| Quality of Life and Cost Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Treatment |
MAR 2006 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Ravishankar Jayadevappa; PENNSYLVANIA UNIV PHILADELPHIA
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 | The objective of this study is to assess the effects of differential treatments for prostate cancer on quality of life and cost of care for two ethnic groups. It will also include comparison of efficiency and HRQoL for men with prostate cancer offered in two health care systems: Veterans Affairs (VA-public) and non-VA (UPHS-private). Specific aims: controlling for stage at diagnosis and co-morbidity, (1) analyze and compare progression of cancer, ... |
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| Static and Dynamic Retention Assessment of the HGU-56/P Aircrew Integrated Helmet System Equipped with Quick-release ALPHA and Snap-fastener Retention Assemblies |
NOV 2005 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Frederick T. Brozoski; Joseph R. Licina; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Currently, the HGU-56/P flight helmet chinstrap is fastened by looping the chinstrap webbing through two D-rings. Feedback from the Army aviation community has revealed possible problems with this design. The PM Air Warrior initiated testing of two alternate quick-release fastening mechanisms. The first, the ALPHA buckle, has been successfully used by the British military on their fixed- and rotary-wing helmets. The second is a Pull-the-Dot snap fastener that allows for ... |
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| Physical and Mechanical Properties and Fire, Decay, and Termite Resistance of Treated Oriented Strandboard |
MAY 2005 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Nadir Ayrilmis; S. N. Kartal; Theodore L. Laufenberg; Jerrold E. Winandy; Robert H. White; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MADISON WI
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| This study evaluated the effects of a number of chemicals on the physical and mechanical properties and fire, decay, and termite resistance of oriented strand board (OSB) panels. Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT), boric acid (BA), melamine phosphate (MP), and a BA/DOT mixture were sprayed onto the furnish at varying concentrations. The panels were tested for thickness swell, eater absorption, modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and internal bond strength according ... |
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| Naval Advanced Wood Composites- Project End Report (CD-ROM) |
30 MAR 2005 |
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| Authors:
Michael P. Wolcott; WASHINGTON STATE UNIV PULLMAN WOOD MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING LAB
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 | ELECTRONIC FILE CHARACTERISTICS: 27 files; Adobe Acrobat (.PDF). PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1 CD-ROM; 4 3/4 in.; 15.6 MB. SYSTEMS DETAIL NOTE: ABSTRACT: The US Navy has a considerable inventory of timber structures. As with other coastal communities, these structures are exposed to many forms of mechanical and environmental assault. Building durability problems can be traced to a range of factors that include moisture retention from impermeable building envelopes, moisture intrusion ... |
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| Assessment of Environmental and Economic Benefits Associated With Streambank Stabilization and Phosphorus Retention |
MAY 2003 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Lisa C. Hubbard; David S. Bledenharn; Steven L. Ashby; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| This technical note documents the assessment of potential water quality improvements and economic impacts associated with streambank stabilization and phosphorus retention. Phosphorus (P) comes from both point sources (e.g., sewage effluents and industrial discharge) and nonpoint sources (e.g., urban, agricultural, and forest runoff). Measures to control point source pollution (e.g., constraints on P-based inputs) were implemented with the 1972 U.S. Clean Water Act. Recent environmental management efforts have focused on ... |
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| Turbulence and Dispersion over Complex Terrain |
JUN 2000 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
R. I. Sykes; D. S. Henn; TITAN CORP PRINCETON NJ RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DIV
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| Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) is used to generate explicit time- dependent, three-dimensional representations of the turbulent flow field over sinusoidal hills. An advanced Lagrangian puff model is used to calculate dispersion from a small source near the surface within the turbulent flow. The puff model represents the local shear distortions, and includes a splitting algorithm to give an accurate description of the inhomogeneous velocity field In ... |
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| Supplemental Water Quality Analysis - St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway |
APR 2000 |
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| Authors:
Steven L. Ashby; Carlos E. Rulz; Patrick Dellman; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| A supplemental assessment of water quality data was conducted to describe potential impacts on water quality in the St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway as a result of the proposed flood control project. Existing water quality data from Federal and state resource agencies and literature-based information on land use effects on water quality were compiled for evaluation. Results of this evaluation were used to describe ... |
