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15th Street News (Midwest City, Okla.), Vol. 29, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999 (open access)

15th Street News (Midwest City, Okla.), Vol. 29, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999

Newspaper from Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Ming, Holly
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Advanced Fingerprint Analysis Project Fingerprint Constituents (open access)

Advanced Fingerprint Analysis Project Fingerprint Constituents

The work described in this report was focused on generating fundamental data on fingerprint components which will be used to develop advanced forensic techniques to enhance fluorescent detection, and visualization of latent fingerprints. Chemical components of sweat gland secretions are well documented in the medical literature and many chemical techniques are available to develop latent prints, but there have been no systematic forensic studies of fingerprint sweat components or of the chemical and physical changes these substances undergo over time.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Mong, GM; Petersen, CE & Clauss, TRW
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alternative Fuel News, Vol. 3 No. 3 (open access)

Alternative Fuel News, Vol. 3 No. 3

The alternative fuel industry is heating up. It is a very exciting time to be in the energy business, especially when it comes to transportation. Celebrating of the milestone 75th Clean Cities coalition and kick off of the new Federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) USER Program is occurring in cities across the country. Clean Energy for the 21st Century and the events that are happening during Energy Awareness Month are covered in this issue. Spotlighted are niche markets; several airports across the country are successfully incorporating alternative fuels into their daily routines.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: DOE, Clean Cities Program at
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 100, No. 190, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 100, No. 190, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Application for Graduate Studies at UNT] (open access)

[Application for Graduate Studies at UNT]

A comprehensive and meticulously filled application for admission to the Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies at the University of North Texas (UNT).
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Application of Adaptive Sampling and Analysis Program (ASAP) Techniques to NORM Sites (open access)

The Application of Adaptive Sampling and Analysis Program (ASAP) Techniques to NORM Sites

The results from the Michigan demonstration establish that this type of approach can be very effective for NORM sites. The advantages include (1) greatly reduced per sample analytical costs; (2) a reduced reliance on soil sampling and ex situ gamma spectroscopy analyses; (3) the ability to combine characterization with remediation activities in one fieldwork cycle; (4) improved documentation; and (5) ultimately better remediation, as measured by greater precision in delineating soils that are not in compliance with requirements from soils that are in compliance. In addition, the demonstration showed that the use of real-time technologies, such as the RadInSoil, can facilitate the implementation of a Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM)-based final status survey program
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Johnson, Robert; Smith, Karen P. & Quinn, John
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Application of Pitzer's Equations for Modeling the Aqueous Thermodynamics of Actinide Species in Natural Waters : A Review (open access)

Application of Pitzer's Equations for Modeling the Aqueous Thermodynamics of Actinide Species in Natural Waters : A Review

A review of the applicability of Pitzer's equations to the aqueous thermodynamics of actinide species in natural waters is presented. This review includes a brief historical perspective on the application of Pitzer's equations to actinides, information on the difficulties and complexities of studying and modeling the different actinide oxidation states, and a discussion of the use of chemical analogs for different actinide oxidation states. included are tables of Pitzer ion-interaction parameters and associated standard state equilibrium constants for each actinide oxidation state. These data allow the modeling of the aqueous thermodynamics of different actinide oxidation states to high ionic strength.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: FELMY,ANDREW R. & RAI,DHANPAT
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Applications of the Automated SMAC Modal Parameter Extraction Package (open access)

Applications of the Automated SMAC Modal Parameter Extraction Package

An algorithm known as SMAC (Synthesize Modes And Correlate), based on principles of modal filtering, has been in development for a few years. The new capabilities of the automated version are demonstrated on test data from a complex shell/payload system. Examples of extractions from impact and shaker data are shown. The automated algorithm extracts 30 to 50 modes in the bandwidth from each column of the frequency response function matrix. Examples of the synthesized Mode Indicator Functions (MIFs) compared with the actual MIFs show the accuracy of the technique. A data set for one input and 170 accelerometer outputs can typically be reduced in an hour. Application to a test with some complex modes is also demonstrated.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: MAYES,RANDALL L.; DORRELL,LARRY R. & KLENKE,SCOTT E.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 312, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 312, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Cash, Wanda Garner
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
BIOMASS REBURNING - MODELING/ENGINEERING STUDIES (open access)

