49 CFR 192.605 - Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... operations and maintenance activities are conducted. (b) Maintenance and normal operations. The manual... personnel to determine the effectiveness, and adequacy of the procedures used in normal operation and... or flow rate outside normal operating limits; (iii) Loss of communications; (iv) Operation of any...

Operating manual for the Bulk Shielding Reactor

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1983-04-01

The BSR is a pool-type reactor. It has the capabilities of continuous operation at a power level of 2 MW or at any desired lower power level. This manual presents descriptive and operational information. The reactor and its auxillary facilities are described from physical and operational viewpoints. Detailed operating procedures are included which are applicable from source-level startup to full-power operation. Also included are procedures relative to the safety of personnel and equipment in the areas of experiments, radiation and contamination control, emergency actions, and general safety. This manual supercedes all previous operating manuals for the BSR.

Operating manual for the Bulk Shielding Reactor

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1987-03-01

The BSR is a pool-type reactor. It has the capabilities of continuous operation at a power level of 2 MW or at any desired lower power level. This manual presents descriptive and operational information. The reactor and its auxiliary facilities are described from physical and operational viewpoints. Detailed operating procedures are included which are applicable from source-level startup to full-power operation. Also included are procedures relative to the safety of personnel and equipment in the areas of experiments, radiation and contamination control, emergency actions, and general safety. This manual supersedes all previous operating manuals for the BSR.

40 CFR 63.550 - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

..., corrective action, report, or record, according to § 63.10(b)(1). (b) The standard operating procedures... standard operating procedures manual for baghouses required under § 63.548(a). (4) Electronic records of... required as part of the practices described in the standard operating procedures manual required under § 63...

40 CFR 63.550 - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

..., corrective action, report, or record, according to § 63.10(b)(1). (b) The standard operating procedures... standard operating procedures manual for baghouses required under § 63.548(a). (4) Electronic records of... required as part of the practices described in the standard operating procedures manual required under § 63...

40 CFR 63.550 - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

..., corrective action, report, or record, according to § 63.10(b)(1). (b) The standard operating procedures... standard operating procedures manual for baghouses required under § 63.548(a). (4) Electronic records of... required as part of the practices described in the standard operating procedures manual required under § 63...

14 CFR 27.1585 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

....1585 Aeronautics and Space FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT... Manual and Approved Manual Material § 27.1585 Operating procedures. (a) Parts of the manual containing... 605 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1354(a), 1421, 1423, 1424, and 1425); and sec. 6(c...

14 CFR 27.1585 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

....1585 Aeronautics and Space FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT... Manual and Approved Manual Material § 27.1585 Operating procedures. (a) Parts of the manual containing... 605 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1354(a), 1421, 1423, 1424, and 1425); and sec. 6(c...

14 CFR 27.1585 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

....1585 Aeronautics and Space FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT... Manual and Approved Manual Material § 27.1585 Operating procedures. (a) Parts of the manual containing... 605 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1354(a), 1421, 1423, 1424, and 1425); and sec. 6(c...

14 CFR 27.1585 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

....1585 Aeronautics and Space FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT... Manual and Approved Manual Material § 27.1585 Operating procedures. (a) Parts of the manual containing... 605 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1354(a), 1421, 1423, 1424, and 1425); and sec. 6(c...

Pollutant Assessments Group procedures manual: Volume 2, Technical procedures

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1992-03-01

This is volume 2 of the manuals that describes the technical procedures currently in use by the Pollution Assessments Group. This manual incorporates new developments in hazardous waste assessment technology and administrative policy. Descriptions of the equipment, procedures and operations of such things as radiation detection, soil sampling, radionuclide monitoring, and equipment decontamination are included in this manual. (MB)

78 FR 15876 - Activation of Ice Protection

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-03-13

... procedures in the Airplane Flight Manual for operating in icing conditions must be initiated. (2) Visual cues... procedures in the Airplane Flight Manual for operating in icing conditions must be initiated. (3) If the... operating rules for flight in icing conditions. This document corrects an error in the amendatory language...

Field Operations and Enforcement Manual for Air Pollution Control. Volume III: Inspection Procedures for Specific Industries.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Weisburd, Melvin I.

The Field Operations and Enforcement Manual for Air Pollution Control, Volume III, explains in detail the following: inspection procedures for specific sources, kraft pulp mills, animal rendering, steel mill furnaces, coking operations, petroleum refineries, chemical plants, non-ferrous smelting and refining, foundries, cement plants, aluminum…

40 CFR 63.549 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... shall submit the fugitive dust control standard operating procedures manual required under § 63.545(a) and the standard operating procedures manual for baghouses required under § 63.548(a) to the... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission...

40 CFR 63.549 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... operating procedures manual required under § 63.545(a) and the standard operating procedures manual for... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants From Secondary Lead Smelting § 63.549 Notification requirements. (a...

40 CFR 63.549 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... shall submit the fugitive dust control standard operating procedures manual required under § 63.545(a) and the standard operating procedures manual for baghouses required under § 63.548(a) to the... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission...

40 CFR 63.549 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... operating procedures manual required under § 63.545(a) and the standard operating procedures manual for... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants From Secondary Lead Smelting § 63.549 Notification requirements. (a...

40 CFR 63.549 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... operating procedures manual required under § 63.545(a) and the standard operating procedures manual for... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants From Secondary Lead Smelting § 63.549 Notification requirements. (a...

40 CFR 63.1548 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... submit the fugitive dust control standard operating procedures manual required under § 63.1544(a) and the standard operating procedures manual for baghouses required under § 63.1547(a) to the Administrator or... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission...

40 CFR 63.1548 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... submit the fugitive dust control standard operating procedures manual required under § 63.1544(a) and the standard operating procedures manual for baghouses required under § 63.1547(a) to the Administrator or... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission...

Operator's manual on the visual-accumulation tube method for sedimentation analysis of sands

USGS Publications Warehouse

Colby, V.C.; Witzgman, F.W.

1958-01-01

The personnel who will be operating these units may have little or no previous knowledge of either the principles involved or the details of opera.ting procedure. This manual is intended as an aid to them in setting up the apparatus, learning the analytical procedure, interpreting the results, and understanding the primary principles encountered.

Aircraft operations management manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1992-01-01

The NASA aircraft operations program is a multifaceted, highly diverse entity that directly supports the agency mission in aeronautical research and development, space science and applications, space flight, astronaut readiness training, and related activities through research and development, program support, and mission management aircraft operations flights. Users of the program are interagency, inter-government, international, and the business community. This manual provides guidelines to establish policy for the management of NASA aircraft resources, aircraft operations, and related matters. This policy is an integral part of and must be followed when establishing field installation policy and procedures covering the management of NASA aircraft operations. Each operating location will develop appropriate local procedures that conform with the requirements of this handbook. This manual should be used in conjunction with other governing instructions, handbooks, and manuals.

49 CFR 193.2503 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

...: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Operations § 193.2503 Operating procedures. Each operator shall follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide safety in normal operation and in responding to an... 49 Transportation 3 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Operating procedures. 193.2503 Section 193.2503...

49 CFR 193.2503 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

...: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Operations § 193.2503 Operating procedures. Each operator shall follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide safety in normal operation and in responding to an... 49 Transportation 3 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Operating procedures. 193.2503 Section 193.2503...

49 CFR 193.2503 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

...: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Operations § 193.2503 Operating procedures. Each operator shall follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide safety in normal operation and in responding to an... 49 Transportation 3 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Operating procedures. 193.2503 Section 193.2503...

49 CFR 193.2503 - Operating procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

...: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Operations § 193.2503 Operating procedures. Each operator shall follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide safety in normal operation and in responding to an... 49 Transportation 3 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Operating procedures. 193.2503 Section 193.2503...

Operation and maintenance manual for a preprototype Sabatier carbon dioxide reduction subsystem

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Kleiner, G. N.

1981-01-01

The manual delineates the procedures, precautions and necessary sequences of steps required to prepare the package for test, provide troubleshooting information and perform required maintenance by the operating crew. The manual is divided into five sections: Installation, Checkout, Operation, Failure Detection/Isolation and Maintenance.

49 CFR 195.402 - Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... necessary to insure that the manual is effective. This manual shall be prepared before initial operations of... reporting accidents under subpart B of this part in a timely and effective manner. (3) Operating... fire, police, and other appropriate public officials to learn the responsibility and resources of each...

Surgical manual of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Group: ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal cancers.

PubMed

Jeon, Seob; Lee, Sung Jong; Lim, Myong Cheol; Song, Taejong; Bae, Jaeman; Kim, Kidong; Lee, Jung Yun; Kim, Sang Wun; Chang, Suk Joon; Lee, Jong Min

2017-01-01

The Surgery Treatment Modality Committee of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Group has determined to develop a surgical manual to facilitate clinical trials and to improve communication between investigators by standardizing and precisely describing operating procedures. The literature on anatomic terminology, identification of surgical components, and surgical techniques were reviewed and discussed in depth to develop a surgical manual for gynecologic oncology. The surgical procedures provided here represent the minimum requirements for participating in a clinical trial. These procedures should be described in the operation record form, and the pathologic findings obtained from the procedures should be recorded in the pathologic report form. Here, we describe surgical procedure for ovarian, fallopian tubal, and peritoneal cancers.

40 CFR 63.1544 - Standards for fugitive dust sources.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... according to, a standard operating procedures manual that describes in detail the measures that will be put... (c) of this section, the standard operating procedures manual shall be submitted to the Administrator... 40 Protection of Environment 12 2011-07-01 2009-07-01 true Standards for fugitive dust sources. 63...

40 CFR 63.1544 - Standards for fugitive dust sources.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... according to, a standard operating procedures manual that describes in detail the measures that will be put... (c) of this section, the standard operating procedures manual shall be submitted to the Administrator... 40 Protection of Environment 12 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true Standards for fugitive dust sources. 63...

49 CFR 192.605 - Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... maintenance activities and for emergency response. For transmission lines, the manual must also include... and effective manner. (5) Starting up and shutting down any part of the pipeline in a manner designed... control room management procedures required by § 192.631. (c) Abnormal operation. For transmission lines...

The American University Hotline: Manual for Trainers.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Krieger, Howard; And Others

The philosophy, rationale, and specific training procedures of the American University Hotline are detailed in this trainer's manual. The manual provides a step-by-step discussion of training procedures implemented in a student-operated university hotline telephone service. The training package, widely disseminated over the past six years, has…

Surgical manual of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Group: ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal cancers

PubMed Central

2017-01-01

The Surgery Treatment Modality Committee of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Group has determined to develop a surgical manual to facilitate clinical trials and to improve communication between investigators by standardizing and precisely describing operating procedures. The literature on anatomic terminology, identification of surgical components, and surgical techniques were reviewed and discussed in depth to develop a surgical manual for gynecologic oncology. The surgical procedures provided here represent the minimum requirements for participating in a clinical trial. These procedures should be described in the operation record form, and the pathologic findings obtained from the procedures should be recorded in the pathologic report form. Here, we describe surgical procedure for ovarian, fallopian tubal, and peritoneal cancers. PMID:27670260

High-occupancy vehicle guidelines for planning, design and operations

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2003-08-01

These guidelines are not intended to supersede Caltrans : Transportation Planning Manual, Project Development : Procedures Manual, Highway Design Manual, Manual : on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and : California Supplement to the MUTCD ...

Guide for preparing active solar heating systems operation and maintenance manuals

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1991-01-01

This book presents a systematic and standardized approach to the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals for active solar heating systems. Provides an industry consensus of the best operating and maintenance procedures for large commercial-scale solar service water and space heating systems. A sample O M manual is included. 3-ring binder included.

Ground Software Maintenance Facility (GSMF) user's manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Aquila, V.; Derrig, D.; Griffith, G.

1986-01-01

Instructions for the Ground Software Maintenance Facility (GSMF) system user is provided to operate the GSMF in all modes. The GSMF provides the resources for the Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) computer program maintenance (GCOS and GOAL). Applicable reference documents are listed. An operational overview and descriptions of the modes in terms of operator interface, options, equipment, material utilization, and operational procedures are contained. Test restart procedures are described. The GSMF documentation tree is presented including the user manual.

14 CFR 91.1023 - Program operating manual requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... manager must prepare and keep current a program operating manual setting forth procedures and policies acceptable to the Administrator. The program manager's management, flight, ground, and maintenance personnel... personnel. (b) Each program manager must maintain at least one copy of the manual at its principal base of...

Surgical manual of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Group: classification of hysterectomy and lymphadenectomy

PubMed Central

Choi, Chel Hun; Chun, Yi Kyeong

2017-01-01

The Surgery Treatment Modality Committee of the Korean Gynecologic Oncologic Group (KGOG) has determined to develop a surgical manual to facilitate clinical trials and to improve communication between investigators by standardizing and precisely describing operating procedures. The literature on anatomic terminology, identification of surgical components, and surgical techniques were reviewed and discussed in depth to develop a surgical manual for gynecologic oncology. The surgical procedures provided here represent the minimum requirements for participating in a clinical trial. These procedures should be described in the operation record form, and the pathologic findings obtained from the procedures should be recorded in the pathologic report form. Here, we focused on radical hysterectomy and lymphadenectomy, and we developed a KGOG classification for those conditions. PMID:27670259

Surgical manual of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Group: classification of hysterectomy and lymphadenectomy.

PubMed

Lee, Maria; Choi, Chel Hun; Chun, Yi Kyeong; Kim, Yun Hwan; Lee, Kwang Beom; Lee, Shin Wha; Shim, Seung Hyuk; Song, Yong Jung; Roh, Ju Won; Chang, Suk Joon; Lee, Jong Min

2017-01-01

The Surgery Treatment Modality Committee of the Korean Gynecologic Oncologic Group (KGOG) has determined to develop a surgical manual to facilitate clinical trials and to improve communication between investigators by standardizing and precisely describing operating procedures. The literature on anatomic terminology, identification of surgical components, and surgical techniques were reviewed and discussed in depth to develop a surgical manual for gynecologic oncology. The surgical procedures provided here represent the minimum requirements for participating in a clinical trial. These procedures should be described in the operation record form, and the pathologic findings obtained from the procedures should be recorded in the pathologic report form. Here, we focused on radical hysterectomy and lymphadenectomy, and we developed a KGOG classification for those conditions.

An Application of a Procedures Manual for Assessing the Socioeconomic Impact of the Construction and Operation of Coal Utilization Facilities in the Old West Region.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Old West Regional Commission, Billings, MT.

To evaluate and test the effectiveness of the "Procedures Manual for Assisting the Socioeconomic Impact of the Construction and Operation of Coal Utilization Facilities in the Old West Region," an impact study of a proposed electric generating station on the Laramie River near Wheatland, Wyoming, identifies difficulties encountered in…

5 CFR 9701.406 - Setting and communicating performance expectations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... apply to all employees, such as standard operating procedures, handbooks, or other operating... organizational level; (2) Organizational, occupational, or other work requirements, such as standard operating procedures, operating instructions, administrative manuals, internal rules and directives, and/or other...

5 CFR 9701.406 - Setting and communicating performance expectations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... apply to all employees, such as standard operating procedures, handbooks, or other operating... organizational level; (2) Organizational, occupational, or other work requirements, such as standard operating procedures, operating instructions, administrative manuals, internal rules and directives, and/or other...

5 CFR 9701.406 - Setting and communicating performance expectations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... apply to all employees, such as standard operating procedures, handbooks, or other operating... organizational level; (2) Organizational, occupational, or other work requirements, such as standard operating procedures, operating instructions, administrative manuals, internal rules and directives, and/or other...

5 CFR 9701.406 - Setting and communicating performance expectations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... apply to all employees, such as standard operating procedures, handbooks, or other operating... organizational level; (2) Organizational, occupational, or other work requirements, such as standard operating procedures, operating instructions, administrative manuals, internal rules and directives, and/or other...

49 CFR 195.402 - Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... effective. This manual shall be prepared before initial operations of a pipeline system commence, and... in a timely and effective manner. (3) Operating, maintaining, and repairing the pipeline system in... public officials to learn the responsibility and resources of each government organization that may...

Stabilization Pond Operation and Maintenance Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Sexauer, Willard N.; Karn, Roger V.

This manual provides the waste stabilization pond operator with the basics necessary for the treatment of wastewater in stabilization ponds. The material is organized as a comprehensive guide that follows the normal operation and maintenance procedures from the time the wastewater enters the left station until it leaves the pond. A comprehensive…

Regulations and Procedures Manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Young, Lydia

The purpose of the Regulations and Procedures Manual (RPM) is to provide Laboratory personnel with a reference to University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory policies and regulations by outlining the normal practices and answering most policy questions that arise in the day-to-day operations of Laboratory departments. Much of the information in this manual has been condensed from detail provided in Laboratory procedure manuals, Department of Energy (DOE) directives, and Contract DE-AC02-05CH11231. This manual is not intended, however, to replace any of those documents. The sections on personnel apply only to employees who are not represented by unions. Personnel policies pertainingmore » to employees represented by unions may be found in their labor agreements. Questions concerning policy interpretation should be directed to the department responsible for the particular policy. A link to the Managers Responsible for RPM Sections is available on the RPM home page. If it is not clear which department should be called, please contact the Associate Laboratory Director of Operations.« less

Instruction manual for operating the Sensys System for temporary traffic counts

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2010-01-01

This instruction manual provides information and the procedures for using the Sensys System, which was initially designed to operate in a server controlled network, for temporary traffic counts. The instructions will allow the user to fully understan...

