California GAMA Special Study: A Noble Gas Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometry (NG-MIMS) system for water and gas samples (open access)

California GAMA Special Study: A Noble Gas Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometry (NG-MIMS) system for water and gas samples

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Date: April 12, 2012
Creator: Visser, A.; Singleton, M. J.; Hillegonds, D. J.; Velsko, C. A.; Moran, J. E. & Esser, B. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Amplitude Analysis and Measurement of the Time-dependent CP Asymmetry of B0 to KsKsKs Decays (open access)

Amplitude Analysis and Measurement of the Time-dependent CP Asymmetry of B0 to KsKsKs Decays

We present the first results on the Dalitz-plot structure and improved measurements of the time-dependent CP-violation parameters of the process B{sup 0} {yields} K{sub S}{sup 0}K{sub S}{sup 0}K{sub S}{sup 0} obtained using 468 x 10{sup 6} B{bar B} decays collected with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II asymmetric-energy B factory at SLAC. The Dalitz-plot structure is probed by a time-integrated amplitude analysis that does not distinguish between B{sup 0} and {bar B}{sup 0} decays. We measure the total inclusive branching fraction {Beta}(B{sup 0} {yields} K{sub S}{sup 0}K{sub S}{sup 0}K{sub S}{sup 0}) = (6.19 {+-} 0.48 {+-} 0.15 {+-} 0.12) x 10{sup -6}, where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic, and the third represents the Dalitz-plot signal model dependence. We also observe evidence for the intermediate resonant states f{sub 0}(980), f{sub 0}(1710), and f{sub 2}(2010). Their respective product branching fractions are measured to be (2.70{sub -1.19}{sup +1.25} {+-} 0.36 {+-} 1.17) x 10{sup -6}, (0.50{sub -0.24}{sup +0.46} {+-} 0.04 {+-} 0.10) x 10{sup -6}, and (0.54{sub -0.20}{sup +0.21} {+-} 0.03 {+-} 0.52) x 10{sup -6}. Additionally, we determine the mixing-induced CP-violation parameters to be S = -0.94{sub -0.21}{sup +0.24} {+-} 0.06 and C = -0.17 {+-} 0.18 {+-} …
Date: April 11, 2012
Creator: Lees, J. P.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Integrating Variable Renewable Energy in Electric Power Markets: Best Practices from International Experience (open access)

Integrating Variable Renewable Energy in Electric Power Markets: Best Practices from International Experience

Many countries -- reflecting very different geographies, markets, and power systems -- are successfully managing high levels of variable renewable energy on the electric grid, including that from wind and solar energy. This study documents the diverse approaches to effective integration of variable renewable energy among six countries -- Australia (South Australia), Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and the United States (Western region-Colorado and Texas)-- and summarizes policy best practices that energy ministers and other stakeholders can pursue to ensure that electricity markets and power systems can effectively coevolve with increasing penetrations of variable renewable energy. Each country has crafted its own combination of policies, market designs, and system operations to achieve the system reliability and flexibility needed to successfully integrate renewables. Notwithstanding this diversity, the approaches taken by the countries studied all coalesce around five strategic areas: lead public engagement, particularly for new transmission; coordinate and integrate planning; develop rules for market evolution that enable system flexibility; expand access to diverse resources and geographic footprint of operations; and improve system operations. The ability to maintain a broad ecosystem perspective, to organize and make available the wealth of experiences, and to ensure a clear path from analysis to enactment should be …
Date: April 1, 2012
Creator: Cochran, J.; Bird, L.; Heeter, J. & Arent, D. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Computational Mechanics Research and Support for Aerodynamics and Hydraulics at TFHRC, Year 2 Quarter 1 Progress Report. (open access)

Computational Mechanics Research and Support for Aerodynamics and Hydraulics at TFHRC, Year 2 Quarter 1 Progress Report.

The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational structural mechanics (CSM) focus areas at Argonne's Transportation Research and Analysis Computing Center (TRACC) initiated a project to support and compliment the experimental programs at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) with high performance computing based analysis capabilities in August 2010. The project was established with a new interagency agreement between the Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation to provide collaborative research, development, and benchmarking of advanced three-dimensional computational mechanics analysis methods to the aerodynamics and hydraulics laboratories at TFHRC for a period of five years, beginning in October 2010. The analysis methods employ well-benchmarked and supported commercial computational mechanics software. Computational mechanics encompasses the areas of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computational Wind Engineering (CWE), Computational Structural Mechanics (CSM), and Computational Multiphysics Mechanics (CMM) applied in Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) problems. The major areas of focus of the project are wind and water effects on bridges - superstructure, deck, cables, and substructure (including soil), primarily during storms and flood events - and the risks that these loads pose to structural failure. For flood events at bridges, another major focus of the work is assessment of the risk to bridges caused by scour …
Date: April 9, 2012
Creator: Lottes, S.A.; Bojanowski, C.; Shen, J.; Xie, Z.; Zhai, Y. (Energy Systems) & Center), (Turner-Fairbank Highway Research
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
STOMP Subsurface Transport Over Multiple Phases: STOMP-CO2 and STOMP-CO2e Guide: Version 1.0 (open access)

