Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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<p><strong>Software for processing time series of satellite remote sensing data was packaged together with a computer code that uses web services to download the data sets from a NASA data archive and distribution system. The new application package was able to be quickly deployed on a cloud computing platform when, and <em>only for as long as</em>, processing of the time series data is required to support emergency response. Fast network connection between the cloud system and the data archive enabled remote processing of the satellite data without the need for downloading the input data to a local computer system: only the output data products are transferred for further analysis.</strong></p><p><strong>NASA was a pioneer in cloud computing by having established its own private cloud computing data center called Nebula in 2009 at the Ames Research Center (Ames). Nebula provided high-capacity computing and data storage services to NASA Centers, Mission Directorates, and external customers. In 2012, NASA shut down Nebula based on the results of a 5-month test that benchmarked Nebula&rsquo;s capabilities against those of Amazon and Microsoft. The test found that public clouds were more reliable and cost effective and offered much greater computing capacity and better IT support services than Nebula.</strong></p>
Published By Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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A national survey conducted to obtain data on library use and accessibility of public library resources to people with disabilities. Each household eligible for the basic Current Population Survey (CPS) are asked the library use questions.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This inventory was commissioned by the U.S. Air Force to identify the location and condition of extant remnant Atlantic white cedar groves and stands in North Carolina, and to compare those sites with remnant sites on the Dare County Bombing Range. As such, it is a comprehensive description of the remnant Atlantic white cedar resource rather than a standard forest inventory that focuses on volumes and stocking. For each site visited, the authors gathered data on location, ownership, stand condition and composition, soils, past disturbances where known, and natural community types. To identify site locations, records of known remnant AWC sites were compiled from Dare County Range files and N.C. Natural Heritage Program NHP Element Occurrence files and from knowledgeable individuals representing public agencies, timber companies, conservation organizations, and private landowners. Aerial photographs obtained from U.S. Department o f Agriculture offices were studied to identify potential additional sites in approximately 35 counties. Numerous AWC sites were discovered during aerial and ground inspection of known locations.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 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 UTM 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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Number of boats per grid,year and month. Source data for the calculations: Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey (MRFSS), Head boat data (HB) and Aerial Survey data (AE). Year:1991 - 2003 Variable: Number of boats Calculations: Total amount of the data, number of records, the average, minimum value, maximum value, median and Standard deviation.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Floodplain Mapping 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 and the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event. The Floodplain Mapping flood risk boundaries are derived from the engineering information of this Flood Insurance Study.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Advanced Microgravity Compatible, Integrated Laundry (AMCIL) is a microgravity compatible liquid / liquid vapor, two-phase laundry system with water jet agitation and vacuum assisted drying. Umpqua Research Company previously developed a complete microgravity compatible Single Phase Laundry System (SPLS).
Published By Department of State
Issued over 9 years ago
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The "Syria IDP Sites" dataset is compiled by the U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). This dataset contains open source derived data about the geographic locations (point geometry) of identified tent camps and other locations, such as collective centers, schools, mosques, sports facilities, host families, etc. in towns inside Syria where displacement has taken place. Sources of this information include the United Nations, the Assistance Coordination Unit, the Syria Needs Assessment Project, NGOs, and media reports. Location coordinates are at the city level and are plotted using the Syria P-Code system (http://www.mapaction.org/map-catalogue/mapdetail/2753.html) and NGA GEOnet Names Server (http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html) datasets. The field "PCode" is a combination of the all the administrative level and community level P-Codes for a specific location. Camp locations are verified using high-resolutions commercial satellite imagery. In the "Designation" field "IDP Site" refers to informal or formal settlements for specific IDP use. This dataset will be updated as needed and is current as of late June 2015. This dataset is hosted on State GeoNode at http://geonode.state.gov/layers/geonode%3ASyria_IDPSites_2015LateJun_HIU_DoS.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 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; classificatons 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 UTM 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 US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This narrative report for Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from May through August of 1963. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, water conditions, and food and cover during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, rodents, raptors, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections and receipts, vegetation control, and wildfires. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, timber removal, and commercial fishing. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, Refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety. Items of interest, NR forms, and photographs are attached.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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The GPM Ground Validation DC-8 Camera Nadir GCPEx dataset contains geo-located visible-wavelength imagery of the ground obtained from the nadir camera aboard the NASA DC-8 in Canada during the Cold-season Precipitation experiment. The data is available only for February 20, 2012, a clear-air flight day. DC-8 Camera nadir data may be useful for determining snow cover and lake ice cover for emissivity studies in conjunction with CoSMIR data, for example. The dataset also includes, for convenience and reproducibility, aircraft navigation information and ground temperatures to aid in emissivity retrievals.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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Redondo Optics Inc. (ROI), proposes to develop, demonstrate, and deliver to NASA an intrinsically safe, miniature, low power, autonomous, and self-calibrated, respiratory health monitor (ResHealth<SUP>TM</SUP>) system for monitoring of the oronasal activity associated with respiratory activity during extravehicular activity (EVA) sorties on Lunar surface exploration. In Phase I of this program, ROI will conclusively demonstrate the concept of the ResHealth<SUP>TM</SUP> monitoring device by extensively testing a conceptual prototype of a multi-sensor array microchip and optoelectronic sensor readout unit capable of detecting, analyzing, and separating vital respiratory activity signatures associated with inspiratory and expiratory air flow. In Phase II, ROI will integrate the ResHealth<SUP>TM</SUP> monitoring device into a field deployable autonomous unit and installed and qualified on a spacesuit PLSS system at a selected NASA test site and delivered to NASA for performance validation. The ResHealth<SUP>TM</SUP> system's wireless communication mode offers true Tele-medicine capabilities to communicate remotely its sensor status and alarm condition to the crewmember EMU computer control and communications system, to other close proximity crewmembers, lunar habitat stations, and to flight doctors in the Mission Control Center. No other available commercial device on the market today offers such capabilities at an affordable cost.
