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An investigation into the contamination of WSR-88D VAD wind profile output by migrating birds
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The VAD Wind Profile (VWP), a time-height display of winds computed by the National Weather Service's WSR-88D radar, is known on occasion to have errors at night during the fall and spring seasons. Several studies, such ...
Iterative receivers for OFDM systems with dispersive fading and frequency offset
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The presence of dispersive fading and inter-carrier interference (ICI) constitute the major impediment to reliable communications in orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) systems. Recently iterative (``Turbo'') ...
Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O thin films grown by flash evaporation and pulsed laser deposition
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Bismuth-Strontium-Calcium-Copper-Oxide (BSCCO) compounds are an important family of compounds that have one of the highest transition temperatures among all high-temperature superconductors. The compound is known to exist ...
An AVO method toward direct detection of lithologies combining P-P and P-S reflection data
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
I here present a combined AVO analysis of P-P and P-S reflection data whose objective is to improve the identification of lithology by estimating the specific values of Poisson's ratio, [sigma], for each rock formation in ...
Behavioral flexibility of feeding dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) in Admiralty Bay, New Zealand
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Foraging theory suggests that hungry animals balance a complex set of costs and benefits when determining what and how to eat. Prey distribution, patch size, and the presence of conspecifics are important factors influencing ...
Business development strategies used by general contracting construction companies in Texas for market diversification
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The construction industry in recent times is seen to be highly competitive and dynamic. To remain progressive in such an environment construction companies need to be aggressive in terms of getting business. This is where ...
Overpressure prediction by mean total stress estimate using well logs for compressional environments with strike-slip or reverse faulting stress state
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Predicting correct pore-pressure is important for drilling applications. Wellbore stability
problems, kicks, or even blow-outs can be avoided with a good estimate of porepressure.
Conventional pore-pressure estimation ...
Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitric oxide (NO) with ammonia over vanadia-based and pillared interlayer clay-based catalysts
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitric oxide (NO) with ammonia over vanadia-based (V2O5-WO3/TiO2) and pillared interlayer clay-based (V2O5/Ti-PILC) monolithic honeycomb catalysts using a laboratory laminar-flow ...
Seismic fragility and retrofitting for a reinforced concrete flat-slab structure
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
The effectiveness of seismic retrofitting applied to enhance seismic performance was assessed for a five-story reinforced concrete (RC) flat-slab building structure in the central United States. In addition to this, an ...
Postmortem regulation of glycolysis by 6-phosphofructokinase in bovine muscle
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
This study was conducted to assess the regulation of glycolysis by 6phosphofructokinase (PFK) during the postmortem metabolism of beef muscle. In the first experiment, M. sternocephalicus pars mandibularis samples were ...