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The Hawaiian Monk Seal on Laysan Island, 1986 (open access)

The Hawaiian Monk Seal on Laysan Island, 1986

This report is based on an observational study on the Hawaiian monk seal at Laysan Island, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, from May 4 to August 4 1986. Data includes population rates, reproductive rates, deaths, injuries, necropsies, and entanglements.
Date: December 1993
Creator: Alcorn, Doris J. & Westlake, Robin L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hydrothermal Alteration in the Mount Hood Area, Oregon (open access)

Hydrothermal Alteration in the Mount Hood Area, Oregon

A report which describes the hydrothermal alteration of numerous outcrop samples collected in the vicinity of Mount Hood, as well as drill cuttings from 13 of the geothermal drill holes for which we were able to obtain sample splits.
Date: 1993
Creator: Bargar, Keith E.; Keith, Terry E. C. & Beeson, Melvin H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Kinematics of the Aspen Grove Landslide, Ephraim Canyon, Central Utah (open access)

Kinematics of the Aspen Grove Landslide, Ephraim Canyon, Central Utah

From Abstract: This report describes the kinematics of the Aspen Grove landslide of Ephraim Canyon in central Utah that moved during the spring and summer months of 1983-86.
Date: 1993
Creator: Baum, Rex L.; Fleming, Robert W. & Johnson, Arvid M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Burlington Bottoms Habitat Evaluation (open access)

Burlington Bottoms Habitat Evaluation

Burlington Bottoms, consisting of approximately 417 acres of riparian and wetland habitat, was purchased by the Bonneville Power Administration in November 1991. The site is located approximately 1/2 mile north of the Sauvie Island Bridge (T2N R1W Sections 20, 21), and is bound on the east side by Multnomah Channel and on the west side by the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way and U.S. Highway 30 (Figures 1 and 2). Wildlife habitat values resulting from the purchase of this site will contribute toward the goal of mitigating for habitat lost as outlined in the Columbia and Willamette River Basin's Fish and Wildlife Program and Amendments. Under this Program, mitigation goals were developed as a result of the loss of wildlife habitat due to the development and operation of Federal hydro-electric facilities in the Columbia and Willamette River Basins. In 1993, an interdisciplinary team was formed to develop and implement quantitative Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) to document the value of various habitats at Burlington Bottoms. Results of the HEP will be used to: (1) determine the current status and habitat enhancement potential of the site consistent with wildlife mitigation goals and objectives; and (2) develop a management plan for the area. HEP …
Date: August 1993
Creator: Beilke, Susan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sedimentology and Depositional History of the Lower Paleocene Tullock Member of the Fort Union Formation, Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana (open access)

Sedimentology and Depositional History of the Lower Paleocene Tullock Member of the Fort Union Formation, Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana

From abstract: This report is a study on the history of sedimentology and deposition of the lower Paleocene Tullock Member of the Fort Union Formation, Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana while looking at the geometry and sedimentary structures.
Date: 1993
Creator: Brown, Janet L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comparison of the Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary Impact Events and the 0.77-Ma Australasian Tektite Event: Relevance to Mass Extinction (open access)

Comparison of the Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary Impact Events and the 0.77-Ma Australasian Tektite Event: Relevance to Mass Extinction

A report that discusses the interpretation of impact shock evidence found in the K-T boundary sections and discusses the constraints imposed by the Australasian tektites and microtektites on the role of the 180-km Chicxulub crater in mass extinction.
Date: 1993
Creator: Chao, E. C. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary reentry safety assessment of the General Purpose Heat Source module for the Cassini mission: Aerospace Nuclear Safety Program (open access)

Preliminary reentry safety assessment of the General Purpose Heat Source module for the Cassini mission: Aerospace Nuclear Safety Program