Assessment of Alternative Interfaces for Manual Commanding of Spacecraft Systems: Compatibility with Flexible Allocation Policies

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Billman, Dorrit Owen; Schreckenghost, Debra; Miri, Pardis

2014-01-01

Astronauts will be responsible for executing a much larger body of procedures as human exploration moves further from Earth and Mission Control. Efficient, reliable methods for executing these procedures, including manual, automated, and mixed execution will be important. Our interface integrates step-by-step instruction with the means for execution. The research reported here compared manual execution using the new system to a system analogous to the manual-only system currently in use on the International Space Station, to assess whether user performance in manual operations would be as good or better with the new than with the legacy system. The system used also allows flexible automated execution. The system and our data lay the foundation for integrating automated execution into the flow of procedures designed for humans. In our formative study, we found speed and accuracy of manual procedure execution was better using the new, integrated interface over the legacy design.

Locomotive cab design development. volume 2 : operator's manual - Interim Report

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1976-10-01

Locomotive Cab 913 designed as a result of Contract DOT-TSC- 913 has been built as a hard mock-up. This Operator's Manual is to familiarize the user with the mock-up. Normal and emergency procedures and cab facilities are described.

Effluent Monitoring Procedures: Nutrients. Student Reference Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Water Programs.

This is one of several short-term courses developed to assist in the training of waste water treatment plant operational personnel in the tests, measurements, and report preparation required for compliance with their NPDES Permits. The Student Reference Manual provides step-by-step procedures for laboratory application of equipment operating…

Effluent Monitoring Procedures: Metals Analyses. Student Reference Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Water Programs.

This is one of several short-term courses developed to assist in the training of waste water treatment plant operational personnel in the tests, measurements, and report preparation required for compliance with their NPDES Permits. The Student Reference Manual provides step-by-step procedures for laboratory application of equipment operating…

Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) Operational Procedures, March 2005 Administration.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Maine Department of Education, 2004

2004-01-01

This document is intended for use in conjunction with "Policies and Procedures for Accommodations and Alternate Assessment to the MEA," and both the "MEA Principal/Test Coordinator's Manual" and the "MEA Test Administrator's Manual." The first section, Enrollment, covers the following subjects: (1) Participation of Enrolled Students; (2) Students…

FIELD OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR ASSESSING THE HYDROLOGIC PERMANENCE AND ECOLOGICAL CONDITION OF HEADWATER STREAMS

EPA Science Inventory

The purpose of this manual is to document procedures that were developed and used by the Ecological Exposure Research Division, NERL, ORD, for the assessment of the physical and biological characteristics of headwater streams; and to provide a catalog of procedures to other group...

Citizen Action Manual: How to Effect Change in the Adoption/Foster Care System.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Possin, Carol

This manual for child advocates in New York describes detailed procedures for organizing and operating citizen adoption groups and provides background information on the decision-making bodies, funding sources and resource organizations involved in adoptions. Procedures for changing bureaucracies and influencing legislation are emphasized.…

14 CFR 171.153 - Requests for IFR procedure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... and maintenance manual that meets the requirement of § 171.161. (4) A statement of intention to meet... operational reliability and an acceptable standard of performance. Previous equivalent operational experience... maintenance manual or maintenance organization. The owner must then correct the deficiencies, if any, and...

Snowpack ground-truth manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Jones, E. B.

1983-01-01

As remote sensing increasingly becomes more of an operational tool in the field of snow management and snow hydrology, there is need for some degree of standardization of ""snowpack ground truth'' techniques. This manual provides a first step in standardizing these procedures and was prepared to meet the needs of remote sensing researchers in planning missions requiring ground truth as well as those providing the ground truth. Focus is on ground truth for remote sensors primarily operating in the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum; nevertheless, the manual should be of value to other types of sensor programs. This first edition of ground truth procedures must be updated as new or modified techniques are developed.

Screwworm Eradication Data System (SEDS) operational manual, part 3

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1976-01-01

All phases of SEDS operation as well as utility routines, error messages, and system disk maintenance procedures are described. Display layouts and examples of runs are included as additional explanation to SEDS program procedures.

Field Operations and Enforcement Manual for Air Pollution Control. Volume II: Control Technology and General Source Inspection.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Weisburd, Melvin I.

The Field Operations and Enforcement Manual for Air Pollution Control, Volume II, explains in detail the following: technology of source control, modification of operations, particulate control equipment, sulfur dioxide removal systems for power plants, and control equipment for gases and vapors; inspection procedures for general sources, fuel…

Conceptual design and feasibility evaluation model of a 10 to the 8th power bit oligatomic mass memory. Volume 3: Operation manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Horst, R. L.; Nordstrom, M. J.

1972-01-01

An operation manual is presented for the oligatomic mass memory feasibility model. It includes a brief description of the memory and exerciser units, a description of the controls and their functions, the operating procedures, the test points and adjustments, and the circuit diagram.

Operations and Maintenance Manual, Atmospheric Contaminant Sensor, Revision B.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC.

The sensor is a mass spectrometer system which continuously monitors the atmospheric constituents of hydrogen, water vapor, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and monitors the Freons on a demand sampling basis. The manual provides a system description, operational procedures, and maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Circuit diagrams…

Self-Monitoring Procedures: Basic Parameters for Municipal Effluents. Student Reference Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Water Programs.

This is one of several short-term courses developed to assist in the training of waste water treatment plant operational personnel in the tests, measurements, and report preparation required for compliance with their NPDES Permits. The Student Reference Manual provides step-by-step procedures for laboratory application of equipment operating…

Intramural Staff Handbook. Student Staff Personnel Manual from the Office of Intramural/Recreational Sports.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Dudenhoeffer, Frances Tomlin; Fedak, Joseph F.

This student staff personnel manual is designed to orient student employees of the New Mexico State University (Las Cruces) Office of Intramural/Recreational Sports to their duties and responsibilities and to provide personnel policies and standard operating procedures. Topics include: student employment procedures, pay rates for job…

40 CFR 63.310 - Requirements for startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... plan, the owner or operator may use the standard operating procedures manual for the battery, provided... startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan that describes procedures for operating the battery, including... (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE...

40 CFR 63.310 - Requirements for startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... plan, the owner or operator may use the standard operating procedures manual for the battery, provided... startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan that describes procedures for operating the battery, including... (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE...

40 CFR 63.310 - Requirements for startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... plan, the owner or operator may use the standard operating procedures manual for the battery, provided... startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan that describes procedures for operating the battery, including... (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE...

40 CFR 63.310 - Requirements for startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... plan, the owner or operator may use the standard operating procedures manual for the battery, provided... startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan that describes procedures for operating the battery, including... (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE...

Students' Own Bookshop: A Program To Enhance Middle Grades Reading and Leadership through Student Managed Paperback Bookshop Operation. Manual of Ideas and Procedures.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Braught, Loran, Comp.

This manual was developed as one outcome of a 2-year experimental project conducted in 53 school districts in Indiana (1990-92). The manual was designed to be a resource to schools interested in operating a successful "Students' Own Bookshop" program to encourage development of literacy and leadership among the students of their school.…

14 CFR 171.43 - Requests for IFR procedure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... organization and a maintenance manual that meets the requirements of § 171.51. (4) A statement of intent to... operational reliability and an acceptable standard of performance. Previous equivalent operational experience... owner of the results and of any required changes in the facility or the maintenance manual or...

Operations and maintenance manual, atmospheric contaminant sensor, revision B

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1972-01-01

The sensor is a mass spectrometer system which continuously monitors the atmospheric constituents of hydrogen, water vapor, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and monitors the Freons on a demand sampling basis. The manual provides a system description, operational procedures, and maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Circuit diagrams are included.

40 CFR Appendix I to Subparts D... - Motorcycle Noise Emission Test Procedures

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 26 2012-07-01 2011-07-01 true Motorcycle Noise Emission Test... valid measurements. Operating manuals or other literature furnished by the instrument manufacturer must... instrumentation is essential to obtain valid measurements. Operating manuals or other literature furnished by the...

40 CFR 63.2852 - What is a startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... may come from plans you developed for other purposes such as a Standard Operating Procedure manual or... source is operational. The SSM plan provides detailed procedures for operating and maintaining your...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE...

40 CFR 63.2852 - What is a startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... may come from plans you developed for other purposes such as a Standard Operating Procedure manual or... source is operational. The SSM plan provides detailed procedures for operating and maintaining your...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE...

Installation, maintenance and operating manual for the Lucas-type fuel injection system of the 3 B rotary engine

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1985-01-01

The installation procedure, maintenance, adjustment and operation of a Lucas type fuel injection system for 13B rotary racing engine is outlined. Components of the fuel injection system and installation procedure and notes are described. Maintenance, adjustment, and operation are discussed.

Intranets: virtual procedure manuals for the pathology lab.

PubMed

Ruby, S G; Krempel, G

1998-08-01

A novel system exists for replacing standard written operation manuals using a computerized PC-based peer-to-peer network. The system design is based on commonly available hardware and software and utilizes existing equipment to minimize implementation expense. The system is relatively easy to implement and maintain, involves minimal training, and should quickly become a financial asset. In addition, such a system can improve access to laboratory procedure manuals so that resources can be better used on a daily basis.

Quartermaster 1 and C, Rate Training Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Naval Personnel Program Support Activity, Washington, DC.

The technical subject matter of the Quartermaster rating is presented in this training manual written to prepare men of the Navy and Naval Reserve for advancement examinations. The manual includes eleven chapters. Discussed are commonly used methods and procedures of operating magnetic compasses and gyrocompasses, determining a ship's position,…

Assessment of Manual Operation Time for the Manufacturing of Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display: A Bayesian Approach

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Shen, Chien-wen

2009-01-01

During the processes of TFT-LCD manufacturing, steps like visual inspection of panel surface defects still heavily rely on manual operations. As the manual inspection time of TFT-LCD manufacturing could range from 4 hours to 1 day, the reliability of time forecasting is thus important for production planning, scheduling and customer response. This study would like to propose a practical and easy-to-implement prediction model through the approach of Bayesian networks for time estimation of manual operated procedures in TFT-LCD manufacturing. Given the lack of prior knowledge about manual operation time, algorithms of necessary path condition and expectation-maximization are used for structural learning and estimation of conditional probability distributions respectively. This study also applied Bayesian inference to evaluate the relationships between explanatory variables and manual operation time. With the empirical applications of this proposed forecasting model, approach of Bayesian networks demonstrates its practicability and prediction accountability.

A prospective randomised study of a rotary powered device (OnControl) for bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.

PubMed

Swords, Ronan T; Anguita, Javier; Higgins, Russell A; Yunes, Andrea C; Naski, Michael; Padmanabhan, Swaminathan; Kelly, Kevin R; Mahalingam, Devalingam; Philbeck, Thomas; Miller, Larry; Puga, Tatiana A; Giles, Francis J; Kinney, Marsha C; Brenner, Andrew J

2011-09-01

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy is an invasive procedure associated with morbidity and mortality risk. We compared a powered bone marrow aspiration and biopsy device to the traditional method by relatively assessing pain scores, procedure times, biopsy capture rates, quality of material retrieved, and safety and operator satisfaction. Two large academic medical centres participated in this trial. Patients were randomised to have procedures carried out using the powered system or the manual technique. A visual analogue scale pain score was recorded immediately following skin puncture and once again at the end of the procedure for each patient. Procedure time was measured from skin puncture to core specimen acquisition. Pathologic assessment of 30 randomised samples was carried out. Operator satisfaction with devices was measured on a scale of 0-10, with 10 as the highest rating. Five operators from two sites enrolled 50 patients (powered, n=25; manual, n=25). Groups were evenly matched, with no significant differences in the means for age, weight and height. The powered system was superior to the manual system with respect to patient perceived pain from needle insertion (2.6±2.0 vs 4.1±2.5, p=0.022) and procedural time (100.0±72.8 s vs 224.1±79.0 s, p<0.001). Overall pain scores at the end of both procedures were comparable (3.2±2.2 vs 3.8±3.0, p=0.438). No complications were observed in either arm of the study. Blinded pathologic analysis of the specimens retrieved revealed that cores obtained using the powered system were longer and wider than those obtained using the manual technique (25.4±12.3 mm² vs 11.9±5.6 mm², p=0.001). For marrow aspiration, no difference was seen between groups for clot/particle spicules or smear spicules. Operator assessment favoured the use of the powered device. Results of this trial suggest that the use of a powered bone marrow biopsy device significantly reduces needle insertion pain and procedural time when compared to a manual technique. The superior size and overall quality of core specimens retrieved by the powered device provides more material for pathologic evaluation, thereby increasing diagnostic yield and reducing the need for repeat procedures.

Military Publications, Index of Test Operations Procedures

DTIC Science & Technology

1981-10-01

AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT B033862L VOL X ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT BO33863L VOL XI MAINTENANCE OF ARMY AIRCRAFT; OPERATORS AND CREWMEMBERS MANUALS ...SYSTEMS 718646 6 JUN 68 6-2-186 (L) METEOROLOGICAL EQUIPMENT; METEOROLOGICAL STATIONS, MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC 870954 20 MAR 70 6-2-189 (L) METEOROLOGICAL...69 6-2-250 (L) RELAYS, RADIO 718622 16 APR 69 6-2-262 (L) SUPPRESSORS, VOLTAGE TRANSIENT 720578 MAR 67 6-2-265 (L) SWITCHBOARDS, MANUAL 718647 1 DEC

A Training Manual in Conducting a Workshop in the Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Hydrams.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Office of Programming and Training Coordination.

This manual presents a comprehensive training design, suggested procedures, and materials for conducting a workshop in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of hydrams, and in the planning and implementation of hydram projects. Hydrams (hydraulic rams, hydraulic ram pumps, automatic hydraulic ram pumps, rams) are devices…

References & Resources for Secretaries and Clerical Personnel, 1980. Manual 4200-1.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Van Gelder, Naneene, Ed.

Developed as a resource guide for all secretaries and clerical personnel employed in the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), this manual provides information on matters ranging from district procedures and office operations to English usage and professional growth. The manual's 21 chapters cover: (1) district history, philosophy, and…

Manual LANDSAT data analysis for crop type identification

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Hay, C. M. (Principal Investigator)

1979-01-01

The process of manual identification of crop type by human analysts and problems associated in LACIE that were associated with manual crop identification measurement procedures are described. Research undertaken in cooperation with LACIE operations by the supporting research community to effect solutions to, or obtain greater understanding of the problems is discussed.

Process Design Manual for Land Treatment of Municipal Wastewater.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Crites, R.; And Others

This manual presents a procedure for the design of land treatment systems. Slow rate, rapid infiltration, and overland flow processes for the treatment of municipal wastewaters are given emphasis. The basic unit operations and unit processes are discussed in detail, and the design concepts and criteria are presented. The manual includes design…

Long-term pavement performance program manual for profile measurements and processing

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2008-11-01

This manual describes operational procedures for measuring longitudinal pavement profiles for the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Program using the International Cybernetics Corporation (ICC) road profiler, Face Company Dipstick, and the rod an...

49 CFR 193.2903 - Security procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 49 Transportation 3 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Security procedures. 193.2903 Section 193.2903...: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Security § 193.2903 Security procedures. Each operator shall prepare and follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide security for each LNG plant. The procedures must...

49 CFR 193.2903 - Security procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 49 Transportation 3 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Security procedures. 193.2903 Section 193.2903...: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Security § 193.2903 Security procedures. Each operator shall prepare and follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide security for each LNG plant. The procedures must...

49 CFR 193.2903 - Security procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 49 Transportation 3 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Security procedures. 193.2903 Section 193.2903...: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Security § 193.2903 Security procedures. Each operator shall prepare and follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide security for each LNG plant. The procedures must...

SRC-I demonstration plant analytical laboratory methods manual. Final technical report

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Klusaritz, M.L.; Tewari, K.C.; Tiedge, W.F.

1983-03-01

This manual is a compilation of analytical procedures required for operation of a Solvent-Refined Coal (SRC-I) demonstration or commercial plant. Each method reproduced in full includes a detailed procedure, a list of equipment and reagents, safety precautions, and, where possible, a precision statement. Procedures for the laboratory's environmental and industrial hygiene modules are not included. Required American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods are cited, and ICRC's suggested modifications to these methods for handling coal-derived products are provided.

Operating manual for coaxial injection combustion model. [for the space shuttle main engine

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Sutton, R. D.; Schuman, M. D.; Chadwick, W. D.

1974-01-01

An operating manual for the coaxial injection combustion model (CICM) is presented as the final report for an eleven month effort designed to provide improvement, to verify, and to document the comprehensive computer program for analyzing the performance of thrust chamber operation with gas/liquid coaxial jet injection. The effort culminated in delivery of an operation FORTRAN IV computer program and associated documentation pertaining to the combustion conditions in the space shuttle main engine. The computer program is structured for compatibility with the standardized Joint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANNAF) performance evaluation procedure. Use of the CICM in conjunction with the JANNAF procedure allows the analysis of engine systems using coaxial gas/liquid injection.

49 CFR 195.402 - Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... operating conditions by monitoring pressure, temperature, flow or other appropriate operational data and... fire, police, and other appropriate public officials to learn the responsibility and resources of each...

