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Numerical simulations of mine penetration in soft sediments
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
This study is concerned with developing a predictive model for depth of penetration of mines in soft sediments. The primary objective of this numerical study is to model soil resistance as a function of penetration depth ...
The individual and contextual determinants of unemployment in the U.S.: a multilevel analysis
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
The main objective of this thesis is to empirically examine the effects of individual demographic characteristics and state characteristics on people's unemployment status in the United States using data derived from the ...
The influence of environmental factors on spatial and temporal variation of fish assemblages in the lower Brazos River, Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Large floodplain rivers are spatially heterogeneous and temporally dynamic ecosystems. However, few studies have quantified the variation or species-environment relationships of fish assemblages in the main-channel of ...
Near-infrared approaches for cell culture monitoring
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Current techniques for monitoring glucose and lactate concentrations in cell culture media require invasive and tedious handling of the sample for sterile media removal and nutrient replacement. Even though in situ or ex ...
Experimental studies of steam-propane and enriched gas injection for the Minas light crude oil
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Experimental studies were carried out to compare the benefits of propane as an additive in steam injection and in lean gas injection to enhance production for the Minas light crude oil (34⁰API). The studies on steam-propane ...
3D seismic interpretation, reservoir characteristics and petroleum prospects for South Marsh Island OCS Blocks, Gulf of Mexico
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
The South Marsh OCS Blocks, located approximately 150 miles southwest of New Orleans, Louisiana, contain a 100-million-barrel oil field. In recent years, exploration in this area has focused on plays in Pleistocene ...
Interpreting slavery at plantation museums and historic sites
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Interpreting slavery can be a difficult and controversial task. Recent literature has shown that the majority of plantation museums and historic sites, which historically enslaved African-Americans, are currently ignoring ...
Using a cloud resolving model to generate the beam-filling correction for microwave retrieval of oceanic rainfall
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
Estimating rain rate from microwave emission is hampered by several difficulties. One of these difficulties is known as the beam-filling error. This error stems from the fact that the relationship between microwave brightness ...
Virtual Edition Reader's Interface: initial design and implementation
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
This thesis describes the design and implementation of the initial version of an interactive Electronic Variorum Edition Reader's Interface to serve the needs of various users from multiple backgrounds. The critical goals ...
A motion planner for a redundant mobile manipulator using the inverse kinematics
(Texas A&M University, 2003)
This thesis is an effort to develop a powerful motion-planning algorithm for the mobile manipulator. The mobile manipulator is expected to work in partially defined or unstructured environments. In global/local approach, ...