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An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Center for Neutron Research
by Panel on Neutron Research National Research CouncilThe National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is a national user facility whose mission is to ensure the availability of neutron measurement capabilities in order to meet the needs of U.S. researchers from industry, academia, and government agencies.<P><P> This mission is aligned with the mission of NIST, which is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve the quality of life.
Assessment of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology: Interim Letter Report
by Board On Energy Environmental SystemsPower in ocean waves originate as wind energy that is transferred to the sea surface when wind blows over large areas of the ocean.<P><P> The resulting wave field consists of a collection of waves at different frequencies traveling in various directions delivering their power to near shore areas, whereas ocean tides are a response to gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun. The limitless potential of tidal power for human use has traditionally led to proposals that employ various schemes to harness this generated power. Now, as marine and hydrokinetic resources increasingly become a part of energy regulatory, planning, and marketing activities in the United States, assessments are being conducted for future development. In particular, state-based renewable portfolio standards and federal production and investment tax credits, have led to an increased interest in the possible deployment of marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies.
An Assessment Of The Sbir Program At The Department Of Energy
by National Research Council of the National AcademiesThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is one of the largest examples of U.S. public-private partnerships. Founded in 1982, SBIR was designed to encourage small business to develop new processes and products and to provide quality research in support of the many missions of the U.S. government, including health, energy, the environment, and national defense. In response to a request from the U.S. Congress, the National Research Council assessed SBIR as administered by the five federal agencies that together make up 96 percent of program expenditures. This book, one of six in the series, reports on the SBIR program at the Department of Energy. It finds that, in spite of resource constraints, the DoE has made significant progress in meeting the legislative objectives of SBIR and that the program is effectively addressing the mission of the Department of Energy. The book documents the achievements and challenges of the program and recommends programmatic changes to make the SBIR program even more effective in achieving its legislative goals.
Capability Surprise for U.S. Naval Forces: Interim Report
by Committee on Capability Surprise for U.S. Naval ForcesA letter dated December 21, 2011, to National Academy of Sciences President Dr. Ralph Cicerone from the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Jonathan W. Greenert, U.S. Navy, requested that the National Research Council's (NRC's) Naval Studies Board (NSB) conduct a study to examine the issues surrounding capability surprise-both operationally and technically related-facing the U.S. naval services. <P><P>Accordingly, in February 2012, the NRC, under the auspices of its NSB, established the Committee on Capability Surprise for U.S. Naval Forces. The study's terms of reference, provided in Enclosure A of this interim report, were formulated by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in consultation with the NSB chair and director. The terms of reference charge the committee to produce two reports over a 15-month period. The present report is the first of these, an interim report issued, as requested, following the third full committee meeting.
DMV booklet for Nevada
by Nevada Department of Motor VehiclesA handbook compiled to provide drivers with safety rules and traffic laws equipping them with knowledge, the abilities and skills to drive safely
Behavior Intervention Manual
by Samm N. HouseOutlines goals, objectives and intervention strategies to be used in educational settings, for 253 behaviors grouped by categories.
Air Traffic Controller Staffing in the En Route Domain: A Review of the Federal Aviation Administration's Task Load Model
by National Research Council of the National AcademiesTRB Special Report 301: Air Traffic Controller Staffing in the En Route Domain: A Review of the Federal Aviation Administration's Task Load Model examines the structure, empirical basis, and validation methods of an Federal Aviation Administration model that estimates the time controllers spend performing tasks when handling en route traffic. The model's task load output is being used to inform workforce planning. The committee that developed the report concluded that the model is superior to past models because it takes into account traffic complexity when estimating task load. However, the report recommends that more operational and experimental data on task performance be obtained to establish and validate many key model assumptions, relationships, and parameters.
Assessment of the Role of Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Malaria in Infants: Letter Report
by Institute of Medicine of the National AcademiesIntermittent Preventive Treatment for Malaria in Infants (IPTi) is a new strategy which aims to combine the short-term protection of chemoprophylaxis with the long-term protection of naturally acquired immunity. <P><P>The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation requested that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) conduct an independent assessment (with emphasis on the work done by the IPTi consortium) of the utility, safety, and operational aspects of IPTi to provide a comprehensive, and transparent analysis. In order to fully examine the issue of IPTi, the IOM convened a committee to evaluate the evidence concerning Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Malaria in Infants using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTi-SP).The resulting book contains the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the IOM committee. Overall, the Committee finds that the evidence presented supports the case for continued investment in IPTi-SP as a promising public health strategy to diminish the morbidity from malaria infections among infants at high risk.