BIOMASS REBURNING - MODELING/ENGINEERING STUDIES

This project is designed to develop engineering and modeling tools for a family of NO{sub x}control technologies utilizing biomass as a reburning fuel. During the eighth reporting period (July 1--September 26, 1999), Antares Group Inc, under contract to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, evaluated the economic feasibility of biomass reburning options for Dunkirk Station. This report includes summary of the findings; complete information will be submitted in the next Quarterly Report.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Zamansky, Vladimir & Lindsey, Chris
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 87, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999 (open access)

The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 87, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999

Semiweekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Keasling, Edna & Fierro, Jennifer
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 87, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999 (open access)

The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 87, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999

Semi-weekly newspaper from Clifton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Smith, W. Leon
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combating Terrorism: Chemical and Biological Medical Supplies Are Poorly Managed (open access)

Combating Terrorism: Chemical and Biological Medical Supplies Are Poorly Managed

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the federal government's management of chemical and biological medical supplies, focusing on the: (1) accuracy and currency of the inventory tracking systems for federal medical stockpiles that would be used to treat the civilian population following a chemical or biological terrorist attack; and (2) internal controls in place to manage the stockpiles."
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Computation of Confidence Limits for Linear Functions of the Normal Mean and Variance (open access)

Computation of Confidence Limits for Linear Functions of the Normal Mean and Variance

If a known transformation of a random variable X is normally distributed with mean {mu} and variance {sigma}{sup 2}, then the mean, variance, and any other distributional property of X can be expressed in terms of {mu} and {sigma}{sup 2}. For example, if X is lognormally distributed, i.e., X {approx} {Lambda}({mu}, {sigma}{sup 2}) or (equivalently) Y = log(X) {approx} N({mu}, {sigma}{sup 2}), then the expected value, variance, median, and mode of X are, respectively, E(X) = exp({mu} + {sigma}{sup 2}/2), var (X) = exp(2{mu} + {sigma}{sup 2})(exp({sigma}{sup 2}) - 1), med(X) = exp({mu}), and mode(X) = exp({mu} - {sigma}{sup 2}). Exact and optimal (uniformly most accurate unbiased) confidence limit procedures have been developed for linear functions of {mu} and {sigma}{sup 2} (Land, 1971, 1973) and, therefore, because confidence limits for a parameter are invariant under smooth, monotone transformations of that parameter, for the mean and mode of a lognormal distribution. In fact, the lognormal distribution is the only one whose mean can be expressed as a function of a non-trivial linear combination of {mu} and {sigma}{sup 2} (Land, 1971), but other functions, including those arising in connection with other normalizing transformations, can be approximated locally by linear functions for which …
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Lyon, B.F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Contract Management: Pilot Program Needed to Improve DOD Identification of Warranty Claims (open access)

Contract Management: Pilot Program Needed to Improve DOD Identification of Warranty Claims

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO provided information on the Department of Defense's (DOD) plans to develop a pilot program to use commercial sources to improve the collection of DOD claims under aircraft engine warranties, focusing on the: (1) benefits obtained by some private sector users of aircraft engine warranty services; and (2) efforts DOD has made the evaluate the feasibility of establishing a pilot program."
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cryogenically cooled monochromator thermal distortion predictions. (open access)

Cryogenically cooled monochromator thermal distortion predictions.

