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Five endophytic bacteria were isolated from healthy chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) plants by surface-disinfestation method and identified based on morphological, physiological and biochemical tests. Erwinia herbicola and Enterobacter agglomerans, which had nitrate-solubilizing ability, were isolated from the root endosphere and Bacillus megaterium, B. circulans and one unidentified species of Bacillus were isolated from the leaf and stem tissues. None of the isolates had phosphate-solubilizing ability. All the isolates tolerated a wide range of pH and exhibited growth from pH 5 to 9. B. circulans and E. agglomerans tolerated an alkaline pH of 11, which is unusual. Higher growth promotion was noticed in chickpea plants treated with B. megaterium, E. agglomerans and Bacillus sp. and the plants treated with endophytes survived well in the presence of the wilt pathogen, Rhizoctonia solani. Seedlings from seeds treated with bacteria showed an increase in phenol content up to sixth day after Inoculation. The maximum phenol content (483.33μg g−1) was noticed in B. megaterium treated and the lowest (246.67μg g−1) was in control. Endophytic bacteria from healthy plant tissue could play a useful role In plant protection.

It would be a fair argument to say that there is perhaps no invention that has had as much impact on the world as that of the Internet. The internet, however, was conceived in the minds of government employees. Just as Government influenced the development of the internet, the same can be said of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology. The DoD had a very large impact on the development of RFID. Many DoD funded projects and experiments helped pave the way for and significantly influenced the development of RFID technology. This project examines the extent of that DoD influence and shows the correlation between DoD and RFID developments in the civilian sector. From Defense projects in minefields location to tracking containers in ships on the high seas in support of the war on terror, this project explains how specific Government sponsored projects had a direct influence on the current state of RFID technology., The original document contains color images.

Detection and quantification of unknown or novel virus samples remains one of the great technical challenges in biological sciences. Here we report the characterization of an instrument, The Integrated Virus Detection System (IVDS) as an accurate and rapid means to size and quantify viral unknowns., See also ADM001736, Proceedings for the Army Science Conference (24th) Held on 29 November - 2 December 2005 in Orlando, Florida.

This standard provides the item marking criteria for development of specific marking requirements and methods for identification of items of military property produced, stocked, stored, and issued by or for the Department of Defense. This standard addresses criteria and data content for both human-readable information (HRI) and machine-readable information (MRI) applications of item identification marking., Superseding MIl-STD-130L, 10 October 2003

Reposant de manière aiguë la question de l’inscription des traces mémorielles, la numérisation des objets culturels, qu’analysent la plupart des contributions à ce dossier, a tout de suite suscité, et continue du reste à produire, des interprétations fort divergentes, les unes optimistes et utopiques, les autres sceptiques, pessimistes, voire apocalyptiques.

The Margaret River hairy marron, Cherax tenuimanus (Smith, 1912) (Decapoda: Parastacidae) is critically endangered due to the introduction of the widespread marron, C. cainii Austin, 2002. This project investigates the rapid replacement of C. tenuimanus with studies important to its conservation. The ability to identify correctly in the field C. tenuimanuss, C. cainii and hybrids was investigated by linking morphology and marker allozyme loci. C. tenuimanus was readily identified in the field and errors were conservative; no genetically identified hybrids or C. cainii were field identified as C. tenuimauus during tissue samples collection. A prototype field identification guide has been constructed, aiming to provide the general public with an ability to identify correctly in the field C. tenuimanus. This should allow community participation in recovery plans centred on active removal of C. cainii and hybrids and ensure minimal accidental removal of C. tenuimanus. The guide will serve to allow recreational marron fishing within C. tenuimanus habitat, and raise public awareness about C. tenuimanus and its conservation. For the purpose of investigating the role of hybridisation in the replacement, accurate field identification of hybrid marron, based on morphology, was not achievable. Investigation into the relationship between median carina length and orbital carapace length recorded during tissue sample collection provided some distinction, but not at a diagnostic level. The genetically diverse F2 or backcross hybrid marron had the lowest accurate field identification. Further investigation into morphological and morphometric relationships will be necessary if precise accuracy in field identification of marron is deemed possible. The distribution of marron species within Margaret River was mapped with C. tenuimanus found almost exclusively in the forested upper reaches, only in sympatry with C. cainii. An abrupt boundary of occurrence exists for C. tenuimamus betwee

The objective of this effort was to define, prototype and demonstrate an affordable next-generation JDL Level 2 fusion and exploitation architecture called the High Performance Real-Time Fusion Architecture (HPRTF). It was the goal of HPRTF to produce the following: Identification of processing bottlenecks that limit current Level 2 fusion systems from performing in real-time. Development of a hardware requirements trade space for real-time execution and identification of affordable solutions, Definition of an affordable, scalable, next generation fusion architecture, which will support real-time execution of Level 2 fusion systems. Development and demonstration of critical portions of a next generation Level 2 fusion architecture prototype system that demonstrates the capability of real-time execution., The original document contains color images.