Marine Information Centre Development: An Introductory Manual. Manuals and Guides 23.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Varley, Allan

The purpose of this introductory manual is briefly to explain and put into context the elements involved in marine information center development and operation. Its goal is to provide an overview and create an awareness of the range of the inter-connected procedures, activities, and products that make up an information service. The introductory…

29 CFR 1926.1080 - Safe practices manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Regulations Relating to Labor (Continued) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (CONTINUED) SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION Diving General Operations Procedures § 1926.1080 Safe practices manual. Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are...

Atrial fibrillation ablation using remote magnetic navigation and the risk of atrial-esophageal fistula: international multicenter experience.

PubMed

Danon, Asaf; Shurrab, Mohammed; Nair, Krishnakumar Mohanan; Latcu, Decebal Gabriel; Arruda, Mauricio S; Chen, Xu; Szili-Torok, Tamas; Rossvol, Ole; Wissner, Eric E; Lashevsky, Ilan; Crystal, Eugene

2015-08-01

Remote magnetic navigation (RMN) has been used in various electrophysiological procedures, including atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF) is one of most disastrous complications of AF ablation. We aimed to evaluate the incidence of AEF during AF ablation using RMN in comparison to manual ablation. We conducted the first international survey among RMN operators for assessment of the prevalence of AEF and procedural parameters affecting the risk. Data from parallel survey of AEF among Canadian interventional electrophysiologists (CIE) using only manual catheters served as control. Fifteen RMN operators (who performed 3637 procedures) and 25 manual CIE operators (7016 procedures) responded to the survey. RMN operators were more experienced than CIE operators (16.3 ± 8.3 vs. 9.2 ± 5.4 practice years in electrophysiology, p = 0.007). The maximal energy output in the posterior wall was higher in the operator using RMN (33 ± 5 vs. 28.6 ± 4.9 W; p = 0.02). Other parameters including use of preprocedural images, irrigated catheter, pump flow rate, esophageal temperature monitoring, intracardiac echocardiography (ICE), and general anesthesia were similar. CIE operators administered proton-pump inhibitors postoperatively significantly more than RMN operators (76 vs. 35%, p = 0.01). AEF was reported in 5 of the 7016 patients in the control group (0.07%) but in none of the RMN group (p = 0.11). AEF is a rare complication and its evaluation necessitates large-scale studies. Although no AEF case with RMN was reported in this large study or previously on the literature, the rarity of this complication prevents firm conclusion about the risk.

Cooperative Education. Instructor Coordinator's Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Farrow, Shirley

Designed to provide an introduction to North Lake College's (NLC's) Cooperative Education Program, this manual contains information for the instructor/coordinator regarding the Dallas County Community College District's co-op policies and NLC's operational procedures and forms. First, section 1 defines cooperative education, states NLC's…

Spectrophotometric Titration of a Mixture of Calcium and Magnesium.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Fulton, Robert; And Others

1986-01-01

Describes a spectrophotometric titration experiment which uses a manual titration spectrophotometer and manually operated buret, rather than special instrumentation. Identifies the equipment, materials, and procedures needed for the completion of the experiment. Recommends the use of this experiment in introductory quantitative analysis…

Health Project Management. A Manual of Procedures for Formulating and Implementing Health Projects.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Bainbridge, J.; Sapirie, S.

The manual presents 16 main steps for health project management, from project formulation through termination. The manual defines a health project as a temporary intensive effort to set up and put into operation a new or revised service that will result in the reduction of specific health or health-related problems. (Typical examples include the…

Advanced figure sensor operations and maintenance manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Robertson, H. J.

1972-01-01

This manual contains procedures for installing, operating, and maintaining the optical figure sensor and its associated electronic controls. The optical figure sensor, a system of integrated components, comprises: (1) a phase measuring modified interferometer employing a single frequency 6328 A laser, and a Vidissector; (2) a two-axis automatic thermal compensation control mount; (3) a five degree of freedom manual adjustment stand; and (4) a control console. This instrument provides real time output data of optical figure errors for spherical mirrors, and is also capable of measuring aspherical mirrors if a null corrector is added.

Waterworks Operator Training Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Missouri Univ., Columbia. Instructional Materials Lab.

Sixteen self-study waterworks operators training modules are provided. Module titles are the following: basic mathematics, basic chemistry, analysis procedures, microbiology, basic electricity, hydraulics, chlorination, plant operation, surface water, ground water, pumps, cross connections, distribution systems, safety, public relations, and…

Policies and Procedures Governing the Operation of Vocational-Technical Education in Nevada.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Nevada State Dept. of Education, Carson City. Div. of Vocational-Technical and Adult Education.

This manual was prepared to assist local public schools in organizing and conducting a broadened program of vocational education of significant scope. Operating policies and procedures are provided in areas of: (1) Administration of Vocational-Technical Education, (2) Agricultural Education, (3) Vocational Business and Office Occupations, (4)…

Site Data Acquisition Subsystem (SDAS) Mod 1, installation, operation, and maintenance manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1977-01-01

The Site Data Acquisition Subsystem (SDAS) Mod 1 was designed to collect sensor measurement data from solar energy demonstration site. This report provides a brief description of the SDAS and defines the installation requirements and procedures, the operations description and the procedures for field maintenance of the subsystem.

Shuttle user analysis (study 2.2). Volume 3: Business risk and value of operations in space (BRAVO). Part 2: User's manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1974-01-01

The purpose of the BRAVO User's Manual is to describe the BRAVO methodology in terms of step-by-step procedures. The BRAVO methodology then becomes a tool which a team of analysts can utilize to perform cost effectiveness analyses on potential future space applications with a relatively general set of input information and a relatively small expenditure of resources. An overview of the BRAVO procedure is given by describing the complete procedure in a general form.

5 CFR 9901.406 - Setting and communicating performance expectations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... other work requirements, such as standard operating procedures, operating instructions, manuals... standards of conduct and behavior, such as civility and respect for others. (d) In addition to the...

The PTA TV Trainer's Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

National PTA, Chicago, IL.

This updated version of a 1977 manual provides information about the television industry, communications regulations, and citizen recourse to improper broadcasting procedures for use in training Parent Teacher Association (PTA) volunteers to work for effective change within the television industry. The first section discusses the operations of the…

Stationary Engineering Science Manual--3.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Steingress, Frederick M.; And Others

This manual provides in-depth coverage of topics related to boiler operations. The assignments contain an objective, descriptive information, reference sources, procedures, and assignments. Sixteen units are provided and address topics such as: (1) steam engineering concepts; (2) boiler fittings; (3) feed-water, steam, and combustion accessories;…

40 CFR 53.9 - Conditions of designation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

...-specific standard operating procedure documents shall be readily available to any users. (b) Any method... after delivery and acceptance when maintained and operated in accordance with the manual referred to in...

40 CFR 53.9 - Conditions of designation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

...-specific standard operating procedure documents shall be readily available to any users. (b) Any method... after delivery and acceptance when maintained and operated in accordance with the manual referred to in...

Water Quality & Pollutant Source Monitoring: Field and Laboratory Procedures. Training Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Office of Water Program Operations (EPA), Cincinnati, OH. National Training and Operational Technology Center.

This training manual presents material on techniques and instrumentation used to develop data in field monitoring programs and related laboratory operations concerned with water quality and pollution monitoring. Topics include: collection and handling of samples; bacteriological, biological, and chemical field and laboratory methods; field…

Low-speed longitudinal orbiter qualities

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Powers, B. G.

1985-01-01

The shuttle program took on the challenge of providing a manual landing capability for an operational vehicle returning from orbit. Some complex challenges were encountered in developing the longitudinal flying qualities required to land the orbiter manually in an operational environment. Approach and landing test flights indicated a tendency for pilot-induced oscillation near landing. Changes in the operational procedures reduced the difficulty of the landing task, and an adaptive stick filter was incorporated to reduce the severity of any pilot-induced oscillatory motions. Fixed-base, movingbase, and in-flight simulations were used for the evaluations, and in general, flight simulation was the only reliable means of assessing the low-speed longitudinal flying qualities problems. Overall, the orbiter control system and operational procedures have produced a good capability to routinely perform precise landings with a large, unpowered vehicle with a low lift-to-drag ratio.

14 CFR 121.135 - Manual contents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... flight control or flight following procedures, as applicable. (5) En route flight, navigation, and... of equipment required for the particular type of operation becomes inoperative or unserviceable en route. (6) For domestic or flag operations, appropriate information from the en route operations...

14 CFR 33.5 - Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... devices, maintenance checks, and similar equipment or procedures that are outside the control of the... TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT ENGINES General § 33.5 Instruction manual for... attaching the engine to the aircraft, and the maximum allowable load for the mounting attachments and...

14 CFR 33.5 - Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... devices, maintenance checks, and similar equipment or procedures that are outside the control of the... TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT ENGINES General § 33.5 Instruction manual for... attaching the engine to the aircraft, and the maximum allowable load for the mounting attachments and...

14 CFR 33.5 - Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... devices, maintenance checks, and similar equipment or procedures that are outside the control of the... TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT ENGINES General § 33.5 Instruction manual for... attaching the engine to the aircraft, and the maximum allowable load for the mounting attachments and...

14 CFR 33.5 - Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... devices, maintenance checks, and similar equipment or procedures that are outside the control of the... TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT ENGINES General § 33.5 Instruction manual for... attaching the engine to the aircraft, and the maximum allowable load for the mounting attachments and...

14 CFR 33.5 - Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... devices, maintenance checks, and similar equipment or procedures that are outside the control of the... TRANSPORTATION AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT ENGINES General § 33.5 Instruction manual for... attaching the engine to the aircraft, and the maximum allowable load for the mounting attachments and...

Project Developmental Continuity: Field Procedures Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Morris, Mary

This operations manual for field staff (site monitors, site coordinators, and testers) involved in the observation and testing of children is part of a series of documents on the evaluation of Project Developmental Continuity (PDC), a Head Start demonstration program aimed at providing educational and developmental continuity between children's…

14 CFR 171.103 - Requests for IFR procedure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... facility. (3) A proposed maintenance organization and a maintenance manual that meets the requirements of... facility has an acceptable level of operational reliability as prescribed in § 171.111(k), and an... the results and of any required changes in the facility or the maintenance manual or maintenance...

14 CFR 171.305 - Requests for IFR procedure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... maintenance manual that meets the requirements of § 171.325. (4) A statement of intent to meet the... reliability and an acceptable standard of performance. Previous equivalent operational experience with a... results, and of any required changes in the MLS facility or in the maintenance manual or maintenance...

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT - GREAT RIVER ECOSYSTEMS PROGRAM (EMAP-GRE) GREAT RIVER ECOSYSTEMS FIELD OPERATIONS MANUAL

EPA Science Inventory

This manual describes procedures for collecting samples and field measurements for biotic assemblages and abiotic characteristics of the Great Rivers of the Central Basin of the United States: the Missouri, Upper Mississippi, and Ohio Rivers. In addition to the technical and logi...

Preparation of Effective Operating Manuals to Support Waste Management Plant Operator Training

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Brown, S. R.

2003-02-25

Effective plant operating manuals used in a formal training program can make the difference between a successful operation and a failure. Once the plant process design and control strategies have been fixed, equipment has been ordered, and the plant is constructed, the only major variable affecting success is the capability of plant operating personnel. It is essential that the myriad details concerning plant operation are documented in comprehensive operating manuals suitable for training the non-technical personnel that will operate the plant. These manuals must cover the fundamental principles of each unit operation including how each operates, what process variables aremore » important, and the impact of each variable on the overall process. In addition, operators must know the process control strategies, process interlocks, how to respond to alarms, each of the detailed procedures required to start up and optimize the plant, and every control loop-including when it is appropriate to take manual control. More than anything else, operating mistakes during the start-up phase can lead to substantial delays in achieving design processing rates as well as to problems with government authorities if environmental permit limits are exceeded. The only way to assure return on plant investment is to ensure plant operators have the knowledge to properly run the plant from the outset. A comprehensive set of operating manuals specifically targeted toward plant operators and supervisors written by experienced operating personnel is the only effective way to provide the necessary information for formal start-up training.« less

49 CFR 195.402 - Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

..., monitoring from an attended location pipeline pressure during startup until steady state pressure and flow... operating conditions by monitoring pressure, temperature, flow or other appropriate operational data and...) Increase or decrease in pressure or flow rate outside normal operating limits; (iii) Loss of communications...

49 CFR 195.402 - Procedural manual for operations, maintenance, and emergencies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

..., monitoring from an attended location pipeline pressure during startup until steady state pressure and flow... operating conditions by monitoring pressure, temperature, flow or other appropriate operational data and...) Increase or decrease in pressure or flow rate outside normal operating limits; (iii) Loss of communications...

A Manual Control Test for the Detection and Deterrence of Impaired Drivers

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Stein, A. C.; Allen, R. W.; Jex, H. R.

1984-01-01

A brief manual control test and a decision strategy were developed, laboratory tested, and field validated which provide a means for detecting human operator impairment from alcohol or other drugs. The test requires the operator to stabilize progressively unstable controlled element dynamics. Control theory and experimental data verify that the human operator's control ability on this task is constrained by basic cybernetic characteristics, and that task performance is reliably affected by impairment effects on these characteristics. Assessment of human operator control ability is determined by a statistically based decision strategy. The operator is allowed several chances to exceed a preset pass criterion. Procedures are described for setting the pass criterion based on individual ability and a desired unimpaired failure rate. These procedures were field tested with apparatus installed in automobiles that were designed to discourage drunk drivers from operating their vehicles. This test program demonstrated that the control task and detection strategy could be applied in a practical setting to screen human operators for impairment in their basic cybernetic skills.

User's manual for three-dimensional analysis of propeller flow fields

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Chaussee, D. S.; Kutler, P.

1983-01-01

A detailed operating manual is presented for the prop-fan computer code (in addition to supporting programs) recently developed by Kutler, Chaussee, Sorenson, and Pulliam while at the NASA'S Ames Research Center. This code solves the inviscid Euler equations using an implicit numerical procedure developed by Beam and Warming of Ames. A description of the underlying theory, numerical techniques, and boundary conditions with equations, formulas, and methods for the mesh generation program (MGP), three dimensional prop-fan flow field program (3DPFP), and data reduction program (DRP) is provided, together with complete operating instructions. In addition, a programmer's manual is also provided to assist the user interested in modifying the codes. Included in the programmer's manual for each program is a description of the input and output variables, flow charts, program listings, sample input and output data, and operating hints.

23 CFR 710.401 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... acquired property along the Interstate, the STD shall secure an approval from the FHWA for such change or use. The STD shall specify in the State's ROW operations manual, procedures for the rental, leasing... procedures if approved for use by the STD. ...

23 CFR 710.401 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... acquired property along the Interstate, the STD shall secure an approval from the FHWA for such change or use. The STD shall specify in the State's ROW operations manual, procedures for the rental, leasing... procedures if approved for use by the STD. ...

21 CFR 606.60 - Equipment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... prescribed in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual and shall perform in the manner for which it was... Hemoglobinometer Standardize against cyanmethemoglobin standard ......do Refractometer Standardize against... microorganisms. The effectiveness of the sterilization procedure shall be no less than that achieved by an...

21 CFR 606.60 - Equipment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... prescribed in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual and shall perform in the manner for which it was... Hemoglobinometer Standardize against cyanmethemoglobin standard ......do Refractometer Standardize against... microorganisms. The effectiveness of the sterilization procedure shall be no less than that achieved by an...

21 CFR 606.60 - Equipment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... prescribed in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual and shall perform in the manner for which it was... Hemoglobinometer Standardize against cyanmethemoglobin standard ......do Refractometer Standardize against... microorganisms. The effectiveness of the sterilization procedure shall be no less than that achieved by an...

21 CFR 606.60 - Equipment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... prescribed in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual and shall perform in the manner for which it was... Hemoglobinometer Standardize against cyanmethemoglobin standard ......do Refractometer Standardize against... microorganisms. The effectiveness of the sterilization procedure shall be no less than that achieved by an...

21 CFR 606.60 - Equipment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... prescribed in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual and shall perform in the manner for which it was... Hemoglobinometer Standardize against cyanmethemoglobin standard ......do Refractometer Standardize against... microorganisms. The effectiveness of the sterilization procedure shall be no less than that achieved by an...

Operator Certification Study Guide.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

American Water Works Association, Denver, CO.

This study guide contains typical questions and answers that all levels of water treatment plant operators might expect to find on a certification examination. The manual covers the basic sciences, treatment techniques, testing procedures, and federal legislation. (Author/SB)

WIPP waste characterization program sampling and analysis guidance manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1991-01-01

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Waste Characterization Program Sampling and Analysis Guidance Manual (Guidance Manual) provides a unified source of information on the sampling and analytical techniques that enable Department of Energy (DOE) facilities to comply with the requirements established in the current revision of the Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) for the WIPP Experimental-Waste Characterization Program (the Program). This Guidance Manual includes all of the sampling and testing methodologies accepted by the WIPP Project Office (DOE/WPO) for use in implementing the Program requirements specified in the QAPP. This includes methods for characterizing representative samples of transuranic (TRU) wastesmore » at DOE generator sites with respect to the gas generation controlling variables defined in the WIPP bin-scale and alcove test plans, as well as waste container headspace gas sampling and analytical procedures to support waste characterization requirements under the WIPP test program and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The procedures in this Guidance Manual are comprehensive and detailed and are designed to provide the necessary guidance for the preparation of site specific procedures. The use of these procedures is intended to provide the necessary sensitivity, specificity, precision, and comparability of analyses and test results. The solutions to achieving specific program objectives will depend upon facility constraints, compliance with DOE Orders and DOE facilities' operating contractor requirements, and the knowledge and experience of the TRU waste handlers and analysts. With some analytical methods, such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, the Guidance Manual procedures may be used directly. With other methods, such as nondestructive/destructive characterization, the Guidance Manual provides guidance rather than a step-by-step procedure.« less

Operating manual for the High Flux Isotope Reactor. Volume I. Description of the facility

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1982-09-01

This volume contains a comprehensive description of the High Flux Isotope Reactor Facility. Its primary purpose is to supplement the detailed operating procedures, providing the reactor operators with background information on the various HFIR systems. The detailed operating procdures are presented in another report.

