Report on United States Relations with Panama. 1977 (open access)

Report on United States Relations with Panama. 1977

This report is about the Panama Canal, built and operated by the United States, slices the Republic of Panama in half and the relations between the United states and Panama.
Date: August 11, 1977
Creator: Morgan, Thomas E
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fixed tilt solar collector employing reversible vee-trough reflectors and vacuum tube receivers for solar heating and cooling systems. Final report. JPL Publication 77-78 (open access)

Fixed tilt solar collector employing reversible vee-trough reflectors and vacuum tube receivers for solar heating and cooling systems. Final report. JPL Publication 77-78

The objective of the Vee-Trough/Vacuum Tube Collector (VTVTC) Project was to prove the usefulness of vee-trough concentrators in improving the efficiency and reducing the cost of collectors assembled from evacuated tube receivers. The VTVTC was analyzed rigorously and various mathematical models were developed to calculate the optical performance of the vee-trough concentrator and the thermal performance of the evacuated tube receiver. A test bed was constructed to verify the mathematical analyses and compare reflectors made out of glass, Alzak and aluminized FEP Teflon. Tests were run at temperatures ranging from 95 to 180/sup 0/C during the months of April, May, June, July and August 1977. Vee-trough collector efficiencies of 35 to 40% were observed at an operating temperature of about 175/sup 0/C. Test results compared well with the calculated values. Test data covering a complete day are presented for selected dates throughout the test season. Predicted daily useful heat collection and efficiency values are presented for a year's duration at operation temperatures ranging from 65 to 230/sup 0/C. Estimated collector costs and resulting thermal energy costs are presented. Analytical and experimental results are discussed along with a complete economic evaulation. Recommendations for the continuation of the project are presented.
Date: December 1, 1977
Creator: Selcuk, M. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Steady-State Thermomechanical Finite Element Analysis of Elastoviscoplastic Metal Forming Processes (open access)

Steady-State Thermomechanical Finite Element Analysis of Elastoviscoplastic Metal Forming Processes

Extrusion and rolling processes exhibiting large amounts of plastic flow are analyzed using a finite element technique that is based on a modified creeping viscous flow approximation. The technique, called the initial stress-rate method, iteratively corrects creeping viscous flow solutions to generate results that include elastic response. The momentum equations have been coupled with the energy equation to provide the capability to predict thermomechanical response during forming operations.
Date: January 1, 1977
Creator: Dawson, P.R. & Thompson, E.G.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Atlantic Coastal Plain. Geothermal energy and the eastern US: a scenario for geothermal energy development (open access)

Atlantic Coastal Plain. Geothermal energy and the eastern US: a scenario for geothermal energy development

A brief narrative outline is presented of a scenario for the development of the Atlantic Coastal Plain hydrothermal resources for geothermal space heating and cooling. Listed below are the basic assumptions made in the construction of this scenario. Since this scenario is to serve as a planning document, the steps involved in geothermal development are listed and time-phased. The most critical steps in this process are indicated. This scenario summarizes geothermal development in the entire Atlantic Coastal Plain. Separate, more detailed scenarios for each specific resource area are planned as precursors to possible implementation planning.
Date: October 1, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1977 (open access)

Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1977

This report includes statements by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the board, TAAC Chairman, and the director of the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). The report discusses the year in review regarding the work in progress, organization and operations of OTA.
Date: March 1977
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards: Appendix Volume II, Part Two (open access)

Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards: Appendix Volume II, Part Two

The focus of this report is the construction of nuclear power plants abroad, especially the problem of assuring that none of the plutonium produced in these plants is diverted for use in weapons.
Date: June 1977
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nomenclature of Precambrian Rocks in Colorado (open access)

Nomenclature of Precambrian Rocks in Colorado

Abstract: "The Precambrian rocks of Colorado consist of a metaphoric complex more than 1,700 million years in age, three groups of igneous rocks about 1,700, 1,400, and 1,000 million years in age, here designated informal age groups, and two areally restricted units of sedimentary rocks, one between 1,400 and 1,700 million years in age and one between 950 and 1,400 million years. A systematic nomenclature for many of the rocks does not exist, but the present state of knowledge will permit establishment of a comprehensive nomenclature. Numerous formal names that have been applied to elements of the Precambrian assemblage are appraised and classified in a table, and eight names are abandoned."
Date: 1977
Creator: Tweto, Ogden
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Manual on Fire Assaying and Determination of the Noble Metals in Geological Materials (open access)

A Manual on Fire Assaying and Determination of the Noble Metals in Geological Materials

A report that provides details about fire assaying techniques to separate and concentrate the noble metals from many varieties of samples.
Date: 1977
Creator: Haffty, Joseph; Riley, L. B. & Goss, W. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Stewart Gulch Tongue—A New Tongue of the Eocene Green River Formation, Piceance Creek Basin, Colorado (open access)

Stewart Gulch Tongue—A New Tongue of the Eocene Green River Formation, Piceance Creek Basin, Colorado

A report about mapping in the northern and central parts of the Piceance Creek basin of northwestern Colorado where several relatively thin dominantly marlstone units tongue northward into the Eocene Uinta Formation.
Date: 1977
Creator: Hail, William J., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coastal plain in Southern Arkansas (open access)

Coastal plain in Southern Arkansas

A brief narrative outline is given of a scenario for the development of geothermal heating and cooling, (1) in the Hot Springs, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff area of central Arkansas, and (2) in the southern Arkansas area. Basic assumptions about details of the scenario and the data included therein are listed. The scenario in chart form is included. (MHR)
Date: October 1, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geothermal energy and the eastern US (ERDA/DGE Region 5). Second progress report (open access)

