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Aerosol Observing System (AOS) Handbook (open access)

Aerosol Observing System (AOS) Handbook

The Aerosol Observing System (AOS) is a suite of in situ surface measurements of aerosol optical and cloud-forming properties. The instruments measure aerosol properties that influence the earth’s radiative balance. The primary optical measurements are those of the aerosol scattering and absorption coefficients as a function of particle size and radiation wavelength and cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) measurements as a function of percent supersaturation. Additional measurements include those of the particle number concentration and scattering hygroscopic growth. Aerosol optical measurements are useful for calculating parameters used in radiative forcing calculations such as the aerosol single-scattering albedo, asymmetry parameter, mass scattering efficiency, and hygroscopic growth. CCN measurements are important in cloud microphysical models to predict droplet formation.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: Jefferson, A
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
ARM Climate Research Facility Quarterly Instrument Report Fourth Quarter: October 1–December 30, 2010 (open access)

ARM Climate Research Facility Quarterly Instrument Report Fourth Quarter: October 1–December 30, 2010

The purpose of this report is to provide a concise but comprehensive overview of Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility instrumentation status. The report is divided into the following sections: (1) new instrumentation in the process of being acquired and deployed, (2) existing instrumentation and progress on improvements or upgrades, (3) proposed future instrumentation, and (4) Small Business Innovation Research instrument development.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: Voyles, JW
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cimel Sunphotometer (CSPHOT) Handbook (open access)

Cimel Sunphotometer (CSPHOT) Handbook

The Cimel sunphotometer (CSPHOT) is a multi-channel, automatic sun-and-sky scanning radiometer that measures the direct solar irradiance and sky radiance at the Earth’s surface. Measurements are taken at pre-determined discrete wavelengths in the visible and near-IR parts of the spectrum to determine atmospheric transmission and scattering properties. This instrument is weather-proof and requires little maintenance during periods of adverse weather conditions. It takes measurements only during daylight hours (sun above horizon).
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: Gregory, L
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Development & Optimization of Materials and Processes for a Cost Effective Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production System (open access)

Development & Optimization of Materials and Processes for a Cost Effective Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production System

The overall project objective was to apply high throughput experimentation and combinatorial methods together with novel syntheses to discover and optimize efficient, practical, and economically sustainable materials for photoelectrochemical production of bulk hydrogen from water. Automated electrochemical synthesis and photoelectrochemical screening systems were designed and constructed and used to study a variety of new photoelectrocatalytic materials. We evaluated photocatalytic performance in the dark and under illumination with or without applied bias in a high-throughput manner and did detailed evaluation on many materials. Significant attention was given to -Fe2O3 based semiconductor materials and thin films with different dopants were synthesized by co-electrodeposition techniques. Approximately 30 dopants including Al, Zn, Cu, Ni, Co, Cr, Mo, Ti, Pt, etc. were investigated. Hematite thin films doped with Al, Ti, Pt, Cr, and Mo exhibited significant improvements in efficiency for photoelectrochemical water splitting compared with undoped hematite. In several cases we collaborated with theorists who used density functional theory to help explain performance trends and suggest new materials. The best materials were investigated in detail by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ultraviolet-visual spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photoelectrocatalytic performance of the thin films was evaluated and their incident photon
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: McFarland, Eric W.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Field Campaign Guidelines (ARM Climate Research Facility) (open access)

Field Campaign Guidelines (ARM Climate Research Facility)

The purpose of this document is to establish a common set of guidelines for the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility for planning, executing, and closing out field campaigns. The steps that guide individual field campaigns are described in the Field Campaign Tracking database tool and are tailored to meet the scope of each specific field campaign.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: Voyles, JW
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
LED Surgical Task Lighting Scoping Study: A Hospital Energy Alliance Project (open access)

LED Surgical Task Lighting Scoping Study: A Hospital Energy Alliance Project

Tungsten-halogen (halogen) lamps have traditionally been used to light surgical tasks in hospitals, even though they are in many respects ill-suited to the application due to the large percentage of radiant energy outside the visible spectrum and issues with color rendering/quality. Light-emitting diode (LED) technology offers potential for adjustable color and improved color rendition/quality, while simultaneously reducing side-effects from non-visible radiant energy. It also has the potential for significant energy savings, although this is a fairly narrow application in the larger commercial building energy use sector. Based on analysis of available products and Hospital Energy Alliance member interest, it is recommended that a product specification and field measurement procedure be developed for implementation in demonstration projects.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: Tuenge, Jason R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
San Jacinto River Authority Annual Financial Report: 2010 (open access)