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| Environmental Assessment: Disposal or Retention of the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (NWIRP) McGregor, Texas |
NOV 1998 |
274 pages |
| Authors:
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND CHARLESTON SC SOUTHERN DIV
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| In 1995, Hercules Incorporated/Alliant Techsystems informed the Department of the Navy that the company intended to relocate its McGregor operations to West Virginia. The Naval Air Systems Command determined that when the contractor relocated its operations, the Command will no longer have a requirement to retain NWIRP McGregor. The contractor has now vacated the facility, and the plant has been placed in interim caretaker status until a decision on disposal ... |
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| Basinwide Considerations for Water Quality Management: Importance of Phosphorus Retention by Reservoirs |
JUL 1998 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Robert H. Kennedy; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS
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| Reservoirs are designed and operated to control the flow of rivers to achieve flood control, water storage, power generation, irrigation, navigation, and other beneficial uses. From a water control or water quantity standpoint, reservoirs within the same drainage basin are often viewed as an integrated system to be optimized to achieve authorized reservoir uses and basinwide water control objectives. While methods for accomplishing this are well ... |
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| Hormonal Contraception, Body Water Balance and Thermoregulation |
OCT 1997 |
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| Authors:
Ethan R. Nadel; JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION LAB NEW HAVEN CT
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| To test the hypothesis that estrogen enhances water and sodium retention, we compared the fluid regulatory responses to 150 min of exercise-induced dehydration, followed by 180 min of ad libitum drinking during the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle, and following treatment with an estrogen/progestin oral contraceptive (oCP) and a progestin-only oCP, in a double-blind, randomized, cross-over design. The women (n=9, 25 + 1 yr, 62.5 + 3.6kg,) ... |
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| Training Computer Skills for the Future Battlefield: A Review and Annotated Bibliography |
AUG 1997 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
May H. Throne; Carl W. Licktelg; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FORT KNOX NY ARMORED FORCES RESEARCH UNIT
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| As the Army moves toward a digital battlefield, the nation's defense will become reliant on the computer skills of its leaders, soldiers, and civilians. To embody this future force, Army training must successfully address the acquisition, retention, and transfer of computer skills. As a first step toward this goal, this research product reviews the literature concerning the acquisition, retention, and transfer of computer-based skills. A review of 76 articles examining ... |
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| Physician Recruitment and Retention in the Army Selected Reserve |
26 NOV 1996 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Shelton R. Young; Debra B. Murphy; Betsy Brilliant; Sigrid M. Staton; Philip B. Velthuis; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The evaluation objective was to determine the effectiveness of physician recruitment and retention programs for the Army Selected Reserve. We also reviewed the Selected Reserve physician recruitment and retention programs in other Reserve components for "best practices." |
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| Why the United States Still Needs the Marine Corps |
96 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy J. Baker; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| In a time of dwindling resources, does the United States Marine Corps (USMC) still play a valid role in the strategic defense of the United States, or are there efficiencies to be gained by incorporating their roles and missions into the Army and other services without sacrificing the current level of combat support to the worldwide Commanders in Chief (CINCs)? A variety of recent articles and studies support the continued ... |
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| Silver Oxide/Zinc Rechargeable Lithium Cells: A Comparison with High Energy Density Lithium/Lithium Cobalt Oxide |
NOV 95 |
96 pages |
| Authors:
H-p. W. Lin; C. J. Kelly; D. L. Chua; C. W. Fleischmann; P. H. Smith; ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC HORSHAM PA POWER SOURCES CENTER
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| Commercial, 30-ampere-hour Silver Oxide/Zinc (AgO/Zn) cells were evaluated for cycle life and charge retention. Results were compared to recently developed 30-ampere-hour Lithium/Lithium Cobalt Oxide (Li/Li(x)CoO2) cells. Prior to cycling at -2 deg C, +23 deg C, and +35 deg C, some cells were stored up to three months under four storage conditions: +23 deg C charged, +23 deg C discharged, +35 deg C charged, and +35 deg C discharged. Cells ... |
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| Isolation of a Breast Cancer Tumor Suppressor Gene from Chromosome 3p |