Geothermal energy and the eastern US (ERDA/DGE Region 5). Second progress report

This report contains state-by-state fact sheets; selected scenarios for Arkansas, South Dakota, and the Coastal Plain; ERDA/DOD interfacing at selected bases in Region 5, other activities of interest; and a summary of action items/future plans. (MHR)
Date: July 11, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Catalog of Earthquakes in Northern Imperial Valley, California, April--June 1977 (open access)

Preliminary Catalog of Earthquakes in Northern Imperial Valley, California, April--June 1977

Seismic monitoring of the northern section of the Imperial Valley region in southern California has been underway since 1973. A description of the 22-station network and a list of preliminary data on earthquakes recorded by the network from April 1977 through June 1977 are presented. (JGB)
Date: January 1, 1977
Creator: Jenkins, D. & Fuis, G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Principal Facts for a Gravity Survey of Baltazor Known Geothermal Resource Area, Nevada (open access)

Principal Facts for a Gravity Survey of Baltazor Known Geothermal Resource Area, Nevada

The data presented are referenced to a gravity base station in Denio, Nevada at the Post Office, 50 meters south of the Oregon-Nevada State line, 1.6 meters south of the door in the southeast corner of the concrete porch, near the mailbox. Site is monumented with a ''USAF Gravity Station'' disc (A.C.I.C. reference number 2352-1). Base value is 979945.94.
Date: January 1, 1977
Creator: Peterson, D. L. & Hoover, D. B.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Assessment of Geothermal Development in Puna, Hawaii (open access)

Assessment of Geothermal Development in Puna, Hawaii

The following subjects are discussed: the district of Puna prior to geothermal development, socioeconomic conditions, alternative modes of geothermal development, social benefits and costs of geothermal development, and geothermal development policy and its direction. (MHR)
Date: January 1977
Creator: Kamins, Robert M. & Tinning, Karla J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Environmental impact assessment: chemical explosive fracturing project, Petroleum Technology Corporation/Sutton County, Texas (open access)

Environmental impact assessment: chemical explosive fracturing project, Petroleum Technology Corporation/Sutton County, Texas

The Nevada Operations Office of the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) has contracted with Petroleum Technology Corporation (PTC) to perform a gas stimulation program by chemical explosive fracturing (CEF) in the Canyon sands of the Val Verde - Kerr Basin of Sutton County, Texas. This lenticular tight sand deposit, underlying much of southwestern Texas, contains large volumes of natural gas. To date this formation has yielded only marginal amounts of gas because of its low porosity and permeability. The semi-arid environment of the Aldwell/Sawyer field is characterized by dry arroyos and xeric vegetation. Population is sparse and sheep ranching is the primary occupation. Because of the existence of previously drilled oil and gas wells, road and pipeline construction will be minimal. Impacts from this two well project are expected to be minimal and be confined to temporary surface disruption and increased erosion at the well site.
Date: July 14, 1977
Creator: Tonnessen, Kathy A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Telluric Traverse Location Map and Profiles for Fly Ranch, Northeast Known Geothermal Resource Area, Nevada (open access)

Telluric Traverse Location Map and Profiles for Fly Ranch, Northeast Known Geothermal Resource Area, Nevada

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Date: January 1, 1977
Creator: Christopherson, K. R.; Hoover, D. B. & Senterfit, M. R.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Survey, Final Report. Volume 2: Van Horn and Pecos Quadrangles, Texas (open access)

Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Survey, Final Report. Volume 2: Van Horn and Pecos Quadrangles, Texas

Second volume of a report from a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Van Horn and Pecos quadrangles including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data.
Date: October 1977
Creator: GeoMetrics, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Survey, Final Report. Volume 2a: Van Horn and Pecos Quadrangles, Texas (open access)

Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Survey, Final Report. Volume 2a: Van Horn and Pecos Quadrangles, Texas

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Van Horn and Pecos quadrangles including magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.
Date: October 1977
Creator: GeoMetrics, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
NURE Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey, Thorpe Area, Volume 1 - Narrative Report: Newark (NK 18-11) Quadrangle (open access)

NURE Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey, Thorpe Area, Volume 1 - Narrative Report: Newark (NK 18-11) Quadrangle

Final report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Newark quadrangles including the survey description, specifications, data processing methods, interpretation methods, and regional geologic review.
Date: November 1977
Creator: LKB Resources, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
NURE Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey, Thorpe Area, Volume 2: Newark (NK 18-11) Quadrangle (open access)

NURE Aerial Gamma Ray and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey, Thorpe Area, Volume 2: Newark (NK 18-11) Quadrangle

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Newark quadrangle including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data, as well as magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.
Date: November 1977
Creator: LKB Resources, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature, Volume 2 (open access)

Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature, Volume 2

The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials. The index begins on page 2799.
Date: 1977
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, First and Second Called Sessions of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature (open access)

Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, First and Second Called Sessions of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature

This volume of the Journal contains the full documentation for the first and second called sessions of the Senate of Texas including proceedings, authors of Senate bills, as well as the history of Senate bills and resolutions. Pagination starts over at the end of the second called session. The index for the first called session begins on page 335, and on (the second) page 253 for the second called session.
Date: 1977
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature, Volume 1 (open access)

Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature, Volume 1

The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials.
Date: 1977
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 2 (open access)

Journal of the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Sixty-Fifth Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 2

The Journal contains the proceedings of the House of Representatives of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials. The index begins in Volume 3.
Date: 1977
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History