San Jacinto River Authority Annual Financial Report: 2010

Comprehensive annual financial report of the San Jacinto River Authority discussing the finances and statistics for the activities of the agency during fiscal year 2010.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: San Jacinto River Authority (Tex.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 055, Ed. 1 Monday, January 17, 2011 (open access)

Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 055, Ed. 1 Monday, January 17, 2011

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Temperature, Humidity, Wind and Pressure Sensors (THWAPS) Handbook (open access)

Temperature, Humidity, Wind and Pressure Sensors (THWAPS) Handbook

The temperature, humidity, wind, and pressure system (THWAPS) provide surface reference values of these measurements for balloon-borne sounding system (SONDE) launches. The THWAPS is located adjacent to the SONDE launch site at the Southern Great Plains (SGP) Central Facility. The THWAPS system is a combination of calibration-quality instruments intended to provide accurate measurements of meteorological conditions near the surface. Although the primary use of the system is to provide accurate surface reference values of temperature, pressure, relative humidity (RH), and wind velocity for comparison with radiosonde readings, the system includes a data logger to record time series of the measured variables.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: Ritsche, MT
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tri-Cities Index of Innovation and Technology (open access)

Tri-Cities Index of Innovation and Technology

In 2001 and 2004, the Economic Development Office of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory published companion reports to the Washington Technology Center Index studies that provided additional information on the Tri-Cities (Kennewick-Richland-Pasco) area of the state, its technology businesses, and important advantages that the Tri-Cities have as places to live and do business. These reports also compared the Tri-Cities area to other technology-based metropolitan areas in the Pacific Northwest and nation along critical dimensions known to be important to technology firms. This report updates the material in these earlier reports, and highlights a growing Tri-Cities metropolitan area.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: Fowler, Richard A.; Scott, Michael J. & Butner, Ryan S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians (open access)

Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians

This report collects statistics from a variety of sources on casualties sustained during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), which began on October 7, 2001, and is ongoing. OEF actions take place primarily in Afghanistan; however, OEF casualties also includes American casualties in Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Yemen.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Chesser, Susan G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 135, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 135, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 313, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 313, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alvarado Star (Alvarado, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

Alvarado Star (Alvarado, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Alvarado, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archaeological Protein Residues: New Data for Conservation Science (open access)

Archaeological Protein Residues: New Data for Conservation Science

This article identifies several cases where archaeological protein residues may be of benefit, justifies the use of protein residues in particular, and discusses areas for improvement.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Barker, Andrew
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 295, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 295, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Gray, Janie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress (open access)

Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress

This report provides a brief overview of the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to regulate chemical facilities for security purposes and the regulation implementing this authority. It describes several policy issues raised in previous debates regarding chemical facility security and identifies policy options for congressional consideration.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Shea, Dana A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Mann, Rick
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cooper Review (Cooper, Tex.), Vol. 137, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

Cooper Review (Cooper, Tex.), Vol. 137, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Cooper, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Palmer, Roger
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Crowley Star (Crowley, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

Crowley Star (Crowley, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Crowley, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Sorter, David
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Gulf of Mexico Fishing Industry (open access)

The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Gulf of Mexico Fishing Industry

This report summarizes information related to damages caused by the Deepwater oil spill to Gulf fisheries and efforts to mitigate these damages.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Upton, Harold F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Background and Current Developments (open access)

The Democratic Republic of Congo: Background and Current Developments

This report gives an overview of the background and current developments of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: Dagne, Ted
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Department of State's Report to Congress and U.S. Oversight of Civilian Assistance to Pakistan Can Be Further Enhanced (open access)

Department of State's Report to Congress and U.S. Oversight of Civilian Assistance to Pakistan Can Be Further Enhanced

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Pakistan is a key U.S. ally in the effort to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Taliban, al Qaeda, and other terrorists have used parts of Pakistan to plan and launch attacks on Afghan, U.S., and NATO security forces in Afghanistan, as well as on Pakistani citizens and security forces in Pakistan. Enhancing the effectiveness of civilian assistance to Pakistan is one of the U.S. government's top foreign policy and national security priorities. Foreign assistance is vital to help the government of Pakistan overcome the political, economic, and security challenges that threaten Pakistan's long-term stability. Since 2002, the United States has provided over $18 billion in foreign assistance and reimbursements to Pakistan, about two-thirds of which has been security-related. In October 2009, Congress passed the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, which authorizes up to $1.5 billion a year for development, economic, and democratic assistance (henceforth referred to as "civilian assistance") to Pakistan for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. In the act, Congress declares that the United States requires a balanced, integrated, countrywide strategy to support Pakistan's efforts that does not disproportionately focus on security-related assistance. The act …
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Dublin Citizen (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 (open access)

The Dublin Citizen (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Dublin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History