OCT 1995 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Harry A. Drabkin; COLORADO UNIV HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER DENVER
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| Loss of tumor suppressor genes by genetic mechanisms represent critical molecular events in the development and progression of breast cancer. One or more of these tumor suppressor genes likely resides on the short arm of chromosome 3 (3p) and appears to be involved in nearly 50% of breast cancers. We have identified a region in 3pl4 which undergoes recurrent homozygous deletion or rearrangement in breast cancer cell lines. A set ... |
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| GC/MS Analysis of Trimethylsilyl Derivatives of Treaty-Related Chemical Warfare Agent Degradation Products |
JAN 95 |
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| Authors:
Dennis K. Rohrbaugh; EDGEWOOD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention requires specific detection methods for identification of CW agent degradation products to verify treaty compliance or noncompliance. Many of these products are polar and not detected in the original state by gas chromatography based instrumentation. In this study, 22 compounds, including 4 alkylphosphonic acids (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, and t-butyl) and 18 degradation products resulting from nitrogen and sulfur mustards, GA, GB, ... |
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| Computer-Assisted Studies in Quantitative Structure Retention Relationships |
AUG 92 |
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| Authors:
Thomas F. Woloszyn; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF CHEMISTRY
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| This thesis describes research involving Quantitative Structure- Retention Relationships (QSRR). This type of research is a blend of chemistry, applied multivariate statistics, and computer science and results in the development of models that calculate chromatographic retention behavior. This research is based upon the fact that there is a relationship between a compound's molecular structure and the behavior it exhibits on a chromatographic retention column. This methodology results in linear equations, ... |
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| Anticipated Effects of Restructuring on Army Career Decisions: An Analysis of Comments from the 1990 Army Career Satisfaction Survey |
MAR 92 |
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| Authors:
Donald W. Connelly; Dean A. Phillips; BATTELLE COLUMBUS LABS RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC
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| This report presents a content analysis of the 1990 Army Career Satisfaction Survey, which was sent to 28,071 Army personnel. Nearly 60% of the enlisted, warrant, and commissioned officers in the sample responded to the surveys with over 30% writing comments to an open-ended final question. All comments were submitted on magnetic tape to the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. The printed comments are included ... |
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| Department of the Navy Amended FY 1992/FY 1993 Biennial Budget Estimates: Justification of Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1992: Military Personnel, Marine Corps |
92 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
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| This budget requests 181,900 Marines -- 13,100 fewer Marines than the FY 1991 end strength of 195,000. Currently, the overriding manpower challenge is to 'build-down' the Marine Corps while meeting enduring missions for flexible, crisis response forces. A recently completed force structure study addressed this issue through a bottom-up review of personnel, equipment, and unit requirements. Significant use of the newly authorized voluntary separation incentive and the special separation benefit ... |
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| Department of the Navy Amended FY 1992/FY 1993 Biennial Budget Estimates: Justification of Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1992: Military Personnel, Navy |
92 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
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| Sustaining personnel readiness while transitioning to a smaller force is the primary focus of the Navy's FY 1992/FY 1993 manpower program. The budget reduced navy end strength by 20,005 in FY 1992 (3.5 percent cut) and 15,489 in FY 1993 (2.8 percent cut) MPN reductions are associated with the net loss of 65 ships during this two year period. Officer end strength reductions will be accomplished through natural attrition, reduced ... |
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| The Effect of Changes in Compensation on a Pilot's Decision to Leave the Air Force |
MAY 91 |
188 pages |
| Authors:
John A. Austink; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The effects of changes in military compensation on the decision to leave the Air Force are analyzed for a sample of Air Force pilots. Three models of departure behavior are compared: the Annualized Cost of Leaving (ACOL) model, which is frequently used by the Department of Defense, a dynamic programming model based on the work of Daula and Moffitt, and the 'option value' model developed by Stock and Wise. The ... |
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| Carboxyalkylated Hemoglobin as a Potential Blood Substitute |
25 SEP 90 |
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| Authors:
James M. Manning; ROCKEFELLER UNIV NEW YORK
