considerations for

A modified synoptic analysis of the status of Oregon's Willamette Valley wetlands

Creator:: Gabriel, John T.
Abstract:: Sound wetland management depends on an accurate comprehensive assessment of functional wetland values. This management should account for the cumulative impacts to regions and landscapes resulting from piecemeal destruction and degradation of wetland resources. A regional or watershed evaluation of wetland values can also make site-specific assessments more efficient. The...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Willamette Valley wetlands. The information in this report is designed to augment site-specific wetland

Experiences and Expectations of Youth Correctional Facility Teachers

Creator:: Stevens, Katelyn Ann
Abstract:: Youth corrections teachers are an under-researched group of individuals who have much to lend to the discussion surrounding youth corrections including teaching methodologies, challenges, and benefits. This report summarizes the available academic literature of the characteristics of effective youth corrections teachers in comparison with teachers who work in traditional public...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: corrections including teaching methodologies, challenges, and benefits. This report summarizes the available

Mapping a path to sustainable utilization of bay clam resources in Oregon’s 21st century estuaries : an investigation into the potential of Oregon’s commercial bay clam fishery : Report to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Commercial Bay Clam Industry

Creator:: Endreny, Polly A. and Sylvia, Gil
Abstract:: This study was commissioned and funded by the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES) to 1) identify the scientific and management issues constraining the advancement of the Oregon bay clam commercial industry, 2) explore scientific, management, and economic opportunities for the enhancement of the fishery, 3) outline and suggest mechanisms...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Management Gil Sylvia, Marine Resource Economist, Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station Report to the

Design and implementation of a HELM user interface

Creator:: Singh, Bopinderjit (Bob), Brown, Carol E., and Lewis, Ted G.
Abstract:: This research paper is limited to the User Interface of the modeling language of HELM (Hierarchical Environment for Linear Modeling). In attempt to better describe the user interface for HELM, some examples and portions of Carol Brown's report are included for ease of reading and a brief overview of the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project and Technical Report
Full Text:: and portions of Carol Brown's report are included for ease of reading and a brief overview of the

The Status of Aquaculture in South America

Creator:: Massad, Carlos
Abstract:: The purpose of this report is to provide the IDB with the available information on the current status of aquaculture in most of its South American member countries.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: of this report is to provide the IDB with the available information on the current status of

Resilience Planning for Elderly Residents in Oregon Coastal Communities

Creator:: Whelan, Patrick
Abstract:: When a catastrophic event happens, senior residents who are physically or mentally disabled, are placed at a much greater risk of injury or death. Researchers in the aftermath of hurricanes’ Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, consistently record elderly residents presenting the most difficult challenges for emergency personnel during evacuation and post...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: UNIVERSITY – CORVALLIS April 9, 2019 With special recognition to my thesis committee: Erika Wolters

Setting Measurable Goals for Salmon and Watershed Recovery : Examples and Recommendations for the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds

Creator:: O'Mealy, Mikell K.
Abstract:: This report intends to assist the development of biological and habitat goals and objectives for the Oregon Plan on statewide, regional and watershed scales.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Resources 160 State Capitol Building Salem, Oregon 97310 1 Acknowledgements This report was made

Wetland restoration in Oregon : issues, options, and recommendations

Creator:: Sawyer, Calvin B.
Abstract:: "This report is organized as follows. First, the objectives and methods used are outlined. Background information follows, including what is known about the extent, past alterations, and condition of wetlands in Oregon today; the status of wetland restoration in the U.S. and in Oregon; definitions of important terms; the functions...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: RECOMMENDATIONS by Calvin B, Sawyer Project Report Submitted To Marine Resource Management Program College of

Place-based metrics guiding southwest urban forestry design

Creator:: Beshur, Athena D.
Abstract:: Through well designed tree placement, redundant use of simple technologies, and stewardship, trees grow. Over time, they mitigate stormwater flooding and enhance livability. This paper offers insights into precipitation patterns, and how small scale redundancy can help build the urban tree canopy. It is specifically geared toward issues in the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: implemented with each tree planting, make use of stormwater as the primary water source. Special

Hatchery development of marine bivalve molluscs

Creator:: Solon, E. Mark
Abstract:: The direction of my Marine Resource Management program has been to develop an expertise in a particular area of aquaculture, complemented by a general knowledge of oceanographic principles. Specifically, my area of interest is the culture of marine bivalve molluscs. Prior to entering the MRM program, I had worked with...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Date Created:
Full Text:: HATCHERY DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE BIVALVE MOLLUSCS Special project

GenderMag’s Socio-Technical Artifacts “Grow up” To Expand GenderMag’s Impact

Creator:: Bhuva, Brijesh H.
Abstract:: This project report presents an implementation of a GenderMag Recorder's Assistant from a semi-working state to a fully working Chrome web store application. In addition, this project report also discusses the persona customization option and limitations and how the persona tool eases the process of persona customization. For results, we...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: every piece on the project. Special thanks to Christopher Mendez for providing the tool and the Socio

Oregon's Emerging Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) Industry: A Literature Review and Three Case Studies of Sugaring Operations

Creator:: Scheb, John M.
Abstract:: This capstone report provides an overview of the emergence of the bigleaf maple sugaring industry in Oregon. This report consists of a literature review and three case studies. The literature review compiles information relevant to bigleaf maple sugaring within the wider context of maple sugaring in North America. The three...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Literature Review and Three Case Studies of Sugaring Operations This capstone report provides

An Investigation of Photographic Band-Ratioing

Creator:: Fisher, Scott William
Abstract:: A photographic band-ratioing technique was investigated. The data source consisted of 70 mm Landsat Multispectral Scanner (MSS) negatives. The process would require combining registered positive and negative transparencies to achieve a ratio modulation in the resulting print. This would also require compensation for atmospheric effects on the original negatives by...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: atmospheric effects on the original negatives by special photographic processing. Results indicate an

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