Helicopter slung-load operations are common in both military and civil contexts. Helicopters and loads are often qualified for these operations by means of flight tests, which can be expensive and time consuming. There is significant potential to reduce such costs both through revisions in flight-test methods and by using validated simulation models. To these ends, flight tests were conducted at Moffett Field to demonstrate the identification of key dynamic parameters during flight tests (aircraft stability margins and handling-qualities parameters, and load pendulum stability), and to accumulate a data base for simulation development and validation. The test aircraft was a UH-60A Black Hawk, and the primary test load was an instrumented 8- by 6- by 6-ft cargo container. Tests were focused on the lateral and longitudinal axes, which are the axes most affected by the load pendulum modes in the frequency range of interest for handling qualities; tests were conducted at airspeeds from hover to 80 knots. Using telemetered data, the dynamic parameters were evaluated in near real time after each test airspeed and before clearing the aircraft to the next test point. These computations were completed in under 1 min. A simulation model was implemented by integrating an advanced model of the UH-60A aerodynamics, dynamic equations for the two-body slung-load system, and load static aerodynamics obtained from wind-tunnel measurements. Comparisons with flight data for the helicopter alone and with a slung load showed good overall agreement for all parameters and test points; however, unmodeled secondary dynamic losses around 2 Hz were found in the helicopter model and they resulted in conservative stability margin estimates.

On 26 Oct 2000, the Joint Service Small Arms Program at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey hosted a meeting between representatives from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and personnel from the Close Combat Armaments Center. The meeting was the first of a planned series following the July 2000 signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between ARDEC and NJIT for support in the development and selection of technologies applicable for 'smart gun' or 'user only' gun technologies. NJIT was tasked by the State of New Jersey to research the state-of-the-art and near future technologies and systems with the goal of determining if they could reduce the number of accidental and purposeful shootings (to include suicide) by unapproved users of the weapon. The State of New Jersey has mandated that handguns be equipped with user identification or authorization technologies, when such technologies are available and developed to a suitable extent. These technologies also have potential application for use with future sophisticated small arms. Such weapons if captured by enemy combatants could pose a significant threat to friendly forces. Technologies to disable the weapon and prevent unauthorized use are of interest to the U.S. armed forces.

This paper describes the methodology for usage of Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) in fault detection for aircraft gas turbine engines. First, the basic theory of BBNs is discussed, followed by a discussion on the application of this theory to a specific engine. In particular, the selection of faults and the means by which operating regions for the BBN system are chosen are analyzed. This methodology is then illustrated using the GE CFM56-7 turbofan engine as an example.

This report outlines some of the structural identification and robust control methods developed for smart structural systems. A simple procedure for the shape optimization of distributed sensors is developed. The outputs of these spatially distributed sensors are utilized for the implementation of optimal controllers on the smart structural systems. A structural identification technique is developed by utilizing the multiple parametric measurements provided by the shaped PVDF film sensors. This method generates a minimal state variable representation of the structural system. The outputs of the state variable model are measured by using the distributed sensors. A variety of robust controllers were designed and implemented on the smart structural systems. In this study we have investigated the design of robust controllers by incorporating the performance requirements, robustness against the system uncertainties and the control effort constraints. The robustness properties of the controllers have been verified experimentally.

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The purpose of this study is to streamline the contract closeout process through the application of continuous process improvement techniques. A methodology for the identification of procedures involved in the process and problem areas in the process was developed. Available literature was reviewed and personal interviews were conducted to develop a model of the contract closeout process and to identify problems in the contract closeout process. Continuous Process Improvement procedures were applied to the contract model and the problems identified to eliminate the problems and increase the efficiency of the process. Recommendations included: increasing the priority placed on the close out of U. S. Government contracts, development of an automated system for the close out of U. S. Government contracts, development of a training program in the contract closeout process, improvement of communications between organizations involved in the contract closeout process, and application of continuous process improvement procedures to reduce the time required to close out U. S. Government contracts. Streamlining the contract closeout process.