As asked by the U. S. Department of Energy/Office of Special Applications, and in support of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Cassini mission, The Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) has conducted preliminary one-dimensional ablation and thermal analyses of the General Purpose Heat Source (GPHS). The predicted earth entry conditions provided by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for a Cassini Venus-Venus-Earth-Jupiter Gravity Assist (VVEJGA) trajectory were used as initial conditions. The results of this study which constitute the initial reentry analysis assessment leading to the Cassini Updated Safety, Analysis Report (USAR) are discussed in this document.
Date: April 1, 1993
Creator: Conn, D. W. & Brenza, P. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Parameterization of Convective Clouds Mesoscale Convective Systems, and Convective-Generated Cirrus. Final Report, September 15, 1990--October 31, 1993 (open access)

Parameterization of Convective Clouds Mesoscale Convective Systems, and Convective-Generated Cirrus. Final Report, September 15, 1990--October 31, 1993

The overall goal of this research is to develop a scheme to parameterize diabatic heating, moisture/water substance, and momentum transports, and precipitation from mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) for use in general circulation models (GCMs). Our approach is to perform explicit cloud-resolving simulations of MCSs in the spirit of the GEWEX Cloud Systems Study (GCSS), by using the Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) developed at Colorado State University (CSU). We then perform statistical analyses (conditional sampling, ensemble-averages, trajectory analyses) of simulated MCSs to assist in fabricating a parameterization scheme, calibrating coefficients, and provide independent tests of the efficacy of the parameterization scheme. A cloud-resolving simulation of ordinary cumulonimbi forced by sea breeze fronts has been completed. Analysis of this case and comparison with parameterized convection simulations has resulted in a number of refinements in the scheme. Three three-dimensional, cloud-resolving simulations of MCSs have been completed. Statistical analyses of model-output data are being performed to assist in developing a parameterization scheme of MCSs in general circulation models.
Date: November 5, 1993
Creator: Cotton, W. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Grassland/Atmosphere Response to Changing Climate: Coupling Regional and Local Scales. Final Report (open access)

Grassland/Atmosphere Response to Changing Climate: Coupling Regional and Local Scales. Final Report

The objectives of the study were: to evaluate the response of grassland ecosystems to atmospheric change at regional and site scales, and to develop multiscaled modeling systems to relate ecological and atmospheric models with different spatial and temporal resolutions. A menu-driven shell was developed to facilitate use of models at different temporal scales and to facilitate exchange information between models at different temporal scales. A detailed ecosystem model predicted that C{sub 3} temperate grasslands wig respond more strongly to elevated CO{sub 2} than temperate C{sub 4} grasslands in the short-term while a large positive N-PP response was predicted for a C{sub 4} Kenyan grassland. Long-term climate change scenarios produced either decreases or increases in Colorado plant productivity (NPP) depending on rainfall, but uniform increases in N-PP were predicted in Kenya. Elevated CO{sub 2} is likely to have little effect on ecosystem carbon storage in Colorado while it will increase carbon storage in Kenya. A synoptic climate classification processor (SCP) was developed to evaluate results of GCM climate sensitivity experiments. Roughly 80% agreement was achieved with manual classifications. Comparison of lx and 2xCO{sub 2} GCM Simulations revealed relatively small differences.
Date: October 1, 1993
Creator: Coughenour, M. B.; Kittel, T. G. F.; Pielke, R. A. & Eastman, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
40Ar/39Ar Age Spectra and Total-Fusion Ages of Tektites from Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary Sedimentary Rocks in the Beloc Formation, Haiti (open access)

40Ar/39Ar Age Spectra and Total-Fusion Ages of Tektites from Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary Sedimentary Rocks in the Beloc Formation, Haiti

A report about Haitian tektites at the paleontological K-T boundary along with an Ir abundance anomaly and shocked quartz.
Date: 1993
Creator: Dalrymple, G. Brent; Izett, Glen A.; Snee, Lawrence W. & Obradovich, John D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alcohol and the Older Driver (open access)