Silicon crystal monochromators at cryogenic temperatures have been used with great success at third-generation synchrotrons radiation sources. At the Advanced Photon Source (APS) the unique characteristics of silicon at liquid nitrogen temperatures (77 K) have been leveraged to significantly reduce the thermally induced distortions on beamline optical components. Finite element simulations of the nonlinear (temperature-dependent material properties) thermal stress problem were performed and compared with the experimental measurements. Several critical finite element modeling considerations are discussed for their role in accurately predicting the highly coupled thermal and structural response of the optical component's surface distortion to the high thermal heat flux. Depending on the estimated convection heat transfer coefficient, the final refined finite element model's predictions correlated well with the experimental measurements.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Tajiri, G.; Lee, W. K.; Fernandez, P.; Mills, D.; Assoufid, L. & Amirouche, F.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999 (open access)

Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Vercher, Dennis
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The UNT Digital Library
DC Courts: Improvements Needed in Accounting for Escrow and Other Funds (open access)

DC Courts: Improvements Needed in Accounting for Escrow and Other Funds

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the District of Columbia (DC) Courts' management of its escrow and other bank accounts, focusing on whether DC Courts: (1) properly reconciled its bank accounts; (2) had adequate controls over fines and fees collected; and (3) had authority to retain amounts deposited into the Crime Victims Fund account."
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Decennial Census: Answers to Hearing Questions on Census Address List (open access)

Decennial Census: Answers to Hearing Questions on Census Address List

Correspondence issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) program's impact on the census address list, focusing on: (1) the importance of local government participation in updating the census address list; (2) the options available to local governments if the Bureau of the Census does not include their address change recommendations in the address list; (3) the percentage of total addresses that were eligible to participate in LUCA 1998; (4) the accuracy of the Master Address File (MAF); and (5) whether local governments declined to participate in LUCA 1998 because of their frustrations with the inaccurate and incomplete information that the Bureau sent for their review."
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Design of a Command-Triggered Plasma Opening Switch for Terawatt Applications (open access)

Design of a Command-Triggered Plasma Opening Switch for Terawatt Applications

Inductive energy storage systems can have high energy density, lending to smaller, less expensive systems. The crucial element of an inductive energy storage system is the opening switch. This switch must conduct current while energy is stored in an inductor, then open quickly to transfer this energy to a load. Plasma can perform this function. The Plasma Opening Switch (POS) has been studied for more than two decades. Success with the conventional plasma opening switch has been limited. A system designed to significantly improve the performance of vacuum opening switches is described in this paper. The gap cleared of plasma is a rough figure-of-merit for vacuum opening switches. Typical opened gaps of 3 mm are reported for conventional switches. The goal for the system described in this paper is more than 3 cm. To achieve this, the command-triggered POS adds an active opening mechanism, which allows complete separation of conduction and opening. This separation is advantageous because of the widely different time scales of conduction and opening. The detrimental process of magnetic field penetration into the plasma during conduction is less important in this switch. The opening mechanism duration is much shorter than the conduction time, so penetration during opening …
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Savage, Mark E.; Mendel, C. W. & Seidel, David B.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email Conversation on National Steering Committee/RIG Director Conference Call Agenda] (open access)

[Email Conversation on National Steering Committee/RIG Director Conference Call Agenda]

A detailed email conversation for the strategic planning as the National Steering Committee and RIG Directors collaborate on shaping the agenda for an upcoming conference call.
Date: October 29, 1999, 2:04 p.m.
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble: 1999-10-29 - UNT Opera Theatre and UNT Chamber Orchestra

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Concert presented at Lyric Theater at the Murchison Performing Arts Center.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: UNT Opera Theatre
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, October 29, 1999

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Bush, Kent
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Filamentation and Forward Brillouin Scatter of Entire Smoothed and Aberrated Laser Beams (open access)

Filamentation and Forward Brillouin Scatter of Entire Smoothed and Aberrated Laser Beams

Laser-plasma interactions are sensitive to both the fine-scale speckle and the larger scale envelope intensity of the beam. For some time, simulations have been done on volumes taken from part of the laser beam cross-section, and the results from multiple simulations extrapolated to predict the behavior of the entire beam. However, extrapolation could very well miss effects of the larger scale structure on the fine-scale. The only definitive method is to simulate the entire beam. These very large calculations have been infeasible until recently, but they are now possible on massively parallel computers. Whole beam simulations show the dramatic difference in the propagation and break up of smoothed and aberrated beams.
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: Still, C. H.; Berger, R. L.; Langdon, A. B.; Hinkel, D. E. & Williams, E. A.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library