STOMP Subsurface Transport Over Multiple Phases: STOMP-CO2 and STOMP-CO2e Guide: Version 1.0

This STOMP (Subsurface Transport Over Multiple Phases) guide document describes the theory, use, and application of the STOMP-CO2 and STOMP-CO2e operational modes. These operational modes of the STOMP simulator are configured to solve problems involving the sequestration of CO2 in geologic saline reservoirs. STOMP-CO2 is the isothermal version and STOMP-CO2e is the nonisothermal version. These core operational modes solve the governing conservation equations for component flow and transport through geologic media; where, the STOMP-CO2 components are water, CO2 and salt and the STOMP-CO2e operational mode also includes an energy conservation equation. Geochemistry can be included in the problem solution via the ECKEChem (Equilibrium-Conservation-Kinetic-Equation Chemistry) module, and geomechanics via the EPRMech (Elastic-Plastic-Rock Mechanics) module. This addendum is designed to provide the new user with a full guide for the core capabilities of the STOMP-CO2 and -CO2e simulators, and to provide the experienced user with a quick reference on implementing features. Several benchmark problems are provided in this addendum, which serve as starting points for developing inputs for more complex problems and as demonstrations of the simulator’s capabilities.
Date: April 3, 2012
Creator: White, Mark D.; Bacon, Diana H.; McGrail, B. Peter; Watson, David J.; White, Signe K. & Zhang, Z. F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Postdoctoral program guidelines. (open access)

Postdoctoral program guidelines.

We, the Postdoc Professional Development Program (PD2P) leadership team, wrote these postdoc guidelines to be a starting point for communication between new postdocs, their staff mentors, and their managers. These guidelines detail expectations and responsibilities of the three parties, as well as list relevant contacts. The purpose of the Postdoc Program is to bring in talented, creative people who enrich Sandia's environment by performing innovative R&D, as well as by stimulating intellectual curiosity and learning. Postdocs are temporary employees who come to Sandia for career development and advancement reasons. In general, the postdoc term is 1 year, renewable up to five times for a total of six years. However, center practices may vary; check with your manager. At term, a postdoc may apply for a staff position at Sandia or choose to move to university, industry or another lab. It is our vision that those who leave become long-term collaborators and advocates whose relationships with Sandia have a positive effect upon our national constituency.
Date: April 1, 2012
Creator: Teich-McGoldrick, Stephanie; Miller, Andrew W.; Sava, Dorina Florentina; Liu, Yanli; Ferreira, Summer Rhodes; Biedermann, Laura Butler et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Law Review, Volume 90, Number 5, April 2012 (open access)

Texas Law Review, Volume 90, Number 5, April 2012

Journal containing articles, notes, book reviews, and other analyses of law and legal cases.
Date: April 2012
Creator: Texas Law Review Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 070, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 8, 2012 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 070, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 8, 2012

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Youth education on rainwater harvesting and agricultural irrigation training for small acreage landowners (open access)

Youth education on rainwater harvesting and agricultural irrigation training for small acreage landowners

This report promotes water conservation through educational programs by targeting youth and small acreage landowners to change their water-use habits
Date: April 2012
Creator: Porter, Dana & Clayton, Brent
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 082, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 22, 2012 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 082, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 22, 2012

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 22, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 085, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 085, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 086, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 086, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 076, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 15, 2012 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 076, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 15, 2012

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 168, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 28, 2012 (open access)

Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 168, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 28, 2012

Weekly newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 28, 2012
Creator: Deason, Gene
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 76, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 76, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 17, 2012
Creator: Yanelli, Adam
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 167, Ed. 1 Friday, April 27, 2012 (open access)

Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 167, Ed. 1 Friday, April 27, 2012

Weekly newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 27, 2012
Creator: Deason, Gene
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 140, No. [33], Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 (open access)

The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 140, No. [33], Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Semiweekly newspaper from Carthage, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 272, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 272, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 2012
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 12, 2012 (open access)

Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 12, 2012

Semi-weekly newspaper from Livingston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 12, 2012
Creator: Reddell, Valerie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 136, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 5, 2012 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 136, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 5, 2012

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 5, 2012
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012 (open access)

Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012

Weekly newspaper from Electra, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012 (open access)

Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012

Semi-weekly newspaper from Livingston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 2012
Creator: Reddell, Valerie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 19, 2012

Semi-weekly newspaper from Livingston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Reddell, Valerie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cleburne Eagle News (Cleburne, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, April 19, 2012 (open access)

The Cleburne Eagle News (Cleburne, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, April 19, 2012

Weekly newspaper from Cleburne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Oaks, Judy & Oaks, Kelly
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History