14 CFR 25.21 - Proof of compliance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... augmentation system or upon any other automatic or power-operated system, compliance must be shown with §§ 25..., assuming normal operation of the airplane and its ice protection system in accordance with the operating limitations and operating procedures established by the applicant and provided in the Airplane Flight Manual...

14 CFR 25.21 - Proof of compliance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... augmentation system or upon any other automatic or power-operated system, compliance must be shown with §§ 25..., assuming normal operation of the airplane and its ice protection system in accordance with the operating limitations and operating procedures established by the applicant and provided in the Airplane Flight Manual...

Management of occiput posterior position in the second stage of labor: a survey of midwifery practice in Australia.

PubMed

Phipps, Hala; de Vries, Brad; Jagadish, Ujvala; Hyett, Jon

2014-03-01

The management of the occiput posterior (OP) position has been controversial for many years. Manual rotation can be performed by midwives and could reduce cesarean sections and instrumental births. We aimed to determine current midwifery views, knowledge, and practice of manual rotation. A de-identified, self-reported questionnaire was e-mailed to all Australian College of Midwives full members (n = 3,997). Of 3,182 surveyed, 57 percent (1,817) responded, of whom 51 percent (920) were currently practicing midwifery. Seventy-seven percent of midwives thought that manual rotation at full dilatation was a valid intervention. Sixty-four percent stated the procedure was acceptable before instrumental delivery, but 30 percent were unsure. Most practicing midwives (93%) had heard of manual rotation, but only 18 percent had performed one in the last year. Midwives would support the routine performance of manual rotation for OP position if it reduced operative births from 68 to 50 percent and would support manual rotation for occiput transverse (OT) position if it reduced operative births from 39 to 25 percent. This study indicates that manual rotation is considered acceptable by most midwives in Australia, yet is only performed by a minority. Midwives would be willing to perform prophylactic manual rotation if it was known to facilitate normal vaginal births suggesting a scope to introduce this procedure into widespread clinical practice. © 2014, Copyright the Authors Journal compilation © 2014, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Regulations and Procedures Manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Young, Lydia J.

The purpose of the Regulations and Procedures Manual (RPM) is to provide LBNL personnel with a reference to University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL or Laboratory) policies and regulations by outlining normal practices and answering most policy questions that arise in the day-to-day operations of Laboratory organizations. Much of the information in this manual has been condensed from detail provided in LBNL procedure manuals, Department of Energy (DOE) directives, and Contract DE-AC02-05CH11231. This manual is not intended, however, to replace any of those documents. RPM sections on personnel apply only to employees who are not represented by unions. Personnelmore » policies pertaining to employees represented by unions may be found in their labor agreements. Questions concerning policy interpretation should be directed to the LBNL organization responsible for the particular policy. A link to the Managers Responsible for RPM Sections is available on the RPM home page. If it is not clear which organization is responsible for a policy, please contact Requirements Manager Lydia Young or the RPM Editor.« less

PRT Impact Study - Operational Phase : Volume 2. Data Collection Procedure and Coding Manual.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1979-07-01

The report documents the procedures used by researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) in collecting data which describes transportation-related conditions in Morgantown, West Virginia following the commencement of passenger service on Phase I of ...

14 CFR 91.1025 - Program operating manual contents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... (CONTINUED) AIR TRAFFIC AND GENERAL OPERATING RULES GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Fractional Ownership... flight; (f) Procedures to be followed by the pilot in command for determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported for previous flights have been corrected or that correction of certain...

14 CFR 91.1025 - Program operating manual contents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... (CONTINUED) AIR TRAFFIC AND GENERAL OPERATING RULES GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Fractional Ownership... flight; (f) Procedures to be followed by the pilot in command for determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported for previous flights have been corrected or that correction of certain...

14 CFR 91.1025 - Program operating manual contents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... (CONTINUED) AIR TRAFFIC AND GENERAL OPERATING RULES GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Fractional Ownership... flight; (f) Procedures to be followed by the pilot in command for determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported for previous flights have been corrected or that correction of certain...

14 CFR 91.1025 - Program operating manual contents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... (CONTINUED) AIR TRAFFIC AND GENERAL OPERATING RULES GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Fractional Ownership... flight; (f) Procedures to be followed by the pilot in command for determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported for previous flights have been corrected or that correction of certain...

14 CFR 91.1025 - Program operating manual contents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... (CONTINUED) AIR TRAFFIC AND GENERAL OPERATING RULES GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Fractional Ownership... flight; (f) Procedures to be followed by the pilot in command for determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported for previous flights have been corrected or that correction of certain...

Applying analysis tools in planning for operations : case study #2 -- incorporating Highway Capacity Manual procedures into long-range transportation planning

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2009-09-01

More and more, transportation system operators are seeing the benefi ts of strengthening links between : planning and operations. A critical element in improving transportation decision-making and the effectiveness : of transportation systems related...

14 CFR 171.3 - Requests for IFR procedure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... manual that meets the requirements of § 171.11. (4) A statement of intention to meet the requirements of this subpart. (5) A showing that the facility has an acceptable level of operational reliability and an... required changes in the facility or the maintenance manual or maintenance organization. The owner must then...

14 CFR 171.255 - Requests for IFR procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... manual that meets the requirements of § 171.273. (4) A statement of intent to meet the requirements of this subpart. (5) A showing that the ISMLS facility has an acceptable level of operational reliability... the results and of any required changes in the ISMLS facility or in the maintenance manual or...

Effluent-Monitoring Procedures: Basic Laboratory Skills. Student Reference Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Engel, William T.; And Others

This is one of several short-term courses developed to assist in the training of waste water treatment plant operational personnel in the tests, measurements, and report preparation required for compliance with their NPDES Permits. This Student Reference Manual provides a review of basic mathematics as it applies to the chemical laboratory. The…

OECHC Program Review Guide. A Manual of Standard Operating Procedures. Revised.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

New York State Education Dept. Albany. Office for the Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions.

The program review guide provides a framework and a source of reference for the monitoring staff of the New York State Education Department's Office for Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions. The manual simultaneously provides a means for school districts, the Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, and other agencies to monitor…

Facilities Data System Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Acridge, Charles W.; Ford, Tim M.

The purposes of this manual are to set forth the scope and procedures for the maintenance and operation of the University of California facilities Data System (FDX) and to serve as a reference document for users of the system. FDX is an information system providing planning and management data about the existing physical plant. That is, it…

The microcomputer scientific software series 6: ECOPHYS user's manual.

Treesearch

George E. Host; H. Michael Rauscher; J. G. Isebrands; Donald I. Dickmann; Richard E. Dickson; Thomas R. Crow; D.A. Michael

1990-01-01

ECOPHYS is an ecophysiological whole-tree growth process model designed to simulate the growth of poplar in the establishment year. This microcomputer-based model may be used to test the influence of genetically determined physiological or morphological attributes on plant growth. This manual describes the installation, file structures, and operational procedures for...

Student Hotline Procedural Manual. Instructional Technology and Design. Rio Salado Community College. Revised.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Rio Salado Community Coll., AZ.

Rio Salado Community College offers a variety of alternative delivery courses utilizing different forms of instructional technology (e.g., broadcast and cable television, radio, audio and video cassettes, and computer-managed instruction) for both credit and non-credit instruction. This manual provides information for student operators of a…

Algorithm design, user interface, and optimization procedure for a fuzzy logic ramp metering algorithm : a training manual for freeway operations engineers

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2000-02-01

This training manual describes the fuzzy logic ramp metering algorithm in detail, as implemented system-wide in the greater Seattle area. The method of defining the inputs to the controller and optimizing the performance of the algorithm is explained...

School Business. A Manual for School Officials. Revised Edition.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Smith, Richard N.

An outline is presented of business procedures related to the many facets of educational program operations. Statutes, regulations, practices, attorney general's opinions and reports, and court decisions relative to school business in Iowa are cited. While the report is a review of the procedures for the state of Iowa, a number of procedures are…

Developing an orientation program.

PubMed

Edwards, K

1999-01-01

When the local area experienced tremendous growth and change, the radiology department at Maury Hospital in Columbia, Tennessee looked seriously at its orientation process in preparation for hiring additional personnel. It was an appropriate time for the department to review its orientation process and to develop a manual to serve as both a tool for supervisors and an ongoing reference for new employees. To gather information for the manual, supervisors were asked to identify information they considered vital for new employees to know concerning the daily operations of the department, its policies and procedures, the organizational structure of the hospital, and hospital and departmental computer systems. That information became the basis of the orientation manual, and provided an introduction to the hospital and radiology department; the structure of the organization; an overview of the radiology department; personnel information; operating procedures and computer systems; and various policies and procedures. With the manual complete, the radiology department concentrated on an orientation process that would meet the needs of supervisors who said they had trouble remembering the many details necessary to teach new employees. A pre-orientation checklist was developed, which contained the many details supervisors must handle between the time an employee is hired and arrives for work. The next step was the creation of a checklist for use by the supervisor during a new employee's first week on the job. A final step in the hospital's orientation program is to have each new employee evaluate the entire orientation process. That information is then used to update and revise the manual.

Development and testing of laser Doppler system components for wake vortex monitoring. Volume 2: Scanner operations manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Edwards, B. B.; Coffey, E. W.

1974-01-01

The theory and operation of the scanner portion of the laser Doppler system for detecting and monitoring aircraft trailing vortices in an airport environment are discussed. Schematics, wiring diagrams, component values, and operation and checkout procedures are included.

40 CFR 63.1655 - Maintenance requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... plans, the owner or operator may use the affected source's standard operating procedures (SOP) manual or... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and...

40 CFR 63.1655 - Maintenance requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... plans, the owner or operator may use the affected source's standard operating procedures (SOP) manual or... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and...

40 CFR 63.1655 - Maintenance requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... operator may use the affected source's standard operating procedures (SOP) manual or other plan, provided... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese § 63...

40 CFR 63.1655 - Maintenance requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... operator may use the affected source's standard operating procedures (SOP) manual or other plan, provided... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and Silicomanganese § 63...

40 CFR 63.1655 - Maintenance requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... plans, the owner or operator may use the affected source's standard operating procedures (SOP) manual or... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ferroalloys Production: Ferromanganese and...

Aircraft noise prediction program user's manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Gillian, R. E.

1982-01-01

The Aircraft Noise Prediction Program (ANOPP) predicts aircraft noise with the best methods available. This manual is designed to give the user an understanding of the capabilities of ANOPP and to show how to formulate problems and obtain solutions by using these capabilities. Sections within the manual document basic ANOPP concepts, ANOPP usage, ANOPP functional modules, ANOPP control statement procedure library, and ANOPP permanent data base. appendixes to the manual include information on preparing job decks for the operating systems in use, error diagnostics and recovery techniques, and a glossary of ANOPP terms.

Template for updating regulations in QA manuals

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

White, M.G.; Banerjee, B.

1992-01-01

Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued new quality assurance (QA) orders to reflect current policies for conduct and operation of DOE-authorized programs and facilities. Establishing traceability to new QA criteria and requirements from former multidraft orders, QA manuals, and guidance documentation for DOE-funded work can be confusing. Identified critical considerations still must be addressed. Most of the newly stated QA criteria can be cross referenced, where applicable, to former QA plans and manuals. Where additional criteria occur, new procedures may be required, together with revisions in QA plans and manuals.

Fault diagnosis in orbital refueling operations

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Boy, Guy A.

1988-01-01

Usually, operation manuals are provided for helping astronauts during space operations. These manuals include normal and malfunction procedures. Transferring operation manual knowledge into a computerized form is not a trivial task. This knowledge is generally written by designers or operation engineers and is often quite different from the user logic. The latter is usually a compiled version of the former. Experiments are in progress to assess the user logic. HORSES (Human - Orbital Refueling System - Expert System) is an attempt to include both of these logics in the same tool. It is designed to assist astronauts during monitoring and diagnosis tasks. Basically, HORSES includes a situation recognition level coupled to an analytical diagnoser, and a meta-level working on both of the previous levels. HORSES is a good tool for modeling task models and is also more broadly useful for knowledge design. The presentation is represented by abstract and overhead visuals only.

High-level neutron coincidence counter maintenance manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Swansen, J.; Collinsworth, P.

1983-05-01

High-level neutron coincidence counter operational (field) calibration and usage is well known. This manual makes explicit basic (shop) check-out, calibration, and testing of new units and is a guide for repair of failed in-service units. Operational criteria for the major electronic functions are detailed, as are adjustments and calibration procedures, and recurrent mechanical/electromechanical problems are addressed. Some system tests are included for quality assurance. Data on nonstandard large-scale integrated (circuit) components and a schematic set are also included.

14 CFR 139.319 - Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... included in the Airport Certification Manual. (2) A system and procedures for recall of the full aircraft... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Aircraft rescue and firefighting... AND OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Operations § 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting...

14 CFR 139.319 - Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... included in the Airport Certification Manual. (2) A system and procedures for recall of the full aircraft... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Aircraft rescue and firefighting... AND OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Operations § 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting...

14 CFR 139.319 - Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... included in the Airport Certification Manual. (2) A system and procedures for recall of the full aircraft... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Aircraft rescue and firefighting... AND OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Operations § 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting...

14 CFR 139.319 - Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... included in the Airport Certification Manual. (2) A system and procedures for recall of the full aircraft... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Aircraft rescue and firefighting... AND OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Operations § 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting...

14 CFR 139.319 - Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... included in the Airport Certification Manual. (2) A system and procedures for recall of the full aircraft... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Aircraft rescue and firefighting... AND OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Operations § 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting...

PRT Impact Study Pre-PRT Phase : Volume 2. Data Collection Procedure and Coding Manual.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1976-03-01

The report describes the procedures utilized for collection of data on transportation demand and supply prior to the revenue operation of the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) System in Morgantown, West Virginia. Most of the report is devoted to describin...

Skylab experimental performance evaluation manual. Appendix O: Experiment T002 manual navigation sightings (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Purushotham, K. S.

1972-01-01

A series of analyses for Experiment T002, Navigation Sightings (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditions are presented. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

Medical Record Clerk Training Program, Course of Study; Student Manual: For Medical Record Personnel in Small Rural Hospitals in Colorado.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Community Health Service (DHEW/PHS), Arlington, VA. Div. of Health Resources.

The manual provides major topics, objectives, activities and, procedures, references and materials, and assignments for the training program. The topics covered are hospital organization and community role, organization and management of a medical records department, international classification of diseases and operations, medical terminology,…

29 CFR 1910.420 - Safe practices manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Regulations Relating to Labor (Continued) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS Commercial Diving Operations General Operations Procedures § 1910.420..., equipment failure, adverse environmental conditions, and medical illness and injury. [42 FR 37668, July 22...

40 CFR 63.1548 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... or operator of a primary lead processor must submit the standard operating procedures manual for... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Primary Lead Smelting § 63.1548 Notification...

40 CFR 63.1548 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... or operator of a primary lead processor must submit the standard operating procedures manual for... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Primary Lead Smelting § 63.1548 Notification...

40 CFR 63.1548 - Notification requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... or operator of a primary lead processor must submit the standard operating procedures manual for... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Primary Lead Smelting § 63.1548 Notification...

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Fluorometric procedures for dye tracing

USGS Publications Warehouse

Wilson, James F.; Cobb, Ernest D.; Kilpatrick, F.A.

1986-01-01

This manual describes the current fluorometric procedures used by the U.S. Geological Survey in dye tracer studies such as time of travel, dispersion, reaeration, and dilution-type discharge measurements. The advantages of dye tracing are (1) low detection and measurement limits and (2) simplicity and accuracy in measuring dye tracer concentrations using fluorometric techniques. The manual contains necessary background information about fluorescence, dyes, and fluorometers and a description of fluorometric operation and calibration procedures as a guide for laboratory and field use. The background information should be useful to anyone wishing to experiment with dyes, fluorometer components, or procedures different from those described. In addition, a brief section on aerial photography is included because of its possible use to supplement ground-level fluorometry.

Fluorometric procedures for dye tracing

USGS Publications Warehouse

Wilson, James F.

1968-01-01

This manual describes the current fluorometric procedures used by the U.S. Geological Survey in dye tracer studies such as time of travel, dispersion, reaeration, and dilution-type discharge measurements. The advantages of dye tracing are (1) low detection and measurement limits and (2) simplicity and accuracy in measuring dye tracer concentrations using fluorometric techniques. The manual contains necessary background information about fluorescence, dyes, and fluorometers and a description of fluorometric operation and calibration procedures as a guide for laboratory and field use. The background information should be useful to anyone wishing to experiment with dyes, fluorometer components, or procedures different from those described. In addition, a brief section on aerial photography is included because of its possible use to supplement ground-level fluorometry.

