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A Climatology of Tropical Anvil and Its Relationship to the Large-Scale Circulation
(2011-02-22)
This dissertation uses multiple tools to investigate tropical anvil, i.e., thick, non-precipitating cloud associated with deep convection with the main objectives to provide a climatology of tropics-wide anvil properties ...
Flavin Amine Oxidases from the Monoamine Oxidase Structural Family Utilize a Hydride Transfer Mechanism
(2011-08-08)
The amine oxidase family of enzymes has been the center of numerous
mechanistic studies because of the medical relevance of the reactions they catalyze. This
study describes transient and steady-state kinetic analyses of ...
Identification of Owner’s Project Value Interests
(2011-02-22)
Identifying the unique ways in which a project can add value to an owner’s organization
is an essential part of project delivery. Every project has defined requirements, such as
budget, schedule and engineering specifications ...
A Digital Library Approach to the Reconstruction of Ancient Sunken Ships
(2011-10-21)
Throughout the ages, countless shipwrecks have left behind a rich historical and
technological legacy. In this context, nautical archaeologists study the remains of these
boats and ships and the cultures that created and ...
Design and Construction Integration of a Continuous Precast Prestressed Concrete Bridge System
(2011-04-15)
An effective, viable design solution for the elevated viaduct guideway for Universal Freight Shuttle (UFS) system championed by Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) is presented. The proposed precast elevated UFS bridge ...
Non-Mimetic Simulation Games: Teaching Team Coordination from a Grounding in Practice
(2011-10-21)
Fire emergency responders work in teams where they must communicate and
coordinate to save lives and property, yet contemporary emergency response training
expends few resources teaching team coordination. The present ...
Domino by Design: Thai-U.S. Relations during the Vietnam War
(2011-05-18)
Thailand was a strong American ally during the Cold War. Through its relations with the United States, Thailand became a recipient of American assistance in economic and social development as well as national defense. ...
Will We See Follow-Through on Technology in Education
(Educational Technology Publications, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 2011-07)
Preferences, Knowledge, and Citizen Probability Assessments of the Terrorism Risk of Nuclear Power
(10/21/2011)
How does the American public assess risk when it comes to national security issues? This paper addresses this question by analyzing variation in citizen probability assessments of the terrorism risk of nuclear power plants. ...