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Adjustment factors and genetic parameter estimates for yearling pelvic area in Limousin cattle
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
Data on 2,704 bulls and 11,049 heifers provided by the North American Limousin Foundation were analyzed separately to determine age and age of dam adjustment factors for yearling pelvic area and to estimate heritabilities ...
Correlation of injury occurrence data with estimated maximal aerobic capacity and body composition in a high frequency manual materials handling task
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
This study evaluated the correlation between injury occurrence, step test estimated maximal aerobic capacity [ ], and body composition in a high frequency manual materials handling task. The study used 212 highly trained ...
Particulate matter in the central subtropical Pacific
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
The distribution of particulate matter (PM) in the Central Subtropical Pacific and its relationships with water masses and currents were determined from optical and hydrographic data. Beam attenuation data were collected ...
Evaluation of coastal Bermuda grass protein extract as a substitute for fishmeal in practical diets for channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
In response to concerns over availability and cost of fishmeal for aquaculture feeds, a study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of a protein extract from coastal Bermuda grass for channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). ...
Nitrogen and chlorpyrifos in surface water runoff from a golf course
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
In recent years, the turfgrass industry has received a great deal of criticism for its abundant use of chemicals on golf courses and the potential risk that this poses to the surrounding environment. With the limited supply ...
Aging in place: design issues for the elderly with a focus on retrofitting bathrooms
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
As the median age rises nationwide Americans are confronted with serious issues of housing and healthcare for the disabled and elderly in this century. In the midst of this problem are the disabled and older Americans with ...
Protecting waters of recreational and ecological significance: an analysis of state practices
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
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The robustness of block truncation coding for image compression
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
In this thesis, we investigate the robustness of the block truncation coding algorithm. Block truncation coding is an efficient image compression scheme which requires relatively simple calculations and a small amount of ...
Emergency response planning for railroad transportation related spills of oil or other hazardous materials
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
In December 1984 an unintentional release of poison gas from a chemical plant in Bhopal, India killed over 2,500 people. Thousands of others were injured. Although this material was not in transportation at the time, this ...