Fluorometric procedures for dye tracing

USGS Publications Warehouse

Wilson, James E.; Cobb, Ernest D.; Kilpatrick, Frederick A.

1984-01-01

This manual describes the current fluorometric procedures used by the U.S. Geological Survey in dye tracer studies such as time of travel, dispersion, reaeration, and dilution-type discharge measurements. The outstanding characteristics of dye tracing are: (1) the low detection and measurement limits, and (2) the simplicity and accuracy of measuring dye tracer concentrations using fluorometric techniques. The manual contains necessary background information about fluorescence, dyes, and fluorometers and a description of fluorometric operation and calibration procedures as a general guide for laboratory and field use. The background information should be useful to anyone wishing to experiment with dyes, fluorometer components, or procedures different from those described. In addition, a brief section is included on aerial photography because of its possible use to supplement ground-level fluorometry.

32 CFR 57.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

...) Authorizes implementing instructions, a DoD Manual entitled “Standard Operating Procedures for the Provision...) Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures under 20 U.S.C. chapter 33 and 20 U.S... forms consistent with DoD 8910.1-M, DoD Instruction 7750.7, and Hospital Accreditation Standards. ...

32 CFR 57.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

...) Authorizes implementing instructions, a DoD Manual entitled “Standard Operating Procedures for the Provision...) Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures under 20 U.S.C. chapter 33 and 20 U.S... forms consistent with DoD 8910.1-M, DoD Instruction 7750.7, and Hospital Accreditation Standards. ...

32 CFR 57.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

...) Authorizes implementing instructions, a DoD Manual entitled “Standard Operating Procedures for the Provision...) Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures under 20 U.S.C. chapter 33 and 20 U.S... forms consistent with DoD 8910.1-M, DoD Instruction 7750.7, and Hospital Accreditation Standards. ...

23 CFR 710.201 - State responsibilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... periodically to reflect changes in operations and submit the updated materials for approval by the FHWA. (d..., and procedures. The manual shall describe functions and procedures for all phases of the real estate... all such requirements and for imposing sanctions in cases of material non-compliance. (i) Approval...

Satellite freeze forecast system. Operating/troubleshooting manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Martsolf, J. D. (Principal Investigator)

1983-01-01

Examples of operational procedures are given to assist users of the satellites freeze forecasting system (SFFS) in logging in on to the computer, executing the programs in the menu, logging off the computer, and setting up the automatic system. Directions are also given for displaying, acquiring, and listing satellite maps; for communicating via terminal and monitor displays; and for what to do when the SFFS doesn't work. Administrative procedures are included.

A leading edge heating array and a flat surface heating array - operation, maintenance and repair manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1975-01-01

A general description of the leading edge/flat surface heating array is presented along with its components, assembly instructions, installation instructions, operation procedures, maintenance instructions, repair procedures, schematics, spare parts lists, engineering drawings of the array, and functional acceptance test log sheets. The proper replacement of components, correct torque values, step-by-step maintenance instructions, and pretest checkouts are described.

US Fish and Wildlife Service lands biomonitoring operations manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Rope, R.C.; Breckenridge, R.P.

1993-08-01

This is Volume 1 of an operations manual designed to facilitate the development of biomonitoring strategies for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands. It is one component of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands Biomonitoring Operations Manual. The Volume contains the Introduction to the Manual, background information on monitoring, and procedures for developing a biomonitoring strategy for Service lands. The purpose of the Biomonitoring Operations Manual is to provide an approach to develop and implement biomonitoring activities to assess the status and trends of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service trust resources. It also provides field sampline methods and documentationmore » protocols for contaminant monitoring activities. The strategy described in the Manual has been designed as a stand alone process to characterize the presence of contaminants on lands managed by the Service. This process can be sued to develop a monitoring program for any tract of real estate with potential threats from on- or off-site contaminants. Because the process was designed to address concerns for Service lands that span the United States from Alaska to the Tropical Islands, it has a generic format that can be used in al types of ecosystems, however, significant site specific informtion is required to complete the Workbook and make the process work successfully.« less

Natural Bridges National Monument photovoltaic power plant operations manual

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Coleman, S. D.

1982-02-01

After a basic introduction and overview of the photovoltaic system at the Natural Bridges National Monument, a history of the project and a description of the installation, safety procedures essential for all operators and maintenance personnel are discussed. Locations and detailed descriptions of the equipment are provided to permit operators to identify the system controls and equipment. Step by step system operation procedures are described, including diesel generator start up and photovoltaic power system turn on. Information is provided about routine monitoring and maintenance of the system.

19 CFR 146.21 - General requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... English language copy of its written inventory control and recordkeeping systems procedures manual in... zone activation approval the operator remains liable for complying with all inventory control and...

19 CFR 146.21 - General requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... English language copy of its written inventory control and recordkeeping systems procedures manual in... zone activation approval the operator remains liable for complying with all inventory control and...

NASA Radio Frequency Spectrum Management Manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1989-01-01

The Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Management Manual sets forth procedures and guidelines for the management requirements for controlling the use of radio frequencies by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is applicable to NASA Headquarters and field installations. NASA Management Instruction 1102.3 assigns the authority for management of radio frequencies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to the Associate Administrator for Space Operations, NASA Headquarters. This manual is issued in loose-leaf form and will be revised by page changes.

The procedure execution manager and its application to Advanced Photon Source operation

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Borland, M.

1997-06-01

The Procedure Execution Manager (PEM) combines a complete scripting environment for coding accelerator operation procedures with a manager application for executing and monitoring the procedures. PEM is based on Tcl/Tk, a supporting widget library, and the dp-tcl extension for distributed processing. The scripting environment provides support for distributed, parallel execution of procedures along with join and abort operations. Nesting of procedures is supported, permitting the same code to run as a top-level procedure under operator control or as a subroutine under control of another procedure. The manager application allows an operator to execute one or more procedures in automatic, semi-automatic,more » or manual modes. It also provides a standard way for operators to interact with procedures. A number of successful applications of PEM to accelerator operations have been made to date. These include start-up, shutdown, and other control of the positron accumulator ring (PAR), low-energy transport (LET) lines, and the booster rf systems. The PAR/LET procedures make nested use of PEM`s ability to run parallel procedures. There are also a number of procedures to guide and assist tune-up operations, to make accelerator physics measurements, and to diagnose equipment. Because of the success of the existing procedures, expanded use of PEM is planned.« less

Operating manual for the R200 downhole recorder with husky hunter retriever

USGS Publications Warehouse

Johnson, Roy A.; Rorabaugh, James I.

1988-01-01

The R200 Downhole Recorder is a battery-powered device that, when placed in a well casing, monitors water levels for a period of up to 1 year. This instrument measures a 1- to 70-foot range of water levels. These water-level data can be retrieved through use of a commercially available portable microcomputer. The R200 Downhole Recorder was developed at the U.S. Geological Survey 's Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. This operating manual describes the R200 Downhole Recorder, provides initial set-up instructions, and gives directions for on-site operation. Design specifications and routine maintenance steps are included. The R200 data-retriever program is a user-friendly, menu-driven program. The manual guides the user through the procedures required to perform specific operations. Numerous screens are reproduced in the text with a discussion of user input for desired responses. Help is provided for specific problems. (USGS)

Operating manual for the R200 downhole recorder with Tandy 102 retriever

USGS Publications Warehouse

Johnson, Roy A.; Rorabaugh, James I.

1988-01-01

The R200 Downhole Recorder is a battery-powered device that, when placed in a well casing, monitors water levels for a period of up to 1 year. This instrument measures a 1- to 70-ft range of water levels. These water level data can be retrieved through use of a commercially available portable microcomputer. The R200 Downhole Recorder was developed at the U. S. Geological Survey 's Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. This operating manual describes the R200 Downhole Recorder, provides initial set-up instructions, and gives directions for on-site operation. Design specifications and routine maintenance steps are included. The R200 data-retriever program is a user-friendly, menu-driven program. The manual guides the user through the procedures required to perform specific operations. Numerous screens are reproduced in the text with a discussion of user input for desired responses. Help is provided for specific problems. (USGS)

Let's talk it over : interagency cooperation facilities success : a case study : the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut metropolitan area TRANSMIT operational test : ensuring integration of intelligent transportation systems products and services

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1989-01-01

This manual provides basic background information and step-by-step procedures for conducting traffic conflict surveys at signalized and unsignalized intersections. The manual was prepared as a training aid and reference source for persons who are ass...

Operations and maintenance manual, atmospheric contaminant sensor. Addendum 1: Carbon monoxide monitor model 204

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1972-01-01

An instrument for monitoring the carbon monoxide content of the ambient atmosphere is described. The subjects discussed are: (1) theory of operation, (2) system features, (3) controls and monitors, (4) operational procedures, and (5) maintenance and troubleshooting. Block drawings and circuit diagrams are included to clarify the text.

Nautical Education for Offshore Extractive Industries. Support Operations & Seamanship.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hoffmann, G. L.

This training manual is intended for persons who will be employed on supply vessels or towboats which support ocean-based oil extraction operations. The text deals with the basic skills of marine towing procedures, boat handling, deck maintenance, cargo operations, and rope and wire handling. Additional sections treat the proper attitude of a…

A PROTOTYPE MANUAL ON CIVIL DEFENSE ASPECTS OF WATERWORKS OPERATIONS

DTIC Science & Technology

survival and recovery in the event of a nuclear war; (2) to stimulate and assist water utilities i developing emergency plans to cope with a nuclear ... disaster ; (3) to provide a procedural guide for restoration and for training personnel in postattack emergency repair procedures, recovery techniques, and safety measures.

Procedures of Operation at Cranbrook Central Library.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Cranbrook Institutions, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Central Library.

This manual outlines the ordering, cataloging and classification, and processing procedures for books, periodicals, government documents, and non-book materials for a central library serving three schools--a co-ed elementary school and separate junior-senior high schools for boys and girls--and four special libraries--a fine and rare books…

40 CFR 205.54-1 - Low speed sound emission test procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 26 2012-07-01 2011-07-01 true Low speed sound emission test procedures. 205.54-1 Section 205.54-1 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED.... Operating manuals or other literature furnished by the instrument manufacturer shall be referred to for both...

40 CFR 60.1175 - What information must I include in the plant-specific operating manual?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... waste combustion unit. (e) Procedures for maintaining a proper level of combustion air supply. (f... Standards of Performance for Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units for Which Construction is Commenced... municipal waste combustion units. (c) Procedures for receiving, handling, and feeding municipal solid waste...

40 CFR 60.1665 - What information must I include in the plant-specific operating manual?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... startup, shutdown, and malfunction of the municipal waste combustion unit. (e) Procedures for maintaining... Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units Constructed on or... the basic combustion principles that apply to municipal waste combustion units. (c) Procedures for...

40 CFR 62.15120 - What information must I include in the plant-specific operating manual?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... startup, shutdown, and malfunction of the municipal waste combustion unit. (e) Procedures for maintaining... DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Federal Plan Requirements for Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units... the basic combustion principles that apply to municipal waste combustion units. (c) Procedures for...

Operational Implementation of Space Debris Mitigation Procedures

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Gicquel, Anne-Helene; Bonaventure, Francois

2013-08-01

During the spacecraft lifetime, Astrium supports its customers to manage collision risks alerts from the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC). This was previously done with hot-line support and a manual operational procedure. Today, it is automated and integrated in QUARTZ, the Astrium Flight Dynamics operational tool. The algorithms and process details for this new 5- step functionality are provided in this paper. To improve this functionality, some R&D activities such as the study of dilution phenomenon and low relative velocity encounters are going on. Regarding end of life disposal, recent operational experiences as well as studies results are presented.

Skylab Saturn 1B flight manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1972-01-01

A Saturn 1B Flight Manual provides launch vehicle systems descriptions and predicted performance data for the Skylab missions. Vehicle SL-2 (SA-206) is the baseline for this manual; but, as a result of the great similarity, the material is representative of SL-3 and SL-4 launch vehicles, also. The Flight Manual is not a control document but is intended primarily as an aid to astronauts who are training for Skylab missions. In order to provide a comprehensive reference for that purpose, the manual also contains descriptions of the ground support interfaces, prelaunch operations, and emergency procedures. Mission variables and constraints are summarized, and mission control monitoring and data flow during launch preparation and flight are discussed.

Minimally Invasive Catheter Procedures to Assist Complicated Pacemaker Lead Extraction and Implantation in the Operating Room

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Kroepil, Patric; Lanzman, Rotem S., E-mail: rotemshlomo@yahoo.de; Miese, Falk R.

2011-04-15

We report on percutaneous catheter procedures in the operating room (OR) to assist complicated manual extraction or insertion of pacemaker (PM) and implantable cardioverter defibrillator leads. We retrospectively reviewed complicated PM revisions and implantations performed between 2004 and 2009 that required percutaneous catheter procedures performed in the OR. The type of interventional procedure, catheter and retrieval system used, venous access, success rates, and procedural complications were analyzed. In 41 (12 female and 29 male [mean age 62 {+-} 17 years]) of 3021 (1.4%) patients, standard manual retrieval of old leads or insertion of new leads was not achievable and thusmore » required percutaneous catheter intervention for retrieval of misplaced leads and/or recanalisation of occluded central veins. Thirteen of 18 (72.2%) catheter-guided retrieval procedures for misplaced (right atrium [RA] or ventricle [RV; n = 3], superior vena cava [n = 2], brachiocephalic vein [n = 5], and subclavian vein [n = 3]) lead fragments in 16 patients were successful. Percutaneous catheter retrieval failed in five patients because there were extremely fixed or adhered lead fragments. Percutaneous transluminal angiography (PTA) of central veins for occlusion or high-grade stenosis was performed in 25 patients. In 22 of 25 patients (88%), recanalization of central veins was successful, thus enabling subsequent lead replacement. Major periprocedural complications were not observed. In the case of complicated manual PM lead implantation or revision, percutaneous catheter-guided extraction of misplaced lead fragments or recanalisation of central veins can be performed safely in the OR, thus enabling subsequent implantation or revision of PM systems in the majority of patients.« less

40 CFR 240.210-1 - Requirement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 26 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Requirement. 240.210-1 Section 240.210... THE THERMAL PROCESSING OF SOLID WASTES Requirements and Recommended Procedures § 240.210-1 Requirement... the design requirements. An operations manual describing the various tasks to be performed, operating...

40 CFR 240.210-1 - Requirement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 26 2012-07-01 2011-07-01 true Requirement. 240.210-1 Section 240.210... THE THERMAL PROCESSING OF SOLID WASTES Requirements and Recommended Procedures § 240.210-1 Requirement... the design requirements. An operations manual describing the various tasks to be performed, operating...

40 CFR 240.210-1 - Requirement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 25 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Requirement. 240.210-1 Section 240.210... THE THERMAL PROCESSING OF SOLID WASTES Requirements and Recommended Procedures § 240.210-1 Requirement... the design requirements. An operations manual describing the various tasks to be performed, operating...

Automated Instructional Management Systems (AIMS) Version III, Users Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury.

This document sets forth the procedures necessary to utilize and understand the operating characteristics of the Automated Instructional Management System - Version III, a computer-based system for management of educational processes. Directions for initialization, including internal and user files; system and operational input requirements;…

21 CFR 606.65 - Supplies and reagents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... solutions shall be tested on a regularly scheduled basis by methods described in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual to determine their capacity to perform as required: Reagent or solution Frequency of...

21 CFR 606.65 - Supplies and reagents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... solutions shall be tested on a regularly scheduled basis by methods described in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual to determine their capacity to perform as required: Reagent or solution Frequency of...

21 CFR 606.65 - Supplies and reagents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... solutions shall be tested on a regularly scheduled basis by methods described in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual to determine their capacity to perform as required: Reagent or solution Frequency of...

21 CFR 606.65 - Supplies and reagents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... solutions shall be tested on a regularly scheduled basis by methods described in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual to determine their capacity to perform as required: Reagent or solution Frequency of...

Pressure Safety: Advanced Live 11459

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Glass, George

Many Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) operations use pressure equipment and systems. Failure to follow proper procedures when designing or operating pressure systems can result in injuries to personnel and damage to equipment and/or the environment. This manual presents an overview of the requirements and recommendations that address the safe design and operation of pressure systems at LANL.

Operations Handbook for Migrant Student Medical Services, State of Washington Migrant Education.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hansen, William; Resendez, Ignacio

Intended as a guide in the development of a program of health services for migrant children, this operations manual designed by the State of Washington presents definitions, operational procedures, standards by which quality uniform physical examinations and linkage to health care systems can be established, and forms to be used in the program.…

NHEXAS PHASE I ARIZONA STUDY--STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION MANUAL OF THE MASS DATA MASSAGE PROGRAM (UA-D-44.0)

EPA Science Inventory

The purpose of this SOP is to describe the operation of the data processing program. These methods were used for every execution of the data processing program during the Arizona NHEXAS project and the "Border" study. Keywords: data; data processing.

The National Human Exposur...