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| A new crosslinking agent for hemoglobin, a diisothiocyanobenzene sulfonate derivative, has been explored this past year. The yield of crosslinked products (5-6) is high (about 75%) and all the crosslinking is within the tetramer to produce 64,000 molecular weight species, which do not dissociate. The major crosslinked component was purified and the position of the crosslink was established by a combination of amino acid analysis, protein sequencing and mass spectral ... |
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| Modeling the Transport of Heavy Metals in Soils |
SEP 90 |
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| Authors:
H. M. Selim; M. C. Amacher; I. K. Iskandar; COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB HANOVER NH
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| Retention reactions in soils are important processes that govern the fate of chemical contaminants such as heavy metals in groundwaters. The ability to predict the mobility of heavy metals in the soil and the potential contamination of groundwater supplies is a prerequisite in any program aimed at protecting groundwater quality. Mathematical models that describe the potential mobility of heavy metals must include description of the retention processes in the soil ... |
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| Optimizing the Long-Term Retention of Skills: Structural and Analytic Approaches to Skill Maintenance |
AUG 90 |
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| Authors:
Alice F. Healy; K. A. Ericsson; Lyle E. Bourne Jr; COLORADO UNIV AT BOULDER
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| This research program seeks to identify the characteristics of knowledge and skill which are most resistant to decay due to disuse. Our research can be divided into two complementary parts. The first part is concerned with experimental analysis of factors influencing and improving retention of skill components. The second part is concerned with analysis and assessment of the structure of acquired memory and skills and how to monitor differential retention ... |
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| The Development and Implementation of Career Information and Guidance Systems to Enhance Recruitment and Retention of ROTC Cadets for Army Careers |
JUL 90 |
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| Authors:
Paul G. Banikiotes; Karen K. Webster; ADVANCED RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP COLUMBIA MD
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| The Career Information Survey (CIS) was developed with two existing instruments, the Career Development Inventory (CDI) and the Values Scales (VS), and administered to a group of 64 college-bound high school males. Students with positive, neutral, and negative attitudes about the Army ROTC program were compared on the CDI and VS scales and on four variables measured by the CIS: knowledge and importance of knowledge about the Army ROTC program, ... |
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| The Effect of Providing On-Site Child Care Services on Personnel Productivity, Morale and Retention |
JUN 90 |
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| Authors:
Diane L. Lofink; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis investigates the possible impact of on-site child development centers on the productivity, morale, and retention of Naval officers and enlisted personnel. A written survey was conducted of active-duty Navy personnel with dependents under age 13, assigned to eight Navy shore installations, four of which offer child care and four of which do not. Approximately 39 percent of the respondents reported experiencing child care- related work interference, regardless of ... |
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| Family Factors and Retention: First Annual In Process Review |
MAY 90 |
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| Authors:
D. B. Bell; Nora K. Stewart; Paul A. Gade; RESEARCH TRIANGLE INST RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC
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| This report presents a series of briefing slides on research issues, activities, and plans concerning the retention research area of the Army Family Research Program. The report discusses policy questions, research questions, the retention conceptual model, activities and findings to date, and planned activities and concludes with a summary of outstanding issues. Keywords: Retention(Psychology); Policies; Family members; Factor analysis. (cp) |
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| Proceedings of the Symposium on Psychology in the Department of Defense (12th) Held in Colorado Springs, Colorado on 18-20 April 1990 |
APR 90 |
392 pages |
| Authors:
Dana H. Lindsley; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| This printed proceedings include papers and presentations that deal with a wide range of research in psychology with emphasis on military issues. |
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| Crabtree Creek Quarry Pit Structure |
APR 90 |
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| Authors:
William B. Fenwick; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS HYDRAULICS LAB
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| Crabtree Creek, located near Raleigh, NC is prone to flooding in the Crabtree Mall area approximately 4 miles downstream of Umstead State Park. Several retention dams are located upstream of Umstead Park; however, a proposed quarry spillway was preferred over a dry dam upstream of the Crabtree Mall. The quarry pit structure was designed to divert 5,374 cfs of the total 8,420-cfs discharge into the existing quarry located about 2 ... |
