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Ensemble Statistics and Error Covariance of a Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane
(2010-01-16)
This thesis presents an investigation of ensemble Gaussianity, the effect of non-
Gaussianity on covariance structures, storm-centered data assimilation techniques, and
the relationship between commonly used data assimilation ...
Teacher Mentoring as an Intervention with At-Risk High School Students
(2010-01-14)
As a result of recent social and political pressure and an increase in academic standards, there is a call to address academic and behavioral needs of at-risk students at the secondary level. Currently, many secondary ...
Situational Judgment Test Responding: Best and Worst or Rate Each Response
(2010-01-16)
This study explores the differential validity of SJT responding formats (i.e., selecting a response to an SJT item). It was hypothesized that the SJT on which respondents identified the best and worst options would be ...
Validating the Relationship Between Urban Form and Travel Behavior with Vehicle Miles Travelled
(2010-01-14)
The validity of the influence of urban form on travel behavior has been a topic of
interest in travel behavior research. Empirical research shows that urban form influences
travel behavior causing less travel impacts. ...
A Behavioral Model of a Built-in Current Sensor for IDDQ Testing
(2010-01-14)
IDDQ testing is one of the most effective methods for detecting defects in integrated
circuits. Higher leakage currents in more advanced semiconductor technologies have
reduced the resolution of IDDQ test. One solution ...
Creating Automated Interactive Video Playback for Studies of Animal Communications
(2010-01-16)
Video playback is a technique used to study the visual communication and
behaviors of animals. While video playback is a useful tool, most experiments lack the
ability for the visual stimulus to interact with the live ...
Assessing Benefits in Vehicle Speed and Lateral Position when Chevrons with Full Retroreflective Sign Posts are Implemented on Rural Horizontal Curves
(2010-01-16)
Driving a horizontal roadway curve requires a change in vehicle alignment and a
potential reduction in speed. Curves may present a challenging situation during adverse
conditions or to inattentive drivers. Chevron signs ...
Linking Chemical Changes in Soot and Polyaromatics to Cloud Droplet Formation
(2010-01-14)
Soot and other products of incomplete combustion play an important role in the chemistry of the atmosphere. As particles are exposed to trace gases, such as ozone, their chemistry and physical properties can be altered ...
Dynamic Response of a Rotor-air Bearing System Due to Base Induced Periodic Motions
(2010-01-14)
Oil-free microturbomachinery (MTM) are inevitably subjected to base or
foundation excitations: multiple periodic load excitations from internal combustion (IC)
engines in turbochargers, for example. Too large base excitations ...
Using Precisionism Within American Modern Art as Stylistic Inspiration for 3D Digital Works
(2010-01-14)
This thesis presents the analysis of artistic techniques of paintings from the Precisionist movement and the implementation of the results of the analysis in the creation of three new works of art using digital media. ...