Operation of Oil Burning Equipment and Incinerators. An Air Pollution Control Workbook, Preliminary Edition.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

New Jersey State Dept. of Environmental Protection, Trenton. Bureau of Air Pollution Control.

This workbook has been prepared for use by persons charged with the burning of fuels and waste products in the State of New Jersey. It is written for building superintendents, custodians, porters, handymen and operating engineers of public, apartment, commercial and office buildings. The manual emphasizes operating procedures that will help meet…

Advantages and Challenges of Electronic Records for Scientific Data at the US EPA

EPA Science Inventory

Paper, hard-bound notebooks have been the traditional method of collecting data for research studies at the US EPA, RTP, NC. Indeed, ORD recently issued an operating procedure for data collection in paper notebooks, ORD Policy and Procedures Manual Chapter 13.2 (ORD PPM 13.2) th...

Weather and Climate Monitoring Protocol, Channel Islands National Park, California

USGS Publications Warehouse

McEachern, Kathryn; Power, Paula; Dye, Linda; Rudolph, Rocky

2008-01-01

Weather and climate are strong drivers of population dynamics, plant and animal spatial distributions, community interactions, and ecosystem states. Information on local weather and climate is crucial in interpreting trends and patterns in the natural environment for resource management, research, and visitor enjoyment. This document describes the weather and climate monitoring program at the Channel Islands National Park (fig. 1), initiated in the 1990s. Manual and automated stations, which continue to evolve as technology changes, are being used for this program. The document reviews the history of weather data collection on each of the five Channel Islands National Park islands, presents program administrative structure, and provides an overview of procedures for data collection, archival, retrieval, and reporting. This program overview is accompanied by the 'Channel Islands National Park Remote Automated Weather Station Field Handbook' and the 'Channel Islands National Park Ranger Weather Station Field Handbook'. These Handbooks are maintained separately at the Channel Island National Park as 'live documents' that are updated as needed to provide a current working manual of weather and climate monitoring procedures. They are available on request from the Weather Program Manager (Channel Islands National Park, 1901 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA 93001; 805.658.5700). The two Field Handbooks describe in detail protocols for managing the four remote automated weather stations (RAWS) and the seven manual Ranger Weather Stations on the islands, including standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance and calibration; manufacturer operating manuals; data retrieval and archiving; metada collection and archival; and local, agency, and vendor contracts.

Technical approaches for measurement of human errors

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Clement, W. F.; Heffley, R. K.; Jewell, W. F.; Mcruer, D. T.

1980-01-01

Human error is a significant contributing factor in a very high proportion of civil transport, general aviation, and rotorcraft accidents. The technical details of a variety of proven approaches for the measurement of human errors in the context of the national airspace system are presented. Unobtrusive measurements suitable for cockpit operations and procedures in part of full mission simulation are emphasized. Procedure, system performance, and human operator centered measurements are discussed as they apply to the manual control, communication, supervisory, and monitoring tasks which are relevant to aviation operations.

NIMBUS-7 ERB DELMAT operators guide and maintenance manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Penn, L. M.; Ardanuy, P. E.

1986-01-01

Described in detail are the ERB DELMAT algorithms used to correct the wide field-of-view channels (11, 12, 13 and 14) radiometer data. The computer software and the required operational environment are also delineated. The information and procedures required to maintain the DELMAT program are also described.

Media Center: Operations Handbook.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Dependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC.

This guide to basic technical procedures recommended in the operation of within-school media centers is intended for all Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) media specialists, clerks, aides, and technicians. The first four sections refer to the general media program functions identified in the related manual, "A is for Apple:…

14 CFR 23.45 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... these surfaces listed in the Airplane Flight Manual in accordance with § 23.1583(p). (h) For commuter... run of § 23.59; and (4) Landing distance of § 23.75. Note: The effect on these distances of operation... operating procedures required by paragraph (h)(3) of this section. (3) Unless otherwise prescribed, in...

13 CFR 120.490 - Audits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... financial statement submitted to SBA before the audit. The fee schedule is set forth in SBA's Standard Operating Procedures manual. [61 FR 3235, Jan. 31, 1996. Redesignated at 73 FR 75516, Dec. 11, 2008] ...

13 CFR 120.490 - Audits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... financial statement submitted to SBA before the audit. The fee schedule is set forth in SBA's Standard Operating Procedures manual. [61 FR 3235, Jan. 31, 1996. Redesignated at 73 FR 75516, Dec. 11, 2008] ...

13 CFR 120.490 - Audits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... financial statement submitted to SBA before the audit. The fee schedule is set forth in SBA's Standard Operating Procedures manual. [61 FR 3235, Jan. 31, 1996. Redesignated at 73 FR 75516, Dec. 11, 2008] ...

13 CFR 120.490 - Audits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... financial statement submitted to SBA before the audit. The fee schedule is set forth in SBA's Standard Operating Procedures manual. [61 FR 3235, Jan. 31, 1996. Redesignated at 73 FR 75516, Dec. 11, 2008] ...

13 CFR 120.490 - Audits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... financial statement submitted to SBA before the audit. The fee schedule is set forth in SBA's Standard Operating Procedures manual. [61 FR 3235, Jan. 31, 1996. Redesignated at 73 FR 75516, Dec. 11, 2008] ...

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

The Drawdown and Distribution Management Manual (DDMM) provides a comprehensive guide to the planning, preparation, and operational processes associated with an SPR system response to an energy emergency. Although parts of the process may be unique to a particular situation, the manual describes the end-to-end continuity of the response by including those activities that would be common to most situations. This manual follows DOE policy contained in DOE Office of Energy Emergencies (OEE) documents that define comprehensive DOE energy emergency response procedures, currently known as the Energy Emergency Response Management System (EERMS). 6 refs.

Multicenter, randomized comparison between magnetically navigated and manually guided radiofrequency ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (the MagMa-AVNRT-trial).

PubMed

Reents, Tilko; Jilek, Clemens; Schuster, Peter; Nölker, Georg; Koch-Büttner, Katharina; Ammar-Busch, Sonia; Semmler, Verena; Bourier, Felix; Kottmaier, Marc; Kornmayer, Marie; Brooks, Stephanie; Fichtner, Stephanie; Kolb, Christof; Deisenhofer, Isabel; Hessling, Gabriele

2017-12-01

Remote magnetic navigation (RMN) is attributed to diminish radiation exposure for both patient and operator performing catheter ablation for different arrhythmia substrates. The purpose of this prospective, randomized study was to compare RMN with manually guided catheter ablation for AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) regarding fluoroscopy time/dosage, acute and long-term efficacy as well as safety. A total of 218 patients with AVNRT undergoing catheter ablation at three centers (male 34%, mean age 50 ± 17 years) were randomized to a manual approach (n = 113) or RMN (n = 105) using the Niobe ® magnetic navigation system. The primary study endpoint was total fluoroscopy time/dosage for patient and operator at the end of the procedure. Secondary endpoints included acute success, procedure duration, complications and success rate after 6 months. Fluoroscopy time and dosage for the patient were significantly reduced in the RMN group compared to the manual group (6 ± 6 vs. 11 ± 10 min; p < 0.001 and 425 ± 558 vs. 751 ± 900 cGycm 2 , p = 0.002). A reduction in fluoroscopy time/dose also applied to the operator (3 ± 5 vs. 7 ± 9 min 209 ± 444 vs. 482 ± 689 cGycm 2 , p < 0.001). Procedure duration was significantly longer in the RMN group (88 ± 29 vs. 79 ± 29 min; p = 0.03) and crossover from the RMN group to manual ablation occurred in 7.6% of patients (7.6 vs. 0.1%; p = 0.02). Acute success was achieved in 100% of patients in both groups. Midterm success after 6 months was 97 vs. 98% (p = 0.67). No complications occurred in both groups. The use of RMN for catheter ablation of AVNRT compared to a manual approach results in a reduction of fluoroscopy time and dosage of about 50% for both patients and physicians. Acute and midterm success and safety are comparable. RMN is a good alternative to a manual approach for AVNRT ablation.

32 CFR 2004.20 - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) [201(a)].

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... phases of the contracting process. (b) As a general rule, procedures for safeguarding classified information by contractors and recommendations for changes shall be addressed through the NISPOM coordination...

PRODUCTION OF HEAVY WATER SAVANNAH RIVER AND DANA PLANTS. Technical Manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Bebbington, W.P.; Thayer, V.R. eds.; Proctor, J.F. comp.

1959-07-01

A summary is presented of the basic technical iniormation that pertains to processes that are used at the Dana and Savannah River Plants for the production of heavy water. The manual is intended primarily for plant operating and technical personnel and was prepared to supplement and provide technical support for detailed operating procedures. Introductory sections contain some background information on the history, uses, available processes, and analytical procedures for heavy water. They also include a general comparison of the design and laserformance of the two plants and an analysis of their differences. The technology of the heavy water separation processesmore » used, namely hydrogen sulfide exchange, distillation of water, and electrolysis is discussed in detail. The manufacture and storage of hydrogen sulfide gas and the process water treatment facilities are also discussed. (auth)« less

Guatemala's ministry of health rapid response team manuals.

PubMed

Hernandez, Luis; Hanson, Kimberly M; Martel, Lise D

2014-01-01

The function of public health rapid response teams (RRTs) is to quickly identify, investigate, and control an outbreak before it can spread. The Central America Regional Office in Guatemala provided assistance to the Guatemalan Ministry of Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) to develop RRT manuals at the district and regional levels. The manuals are divided into 4 sections: background, activity lists, standard operating procedures, and annexes. The manuals outline Guatemala's RRT members' responsibilities and will be tested in the near future through tabletop exercises. The development of the manuals is a concrete and significant step toward the attainment of Guatemala's IHR goals and should be integrated into a larger emergency management system to promote "a world safe and secure from global health threats posed by infectious diseases."

Instruction manual model 600F, data transmission test set

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1972-01-01

Information necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Model 600F Data Transmission Test Set is presented. A description is contained of the physical and functional characteristics; pertinent installation data; instructions for operating the equipment; general and detailed principles of operation; preventive and corrective maintenance procedures; and block, logic, and component layout diagrams of the equipment and its major component assemblies.

U.S.-MEXICO BORDER PROGRAM ARIZONA BORDER STUDY--STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION MANUAL OF THE MASS DATA MASSAGE PROGRAM (UA-D-44.0)

EPA Science Inventory

The purpose of this SOP is to describe the operation of the data processing program. These methods were used for every execution of the data processing program during the Arizona NHEXAS project and the Border study. Keywords: data; data processing.

The U.S.-Mexico Border Progr...

Media-fill simulation tests in manual and robotic aseptic preparation of injection solutions in syringes.

PubMed

Krämer, Irene; Federici, Matteo; Kaiser, Vanessa; Thiesen, Judith

2016-04-01

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contamination rate of media-fill products either prepared automated with a robotic system (APOTECAchemo™) or prepared manually at cytotoxic workbenches in the same cleanroom environment and by experienced operators. Media fills were completed by microbiological environmental control in the critical zones and used to validate the cleaning and disinfection procedures of the robotic system. The aseptic preparation of patient individual ready-to-use injection solutions was simulated by using double concentrated tryptic soy broth as growth medium, water for injection and plastic syringes as primary packaging materials. Media fills were either prepared automated (500 units) in the robot or manually (500 units) in cytotoxic workbenches in the same cleanroom over a period of 18 working days. The test solutions were incubated at room temperature (22℃) over 4 weeks. Products were visually inspected for turbidity after a 2-week and 4-week period. Following incubation, growth promotion tests were performed with Staphylococcus epidermidis. During the media-fill procedures, passive air monitoring was performed with settle plates and surface monitoring with contact plates on predefined locations as well as fingerprints. The plates got incubated for 5-7 days at room temperature, followed by 2-3 days at 30-35℃ and the colony forming units (cfu) counted after both periods. The robot was cleaned and disinfected according to the established standard operating procedure on two working days prior to the media-fill session, while on six other working days only six critical components were sanitized at the end of the media-fill sessions. Every day UV irradiation was operated for 4 h after finishing work. None of the 1000 media-fill products prepared in the two different settings showed turbidity after the incubation period thereby indicating no contamination with microorganisms. All products remained uniform, clear, and light-amber solutions. In addition, the reliability of the nutrient medium and the process was demonstrated by positive growth promotion tests with S. epidermidis. During automated preparation the recommended limits < 1 cfu per settle/contact plate set for cleanroom Grade A zones were not succeeded in the carousel and working area, but in the loading area of the robot. During manual preparation, the number of cfus detected on settle/contact plates inside the workbenches lay far below the limits. The number of cfus detected on fingertips succeeded several times the limit during manual preparation but not during automated preparation. There was no difference in the microbial contamination rate depending on the extent of cleaning and disinfection of the robot. Extensive media-fill tests simulating manual and automated preparation of ready-to-use cytotoxic injection solutions revealed the same level of sterility for both procedures. The results of supplemental environmental controls confirmed that the aseptic procedures are well controlled. As there was no difference in the microbial contamination rates of the media preparations depending on the extent of cleaning and disinfection of the robot, the results were used to adapt the respective standard operating procedures. © The Author(s) 2014.

Continuous Improvements to East Coast Abort Landings for Space Shuttle Aborts

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Butler, Kevin D.

2003-01-01

Improvement initiatives in the areas of guidance, flight control, and mission operations provide increased capability for successful East Coast Abort Landings (ECAL). Automating manual crew procedures in the Space Shuttle's onboard guidance allows faster and more precise commanding of flight control parameters needed for successful ECALs. Automation also provides additional capability in areas not possible with manual control. Operational changes in the mission concept allow for the addition of new landing sites and different ascent trajectories that increase the regions of a successful landing. The larger regions of ECAL capability increase the safety of the crew and Orbiter.

Policies and Procedures for the Operation of Vocational-Technical Education in the State of New Mexico.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

New Mexico Occupational Research and Development Coordinating Unit, Santa Fe.

This manual, developed after a number of statewide meetings, sets forth standards to provide a minimum regulation base upon which quality vocational education programs can be built. Policies and procedures are given for: (1) Agricultural Education, (2) Distributive Education, (3) Health Occupations Education, (4) Home Economics Education, (5)…

Network model and short circuit program for the Kennedy Space Center electric power distribution system

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1976-01-01

Assumptions made and techniques used in modeling the power network to the 480 volt level are discussed. Basic computational techniques used in the short circuit program are described along with a flow diagram of the program and operational procedures. Procedures for incorporating network changes are included in this user's manual.

Sampling. Operational Control Tests for Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Instructor's Manual [and] Student Workbook.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Carnegie, John W.

A brief overview of the basic concepts and philosophies for sampling water and waste water systems is presented in this module. The module is not intended to specify sampling procedures, frequencies, or locations for specific treatment facilities but rather to outline those general procedures which should be followed when sampling under most…

Ground Software Maintenance Facility (GSMF) user's manual. Appendices NASA-CR-178806 NAS 1.26:178806 Rept-41849-G159-026-App HC A05/MF A01

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Aquila, V.; Derrig, D.; Griffith, G.

1986-01-01

Procedures are presented that allow the user to assemble tasks, link, compile, backup the system, generate/establish/print display pages, cancel tasks in memory, and to TET an assembly task without having to enter the commands every time. A list of acronyms is provided. Software identification, payload checkout unit operating system services, data base generation, and MITRA operating procedures are also discussed.

System design and installation for RS600 programmable control system for solar heating and cooling

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1978-01-01

Procedures for installing, operating, and maintaining a programmable control system which utilizes a F8 microprocessor to perform all timing, control, and calculation functions in order to customize system performance to meet individual requirements for solar heating, combined heating and cooling, and/or hot water systems are described. The manual discusses user configuration and options, displays, theory of operation, trouble-shooting procedures, and warranty and assistance. Wiring lists, parts lists, drawings, and diagrams are included.

Remote sensing utility in a disaster struck urban environment. [technology utilization

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Rush, M.; Holguin, A.

1975-01-01

Standard operating procedures, utilizing remote sensing, are outlined for public health assistance during natural disaster relief operations. A manual to aid decision making for public health authorities is included. Flow charts which show the procedures that need to be implemented during a natural disaster are also included. Emphasis is placed on a preventive approach to the effects of disasters, and specifically to post-disaster problems that relate to public health concerns during the emergency phase of relief.

Regulations for Child Day Care Centers Operated by Religious Bodies or Groups.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

South Carolina State Dept. of Social Services, Columbia.

As set forth in this manual, the regulations for child day care centers operated by religious bodies or groups constitute the minimum requirements to be met and maintained by each such facility in South Carolina. Regulation 114-5-20 sets out definitions and procedures for preapplication consultation, original registration, inspection, and…

Multi-Temporal Analysis of Landsat Imagery for Bathymetry.

DTIC Science & Technology

1983-05-01

this data set, typical results obtained when these data were used to implement proposed procedures, an interpretation of these analyses, and based...warping, etc.) have been carried out * as described in section 3.4 and the DIPS operator manuals . For each date * the best available parameter...1982. 5. Digital Image Processing System User’s Manual DBA Systems, Inc., Under Contract DMA800-78-C-0101, 8 November 1979. 6. Naylor, L.D. Status of

Method of fan sound mode structure determination computer program user's manual: Microphone location program

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Pickett, G. F.; Wells, R. A.; Love, R. A.

