The dilute sulfuric acid hydrolysis of annual rye grass (Lolium
multiflorum) straw was investigated. The straw was hydrolyzed in a
stainless steel pressure bomb at 121° C, 135° C, and 150° C with
0.5 to 3.0 percent sulfuric acid for time periods up to 40 minutes.
These conditions resulted in...
The SAOS Road Network Simulator (SARNS) is a graphical simulation program for transportation planning, implemented using the structural active-object system (SAOS) approach. A SAOS is an object-oriented concurrent system that consists of a collection of interacting structural active objects (SAOs), whose behaviors are determined by transition statements provided in their...
There are six types of Cl. botulinum (Types A, B, C, D, E,
and F). The differentiation between these types is based upon the
antigenic structure of the toxin. Many strains of these various types
have been isolated. In addition, a number of nontoxigenic "type Elike"
strains have come to...
Fiber Bragg gratings have become an important element in the fields of telecommunications and fiber optical sensing. Their small size, light weight and high tunability have made them ideal for many unique applications. In this paper the fabrication of these devices is investigated.
Following a review of current literature and...
The primary objective of this research is to develop a network-centric simulation modeling framework that can be used to build simulation models through the use of Internet-based resources. An object-oriented programming approach was used to build a Java-based modeling framework focused on modeling a semiconductor fabrication system. This research is...
Cockpit Task Management (CTM) is the initiation, monitoring, prioritization, execution, and termination of multiple, concurrent tasks by night crews. The primary research question posed in the current research is what factors affect task prioritization on the modern day, commercial flight deck. The conventional CTM literature was reviewed as an introduction...
Thesis summarizes interviews with growers residing within the Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) in the Southern Willamette Valley of Oregon. Informal and semi-structured interviews were used to identify perceived impediments and incentives perceived by local farmers in following best management practices related to water quality. Results from the interviews were coded...