A primary mission of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the development of innovative system concepts for improving the effectiveness of U.S. military forces. To assist DARPA in this effort, RAND has established the Concept Analysis Environment (CAE), a secure set of systems for the analysis, exploration, and evaluation of advanced military concepts. This secure framework incorporates simulation models for determining the effectiveness of advanced military system concepts in simulated battlefield environments. The authors describe the system's current and prospective simulation models and their use in two projects: the tactical armor/anti-armor study and the joint close support study. The CAE is expected to make a significant contribution to the three stages of developing innovative system concepts: initial conceptualization, identification of desirable system characteristics, and determination of probable military effectiveness.

A three stage process is proposed for enhancing productivity through the utilization of human resources. The stages comprising the process are: (1) identifying poor performance; (2) deciding what causes poor performance; and (3) coping with poor performance. Together these strategies form a performance enhancement system. Strategies for identifying a poor performance include examining discrepancies between goals and measured achievement, making comparisons across people, units or organizations, and making comparisons across time. A model for diagnosing and responding to poor performance is presented based on attribution theory. Empirical results in support of the model are discussed. Steps for coping with poor performance include (1) defining performance behaviorally, (2) training managers to minimize rating errors, (3) setting specific hard goals, and (4) ensuring that the consequences of working toward and attaining the goals are positive for the employee., Prepared in cooperation with the University of Washington State - Graduate School of Business Administration, Seattle, and with the University of Wisconsin-Madison - Graduate School Business, Contract N00014-79-C-0750. Sponsored in part by Contract MDA903-79-C-0543 and Grant NSF-DAR79-09792.

Project number formats used in processing documents into the DDC automatic data processing system are listed. Project formats unique to military, Government or private organizations issuing documents have been standardized in the input process to insure reliability of retrieval products. In most instances, listings include AD (accession) numbers of documents for which formats were established, their report numbers and the TAB or GRA and I volumes in which announcement appeared. (Author), Supersedes Rept. no. DDC-TR-73-1, AD-759 400.

The term 'dynamic parameter analysis' is used in this course to mean a discussion of (1) the general systems identification problem, (2) parameter estimation techniques, and (3) parameter analysis methods. Systems identification is the determination of the characteristics of a physical system from experimental test data. Parameter estimation techniques are methods used in systems identification problems, and parameter analysis is putting the results of these experiments to good use.

The identification problem of systems with linear dynamics with state and observation noise is considered. An application to a Flight Control problem is indicated. (Author), Presented at the Southeastern Symposium on System Theory (3rd), held at Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, on 5-6 Apr 71.

The guide provides description of procedures used in an experimental project of the Air Force to identify, describe an document the problems of technological nature encountered or expected in the development of advanced systems or components. The objective of the project was to develop tools and procedures for improved R and D communications between R and D managers, technology users and the scientists and engineers.

One hundred of the most frequently referenced and historically interesting reports related to the detection of staphylococcal enterotoxins are annotated.

The purpose of the present experiment was to determine the effect of knowledge of results (KR) when introduced separately from any change in motivation. That is, the object was to determine how much of the improvement reported by Shvarts is due to a learning process specific to the stimulus used, and how much is due to a general excitation of cerebral centres, which according to Shvarts, transfers to the discrimination of other stimuli. The following changes in the procedures described by Shvarts were made. First, KR was intruduced some time after the effect of the motivation variable had been measured. These two variables were confounded in Shvarts' study. Secondly, to distinguish training effects from motivation effects, the level of discrimination was determined independently on a Landolt ring before and after the experiment, in which the training stimulus was a letter E. (Author), Reprint from Perceptual and Motor Skills, 18, pp. 505-508, 1964. (Copies not supplied by DDC)

The relative legibility of special symbols constructed from 5 x 7, 5 x 9, 7 x 9 and 7 x 11 dot matrices was determined. The special symbols were shown to one group of operators under nearly optimal viewing conditions. For two other groups of operators, symbol quality was degraded by vertically overprinting one symbol on another. The results indicated that symbol indentification was better for the 7 x 9 matrix than for the 5 x 7 matrix for both good and degraded display conditions. Symbol overprinting greatly impaired the operators' ability to identify special symbols. (Author), See also AD-850 380.

The approaches used in the identification of nonlinear systems from input-output data have normally assumed that the system is almost completely unknown, or that it is completely known with the exception of fixed number of unknown parameters. In this report it is assumed that the input-output relations for the nonlinear dynamical system under study are known with the exception of an unknown function which occurs in this representation. From a finite length of input data and noise corrupted output data techniques are presented which yield a maximum likelihood estimate of an approximation to the unknown function. Computer algorithms based on gradient and Newton-Raphson procedures are developed, and an example is presented. (Author), Doctoral thesis.

