Published By Department of Energy
Issued about 9 years ago
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This dataset comes from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), and is part of the 2011 Annual Energy Outlook Report (AEO2011). This is the NEMS Oil and Gas Supply Module (OGSM) constitutes a comprehensive framework with which to analyze crude oil and natural gas exploration and development on a regional basis.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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The MAT1NXFLX or tavg1_2d_flx_Nx data product is the MERRA Data Assimilation System 2-Dimensional surface turbulence flux diagnostic that is time averaged single-level at the native resolution. It is a history file that is produced from the GCM during the corrector segment of the IAU cycle. All collections from this group are at reduced horizontal resolution. MERRA, or the Modern Era Retrospective-analysis for Research and Application, is a NASA reanalysis for the satellite era (30 years 1979-current) using the Goddard Earth Observing System Data Assimilation System Version 5 (GEOS-5 DAS). This data product contains 2-dimensional fields that do not vary during the reanalysis. The data are on the GEOS-5 native 540 x 361 grid with 2/3° longitude x 1/2° latitude resolution. Data are archived in the HDF-EOS (Grid) format, based on HDF4.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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A contaminant study was initiated at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge in 1987, as a result of concern for pollution from a variety of potential sources. To assess the impacts of contaminants on the refuge and particularly the endangered lightfooted clapper rail, a variety of biota was collected in sample locations throughout the Tijuana River Valley. A brief summary of analytical results is given in both a narrative form below and graphictabular form attached. Results from 1987 indicated that 5 organochlorine chlorine pesticides were present in biota. DDT and its metabolites DDE were found in all samples with concentrations as high as 1.03 parts per millions ppm. This, however, is below concentration levels known to cause eggshell thinning in birds. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons PAHs were only present in a few samples, and found at low levels. PCBs were not detected in any samples. 1988 results indicated a decrease in the presence of DDT 58 of samples. The maximum concentration was below any biologically significant threshold. PCBs were present but at low levels. This may have been due to an increase in the sensitivity of the analysis. PAHs were only found in a few biological samples, however, not at significant levels. A sediment sample from the storm drain off of 3rd Street in Imperial Beach did have a considerate number of PAHs including a carcinogen, Benzo a pyrene at 0.23 ppm. A significant finding from the 1988 data showed Aliphatic hydrocarbons Petroleum to be accumulating in Ghost shrimp and a clapper rail egg. Concentrations in the rail egg for NC5, NC6, NC19, and NC20 were comparable to eggs laid by a female mallard fed 2.5 oil. It is not known what the effect of this contamination is at this time. There are several possible sources of petroleum pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. Length and duration of oil exposure to biota can be determined by ratios of pristane to NC17 and phytane to NC18. High ratios 2 indicate a long term chronic expose and low ratios a short exposure acute. Ghost shrimp exhibited a high ratio, the rail egg a low ratio. Further information will be needed to assess oil exposure of biota. Sampling strategy for 1989 was based on analytical results from the previous two years. The major concern was presence of OCs particularly DDT and metabolites and Aliphatic hydrocarbons in biota. Sampling was conducted to ascertain aerial deposition, or point sources both from Mexico and U.S., within the Tijuana River watershed. Sampling was also conducted to determine the extent of OC contamination. The scope of work was expanded in 1989 to include a baseline contaminate study at the Sweetwater Marsh NWR. Seven stations were established throughout the refuge to assess if any contaminant problems exist. Because of the volume information generated trace metal analytical data are currently being analyzed using a Statgraphics computer program. Preliminary screening indicates no significant problems but addition analysis is needed for confirmation. Study design for 1990 will be based on results from 1989. Sampling in Tijuana River and Sweetwater NWR will be conducted in the spring and summer of 1990. A formal report on contaminant issues within Tijuana River or Sweetwater NWR will be written after receipt of 1990 data, expected in spring of 1991. If necessary, any significant contaminant issues will be reported sooner.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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FEMA Framework Basemap datasets comprise six of the seven FGDC themes of geospatial data that are used by most GIS applications (Note: the seventh framework theme, orthographic imagery, is packaged in a separate NFIP Metadata Profile): cadastral, geodetic control, governmental unit, transportation, general structures, hydrography (water areas & lines. These data include an encoding of the geographic extent of the features and a minimal number of attributes needed to identify and describe the features. (Source: Circular A16, p. 13)
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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This is a 1:2,000,000 coverage of streams for the conterminous United States. streams
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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This data set includes urban areas in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The data were derived from the 2010 TIGER/Line Urban Areas data set produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau defines urban areas as places that represent densely developed territory, encompassing residential, commercial, and other nonresidential urban land uses. In general, these places consist of areas of high population density and urban land use.
