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Toward a Better Understanding of Meteorology-Chemistry Connection Using Regional Modelling with Improved Atmospheric Chemistry Module
(2020-11-17)
Air pollution is an ongoing worldwide problem especially for developing countries. In South Asia, Future projection has shown potentially no slow-down of enhanced emissions (RCP 8.5), while meteorology, a factor may help ...
Image-Based High-Throughput Phenotyping for Estimating Sorghum Stalk Thickness with an Electric High-Clearance Vehicle
(2020-11-23)
This research presents the development of two imaging systems capable of estimating stalk thickness of sorghum plants as well as the design, validation, construction and testing of an electric ground phenotyping vehicle ...
Analysis of Optimal Facade System Design in High Performance Buildings
(2020-11-16)
This dissertation presents a new, optimal window design procedure for an office that uses a combined daylighting and thermal simulation in a hot and dry climate. The purpose of this work is to better inform the design of ...
Applications of Ecological and Genetic Tools to Advance Fall Armyworm Pest Management
(2020-10-29)
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a highly polyphagous agricultural pest native to the Western Hemisphere. This species is comprised of two morphologically identical, but genetically distinct strains, commonly ...
The Effects of a Web-Based Tool with Reading and Cognitive Procedural Scaffolds on Algebra Learning Among Low-And-High-Achieving Readers and its Evaluation from Teachers’ Perspectives
(2020-11-20)
The purpose of this study was to, (a) analyze the differences in the effectiveness of different computer-based scaffolds on students’ math learning, (b) examine how their effectiveness on mathematics achievements can differ ...
Effect of Protein Source or Trace Mineral Source on Low-quality Forage Utilization by Beef Steers
(2020-11-18)
Studies were conducted to evaluate the use of pongamia seedcake (PSC) as a protein supplement and the interaction between mineral source and protein supplementation in cattle consuming low-quality forage. Five ruminally ...
Towards Development of a Novel Structurally Aided Long-term Odometry and Deployment of Precision Navigation Tasks for Warehouse Applications
(2020-12-09)
Through the work presented in this thesis, we investigate the problem of robot navigation pertaining to material handling over large distances in a warehouse setting. We break down the problem into two phases. Phase I deals ...
Development of Hazard Factor for Engineered Particles
(2020-12-01)
Particles from nano to micro ranges, being a comparatively new discovery in the field of science and engineering, poses many risks to the industry. Apart from their health effect, scientists and engineers are concerned ...
CHARACTERIZATION AND MECHANICAL MODELING OF UV-AGED SEMICRYSTALLINE POLYMERS
(2020-11-09)
Polymers inevitably undergo various types of aging in service, which depend on environmental factors such as UV radiation, heat, and humidity. Previous work on polymer aging has focused on either its chemical or mechanical ...
Modification of Biodegradable Mg Alloys for Biomedical Applications
(2020-11-30)
This study aimed at investigating the potential modification methods of biodegradable Mg alloy for medical implant applications.
Our study suggests enhanced antimicrobial methods as well as corrosion control methods by ...