A simple, efficient resistance soldering apparatus

Multiple resistance soldering device for attaching electric leads to multiple terminal block connectors uses power source with one terminal connected to working probe, and other terminal attached to connector carrying common pins for lead insertion. Mating of male and female connectors solders each lead to individual cup pin

Facsimile video enhancement device

Video remodulation unit enhances facsimile transmission using an amplitude-modulated 2400 Hz carrier. The unit demodulates the signal and then remodulates it, using the same carrier. By using the unit controls, modulation can be set to levels that compensate for picture in-transit degradation

Another type of FMIS: Government systems turned over to farmers

Irrigation management, Farmer managed irrigation systems, Privatization, Farmer participation, Indonesia, West Java, West Sumatra

Irrigation, collective action, and property rights

"Governments are now shifting their role from direct management of irrigation systems to regulation of the water sector, provision of support services to water user associations, and capacity building among water user associations and irrigation service providers.... International experience suggests that successful irrigation sector reform programs establish both a policy working group and a national secretariat that help to guide and coordinate the planning and implementation of the reform process. The process should include: strategic, participatory planning; research and stakeholder consultations; mobilization of political support; design and adoption of an appropriate policy, legal, institutional, and regulatory framework; strategy to coordinate lending and technical assistance; public awareness campaigns; and monitoring, evaluations, and course corrections." from Text.Collective action ,Poverty alleviation ,natural resources management ,Property rights ,

Impacts of irrigation management transfer: a review of the evidence

Irrigation managementIrrigation systemsPolicyPrivatizationCase studiesPerformance evaluationIrrigated farmingEconomic aspectsFinancingOperationsEnvironmental sustainability

Third International Satellite Direct Broadcast Services User's Conference

A workshop titled, The Third International Satellite Direct Broadcast Services User's Conference, jointly sponsored by NASA and NOAA/NESDIS was scheduled to be held June 20 to 24, 1988, at the International Hotel located at the Baltimore-Washington Airport. Details concerning the organizing of the conference are given

Assessment of participatory management of irrigation schemes in Sri Lanka: Partial reforms, partial benefits

Privatization / Policy / Performance evaluation / Indicators / Operating costs / Irrigation management / Economic aspects / Returns / Participatory management / Farmer participation / Government managed irrigation systems / Small scale systems / Large-scale systems / Regression analysis / Models

Irrigation management transfer in the Columbia Basin: lessons and international implications

Irrigation management, Farmer managed irrigation systems, Privatization, Irrigation efficiency, Irrigation effects, Project appraisal, Financing, Developing countries, Farm Management, Financial Economics,