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This map layer portrays the Continental Divide of the United States. The map layer was created by extracting Hydrologic Unit Boundary line features from an existing National Atlas layer. The source data are aligned with the individual 1:2,000,000-scale Digital Line Graph (DLG) hypsography files produced by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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The purpose of this Water Resource Inventory and Assessment Report for Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is to describe current hydrologic information, provide an assessment of water resource needs and issues of concerns, and make prioritized recommendations for research, coordination, and monitoring which can improve refuge management and decision making. Characterization of refuge water resources included the following major subject areas: water rights, hydroclimate, water supply and discharge surface water and groundwater, soils, habitat management, water management and infrastructure, and water quality. Available information for these subject areas included research of studies and reports of relevant water resources investigations both publicly available and scanned from refuge files, and summary and analysis of publicly available digital water monitoring and geospatially modeled data from local, state, and national agencies.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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Cryogenic fluid management (CFM) is a critical technical area that is needed for the successful development for future space exploration. A key challenge is the storability of LH2, LCH4, and LOX propellants for long durations. The storage tanks must be well insulated to prevent over pressurization and venting, which lead to unacceptable propellant losses for long-duration missions to Mars and beyond. Aspen Aerogels validated the key process step for a next generation aerogel manufacturing technology to enable the fabrication of thin, low density aerogel materials. Multi-Layer Aerogel Insulation (MLAI) system prototypes were prepared using sheets of these aerogel materials that have superior thermal performance exceeding that of the current state of the art insulation for space application, MLI, across the vacuum range tested (0.01 &#150; 100 millitorr). The exceptional properties of this system include a new breakthrough in high vacuum cryogenic thermal insulation, providing a durable material with excellent thermal performance at a reduced cost when compared to longstanding state-of-the-art MLI systems. During the Phase II Program, further refinement and qualification/system-level testing of the MLAI system will be performed for use in cryogenic storage applications.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Global Historical Climatology Network Monthly (GHCN-M) Version 2 dataset created by the NCDC contains historical temperature, precipitation, and pressure data for thousands of land stations worldwide. The period of record varies from station to station, with several thousand extending back to 1950 and several hundred being updated monthly. Both historical and near-real-time GHCN-M data undergo rigorous quality assurance reviews. These reviews include pre-processing checks on source data, time series checks that identify spurious changes in the mean and variance, spatial comparisons that verify the accuracy of the climatological mean and the seasonal cycle, and neighbor checks that identify outliers from both a temporal and a spatial perspective.
Changes in productivity and environmental contaminants in bald eagles nesting along the Lower Columbia River
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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Numbers of bald eagles Haliaeetus leucocephalus nesting along the lower Columbia River have doubled in the last six years, yet fiveyear running productivity averages are well below statewide values for eagles nesting in other areas of Oregon and Washington. While productivity of eagles along the Columbia River is low, nesting success in other areas of the two states is close to the goals established to delist the species from the Federal Endangered Species list. Previous contaminant studies conducted from 1985 to 1987 along the river found poor productivity associated with elevated DDE dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane and total polychlorinated biphenyls PCBs in eagle eggs. In addition, 2,3,7,8tetrachlorodibenzopdioxin TCDD and 2,3,7,8tetrachlorodibenzofuran TCDF concentrations were found in five eggs collected in 1987 and 1991. From 199495, fresh bald eagle eggs were collected from nests in 19 of 43 occupied territories along the river. Eggshell thickness was determined on all eggs, and the contents were analyzed for organochlorine pesticides, total PCBs, polychlorinated dibenzopdioxins PCDDs, polychlorinated dibenzofurans PCDFs, and planar PCBs nonortho and monoortho substituted congeners. Halogenated dioxinlike compounds in eggs were also evaluated based on a H4IIE rat hepatoma bioassay. Productivity and egg contaminant results from l 994 to 1995 were compared to a previous study to evaluate changes over time. Recent increases in productivity averages were due to new pairs nesting along the river, yet productivity at 23 older breeding areas remained low and was not different P0.713 between the two study periods. Eggshells averaged 11 percent thinner than shells measured prior to the use of the pesticide DDT dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, and thickness of eggs from older breeding territories had not improved P0.404 between the two study periods. Decreases in p,pDDE P0.022 and total PCBs P 0.0004 in eggs from older breeding areas occurred between the two study periods, but concentrations were still above values associated with poor productivity. TCDD toxic equivalents TEQs exceeded estimated noeffect values for bald eagles during both studies. Bald eagle productivity over a fiveyear time period encompassing egg collection was not correlated to individual organochlorine compounds. Some dioxins, furans, planar PCBs, and TEQ values were correlated to nest location as river mile, with highest concentrations occurring at downriver breeding territories near the mouth. Although total productivity has increased due to the success of new nesting pairs moving into the region, results indicate that organochlorine contaminants continue to impact the breeding success of lower Columbia River eagles. The greatest impact of appears to occur at older breeding territories, which were located predominantly in the lower estuary below river mile 60. Eagles nesting toward the mouth of the river may be at greater risk of exposure to some dioxinlike compounds, and the reproductive success of some new pairs nesting in this area could be impacted in the future.