1977-01-01

A computer user's manual describing the operation and the essential features of the microphone location program is presented. The Microphone Location Program determines microphone locations that ensure accurate and stable results from the equation system used to calculate modal structures. As part of the computational procedure for the Microphone Location Program, a first-order measure of the stability of the equation system was indicated by a matrix 'conditioning' number.

Increasingly automated procedure acquisition in dynamic systems

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Mathe, Nathalie; Kedar, Smadar

1992-01-01

Procedures are widely used by operators for controlling complex dynamic systems. Currently, most development of such procedures is done manually, consuming a large amount of paper, time, and manpower in the process. While automated knowledge acquisition is an active field of research, not much attention has been paid to the problem of computer-assisted acquisition and refinement of complex procedures for dynamic systems. The Procedure Acquisition for Reactive Control Assistant (PARC), which is designed to assist users in more systematically and automatically encoding and refining complex procedures. PARC is able to elicit knowledge interactively from the user during operation of the dynamic system. We categorize procedure refinement into two stages: diagnosis - diagnose the failure and choose a repair - and repair - plan and perform the repair. The basic approach taken in PARC is to assist the user in all steps of this process by providing increased levels of assistance with layered tools. We illustrate the operation of PARC in refining procedures for the control of a robot arm.

Procedures manual for compressed air diving (scuba mode).

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1980-01-01

The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation conducts underwater inspection, maintenance, and salvage activities as part of its routine operations. These activities are carried out by divers from the private sector working on a contract bas...

10-MWe solar-thermal central-receiver pilot plant. Operating and maintenance manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1979-08-01

Information required to perform the initial program loading and operation of the Heliostat Array Controller (HAC) is provided. Operating activities are described as required for heliostat control. All computer console command steps, from power up to power down are described. Detailed steps are provided to wake up the system and direct heliostat beams to standby, on target, standby to stow and power down. Maintenance requirements (preventive and corrective), reparability (reparable - non-reparable decisions), spares identification, spares storage location, replacement levels, replacement location and repair location are established. Individual system breakdown block diagrams are provided for each system/assembly/subassembly. Maintenance and repairmore » description sheets are provided for each maintenance significant item. The manual provides support of the following equipment: (a) helostat assembly; (b) heliostat control assembly; and (c) maintenance and installation equipment. The safety requirements for the operating and maintenance functions are established. These procedures will assist in eliminating or controlling the accident potentials caused by human error, environment, or component malfunctions or interactions that could result in major injury or fatality to operating or visiting personnel, or damage to subsystem components or support equipment. These procedures are for normal and test operating conditions and emergency situations, and apply to all Martin Marietta Corporation, governmental, operating and visitor personnel. (LEW)« less

Guatemala’s Ministry of Health Rapid Response Team Manuals

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Hernandez, Luis; Hanson, Kimberly M.; Martel, Lise D.

2017-01-01

The function of public health rapid response teams (RRTs) is to quickly identify, investigate, and control an outbreak before it can spread. The Central America Regional Office in Guatemala provided assistance to the Guatemalan Ministry of Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) to develop RRT manuals at the district and regional levels. The manuals are divided into 4 sections: background, activity lists, standard operating procedures, and annexes. The manuals outline Guatemala’s RRT members’ responsibilities and will be tested in the near future through tabletop exercises. The development of the manuals is a concrete and significant step toward the attainment of Guatemala’s IHR goals and should be integrated into a larger emergency management system to promote “a world safe and secure from global health threats posed by infectious diseases.” PMID:25254918

Rise Time. Operational Control Tests for Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Instructor's Manual [and] Student Workbook.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Carnegie, John W.

The rise time test (along with the settleometer procedure) is used to monitor sludge behavior in the secondary clarifier of an activated sludge system. The test monitors the effect of the nitrification/denitrification process and aids the operator in determining optimum clarifier sludge detention time and, to some extent, optimum degree of…

Ramp metering : procedure manual.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2002-11-01

Ramp metering is a traffic management tool used to increase the efficiency and safety of the : traffic operations on freeways. It is one of the most cost effective ways of managing traffic flow. : It improves traffic flow on congested freeways and of...

Procedural Due Process in Indian Education. Scripts for a Two-Part Filmstrip/Audio Tape Program. Curriculum Bulletin 18.03.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Streiff, Paul R.

In 1974 new sections added to the Code of Federal Regulations and the Indian Affairs Field Manual required the establishment of programs of student rights and responsibilities and due process procedures in schools operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This two-part filmstrip and audio tape program is designed to assist educators and…

Use of Semi-Autonomous Tools for ISS Commanding and Monitoring

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Brzezinski, Amy S.

2014-01-01

As the International Space Station (ISS) has moved into a utilization phase, operations have shifted to become more ground-based with fewer mission control personnel monitoring and commanding multiple ISS systems. This shift to fewer people monitoring more systems has prompted use of semi-autonomous console tools in the ISS Mission Control Center (MCC) to help flight controllers command and monitor the ISS. These console tools perform routine operational procedures while keeping the human operator "in the loop" to monitor and intervene when off-nominal events arise. Two such tools, the Pre-positioned Load (PPL) Loader and Automatic Operators Recorder Manager (AutoORM), are used by the ISS Communications RF Onboard Networks Utilization Specialist (CRONUS) flight control position. CRONUS is responsible for simultaneously commanding and monitoring the ISS Command & Data Handling (C&DH) and Communications and Tracking (C&T) systems. PPL Loader is used to uplink small pieces of frequently changed software data tables, called PPLs, to ISS computers to support different ISS operations. In order to uplink a PPL, a data load command must be built that contains multiple user-input fields. Next, a multiple step commanding and verification procedure must be performed to enable an onboard computer for software uplink, uplink the PPL, verify the PPL has incorporated correctly, and disable the computer for software uplink. PPL Loader provides different levels of automation in both building and uplinking these commands. In its manual mode, PPL Loader automatically builds the PPL data load commands but allows the flight controller to verify and save the commands for future uplink. In its auto mode, PPL Loader automatically builds the PPL data load commands for flight controller verification, but automatically performs the PPL uplink procedure by sending commands and performing verification checks while notifying CRONUS of procedure step completion. If an off-nominal condition occurs during procedure execution, PPL Loader notifies CRONUS through popup messages, allowing CRONUS to examine the situation and choose an option of how PPL loader should proceed with the procedure. The use of PPL Loader to perform frequent, routine PPL uplinks offloads CRONUS to better monitor two ISS systems. It also reduces procedure performance time and decreases risk of command errors. AutoORM identifies ISS communication outage periods and builds commands to lock, playback, and unlock ISS Operations Recorder files. Operation Recorder files are circular buffer files of continually recorded ISS telemetry data. Sections of these files can be locked from further writing, be played back to capture telemetry data that occurred during an ISS loss of signal (LOS) period, and then be unlocked for future recording use. Downlinked Operation Recorder files are used by mission support teams for data analysis, especially if failures occur during LOS. The commands to lock, playback, and unlock Operations Recorder files are encompassed in three different operational procedures and contain multiple user-input fields. AutoORM provides different levels of automation for building and uplinking the commands to lock, playback, and unlock Operations Recorder files. In its automatic mode, AutoORM automatically detects ISS LOS periods, then generates and uplinks the commands to lock, playback, and unlock Operations Recorder files when MCC regains signal with ISS. AutoORM also features semi-autonomous and manual modes which integrate CRONUS more into the command verification and uplink process. AutoORMs ability to automatically detect ISS LOS periods and build the necessary commands to preserve, playback, and release recorded telemetry data greatly offloads CRONUS to perform more high-level cognitive tasks, such as mission planning and anomaly troubleshooting. Additionally, since Operations Recorder commands contain numerical time input fields which are tedious for a human to manually build, AutoORM's ability to automatically build commands reduces operational command errors. PPL Loader and AutoORM demonstrate principles of semi-autonomous operational tools that will benefit future space mission operations. Both tools employ different levels of automation to perform simple and routine procedures, thereby offloading human operators to perform higher-level cognitive tasks. Because both tools provide procedure execution status and highlight off-nominal indications, the flight controller is able to intervene during procedure execution if needed. Semi-autonomous tools and systems that can perform routine procedures, yet keep human operators informed of execution, will be essential in future long-duration missions where the onboard crew will be solely responsible for spacecraft monitoring and control.

Pre-operative Screening and Manual Drilling Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Thermal Injury During Minimally Invasive Cochlear Implantation Surgery.

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Dillon, Neal P; Fichera, Loris; Kesler, Kyle; Zuniga, M Geraldine; Mitchell, Jason E; Webster, Robert J; Labadie, Robert F

2017-09-01

This article presents the development and experimental validation of a methodology to reduce the risk of thermal injury to the facial nerve during minimally invasive cochlear implantation surgery. The first step in this methodology is a pre-operative screening process, in which medical imaging is used to identify those patients that present a significant risk of developing high temperatures at the facial nerve during the drilling phase of the procedure. Such a risk is calculated based on the density of the bone along the drilling path and the thermal conductance between the drilling path and the nerve, and provides a criterion to exclude high-risk patients from receiving the minimally invasive procedure. The second component of the methodology is a drilling strategy for manually-guided drilling near the facial nerve. The strategy utilizes interval drilling and mechanical constraints to enable better control over the procedure and the resulting generation of heat. The approach is tested in fresh cadaver temporal bones using a thermal camera to monitor temperature near the facial nerve. Results indicate that pre-operative screening may successfully exclude high-risk patients and that the proposed drilling strategy enables safe drilling for low-to-moderate risk patients.

Space shuttle/payload interface analysis. (Study 2.4) Volume 4: Business Risk and Value of Operations in Space (BRAVO). Part 2: User's manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1974-01-01

The BRAVO User's Manual is presented which describes the BRAVO methodology in terms of step-by-step procedures, so that it may be used as a tool for a team of analysts performing cost effectiveness analyses on potential future space applications. BRAVO requires a relatively general set of input information and a relatively small expenditure of resources. For Vol. 1, see N74-12493; for Vol. 2, see N74-14530.

A Resource Manual for Speech and Hearing Programs in Oklahoma.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City.

Administrative aspects of the Oklahoma speech and hearing program are described, including state requirements, school administrator role, and organizational and operational procedures. Information on speech and language development and remediation covers language, articulation, stuttering, voice disorders, cleft palate, speech improvement,…

Certification and verification for Calmac flat plate solar collector

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1978-01-01

Information used in the certification and verification of the Calmac Flat Plate Collector is presented. Contained are such items as test procedures and results, information on materials used, installation, operation, and maintenance manuals, and other information pertaining to the verification and certification.

Operations manual: Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) S.08

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Jones, A. D.

1980-01-01

The Ames Research Center Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS) is described in terms useful to the researcher who intends to use it. A description of the VMS and its performance are presented together with the administrative policies governing its operation. The management controls over its use are detailed, including data requirements, user responsibilities, and scheduling procedures. This information is given in a form that should facilitate communication with the NASA operations group during initial simulator use.

A Preliminary Assessment of Corps of Engineers’ Reservoirs Their Purposes, and Susceptibility to Drought

DTIC Science & Technology

1991-09-01

SEVERITY INDEX (PDSI) ................. 116 iv FOREWORD Recent droughts in the United States have caused water management agencies to examine the operation ...detail, and a discussion of reservoir operating procedures, may be found in the Corps’ Engineering Manual on Management of Water Control Systems (U. S...fishery management . The seasonal fluctuation that occurs at many flood control reservoirs, and the daily fluctuations that occur with hydropower operation

Operating and service manual for the NASA Lewis automated far-field antenna range

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Terry, John D.

1992-01-01

This NASA Lewis far-field antenna range was recently upgraded and automated to meet the growing and demanding needs of the satellite communications program. Here, assistance is offered in the operation and service of this range. The procedures for configuring the test hardware and for operating the Far-Field Antenna Measurement Program (FAMP) are given. Included are the steps for getting started and for installing the proper microwave equipment.

Modifications to the streamtube curvature program. Volume 1: Program modifications and user's manual. [user manuals (computer programs) for transonic flow of nacelles and intake systems of turbofan engines

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Ferguson, D. R.; Keith, J. S.

1975-01-01

The improvements which have been incorporated in the Streamtube Curvature Program to enhance both its computational and diagnostic capabilities are described. Detailed descriptions are given of the revisions incorporated to more reliably handle the jet stream-external flow interaction at trailing edges. Also presented are the augmented boundary layer procedures and a variety of other program changes relating to program diagnostics and extended solution capabilities. An updated User's Manual, that includes information on the computer program operation, usage, and logical structure, is presented. User documentation includes an outline of the general logical flow of the program and detailed instructions for program usage and operation. From the standpoint of the programmer, the overlay structure is described. The input data, output formats, and diagnostic printouts are covered in detail and illustrated with three typical test cases.

The English patient in post-colonial perspective, or practising surgery on the poms.

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Wilde, Sally

2005-04-01

Drawing on interviews with Australasian surgeons who trained in the 1950s and 1960s, this article discusses where, and on whom, they practised the manual skills involved in surgery, In the twentieth century, elite Australasian surgeons emphasized the importance of the science of surgery and the lengthy experience needed to acquire surgical judgement, and these concerns are reflected in the accreditation procedures adopted by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. However, trainee surgeons also ha to acquire th manual skills that they needed in the operating theatre. The rhetoric of training emphasized the intellectual skills needed in surgery, but in reality the manual skills remained important, and there was also a fascination with the drama and stress involved in operating. In this era, British and Australasian surgical training were closely linked and many Australasian surgeons gained significant cutting experience in Britain.

High resolution Fouier transform spectrometer Serial No. 091002: Instruction manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1971-01-01

A description of the spectrometer and procedures for its operation, maintenance, alignments, adjustments, and control functions are presented. The interferometer spectrometer is a modified Model 296 capable of 0.5/cm resolution over the spectral region of 5 to 15 microns configured for operation with the optical head at a temperature of approximately 80 K. Details are given on the optical system and the electronic circuits. The detector used with the optical head is mercury doped germanium kept at a temperature of about 4 K by means of liquid helium. Electronic schematics, and instruction manuals for handling the liquid helium dewars, tape recorder for analog outputs, and playback console are included.

User's manual for RAD/EQUIL/1973: A general purpose radiation transport program

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Nicolet, W. E.

1973-01-01

A procedure is described for implementing the RAD/EQUIL/1973 program, and instructions are given which allow the program input to be prepared, the output to be interpreted, the operating procedures identified which must be followed, and the meaning of the error messages to be understood. The structure of the program is described through a verbal description, a FORTRAN variables list, and a listing of the program.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM-SURFACE WATERS WESTERN PILOT STUDY: FIELD OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR WADEABLE STREAMS

EPA Science Inventory

This document describes field procedures that were used during the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) Western Pilot Study, conducted from 1999 through 2004. Objectives for EMAP involve developing appropriate scientific and technical tools for evaluating ecolo...

Oxygen Profile. Operational Control Tests for Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Instructor's Manual [and] Student Workbook.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Wooley, John F.

The oxygen profile procedure is a means of measuring the oxygen concentration at various locations in a basin. By dividing the surface of a basin into sections and then establishing sample points on the surface, at mid-depth, and near the bottom, a waste water treatment plant operator can measure and plot dissolved oxygen data which can be plotted…

The computational structural mechanics testbed procedures manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Stewart, Caroline B. (Compiler)

1991-01-01

The purpose of this manual is to document the standard high level command language procedures of the Computational Structural Mechanics (CSM) Testbed software system. A description of each procedure including its function, commands, data interface, and use is presented. This manual is designed to assist users in defining and using command procedures to perform structural analysis in the CSM Testbed User's Manual and the CSM Testbed Data Library Description.

Transverse occiput position: Using manual Rotation to aid Normal birth and improve delivery OUTcomes (TURN-OUT): A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

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de Vries, Bradley; Phipps, Hala; Kuah, Sabrina; Pardey, John; Ludlow, Joanne; Bisits, Andrew; Park, Felicity; Kowalski, David; Hyett, Jon A

2015-08-18

Fetal occiput transverse position in the form of deep transverse arrest has long been associated with caesarean section and instrumental vaginal delivery. Occiput transverse position incidentally found in the second stage of labour is also associated with operative delivery in high risk cohorts. There is evidence from cohort studies that prophylactic manual rotation reduces the caesarean section rate. This is a protocol for a double blind, multicentre, randomised, controlled clinical trial to define whether this intervention decreases the operative delivery (caesarean section, forceps or vacuum delivery) rate. Eligible participants will be ≥37 weeks pregnant, with a singleton pregnancy, and a cephalic presentation in the occiput transverse position on transabdominal ultrasound early in the second stage of labour. Based on a background risk of operative delivery of 49%, for a reduction to 35%, an alpha value of 0.05 and a beta value of 0.2, 416 participants will need to be enrolled. Participants will be randomised to either prophylactic manual rotation or a sham procedure. The primary outcome will be operative delivery. Secondary outcomes will be caesarean section, significant maternal mortality and morbidity, and significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Analysis will be on an intention-to-treat basis. Primary and secondary outcomes will be compared using a chi-squared test. A logistic regression for the primary outcome will be undertaken to account for potential confounders. This study has been approved by the Ethics Review Committee (RPAH Zone) of the Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia, (protocol number: X110410). This trial addresses an important clinical question concerning a commonly used procedure which has the potential to reduce operative delivery and its associated complications. Some issues discussed in the protocol include methods of assessing risk of bias due to inadequate masking of a procedural interventions, variations in intervention efficacy due to operator experience and the recruitment difficulties associated with intrapartum studies. This trial was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (identifier: ACTRN12613000005752 ) on 4 January 2013.