Alcohol and the Older Driver

Report regarding alcohol consumption among the elderly, aged persons driving under the influence of alcohol, and possible side-effects of alcohol.
Date: 1993
Creator: Dennis, Maurice E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statistical Guidelines for a Pilot Observer Program to Estimate Turtle Takes in the Hawaii Longline Fishery (open access)

Statistical Guidelines for a Pilot Observer Program to Estimate Turtle Takes in the Hawaii Longline Fishery

Abstract: Statistical guidelines are described for the development of a pilot scientific observer sampling program to collect turtle interactions data from the Hawaii longline fishery. The best available data are presented and potential sources of variability in longline turtle take rates are discussed. A stratified sampling design for a pilot survey is developed based on time and target species. An array of sample size choices for the pilot program is presented covering a range of tolerance levels and confidence levels for estimation of total turtle take.
Date: November 1993
Creator: DiNardo, Gerard T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Seaman Volcanic Center—A Rare Middle Tertiary Stratovolcano in Southern Nevada (open access)

The Seaman Volcanic Center—A Rare Middle Tertiary Stratovolcano in Southern Nevada

A report about the Seaman volcanic center which is a composite, middle Tertiary stratovolcano in southern Nevada.
Date: 1993
Creator: Du Bray, Edward A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Stanford Canyon Quadrangle, Cochise County, Arizona: Analytic Data and Geologic Sample Catalog (open access)

Stanford Canyon Quadrangle, Cochise County, Arizona: Analytic Data and Geologic Sample Catalog

From abstract: Information in this report supplements the geologic map of the Stanford Canyon quadrangle that provides chemical data, thin sections, and hand specimens for each of the samples collected in the quadrangle.
Date: 1993
Creator: Du Bray, Edward A. & Pallister, John S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Biology and Population Status of Marine Turtles in the North Pacific Ocean (open access)

The Biology and Population Status of Marine Turtles in the North Pacific Ocean

From objectives and scope of work: The objective of this report is to provide a comprehensive review of the biology and population status of sea turtles potentially subject to entanglement in North Pacific high-seas driftnet fisheries. The report will assist National Marine Fisheries Service efforts to assess the impacts of the driftnet fisheries on threatened and endangered sea turtle populations.
Date: September 1993
Creator: Eckert, Karen L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Edwards Aquifer Hydrogeologic Status Report for 1992 (open access)

Edwards Aquifer Hydrogeologic Status Report for 1992

Report on the status of the Edwards Aquifer, discussing current and historic water levels, trends, and water quality.
Date: August 1993
Creator: Edwards Underground Water District (Tex.). Field Operations Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hawaiian Monk Seal Observations at French Frigate Shoals, 1985 (open access)

Hawaiian Monk Seal Observations at French Frigate Shoals, 1985

This report presents the results of observational studies on the Hawaiian monk seal at French Frigate Shoals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands from April 4 to September 11 1985, and during 2-19 of December. The data recorded is on the population structure, reproduction, and factors affecting survival.
Date: September 1993
Creator: Eliason, Julie J.; Henderson, John R. & Webber, Marc A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemically modified electrodes and related solution studies. Final technical report, January 15, 1991--January 14, 1992 (open access)

Chemically modified electrodes and related solution studies. Final technical report, January 15, 1991--January 14, 1992

This report is divided into 5 sections: Ru{sub 4}/Fe complexes of tetra(4{prime}-methyl-2,2{prime}-bipyridine)porphyrin--catalytic epoxidation of olefins; water oxidation catalysis by doubly linked {mu}-oxo ruthenium complexes; polymer films formed by oxidation of transition metal electrodes into solutions of bisbipyridinealkane ligands; polymer films containing [CpMo({mu}-S)]{sub 2}S{sub 2}CHR dinuclear clusters;and conducting polymer films for catalyst incorporation.
Date: April 1, 1993
Creator: Elliott, C. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Photoinduced Charge Separation in Linked Donor-Chromophore-Acceptor Systems. Progress Report, September 1, 1993--May 31, 1993 (open access)

