A 20-year data set of surface longwave fluxes in the Arctic (open access)

A 20-year data set of surface longwave fluxes in the Arctic

Creation of 20-year data set of surface infrared fluxes from satellite measurements. A reliable estimate of the surface downwelling longwave radiation flux (DLF) is a glaring void in available forcing data sets for models of Arctic sea ice and ocean circulation. We have developed a new method to estimate the DLF from a combination of satellite sounder retrievals and brightness temperatures from the TIROS Operational Vertical Sounder (TOVS), which has flown on NOAA polar-orbiting satellites continuously since late 1979. The overarching goal of this project was to generate a 20-year data set of surface downwelling longwave flux measurements from TOVS data over the Arctic Ocean. Daily gridded fields of DLF were produced with a spatial resolution of (100 km){sup 2} north of 60{sup o}N for 22.5 years rather than only 20. Surface measurements from the field station at Barrow, AK--part of the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program --and from the Surface Heat Budget of the Arctic (SHEBA) were used to validate the satellite-derived fluxes and develop algorithm improvements for conditions that had resulted in systematic errors in early versions of the algorithm. The resulting data set has already been sent to two other investigators for incorporation into their research, and …
Date: June 15, 2004
Creator: Francis, Jennifer
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
45-Day safety screen results for Tank 241-C-201, Auger samples 95-AUG-025 and 95-AUG-026 (open access)

45-Day safety screen results for Tank 241-C-201, Auger samples 95-AUG-025 and 95-AUG-026

Two auger samples from tank 241-C-201 (C-201) were received by the 222-S Laboratories and underwent safety screening analysis, consisting of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and total alpha activity. Analytical results for the DSC analyses of both samples exceeded the notification limit of 481 J/g (dry weight basis). As well, the TGA analyses for both samples were less than the safety screening notification limit (notification is made if the sample is analyzed at less than 17 percent water). Notification of both of these occurrences was made on May,15, 1995, and secondary analysis of total organic carbon (TOC) was initiated. These TOC analysis results are also included in this report.
Date: June 15, 1995
Creator: Schreiber, R. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
50 kWp Photovoltaic Concentrator Application Experiment, Phase I. Final report, 1 June 1978-28 February 1979 (open access)

50 kWp Photovoltaic Concentrator Application Experiment, Phase I. Final report, 1 June 1978-28 February 1979

This program consists of a design study and component development for an experimental 50-kWp photovoltaic concentrator system to supply power to the San Ramon substation of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The photovoltaic system is optimized to produce peaking power to relieve the air conditioning load on the PG and E system during summer afternoons; and would therefore displace oil-fired power generation capacity. No electrical storage is required. The experiment would use GaAs concentrator cells with point-focus fresnel lenses operating at 400X, in independent tracking arrays of 440 cells each, generating 3.8 kWp. Fourteen arrays, each 9 feet by 33 feet, are connected electrically in series to generate the 50 kWp. The high conversion efficiency possible with GaAs concentrator cells results in a projected annual average system efficiency (AC electric power output to sunlight input) of better than 15%. The capability of GaAs cells for high temperature operation made possible the design of a total energy option, whereby thermal power from selected arrays could be used to heat and cool the control center for the installation. System design and analysis, fabrication and installation, environmental assessment, and cost projections are described in detail. (WHK)
Date: June 15, 1979
Creator: Maget, H.J.R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
100-Ton Test : Measurement of the Velocity of Sound (open access)

100-Ton Test : Measurement of the Velocity of Sound

Abstract: The velocity of sound at the time of 100-ton shot at Trinity was measured to be 1116.1 ft/sec. Values of blast pressure computed from the excess velocity are given, but are not considered as reliable.
Date: June 15, 1945
Creator: Barschall, H. H. & Martin, G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
1980 ICF Annual Report Excerpts (open access)

1980 ICF Annual Report Excerpts

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Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Lindl, J D
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: Selected Legal Issues (open access)

The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: Selected Legal Issues

In late April 2009, human cases of infection with a novel influenza A(H1N1) virus, commonly known as "swine flu," were identified. Since then, the virus has become widespread. It is timely to examine the legal issues surrounding this public health threat. This report provides a brief overview of selected legal issues including emergency measures, civil rights, liability issues, and employment issues.
Date: June 15, 2009
Creator: Swendiman, Kathleen S. & Jones, Nancy Lee
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2010 Census: Census Bureau Needs to Take Prompt Actions to Resolve Long-standing and Emerging Address and Mapping Challenges (open access)

2010 Census: Census Bureau Needs to Take Prompt Actions to Resolve Long-standing and Emerging Address and Mapping Challenges

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "To conduct a successful census, it is important that the U.S. Census Bureau (Bureau) produce the most complete and accurate address file and maps for 2010. For this review, GAO's specific objectives were to determine the extent to which (1) the Bureau's efforts to modernize the address file and maps are addressing problems experienced during the 2000 Census, (2) the Bureau is managing emerging address file and map issues, (3) the Bureau is able to collect and transmit address and mapping data using mobile computing devices (MCD) equipped with global positioning system (GPS) technology, and (4) the Bureau has a plan to update the address file and maps in areas affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. GAO reviewed the Bureau's progress in modernizing both the address file and maps."
Date: June 15, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2012 PLASMONICS GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND GORDON RESEARCH SEMINAR, JUNE 10-15, 2012 (open access)

2012 PLASMONICS GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND GORDON RESEARCH SEMINAR, JUNE 10-15, 2012

The focus of this meeting is on recent advances in science and engineering of plasmonic optics and its applications in the design of novel devices and components. The impacts of plasmonic phenomena on other disciplines such as chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering will also be discussed.
Date: June 15, 2012
Creator: Engheta, Nader
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 164, Chapter 282 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 164, Chapter 282

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in conduct related to the manufacture of methamphetamine and to the distribution and retail sales of certain chemical substances.
Date: June 15, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 66, Chapter 283 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 66, Chapter 283

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the establishment of certain programs and initiatives designed to prevent the manufacture and use of methamphetamine; providing a penalty.
Date: June 15, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4, Chapter 1352 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4, Chapter 1352

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to water conservation.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 8, Chapter 593 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 8, Chapter 593

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the prosecution, punishment, and supervision of certain sex offenders and to certain crimes involving sex offenders.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 41, Chapter 594 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 41, Chapter 594

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain public officials and their spouses and to the immunity from liability of certain agencies.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 52, Chapter 442 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 52, Chapter 442

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 53, Chapter 1160 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 53, Chapter 1160

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of the Cesar Chavez Border Highway and the designation by name of other parts of the highway system.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 54, Chapter 595 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 54, Chapter 595

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the advertising, promoting, and conducting of certain live musical performances; providing a civil penalty.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 56, Chapter 596 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 56, Chapter 596

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the operation of crematory establishments by commercial embalming establishments.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 71, Chapter 269 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 71, Chapter 269

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to counterfeit motor vehicle airbags; providing a penalty.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 73, Chapter 822 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 73, Chapter 822

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 75, Chapter 1161 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 75, Chapter 1161

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about public assistance benefits.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 86, Chapter 270 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 86, Chapter 270

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to tuition rebates provided by general academic teaching institutions to students who participate in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 88, Chapter 1162 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 88, Chapter 1162

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the evacuation and sheltering of service animals and household pets in a disaster.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 89, Chapter 597 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 89, Chapter 597

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to an exemption for certain political committees from the imposition of civil penalties for violating requirements for reporting political contributions and expenditures.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 90, Chapter 271 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 90, Chapter 271

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the acceptance of certain identification for release of a motor vehicle by vehicle storage facilities.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History