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| Evaluation of the Head Injury Hazard during Military Parachuting |
MAR 90 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Charles R. Paschal Jr.; Ronald W. Palmer; Dennis F. Shanahan; Joseph L. Haley Jr; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| The incidence of head injury during U.S. Army airborne training and airborne operations has doubled in recent years. A number of factors are known to contribute to head injuries incurred during airborne training/operations. These factors include the small amount of impact protection provided by the PASGT helmet, shortcomings in training procedures, and failure of trained airborne troops to follow proper procedures when jumping. Other factors are involved as well. This ... |
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| Development of the Minitube Air Sampling System - An Automated Field Sampling and Analysis System |
JAN 90 |
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| Authors:
James R. Hancock; John M. McAndless; Robert P. Hicken; DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT SUFFIELD RALSTON (ALBERTA)
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| The design, operation and initial performance of the Minute Air Sampling System, an automated air sampling and analysis system for the monitoring of volatile organic compounds in air are described. This system, based on miniature solid adsorbent sampling tubes (minitubes) and thermal desorption gas chromatographic analysis, performs capillary column separations without cryogenic refocusing techniques. Capillary column separations equivalent to traditional syringe injection were achieved with a precision of one and ... |
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| A Comparative Analysis of Factors Affecting the Career Orientation of Naval Officers and Federal Civilian Engineers |
DEC 89 |
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| Authors:
Thomas E. Lindner; Mark E. Davis; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines factors that affect the career orientation of United States Navy Surface Warfare and Submarine designated officers and federally employed civilian engineers and scientists at the Naval Avionics Center. Biodemographic, tenure, satisfaction, and expectations-related variables were tested for correlation with intent to remain in the organization for the period of service corresponding to the derived definition of 'career'. The results were used to construct models for each of ... |
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| Retention Index Monitoring of Volatile Organic Compounds Using Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography |
DEC 89 |
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| Authors:
James R. Hancock; Gregory P. Peters; DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT SUFFIELD RALSTON (ALBERTA)
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| Retention index monitoring using thermal desorption gas chromatographic analysis was developed as a method for the verification of compounds of chemical defence interest in environmental matrices. Gas chromatographic (GC) retention indices were determined by loading solid adsorbent packed sampling tubes initially with the target compounds and subsequently with a series on n-alkane probes. The resulting chromatographic performance and GC retention indices were shown to be independent of the tube loading ... |
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| The Effects of Career Stage and Location on Serving Officer Attitudes. Part 11. A Proposed Four Stage Career Model |
JUN 89 |
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| Authors:
R. G. Salas; ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY CANBERRA PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH UNIT (1)
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| Analysis confirmed an observation made on data from the Retention Survey that the 13 to 15 year length of service interval might constitute a unique stage in a Naval officer's career. A tentative, four-stage officer career model was devised based on the above interval. Retention Survey and other data were reworked to test the reality of the model. It was concluded that this model more accurately reflects officer attitudes and ... |
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| Socioeconomic Determinants Impacting Air Force Officer Retention |
DEC 88 |
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| Authors:
Scott E. Payne; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis analyzes retention and attrition behavior of Air Force captains with four to 11 years of service, extracted from 1985 DoD Survey of Officer and Enlisted Personnel. All occupations were examined except medical, dental, nursing, chaplain, and legal professions. Logistic regression models were estimated for all officers. These models included demographic, attitudinal, and economic data. The results showed that as Air Force captains with four to eleven years of ... |
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| First-Term Retention of Enlisted Selected Marine Corps (SMCR) reservists |
DEC 88 |
98 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel J. O'Donohue; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines factors that influence a male, first-term enlisted reservist's decision to remain in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR). Specifically, the logistic regression model was used to determine the relative impact of bio-demographic and both pecuniary and nonpecuniary job factors on retention. Models were developed for both nonprior (NPS) and prior active service (PS) reservists. The database was a combination of the responses of participants in the 1986 ... |
