Application of integral operators in the numerical solution of elliptic boundary value problems

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Holographic photography of high velocity particles

Fourier transform hologram camera increases the velocity range for holography by a factor of 10 to 1000. Two different optical systems, using a triangular arrangement of beam splitters and a mirror to illuminate the object from two directions, are investigated

Discharge chamber studies for mercury bombardment ion thrusters

Discharge chamber performance optimization for mercury bombardment ion thruster

High voltage solar array study Final report

High voltage solar array stud

Investor Sentiment and Noise Traders: Discount to Net Asset Value in Listed Property Companies in the U.K.

There are parallels between the operation of closed-end funds and in the United Kingdom property companies. In both types of corporations, the market capitalization is commonly less than the net asset value (NAV) of the assets owned by the firms. This article investigates the relationship between the NAV of U.K. property companies and their market capitalizations. We first examine the hypothesis that discounts are the result of agency costs, contingent capital gains tax liability and a number of other firm specific factors. We then examine the hypothesis that discounts result from the interaction of noise traders and rational investors. The evidence suggests that both hypotheses have utility in explaining property company discounts.

LM cathode thruster system Quarterly progress report, 4 Jan. 1969 - 4 Apr. 1970

Development of 20 cm liquid metal cathode thruster syste

CONSOLIDATION IN THE FRESH FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT PACKING INDUSTRY

First-order, homogeneous, stationary Markov models are used to compare patterns of adjustment among Florida fresh grapefruit packers between the 1970/71-1983/84 and 1987/88-1999/00 periods, and 1970/71-1994/95 and 1995/95-1999/00 periods, respectively. Despite sweeping aggregate trends impacting fresh produce markets, there was insufficient evidence to identify significant differences in the patterns of adjustment in the packing sector during the later time periods. Comparisons with actual firm numbers are indicative of an industry near equilibrium. While individual firms enter and exit the different states, currently there are no profound structural changes pointing to major concentration.Industrial Organization,

Feasibility Study of Velocity Synchronized Fourier Transform Hologram Camera System

Velocity synchronized Fourier transform hologram camera syste

Fresh Grapefruit Supply-Chain Adjustments: Consolidation in Produce Packing?

This study evaluates long-term structural adjustments in fresh grapefruit packing under aggregate market pressures, including those from retail concentration. While individual firms enter and exit, Markov-model results are indicative of an industry near equilibrium with little expectation of change in the distribution of firm sizes given existing patterns of sector adjustment. Estimation of Lorenz curves and corresponding Gini coefficients fully support Markov analysis findings. Lags in the packing sector adjustment process in the face of sweeping forces of change in fresh produce markets are likely to put this sector at a relative disadvantage within the supply chain.Crop Production/Industries,