Published By Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Department of Defense
Issued about 9 years ago
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A distance mark indicates the distance measured from an origin and consists of a distinct location without special installation, used to serve as a reference along the waterway. (Adapted from S-57 Standard). The river mileage established by the US Army Corps of Engineers is from Plates 2-13 from the Souris-Red-Rainy River Basins, Red River Type II Study, Red River Main Stem, Regional Floodplain Area. The drawings are dated 1972. These drawings cover the Red River from Emerson, Manitoba (Canada) to White Rock Dam on the north end of Mud Lake.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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Records documenting the business, membership, and meetings of the American Association of State Climatologists, from 1976-92. Material donated in 2008 by the estate of former AASC president Paul Waite
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Global Rural-Urban Mapping Project, Version 1 (GRUMPv1) consists of estimates of human population for the years 1990, 1995, and 2000 by 30 arc-second (1km) grid cells and associated datasets dated circa 2000. National Identifier Grid is derived from the land area grid to create a raster surface where pixels (cells) that cover the same nation or territory have the same value. Note that the countries and territories are not official representations of country boundaries; rather, they represent the area covered by the statistical data as provided. This dataset is produced by the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), The World Bank, and Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT).
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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Paragon Space Development Corporation proposes the use of an microporous-ionomer membrane pair to improve the robustness and effectiveness of membrane-based water separation processes. Improved robustness and effectiveness will be evident through (1) reduced loading on the downstream post processor due to the ionomer's unique property of selective permeability, and (2) inclusion of a backup barrier between the rententate and permeate. The microporous membrane's function is to prevent liquid wastewater from direct contact with the ionomer, a condition that would reduce the effectiveness of the ionomer. The ionomer's unique characteristic of selective permeability suggests a possible role in water purification processes. This activity is accomplished by means of the sulfonic acid groups. It is this property that we wish to exploit.
Published By Department of Transportation
Issued about 9 years ago
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HEPGIS is a web-based interactive geographic map server that allows users to navigate and view geo-spatial data, print maps, and obtain data on specific features using only a web browser. It includes geo-spatial data used for transportation planning. HEPGIS previously received ARRA funding for development of Economically distressed Area maps. It is also being used to demonstrate emerging trends to address MPO and statewide planning regulations/requirements , enhanced National Highway System, Primary Freight Networks, commodity flows and safety data . HEPGIS has been used to help implement MAP-21 regulations and will help implement the Grow America Act, particularly related to Ladder of Opportunities and MPO reforms.
Published By U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Issued about 9 years ago
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This database contains the most recent revision from the Government Printing Office (GPO) of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 - Food and Drugs.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has the statutory mandate to collect hydrographic data in support of nautical chart compilation for safe navigation and to provide background data for engineers, scientific, and other commercial and industrial activities. Hydrographic survey data primarily consist of water depths, but may also include features (e.g. rocks, wrecks), navigation aids, shoreline identification, and bottom type information. NOAA is responsible for archiving and distributing the source data as described in this metadata record.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation study deliverables depict and quantify the flood risks for the study area. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation flood risk boundaries are derived from the engineering information Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation study deliverables depict and quantify the flood risks for the study area. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation flood risk boundaries are derived from the engineering information Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Published By Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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A nationwide survey that collects information such as age, race, income, commute time to work, home value, veteran status, and other data. Data from the American Community Survey and the Puerto Rico Community Survey were collected during calendar years 2008-2012.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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This proposal addresses development of techniques that support experimental modeling, simulations, ground testing, wind tunnel tests, and flight experiments, with primary emphasis on ground testing requirements. Advanced System and Technologies Inc. proposes to develop a dual-function, non-contact sensor designed to support simultaneous dynamic Doppler imaging of flow-induced structural vibration (FISV) and flow-field visualization (FFV). The ability to capture full-field non-stationary structural dynamics and correlate these data with the unsteady flow fields which drive them could elucidate, for the first time, the complex mechanisms involved in limit cycle oscillation and transition to flutter in the transonic regime. The comprehensive spatio-temporal content of data captured by the dynamic Doppler imaging system (DDIS) will be compared with predictions from computational models in the transonic regime in support of efforts to more fully address the complex interdependent relationship between structural, aero-dynamic and aero-acoustic phenomenon. We describe the core technology behind the DDIS, provide a detailed description of a practical design for deployment and show experimental data which conclusively demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach. A structured work plan is presented leading to practical implementation of a demonstrator prototype in a robust and compact instrument architecture suited to ground testing, wind-tunnel and ultimately flight-test deployment.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the State Plane projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
