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Using Genetic Algorithms to Optimize Bathymetric Surveys for Hydrodynamic Model Input
(2010-07-14)
The first part of this thesis deals with studying the effect of the specified bathymetric resolution and ideal bathymetric form parameters on the output from the wave and hydrodynamic modules of Delft-3D. This thesis then ...
Amphibian and Reptile Trade in Texas: Current Status and Trends
(2010-10-12)
The non-game wildlife trade poses a risk to our natural landscape, natural
heritage, economy, and security. Specifically, the trade in non-game reptiles and
amphibians exploits native populations, and is likely not sustainable ...
The Conservation of Seventeenth Century Archaeological Glass
(2010-10-12)
The primary goal of the conservator is to stabilize and conserve artifacts with the best possible treatment available. Ideally, these treatments are noninvasive and reversible, and maintain the integrity of the object as ...
Development of Cochliomyia macellaria on Equine and Porcine Striated Muscle Tissue and Adult Attraction to Larval Resource
(2010-10-12)
Cochliomyia macellaria (Fabricius) has great importance in forensics and is commonly utilized in estimating the period of insect activity (PIA) on a corpse due to its rapid colonization time of fresh remains, active ...
A 10Gb/s Full On-chip Bang-Bang Clock and Data Recovery System Using an Adaptive Loop Bandwidth Strategy
(2010-10-12)
As demand for higher bandwidth I/O grows, the front end design of serial link
becomes significant to overcome stringent timing requirements on noisy and bandwidthlimited
channels. As a clock reconstructing module in a ...
Population Dynamics of Plain Chachalacas in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
(2011-02-22)
The Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) of Texas is an ecologically diverse region in the United States and marks the northernmost extension for many tropical species of plants and animals. Since the early 1900s, 95% of the ...
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 ...
Relationships Between Residual Feed Intake and Performance of Heifers of Diverse Breedtypes and Brahman Cows
(2010-10-12)
These studies were designed to evaluate the relationships between residual feed
intake (RFI) and performance of growing heifers and Brahman cows. Residual feed
intake was determined for 77 heifers of diverse breedtypes ...