This report evaluates the use of the surface dynamics profilometer for measuring runway profiles. This evaluation showed that the surface dynamics profilometer meets all requirements for a system of this type and that for the first time runway profiles can be rapidly and accurately measured without removing the runway from operation for long periods of time. Modern aircraft, due to their large size, structural flexibility and higher take-off and landing speeds, can be excited into a resonant condition by runway roughness. Forces generated by the interaction of the aircraft and the runway can cause damaging stresses both in the aircraft structure and the runway pavement itself. Wavelength components in the runway profile that cause aircraft resonance often are difficult to locate. One method is to use the measured profile of the runway as an input to a computer simulation of the affected aircraft. (Author)

The major objective of the side-looking radar (SLR) Training Study project was to design and develop a programmed instructional course in SLR imagery interpretation that could be used with experienced photointerpreters or interpreter trainees in either a classroom or field setting. The program materials were developed and revised using the 'self-correcting' mechanism. Two major phases of testing were used during the development of each instructional sequence: (1) laboratory and (2) field. (Author)

An iterative procedure is presented which permits the determination of a rational transfer function in the Laplace transform variable s which is optimal with respect to given input and output time-functions. The optimal system of a particular order is defined as the one whose output when subjected to the known input function is nearest in the time integral square sense to the desired output function. The method is thus applicable to a number of problems involving the minimization of an integral square error. (Author)

Trans. from Priroda, 33, 1944.

The need for a device capable of measuring bearing rate is shown. Some specifications for such a device are set forth. Several possible means of obtaining bearing rate from continuous passive sonar bearings are then considered. The feasibility of one of these means is then studied in detail through the development of an initial and than a final prototype. A conclusion is reached that the final device as constructed performs adequately. Several recommendations for improvement of this final device are suggested. (Author)

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The objective of the study was to evaluate the extent to which an existing electro-optical technique could improve the performance of image interpreters identifying tactical targets from degraded imagery. The interpreter performance of eight subjects using the Image Enhancing Microscope was compared to their performance utilizing conventional image interpretation techniques. Both accuracy and completeness scores were considered. The test imagery consisted of Minuteman missile sites in various stages of construction which was degraded in resolution and contrast. Evaluation of the enhancement technique yielded significantly inferior performance in comparison with conventional techniques. (Author)

The study for the Development of a Method for the Evaluation and Selection of Deep Ocean Load Handling Systems was conducted to assist the U.S. Navy in performing seafloor construction projects through consideration of operations involving equipment and transport of materials for load implantment. The study has accomplished four primary tasks: (1) The assemblage and organization of data; (2) The development of a mathematical model which is descriptive of a generalized total deep ocean implantment mission; (3) Translation of the data and model into a computerized method to enhance utilization; and (4) Validation of the method through application of selected case examples. The method provides the capability to evalute any selected deep ocean load handling system on the basis of critical mission parameters. This volume contains a synopsis of the study scope of the deep ocean load handling mission, analysis which was performed, and significant findings and general results of the study effort. A technical discussion is provided of the mathematical model inclusive of mechanization logic and evaluation factors. Formulation of the computer model defining format and utility subroutines is presented. (Author)

A new approach for a digital adaptive flight control system was developed. This approach consists of an explicit identification of the vehicle transfer function coefficients coupled with a control system parameter optimization to minimize an integral square error type criterion of performance. The investigation included theoretical studies which further developed the identification and parameter adjustment equations and established their effectiveness and the limits within which they are effective. These theoretical studies also established methods for the numerical integration which is needed in the identification and a search technique which is needed in the parameter adjustment process. Working equations which were used in the programming for the digital studies are included. The extensive all-digital and the hybrid simulation set up for this study is described. The all-digital simulation was useful in testing the sensitivity of the identification and parameter adjustment by taking numerous short runs under varying conditions. The hybrid simulation permitted testing the proposed methods in conjunction with realistic airframes in actual closed autopilot loops on realistic trajectories.

Práce se zabývá numerickými simulacemi trámců v tříbodovém ohybu pomocí nelokálního modelu. Model je použit k simulaci sady zatěžovaných trámců lišících se velikostí a hloubkou zářezu. Záměrem je identifikovat pro model takové parametry, které by zajistily shodnou odezvu v porovnání s experimentální sadou zkoušek provedených na Northwestern University. Parametry materiálu a váhové funkce jsou stanoveny také na základě intenzity energie uvolňované v tělese získané z předchozích výpočtů diskrétním modelem. Odezva vypočtená pomocí nelokálního modelu je porovnána s výsledky experimentů., The thesis deals with nonlocal model simulations of the three-point-bening test series. The model is applied to set of beams of variable size and notch depth. The intention is to identify such parameters that would provide the response of the nonlocal model similar to experimental data from the comprehensive fracture tests performed at the Northwestern University. Size and shape of the process zone are estimated from the discrete model results and according to that the parameters of weight function and material for the nonlocal model are identified. Results obtained with the model are compared to the experimental data.