Published By Social Security Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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Internal listing of current employees and authorized users who can access SSA applications.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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This SBIR Phase 1 proposal to NASA requests $99,055.69 to enhance multiple mission support in ground stations through the use of software defined radios and virtual machines to create a software-defined ground station (SDGS). This proposal responds to NASA SBIR topic S4.09 "Autonomous Multi-Mission Virtual Ground and Spacecraft Operations". The significance of our SDGS work is that the monolithic, stovepipe, and hardware centric nature of ground stations will be reduced. Major system components will be moved to software, thereby promoting remote, network-based maintenance, upgrades, and new technology development. Off the shelf software modules will be available, but also mechanism for low-level ground station customization for mission specifics; all done remotely over the Internet. Costly hardware upgrades will be reduced or eliminated. Our innovation is in the intelligent combination of software-defined radio techniques and virtual machines. This enables a near complete software solution to primary ground station functions. It simplifies ground station hardware and enables flexible application support. In Phase 1 we propose to architect an SDGS system for support of expected small satellite missions. We will prototype basic elements with an on orbit or engineering model satellite system from our partners. Commercial applications include communication support for satellites and high altitude balloon systems. Our customers will include NASA, NSF, DoD, and private satellite builders such as universities and venture space. The PI, Dr. James Cutler, has extensive small satellite and ground station experience. He has prototype a global ground station network to operate satellites as if they were nodes on the Internet. Our facilities located in Northern California have tools for computer and radio development, and access to small satellite systems and ground station resources.
Published By U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Issued about 9 years ago
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Findings reported in Ever Enrolled Medicare Population Estimates from the MCBS Access to Care (ATC) Files, published in Volume 4, Issue 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid Research Review, demonstrate the feasibility of approaches to creating ever enrolled weight adjustments to the Medicare Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) ATC files. Producing always enrolled estimates (with standard MCBS ATC weights) and ever enrolled estimates (with weight adjustments) would provide users with more reporting capabilities since the always enrolled files do not capture individuals who died or gained-lost Medicare entitlement during the year. This study elaborates on differences in estimates and how MCBS sampling and data processing dictate the need for special weights. Alternative weighting schemes were compared using estimates from different approaches and with CMS administrative data counts where applicable. Since the differences observed were generally modest, it was concluded on the basis of other factors (such as ease of use, operational simplicity, and methodological soundness) that weights using Ratio Raking adjustments provide a reasonable alternative to traditional ATC survey weights.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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Soil moisture collected at 25mm, 75mm, and 150mm
Published By Department of Justice
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Automated Requisition Tool (ART) is an Enterprise Process Automation System (EPAS) application. ART is an electronic workflow tool that automates purchasing throughout the entire procurement process. This tool provides real-time connectivity to the Fi
Published By U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Issued about 9 years ago
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This database contains a list of classified medical device recalls since November 1, 2002
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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Cornerstone Research Group Inc. (CRG) will develop new shape memory polymer (SMP) deployment mechanisms for actuating thermal protection system (TPS) panels to create a deployable, large surface area aeroshell. This innovation will exploit Veriflex(R) -- CRG's high-performance SMP material -- to create a low-mass actuation system for a deployable aeroshell design. Veriflex(R)-based mechanisms will deploy the aeroshell without the use of motors, springs, or mechanical controls. These simple, self-deploying, self-aligning mechanisms will reduce the mass and the complexity of the aeroshell design. Veriflex(R)-based deployment mechanisms will enable use of panels made from existing TPS materials to create a large surface area aeroshells that will stow in a highly compact pre-launch and storage configuration and then self-deploy before entry to the operational configuration. The TPS panels will deploy outward and increase the diameter of the aeroshell. For every 10 percent increase in the diameter, there will be a 21 percent increase in the total surface area of the aeroshell. The relative volume of space needed to stow the entry vehicle would not increase. This innovation directly addresses the need for aeroassist/aerocapture technology for planetary exploration spacecraft as defined by subtopic S7.04 of NASA SBIR/STTR Solicitation 2006-1.