Description and evaluation of the Acoustic Profiling of Ocean Currents (APOC) system used on R. V. Oceanus cruise 96 on 11-22 May 1981

The underway current profiling system which consists of a microprocessor controlled data logger that collects and formats data from a four beam Ametek-Straza 300 kHz acoustic Doppler current profiler, heading from the ship's gyrocompass, and navigation information from a Loran-C receiver and a satellite navigation unit is discussed. Data are recorded on magnetic tape and real time is calculated. Time averaging is required to remove effects of ship motion. An intercomparison is made with a moored vector measuring current meter (VMCM). The mean difference in hourly averaged APOC and VMCM currents over the four hour intercomparison is a few mm s minus including: two Gulf Stream crossings, a warm core ring survey, and shallow water in a frontal zone to the east of Nantucket Shoals

Economic evaluation of the Philippine alcogas and cocodiesel programs

The research evaluates the economics of the Philippine alcogas and cocodiesel fuel programs. It examines the social cost-benefit as well as cost effectiveness of the different projects of the programs, and determines the conditions and policies that would significantly affect their economic desirability. In particular, the comparative advantage of the alternative fuel sources vis-a-vis imported petroleum is highlighted. The implication of prices particularly fuel and raw material feedstocks on the competitiveness of alternative energy sources is assessed under various simulated settings. The main conclusion of the study indicates that alcogas and cocodiesel fuels are prominently non-competitive against the conventional energy fuels. In all, the alcogas and cocodiesel programs look economically unattractive under the prevailing economic conditions

What are the repercussions of disclosing a medical error?

Physicians and their staff may experience a resolution of anxiety and guilt that can improve their well-being (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on survey data). Full disclosure has little effect, however, on the likelihood that an injured patient will seek legal counsel (SOR: C, based on survey data). Successful disclosure of a medical error can improve a patient's confidence in the physician and lead to improved outcomes (SOR: C, based on expert opinion)

The Ursinus Weekly, October 7, 1940

Johnson to head Old Timers\u27 dance • \u27Y\u27 organizations make plans for coming year at camp Arcola retreat • Director of college succumbs, was prominent Norristown physician • Carter heads delegation to debating conclave • Devils fight bears scoreless in home turf battle Saturday • Rev. Mr. Wentzel tells What it means to be religious at vespers • Fireside chats consider Ursinus students\u27 needs • Sherwood Messner to address YM-YWCA meeting Wednesday • Pre-meds see movies on anatomy at opening meeting • Executive board of IRC maps plans for coming year • Haines political society elects Dubuque and Adams officers • Benjamin calls special meeting of chemical group • Deardorff\u27s initial Gridder features article by Kellett • Dubuque tells Republicans of election\u27s meaning to youth • Jing Johnson, coach, and players speak at pep rally • Owlmen down booters by 6-1 score Friday • Pancoast drills bear cubs for opening game Oct. 19 • Alumnus speaks before Brotherhood of St.Paulhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1793/thumbnail.jp

(Editorial) A long term view of rare plant reintroduction. A response to Godefroid et al. 2011: How successful are plant reintroductions?

This is an editorial response to Godefroidet al. (2011). How successful are plant species reintroductions? Biological Conservation 144, 672-682

Proceedings of the Florida Red Tide Conference 10-12 October 1974 Sarasota, Florida

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