Published By Department of Veterans Affairs
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) database receives and compiles data from local Hospital Based Home Care (HBHC) sanctioned programs at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) that run home care programs under the Home Based Primary Care program. The primary purpose is to provide HBPC management with case mix, case load, and other performance information. The HBPC information system is referred to as HBC at the VA Austin Information Technology Center and as HBHC at the local level. The HBHC automated a paper-based system of reporting home care episodes. When an admission form is completed, an episode is opened and input into HBHC for a potential home care patient. The patient is evaluated and accepted to or rejected from the program. When a patient leaves the program for any reason an episode is closed and a discharge form completed and input into HBHC. HBHC runs a nightly extract of information within the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. Extractions include information on all Patient Care Encounters (PCEs) with the patient and home visits made by home care providers. Details of which provider(s) made the visit, the date, any diagnosis and any procedures performed are included. Each local application sends its data to the Austin HBC database on a monthly basis. A monthly report is prepared based on this information identifying the active cases at each VAMC. A more detailed quarterly report is produced that includes national comparisons among sites.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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<p> A technology with game-changing potential for crew to space system interaction will be selected to develop using the HSI Methodology created through the efforts of the HSI Methodology JSC IR&amp;D FTE allocation,&nbsp; HSI WG (Working Group), and HSI ERG (Employee Resource Group). The integrated Power, Avionics and Software (iPAS) Flight Deck of the Future (F.F) Testbed core capability will be completed through this project&nbsp; and used for testing. Through iterative Human in the Loop (HITL) testing and demonstration of the technology, using the proposed HSI methodology, the team will validate the methodology. The F.F testbed, in JSC Building 29, Lab 233, will provide core testing systems, including partial space-system mockups, test consoles, and data collection systems.&nbsp; Collaboration with a variety of key disciplines will provide the expertise needed to plan and execute the HITL test.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p>
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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Many scientific questions and policy issues related to sediments in Long Island Sound require data of historical, regional and interdisciplinary scope. Existent data is often geographically clustered and its references are widely dispersed and not always accessible. Acquisition of new data is expensive and may duplicate previous efforts if a full interpretation of existent data has not occurred. Consequently, the body of existing data needs to be utilized to its maximum so that it can serve as a foundation, baseline, and starting point for further work. An accessible, documented, and simple-to-use compilation of existing data on sediment properties is essential for environmental managers, policy-makers, scientific researchers, and interested members of the public. To this end, we have compiled, edited, and integrated all of the available data on sediment texture and bottom descriptions throughout the Sound in order to produce a regional dataset which will be available to a wide variety of current and potential users. The significant feature of this textural dataset is that it comprehensively contains original data from many heterogeneous sources.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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<p>This IRAD proposal investigates and proposes different small, efficient, low cost, reliable, and robust antenna design concepts with stable electrical and radiation characteristics in harsh space environments for cube/small satellites. Objective 1: Investigate what type of novel antennas have been considered, designed and implemented on previous CubeSat/Small Satellites. Objective 2: Perform some analytical and numerical analysis work to come up with a design skeleton. Objective 3: Running simulations to further optimize proposed antenna designs as well as investigate performance in the presence of physical small satellite structures. Objective 4: Designing a novel CubeSat/Small satellite antenna baseline.</p>
Published By Social Security Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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Provides information on quality reviews of disability cases.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 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). In addition to the preceding, required text, the Abstract should also describe the projection and coordinate system as well as a general statement about horizontal accuracy.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This annual narrative report for Horicon NWR, Fox River NWR, Wisconsin Islands Wilderness, Green Bay NWR, Gravel Islands NWR outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1981 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and weather conditions. The report includes a planning section which discusses research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, marking and bird banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.