Photoinduced Charge Separation in Linked Donor-Chromophore-Acceptor Systems. Progress Report, September 1, 1993--May 31, 1993

Focus has been mainly on preparation and characterization of triply bridged dinuclear complexes containing a tris-2-2`- bipyridineruthenium chromophore and a second tris-bipyridine metal complex which is to serve as electron donor or acceptor, and of linked RuL{sub 3}-containing D-C-A complexes where D is a phenothiazine donor and A is a diquat type acceptor. (DLC)
Date: June 1, 1993
Creator: Elliott, C. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemically modified electrodes and related solution studies (open access)

Chemically modified electrodes and related solution studies

This report is divided into 5 sections: Ru[sub 4]/Fe complexes of tetra(4[prime]-methyl-2,2[prime]-bipyridine)porphyrin--catalytic epoxidation of olefins; water oxidation catalysis by doubly linked [mu]-oxo ruthenium complexes; polymer films formed by oxidation of transition metal electrodes into solutions of bisbipyridinealkane ligands; polymer films containing [CpMo([mu]-S)][sub 2]S[sub 2]CHR dinuclear clusters;and conducting polymer films for catalyst incorporation.
Date: April 1, 1993
Creator: Elliott, C.M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Photoinduced Charge Separation in Linked Donor-Chromophore-Acceptor Systems (open access)

Photoinduced Charge Separation in Linked Donor-Chromophore-Acceptor Systems

Focus has been mainly on preparation and characterization of triply bridged dinuclear complexes containing a tris-2-2'- bipyridineruthenium chromophore and a second tris-bipyridine metal complex which is to serve as electron donor or acceptor, and of linked RuL[sub 3]-containing D-C-A complexes where D is a phenothiazine donor and A is a diquat type acceptor. (DLC)
Date: June 1, 1993
Creator: Elliott, C.M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Hawaiian Monk Seal and Green Turtle at Pearl and Hermes Reef, 1990 and 1991 (open access)

The Hawaiian Monk Seal and Green Turtle at Pearl and Hermes Reef, 1990 and 1991

This report presents data collected from the observational studies on Hawaiian monk seals and green turtles at Pearl and Hermes Reef in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The data presented was taken on 9-8 of June 1990 and 1 August to 13 September 1991. The data collected was limited to objectives conducting atoll-wide seal censuses, resighting tagged seals, tagging weaned pups, and surveying and destroying debris capable of entangling wildlife. Additionally, efforts in 1991 included retagging seals, tagging unknown-age seals, weighing and measuring immature seals, and bleach-marking seals for ID purposes. Also, interatoll movement, survival, injuries, and entanglement of seals were monitored, seal scats and spews were collected, turtles were tagged, and previously tagged turtles were resighted.
Date: May 1993
Creator: Finn, Michele A.; Henderson, John R.; Becker, Brenda L. & Ragen, Timothy J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Monitoring of Thermal Activity in Southwestern Yellowstone National Park and Vicinity, 1980-1993 (open access)

Monitoring of Thermal Activity in Southwestern Yellowstone National Park and Vicinity, 1980-1993

A paper about thermal activity in Yellowstone National Park. It assesses impacts of geothermal, oil, gas, and other types of development adjacent to the park. It also relates these changes to magma under the park.
Date: 1993
Creator: Friedman, Irving; Norton, Daniel R. & Hutchinson, Roderick A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Genetic Analysis of Paddlefish: A Comparison of Individuals from Missouri, South Dakota and Texas (open access)

Genetic Analysis of Paddlefish: A Comparison of Individuals from Missouri, South Dakota and Texas

Report examining cultured paddlefish, their muscle proteins, and their eyes to see if protein electrophoresis is a useful way to study stock dynamics. The report indicates this is an inadequate means of study.
Date: February 1993
Creator: Fries, Loraine T. (Loraine Thomas), 1956- & Hutson, Pat L.
System: The Portal to Texas History