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| The Role of the Moisture/Vapour Barrier in the Retention of Metabolic Heat during Fire Fighting |
OCT 88 |
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| Authors:
John Frim; Tiit T. Romet; DEFENCE AND CIVIL INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE DOWNSVIEW (ONTARIO)
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| The relationship between metabolic heat build-up and the vapour permeability of the barrier layer in fire turnout clothing was examined under a variety of conditions. Laboratory exercise tasks were used to simulate the work of fire fighters performing under three different environmental conditions, cold, hot and extended very hot conditions. The laboratory studies were followed by a field trial in which true fire fighting activities were performed. The clothing elements ... |
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| Boresighting and Weapon Checks with the Close-in Panel |
AUG 88 |
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| Authors:
Mike S. Perkins; Paul R. Roberson; LITTON COMPUTER SERVICES DIV MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
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| A specially designed close-in panel can be used in boresighting the turrent weapons and sights of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. This paper,seeking to address problems that arise in boresighting, describes developed/modified design for the panel, boresighting procedures, guidelines for making the panel, and procedures for conducting critical weapon system checks, including those for backlash, drift, equilibrator, and boresight retention. Keywords: Bradley fighting vehicle; Boresight retention; Close-in panels; Boresighting; Equilibrator; Backlash; ... |
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| Tenure Patterns of U.S. Commissioned Officers in the 1970s and 1980s |
JUL 88 |
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| Authors:
Fumiyo T. Hunter; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| In this research note, data on Army commissioned officers are analyzed to generate basic information on their tenure patterns, and to test the operational utility of the Army Research Institute's Officer Longitudinal Research Data Base (OLRDB). Tenure patterns are compared across three 'entry- year groups' consisting of officers starting their current, or most recent, active duty service in 1971, 1976, or 1980. For these officers, the following data are extracted ... |
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| Military Compensation Alternatives for Retention of Officers in the Republic of Korea Army |
JUN 1988 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Chang H. Kim; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research examines the current compensation policies of the Republic of Korea Army with a view toward identifying and recommending the most appropriate compensation policies for recruitment and retention of high quality officers. The Republic of Korea Army is sustained largely by the loyalty and patriotism of its members. However, several changes in the economic environment have tended to make military service a less attractive career alternative for young men. ... |
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| Fighter Pilot Retention and the Squadron Perspective |
APR 88 |
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| Authors:
Urban E. Dishart III; AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The USAF is currently experiencing a serious pilot retention problem that is not merely a short-term cyclical phenomenon. Retention numbers are low and forecast to remain that way into the next decade. This study will discuss fighter pilot retention in the Tactical Air Forces (TAF) and suggest a perspective from the squadron level. This study will review the history of pilot retention, describe the causes of the attrition, discuss programs ... |
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| An Integrated Autosampling Gas Chromatographic/Data System for Repetitive Analysis of CW (Chemical Warfare) Agent Vapour in Penetration/ Desorption Examinations |
AUG 87 |
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| Authors:
J. G. Purdon; A. J. Finkbeiner; DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
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| An automated system utilizing two Varian gas chromatographs, a Varian 401 Chromatography Data System, and an Apple II computer has been developed to perform repetitive analysis for Chemical Warfare agent vapours or other target vapours either penetrating through or desorbing from materials. Single, or simultaneous dual detector analysis of target vapours in effluent gas streams from one or two vapour sources can be performed by use of a heated multiport ... |
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| Development of a System for Targeting of Replacement Acetylcholinesterase to the Neuromuscular Junction |
JUL 87 |
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| Authors:
Ronald J. Bradley; ALABAMA UNIV IN BIRMINGHAM
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| Antibodies against the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor were converted to Fab fragments for coupling to purified acetylcholinesterase. The complex of enzyme and Fab was tested for binding to the purified nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and for retention of acetylcholinesterase activity. A special apparatus was built in order to simultaneously measure the compound action potential and muscle tension in isolated diaphragm preparations dissected from the rat. The effects of soman were quantified in ... |