Analysis Of Engineering Design Studies For Demilitarization Of Assembled Chemical Weapons At Blue Grass Army Depot
by National Research Council of the National AcademiesThe Program Manager for Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment (PMACWA) of the Department of Defense (DOD) requested the National Research Council (NRC) to assess the engineering design studies (EDSs) developed by Parsons/Honeywell and General Atomics for a chemical demilitarization facility to completely dispose of the assembled chemical weapons at the Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. To accomplish the task, the NRC formed the Committee on Review and Evaluation of Alternative Technologies for Demilitarization of Assembled Chemical Weapons: Phase II (ACW II Committee). This report presents the results of the committee's scientific and technical assessment, which will assist the Office of the Secretary of Defense in selecting the technology package for destroying the chemical munitions at Pueblo.
Arthur M. Sackler COLLOQUIA OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: Self-Organized Complexity in the Physical, Biological, and Social Sciences
by National Academies of Sciences EngineeringThe National Academies Press (NAP)--publisher for the National Academies--publishes more than 200 books a year offering the most authoritative views, definitive information, and groundbreaking recommendations on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health. <P><P>Our books are unique in that they are authored by the nation's leading experts in every scientific field.
Arthur M.Sackler COLLOQUIA OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: Neural Signaling
by National Academy of ScienceThe National Academies Press (NAP)--publisher for the National Academies--publishes more than 200 books a year offering the most authoritative views, definitive information, and groundbreaking recommendations on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health.<P><P> Our books are unique in that they are authored by the nation's leading experts in every scientific field.
The Dyslexia Handbook: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders (Revised #2014)
by The Editors at the Texas Education AgencyThe handbook contains the SBOE-approved procedures concerning dyslexia and related disorders.It also provides guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia.
123 of Computer Basics for Visually Impaired using NVDA
by The editors at the EnAble IndiaThis book introduces the basics of computers to Visually Impaired individuals and guides them through the effective ways of using the computers through the NVDA software and emphasizes on all the advantages of using the computer as well.
123 of Computer Basics for Visually Impaired using Jaws
by The editors at the EnAble IndiaThis book introduces the basics of computers to Visually Impaired individuals and guides them through the effective ways of using the computers through the Jaws software and emphasizes on all the advantages of using the computer.
Thirukailaya Gyana Ula
by Seraman Perumal NayanarThis work is part of the 11th Thirumurai.'Ula' is one of the 96 types of 'Sitrillakiyam'. Also called 'Adhi Ula' as it is the first in the Ula genre.It talks in praise of Lord Shiva and how women of all ages are mesmerized by his charisma.
Puthumaipithan Sirukathaigal
by PuthumaipithanThis is a collection of 30 popular short stories by Puthumaipithan, the veteran Tamil author, belonging to various genres, and thus a useful reference text for people interested in Tamil fiction.
Pandiyan Parisu
by BharadidasanPandiyan Parisu is a very popular drama written in poetic form by Pavendhar Bharadidasan.It is the story of Velan and Annam and Vezha Mannan along with few other characters told effectively in a very simple fashion that makes it very appealing to its readers.
Puratchikkavi
by BharadidasanThe story of Amudhavalli and her love for Udharan also has elements like Patriotism and Revolution added to it by the veteran writter.
Madurai Meenatchi Ammai Pillai Tamizh
by KumarakurupararPillai Tamil or the "Tamil of Childhood" is one of the ninety-six forms of minor poetical compositions.In this literary compositon, Kumaraguruparar expresses his deep love for Tamil, as in his other works also, with apt descriptions and illustrations while delineating the characteristics of Goddess Meenakshi.
Thamizh Veeranilaik Kavithai
by K. Kailasapathy K. V. BalasubramanianThis book is a translation of veteran author K.Kailasapathy's 'Tamil heroic Poetry' , that is till date a very important work in the field of Research.It introduced 'Sanga Kala Ilakkiyam' to the rest of the world as well.
Tamizh Mozhi Varalaru
by The.Po.Meenatchi SundaranarThe book is meant for research scholars and anyone interested in the rich history of Tamizh.It also talks about Tamizh in various eras starting from stone age to the 20th century.
The Readers Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia of World Literature and the Arts With Supplement
by William Rose BenétOriginal entries on established authors of the past have been enlarged, with modern treatment. Full advantage has been taken of all the most modern reference books. More attention has been given to obscure works and figures in literature both of the distant and recent past. And, in line with the methodological advance in literary criticism of the past fifteen years or so, "whereby an author is interpreted not only in terms of the literal content of his works and the facts of his biography, but also in terms of the general intellectual forces of his time," entries have been chosen of significant figures, movements, and terms in aesthetics, science, philosophy, economics, and politics. Freud, Jung, Karl Marx, Lenin, The New Deal, the stream-of-consciousness tendency in fiction, and even futurism and surrealism have received due consideration. The fields of art and music are now extensively covered, incorporating important twentieth-century additions.
Mr Honey's First Touristic Dictionary (German-English)
by Winfried HonigGerman-English dictionary for tourists
Mr Honey's Insurance Dictionary (English-German)
by Winfried HonigEnglish-German insurance dictionary