Heutzutage beeinflusst die Biometrie mehr und mehr unsere Leben. Diese Technologie soll uns Sicherheit und auch Bequemlichkeit erschaffen. Biometrische Systeme ersetzen jeden Tag ältere Sicherheitssysteme und die Firmen versprechen sich mehr Leistung zu bekommen. Aber trotzdem kann man über viele Bereiche der Biometrie sagen, dass sie noch zurückgeblieben sind. In meiner Arbeit analysiere ich den Zustand der ganzen biometrischen Industrie, ich lerne die neuesten Technologien kennen. Die Mängel dieser Industrie sind noch deutlich und es müssen noch viele Innovationen durchgesetzt werden. Ich widme mich meistens der Sicherheit der biometrischen Systeme, konkret orientiere ich mich auf die Fingerabdruckstechnologie. Nach der Analyse der neuesten Angriffe und Sicherheitsvorgänge, werte ich die Technik der Erkennung der feinen Hautbewegungen der Fingerspitzen aus., Biometrics nowadays influences more and more our lives. This technology should offer us security and comfort. Biometric systems replace each day older security systems and companies hope getting more performance. Nonetheless, we can say, there are many areas of biometrics, which still fall behind. I analyze in my Thesis the state of the whole biometrics industry and I familiarize myself with the newest technology. The shortcomings of this industry are still obvious and there are many innovations to be carried through. I pay attention mainly to the security of biometric systems, especially to fingerprint technology. After analyzing the newest attacks and security procedures, I evaluate the technique of recognition of fine skin movements on the fingertips.

Heutzutage beeinflusst die Biometrie mehr und mehr unsere Leben. Diese Technologie soll uns Sicherheit und auch Bequemlichkeit erschaffen. Biometrische Systeme ersetzen jeden Tag ältere Sicherheitssysteme und die Firmen versprechen sich mehr Leistung zu bekommen. Aber trotzdem kann man über viele Bereiche der Biometrie sagen, dass sie noch zurückgeblieben sind. In meiner Arbeit analysiere ich den Zustand der ganzen biometrischen Industrie, ich lerne die neuesten Technologien kennen. Die Mängel dieser Industrie sind noch deutlich und es müssen noch viele Innovationen durchgesetzt werden. Ich widme mich meistens der Sicherheit der biometrischen Systeme, konkret orientiere ich mich auf die Fingerabdruckstechnologie. Nach der Analyse der neuesten Angriffe und Sicherheitsvorgänge, werte ich die Technik der Erkennung der feinen Hautbewegungen der Fingerspitzen aus., Biometrics nowadays influences more and more our lives. This technology should offer us security and comfort. Biometric systems replace each day older security systems and companies hope getting more performance. Nonetheless, we can say, there are many areas of biometrics, which still fall behind. I analyze in my Thesis the state of the whole biometrics industry and I familiarize myself with the newest technology. The shortcomings of this industry are still obvious and there are many innovations to be carried through. I pay attention mainly to the security of biometric systems, especially to fingerprint technology. After analyzing the newest attacks and security procedures, I evaluate the technique of recognition of fine skin movements on the fingertips.

Práce se zabývá numerickými simulacemi trámců v tříbodovém ohybu pomocí nelokálního modelu. Model je použit k simulaci sady zatěžovaných trámců lišících se velikostí a hloubkou zářezu. Záměrem je identifikovat pro model takové parametry, které by zajistily shodnou odezvu v porovnání s experimentální sadou zkoušek provedených na Northwestern University. Parametry materiálu a váhové funkce jsou stanoveny také na základě intenzity energie uvolňované v tělese získané z předchozích výpočtů diskrétním modelem. Odezva vypočtená pomocí nelokálního modelu je porovnána s výsledky experimentů., The thesis deals with nonlocal model simulations of the three-point-bening test series. The model is applied to set of beams of variable size and notch depth. The intention is to identify such parameters that would provide the response of the nonlocal model similar to experimental data from the comprehensive fracture tests performed at the Northwestern University. Size and shape of the process zone are estimated from the discrete model results and according to that the parameters of weight function and material for the nonlocal model are identified. Results obtained with the model are compared to the experimental data.