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| Development of a System for Targeting of Replacement Acetylcholinesterase to the Neuromuscular Junction |
MAY 87 |
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| Authors:
Ronald J. Bradley; ALABAMA UNIV IN BIRMINGHAM
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| Antibodies against the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor were converted to Fab fragments for coupling to purified acetylcholinesterase. The complex of enzyme and Fab was tested for binding to purified nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and for retention of acetylcholinesterase activity. A special apparatus was built in order to simultaneously measure the compound action potential and muscle tension in isolated diaphragm preparations dissected from the rat. The effects of soman were quantified in vitro ... |
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| Main Battle-Tank Fire Control Systems - Boresight and Muzzle-Reference System Alignment/Retention |
31 MAR 87 |
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| Authors:
ARMY COMBAT SYSTEMS TEST ACTIVITY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This document describes procedures for evaluating the boresight and muzzle reference system (MRS) alignment/retention capability of gun/fire control systems mounted in vehicles. The tests are designed to detect angular changes between gun and sighting systems, with or without the aid of an MRS, after vehicle operations over cross-country courses and primary and secondary roads, after firing, and after a period of temperature changes. |
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| An Analysis of Chronic Personnel Shortages in the B-52 Radar Navigator Career Field |
MAR 87 |
123 pages |
| Authors:
Kenneth E. Charpie Jr; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| This research effort developed two career progression models for the B-52 navigator and radar navigator career field: a linear programming model and a SLAM simulation model. The linear programming model calculated the steady state conditions well, whereas the simulation model showed the dynamics present in the transient states. An analysis of the present crew force and current conditions was accomplished using these two models. Also examined were several changes currently ... |
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| Analysis of Structures with Rotating, Flexible Substructures |
87 |
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| Authors:
A. S. Hopkins; Peter Likins; ARMY AVIATION SYSTEMS COMMAND ST LOUIS MO
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| A new methodology has been developed for the developed for the dynamic analysis of flexible structures, flexible structures, parts of which may beenperiencing discrete motion relative to other parts. It provides the capability of representing the continuum deformations typically treared using finite element methods. In addition, it provides the capability of representing the discrete motion at joints traditionally available with multibody methods. After decomposing the structure into substructures and associating ... |
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| Contract Adminstration Assignment |
AUG 86 |
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| Authors:
P. S. Gilliatt; ARMY PROCUREMENT RESEARCH OFFICE FORT LEE VA
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| The Army Materiel Command (AMC) tasked the Army Procurement Research Office in a 13 January 1986 letter to undertake a study to improve the process of assigning contract administration functions, by developing a decision matrix to be applied when delegating functions under normal conditions. The letter expressed a concern that the present assignment of functions at FAR 42.301 may not be accomplished using prudent decision making process. The objective was ... |
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| Development of a System for Targeting of Replacement Acetylcholinesterase to the Neuromuscular Junction |
01 JUL 1986 |
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| Authors:
Ronald J. Bradley; ALABAMA UNIV IN BIRMINGHAM
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| Antibodies against the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor were converted to Fab fragments for coupling to purified acetylcholinesterase. The complex of enzyme and Fab was tested for binding to the purified nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and for retention of acetylcholinesterase activity. A special apparatus was built in order to simultaneously measure the compound action potential and muscle tension in isolated diaphragm preparations dissected from the rat. The effects of soman were quantified in ... |
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| Cylindrical Laser Welder. |
15 MAY 1986 |
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| Authors:
Thomas E. Honeycutt; Thomas G. Roberts; DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| Brass retainer rings are currently fastened to artillery shells by spinning each shell at a high rate and then jamming the ring on it so that it is fastened or welded by friction between the two objects. This is an energy-inefficient process which heats and weakens more material than is desirable. The shell spinning at a high rate is also potentially dangerous. A laser welder is provided that generates output ... |
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