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Creator:: Heitstuman, Thomas M.
Abstract:: Field and laboratory work was undertaken in 1993 to increase understanding of the life history and ecology of the brown jellyfish, Chrysaora fuscescens, a large semaeostome typically abundant in the neritic regions of the Oregon coast during summer months. Few medusae were found during 1993, possibly the result of anomalous...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Moore, Thomas M.
Abstract:: Sodium cooled nuclear reactors are being considered for the next generation of nuclear power plants to provide clean electricity to the world. To prove the safety of these reactors, the fuel must be shown to safely handle large neutron fluxes that cause a spike in the thermal output of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: – High Performance Computer 13. M&S – Modeling and Simulation 14. FTR – Fast Test Reactor 15. LMFBR

Creator:: Staffileno, Thomas M.
Abstract:: This study explores the narratives of male undergraduate students and their experiences with body dissatisfaction. The inquiry utilizes a constructivist epistemology and a qualitative design in order to best understand previous and current experiences of individuals who have reflected upon their body image as part of their identity. To gather...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Thomas M. Staffileno

Creator:: Lawrence, Thomas M.
Abstract:: The thermal energy storage requirements for a district heating system utilizing geothermal energy is evaluated with respect to the system design heating load and local climatic conditions. The local climate pattern is represented by a series of events which characterize the nature and sequence of the cold spells that can...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: geothermal based district heating system AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Thomas M. Lawrence for the degree of

Creator:: Thomas, Jon M.
Abstract:: Wood remains the most popular material for deck construction. For centuries, consumers have chosen wood because of its desirable qualities and aesthetics. In recent years, wood plastic composites (WPC's) have seen rising demand as alternatives to wood decks, despite a large price premium. In addition, the removal of CCA treated...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Murphy, Thomas M.
Abstract:: Twelve rock units, from upper Eocene to middle Miocene are exposed in the Nicolai Mountain-Gnat Creek area. They are, from oldest to youngest: Pittsburg Bluff Formation; Oswald West mudstone; Big Creek sandstone, upper Silver Point mudstone, and Pipeline mudstone members of the Astoria Formation; Depoe Bay Basalt; Grande Ronde Basalt;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Thomas, Carmen M.
Abstract:: Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) eggs and prey items were collected from six colonies on the Columbia and Willamette rivers and Puget Sound during 1994-95. Contaminant concentrations, reproductive success, and biomagnification factors (BMFs) were determined and effects of residue levels were measured by H4IIE rat hepatoma and ethoxyresorufin-O-dealkylase (EROD) bioassays....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT FOR THE THESIS OF Carmen M. Thomas for the degree of

Creator:: Scott, Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew), 1958-
Abstract:: The potential gains that could be realized from optimizing timber harvesting are significant. To a great extent it is these initial functions that dictate the quality of future manufacturing steps. Timber harvesting systems are defined by the operations they contain and the equipment that perform them. For any given harvesting...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : an application in timber harvesting AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Thomas M. Scott for the degree of

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