Partial Red Blood Cell Exchange in Children and Young Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: Manual Versus Automated Procedure.

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Escobar, Carlos; Moniz, Marta; Nunes, Pedro; Abadesso, Clara; Ferreira, Teresa; Barra, António; Lichtner, Anabela; Loureiro, Helena; Dias, Alexandra; Almeida, Helena

2017-10-31

The benefits of manual versus automated red blood cell exchange have rarely been documented and studies in young sickle cell disease patients are scarce. We aim to describe and compare our experience in these two procedures. Young patients (≤ 21 years old) who underwent manual- or automated-red blood cell exchange for prevention or treatment of sickle cell disease complications were included. Clinical, technical and hematological data were prospectively recorded and analyzed. Ninety-four red blood cell exchange sessions were performed over a period of 68 months, including 57 manual and 37 automated, 63 for chronic complications prevention, 30 for acute complications and one in the pre-operative setting. Mean decrease in sickle hemoglobin levels was higher in automated-red blood cell exchange (p < 0.001) and permitted a higher sickle hemoglobin level decrease per volume removed (p < 0.001), while hemoglobin and hematocrit remained stable. Ferritin levels on chronic patients decreased 54%. Most frequent concern was catheter outflow obstruction on manual-red blood cell exchange and access alarm on automated-red blood cell exchange. No major complication or alloimunization was recorded. Automated-red blood cell exchange decreased sickle hemoglobin levels more efficiently than manual procedure in the setting of acute and chronic complications of sickle cell disease, with minor technical concerns mainly due to vascular access. The threshold of sickle hemoglobin should be individualized for clinical and hematological goals. In our cohort of young patients, the need for an acceptable venous access was a limiting factor, but iron-overload was avoided. Automated red blood cell exchange is safe and well tolerated. It permits a higher sickle hemoglobin removal efficacy, better volume status control and iron-overload avoidance.

The Movement Control Battalions Role in Airfield Operations

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-05-17

stationed in Liberia, no senior Air Force officer was there to assume the role of the senior airfield au- thority ( SAA ). Army Field Manual 3–04.300...Airfield and Flight Oper- ations Procedures, says that the joint force commander should designate an SAA for each airfield in order to ensure unity...of effort for airfield op- erations being conducted at a foreign airfield. The SAA is “responsible for the control, operation, and mainte- nance of

Guidance system operations plan for manned CM earth orbital missions using program SKYLARK 1. Section 4: Operational modes

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Dunbar, J. C.

1972-01-01

The operational modes for the guidance system operations plan for Program SKYLARK 1 are presented. The procedures control the guidance and navigation system interfaces with the flight crew and the mission control center. The guidance operational concept is designed to comprise a set of manually initiated programs and functions which may be arranged by the flight crew to implement a large class of flight plans. This concept will permit both a late flight plan definition and a capability for real time flight plan changes.

Determining the biomass fraction of mixed waste fuels: A comparison of existing industry and {sup 14}C-based methodologies

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Muir, G.K.P., E-mail: Graham.Muir@glasgow.ac.uk; Hayward, S.; Tripney, B.G.

2015-01-15

Highlights: • Compares industry standard and {sup 14}C methods for determining bioenergy content of MSW. • Differences quantified through study at an operational energy from waste plant. • Manual sort and selective dissolution are unreliable measures of feedstock bioenergy. • {sup 14}C methods (esp. AMS) improve precision and reliability of bioenergy determination. • Implications for electricity generators and regulators for award of bio-incentives. - Abstract: {sup 14}C analysis of flue gas by accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) and liquid scintillation counting (LSC) were used to determine the biomass fraction of mixed waste at an operational energy-from-waste (EfW) plant. Results were convertedmore » to bioenergy (% total) using mathematical algorithms and assessed against existing industry methodologies which involve manual sorting and selective dissolution (SD) of feedstock. Simultaneous determinations using flue gas showed excellent agreement: 44.8 ± 2.7% for AMS and 44.6 ± 12.3% for LSC. Comparable bioenergy results were obtained using a feedstock manual sort procedure (41.4%), whilst a procedure based on selective dissolution of representative waste material is reported as 75.5% (no errors quoted). {sup 14}C techniques present significant advantages in data acquisition, precision and reliability for both electricity generator and industry regulator.« less

Preliminary Staff Manual for the Gloucester Couny College Library.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Salisbury, Julie Davitt

This manual is a summary of the policies and procedures now in effect in the Gloucester County College Library. The first 41 pages deal with such items as: (1) importance of preparing a manual, (2) types of manuals, (3) procedures for compiling a staff manual, (4) requirements of a staff manual, (5) uses of the staff manual, (6) history of the…

Motorization of a surgical microscope for intra-operative navigation and intuitive control.

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Finke, M; Schweikard, A

2010-09-01

During surgical procedures, various medical systems, e.g. microscope or C-arm, are used. Their precise and repeatable manual positioning can be very cumbersome and interrupts the surgeon's work flow. Robotized systems can assist the surgeon but they require suitable kinematics and control. However, positioning must be fast, flexible and intuitive. We describe a fully motorized surgical microscope. Hardware components as well as implemented applications are specified. The kinematic equations are described and a novel control concept is proposed. Our microscope combines fast manual handling with accurate, automatic positioning. Intuitive control is provided by a small remote control mounted to one of the surgical instruments. Positioning accuracy and repeatability are < 1 mm and vibrations caused by automatic movements fade away in about 1 s. The robotic system assists the surgeon, so that he can position the microscope precisely and repeatedly without interrupting the clinical workflow. The combination of manual und automatic control guarantees fast and flexible positioning during surgical procedures. Copyright 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Sandia SWiFT Wind Turbine Manual.

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

White, Jonathan; LeBlanc, Bruce Philip; Berg, Jonathan Charles

The Scaled Wind Farm Technology (SWiFT) facility, operated by Sandia National Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind and Water Power Program, is a wind energy research site with multiple wind turbines scaled for the experimental study of wake dynamics, advanced rotor development, turbine control, and advanced sensing for production-scale wind farms. The SWiFT site currently includes three variable-speed, pitch-regulated, three-bladed wind turbines. The six volumes of this manual provide a detailed description of the SWiFT wind turbines, including their operation and user interfaces, electrical and mechanical systems, assembly and commissioning procedures, and safety systems. Further dissemination only asmore » authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors; other requests shall be approved by the originating facility or higher DOE programmatic authority. 111 UNCLASSIFIED UNLIMITED RELEASE Sandia SWiFT Wind Turbine Manual (SAND2016-0746 ) approved by: Department Manager SWiFT Site Lead Dave Minster (6121) Date Jonathan White (6121) Date SWiFT Site Supervisor Dave Mitchell (6121) Date Note: Document revision logs are found after the title page of each volume of this manual. iv« less

Procedural errors in air traffic control: effects of traffic density, expertise, and automation.

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Di Nocera, Francesco; Fabrizi, Roberto; Terenzi, Michela; Ferlazzo, Fabio

2006-06-01

Air traffic management requires operators to frequently shift between multiple tasks and/or goals with different levels of accomplishment. Procedural errors can occur when a controller accomplishes one of the tasks before the entire operation has been completed. The present study had two goals: first, to verify the occurrence of post-completion errors in air traffic control (ATC) tasks; and second, to assess effects on performance of medium term conflict detection (MTCD) tools. There were 18 military controllers who performed a simulated ATC task with and without automation support (MTCD vs. manual) in high and low air traffic density conditions. During the task, which consisted of managing several simulated flights in an enroute ATC scenario, a trace suddenly disappeared "after" the operator took the aircraft in charge, "during" the management of the trace, or "before" the pilot's first contact. In the manual condition, only the fault type "during" was found to be significantly different from the other two. On the contrary, when in the MTCD condition, the fault type "after" generated significantly less errors than the fault type "before." Additionally, automation was found to affect performance of junior controllers, whereas seniors' performance was not affected. Procedural errors can happen in ATC, but automation can mitigate this effect. Lack of benefits for the "before" fault type may be due to the fact that operators extend their reliance to a part of the task that is unsupported by the automated system.

Reliability and Maintainability Model (RAM): User and Maintenance Manual. Part 2; Improved Supportability Analysis

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Ebeling, Charles E.

1996-01-01

This report documents the procedures for utilizing and maintaining the Reliability & Maintainability Model (RAM) developed by the University of Dayton for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center (LaRC). The purpose of the grant is to provide support to NASA in establishing operational and support parameters and costs of proposed space systems. As part of this research objective, the model described here was developed. This Manual updates and supersedes the 1995 RAM User and Maintenance Manual. Changes and enhancements from the 1995 version of the model are primarily a result of the addition of more recent aircraft and shuttle R&M data.

Vdrive Evaluation of Remote Steering and Testing in Lasso Electrophysiology Procedures Study: The VERSATILE Study in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.

PubMed

Nölker, Georg; Schwagten, Bruno; Deville, J Brian; Burkhardt, J David; Horton, Rodney P; Sha, Qun; Tomassoni, Gery

2016-03-01

Circular mapping catheters (CMC) are an essential tool in most atrial fibrillation ablation procedures. The Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ system enables a physician to remotely manipulate a CMC during electrophysiology studies. Our aim was to compare the clinical performance of the system to conventional CMC navigation according to efficiency and safety endpoints. A total of 120 patients scheduled to undergo a CMC study followed by pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) were included. Treatment allocation was randomized 2:1, remote navigation:manual navigation. The primary effectiveness endpoint was assessed based on both successful navigation to the targeted pulmonary vein (PV) and successful recording of PV electrograms. All PVs were treated independently within and between patients. The primary safety endpoint was assessed based on the occurrence of major adverse events (MAEs) through seven days after the study procedure. Primary effectiveness endpoints were achieved in 295/302 PVs in the Vdrive arm (97.7%) and 167/167 PVs in the manual arm (100%). Effectiveness analysis indicates Vdrive non-inferiority (pnon-inferiority = 0.0405; δ = -0.05) per the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test adjusted for PV correlation. Five MAEs related to the ablation procedure occurred (three in the Vdrive arm-3.9%; two in the manual arm-2.33%). No device-related MAEs were observed; safety analysis indicates Vdrive non-inferiority (pnon-inferiority = 0.0441; δ = 0.07) per the normal Z test. Remote navigation of a CMC is equivalent to manual in PVI in terms of safety and effectiveness. This allows for single-operator procedures in conjunction with a magnetically guided ablation catheter. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Investigation of complexity of the instruction manuals for electrical coffeepots.

PubMed

Fernandes, C A; Teixeira, J M; Merino, E A D

2014-01-01

Electrical coffeepots are commonly used in professional and residential environments. Their instruction manuals are related to issues that involve the user's safety and ability to operate the machine correctly. To provide the best product performance to the user, one must indicate or inform the correct usability, to turn the interaction easier. This research proposes to investigate the instruction manuals of the electrical coffeepots. Four coffee pot instruction manuals were analyzed in relation to the complexity through the heuristic evaluation. For that, eight experts of the Graphic Design were chosen to answer twenty four questions with the aim of analyzing: images; texts; layout development; information and warnings. This study shows the results of the 04 (four) items analyzed: a) images; b) texts; c) layout development; d) information and warnings, together with the suggestions of improvements for each manual. It is believed that the methodological procedures for the application of the heuristic evaluation have facilitated the diagnosis of fragilities and barriers that the users find during the interaction with electrical coffeepot manuals.

Procedures manual for the determination of International Roughness Index on HPMs sites in Oregon : operations and calibration.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1990-01-01

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is required to provide an annual measure of pavement condition based on International Roughness Index (IRI). The main coordination of this process with FHWA is done by the Highway Division's Planning Sec...

A Preliminary Operations Manual for Vocational Assessment of Special Needs Students.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Petzy, Vic

This document is designed to assist school personnel in the planning, development, and implementation of vocational assessment approaches for special needs students. The intended audience includes administrators, coordinators, counsellors, or teachers who are interested in designing vocational assessment procedures which maximize the use of…

Parallel noise barrier prediction procedure : report 2 user's manual revision 1

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1987-11-01

This report defines the parameters which are used to input the data required to run Program Barrier and BarrierX on a microcomputer such as an IBM PC or compatible. Directions for setting up and operating a working disk are presented. Examples of inp...

Development of an operational manual for a consultation-liaison psychiatry service.

PubMed

Wand, Anne Pf; Sharma, Swapnil; Carpenter, Lindsay J; Gatsi, Mike

2018-02-01

Consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) services sit between mental health and the general hospital, and risk being poorly understood by both systems. The aim of this study was to develop an operational manual for a CLP service, which defined functions and governance. The CLP literature was reviewed with a focus on descriptions of CLP roles, organisational processes, quality measures and service development. The CLP team held service planning meetings and met with members of the mental health and hospital executives. Site visits and collaboration with other CLP services occurred in defining the roles of the CLP service and organisational governance. A CLP operational document was developed, including a description of the service, its functions, staff roles and governance. Procedural information such as the CLP timetable, referral process, triage and assessment, documentation, activity recording, quality assurance and relevant policies were outlined. The development of a dedicated operational manual for CLP clarified the roles, functions and governance of CLP within the general hospital and mental health systems. The development process facilitated the engagement of key clinicians and administrators of these systems, the determination of quality improvement targets and greater transparency and accountability.

Usefulness and Limitation of Manual Aspiration Immediately After Pneumothorax Complicating Interventional Radiological Procedures with the Transthoracic Approach

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Yamagami, Takuji, E-mail: yamagami@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp; Kato, Takeharu; Hirota, Tatsuya

2006-12-15

The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of simple aspiration of air from the pleural space to prevent increased pneumothorax and avoid chest tube placement in cases of pneumothorax following interventional radiological procedures performed under computed tomography fluoroscopic guidance with the transthoracic percutaneous approach. While still on the scanner table, 102 cases underwent percutaneous manual aspiration of a moderate or large pneumothorax that had developed during mediastinal, lung, and transthoracic liver biopsies and ablations of lung and hepatic tumors (independent of symptoms). Air was aspirated from the pleural space by an 18- or 20-gauge intravenous catheter attachedmore » to a three-way stopcock and 20- or 50-mL syringe. We evaluated the management of each such case during and after manual aspiration. In 87 of the 102 patients (85.3%), the pneumothorax had resolved completely on follow-up chest radiographs without chest tube placement, but chest tube placement was required in 15 patients. Requirement of chest tube insertion significantly increased in parallel with the increased volume of aspirated air. When receiver-operating characteristic curves were applied retrospectively, the optimal cutoff level of aspirated air on which to base a decision to abandon manual aspiration alone and resort to chest tube placement was 670 mL. Percutaneous manual aspiration of the pneumothorax performed immediately after the procedure might prevent progressive pneumothorax and eliminate the need for chest tube placement. However, when the amount of aspirated air is large (such as more than 670 mL), chest tube placement should be considered.« less

Synfuel program analysis. Volume 2: VENVAL users manual

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Muddiman, J. B.; Whelan, J. W.

1980-07-01

This volume is intended for program analysts and is a users manual for the VENVAL model. It contains specific explanations as to input data requirements and programming procedures for the use of this model. VENVAL is a generalized computer program to aid in evaluation of prospective private sector production ventures. The program can project interrelated values of installed capacity, production, sales revenue, operating costs, depreciation, investment, dent, earnings, taxes, return on investment, depletion, and cash flow measures. It can also compute related public sector and other external costs and revenues if unit costs are furnished.

Appendix C: Automated Vitrification of Mammalian Embryos on a Digital Microfluidic Device.

PubMed

Liu, Jun; Pyne, Derek G; Abdelgawad, Mohamed; Sun, Yu

2017-01-01

This chapter introduces a digital microfluidic device that automates sample preparation for mammalian embryo vitrification. Individual microdroplets manipulated on the microfluidic device were used as microvessels to transport a single mouse embryo through a complete vitrification procedure. Advantages of this approach, compared to manual operation and channel-based microfluidic vitrification, include automated operation, cryoprotectant concentration gradient generation, and feasibility of loading and retrieval of embryos.

Display formats manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Runnels, R. L.

1973-01-01

The standards and procedures for the generation of operational display formats to be used in the Mission Control Center (MCC) display control system are presented. The required effort, forms, and fundamentals for the design, specifications, and production of display formats are identified. The principles of display design and system constraints controlling the creation of optimum operational displays for mission control are explained. The basic two types of MCC display systems for presenting information are described.

Creep Laboratory manual

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Osgerby, S.; Loveday, M. S.

1992-06-01

A manual for the NPL Creep Laboratory, a collective name given to two testing laboratories, the Uniaxial Creep Laboratory and the Advanced High Temperature Mechanical Testing Laboratory, is presented. The first laboratory is devoted to uniaxial creep testing and houses approximately 50 high sensitivity creep machines including 10 constant stress cam lever machines. The second laboratory houses a low cycle fatigue testing machine of 100 kN capacity driven by a servo-electric actuator, five machines for uniaxial tensile creep testing of engineering ceramics at temperatures up to 1600C, and an electronic creep machine. Details of the operational procedures for carrying out uniaxial creep testing are given. Calibration procedures to be followed in order to comply with the specifications laid down by British standards, and to provide traceability back to the primary standards are described.

COSMOS (County of San Mateo Online System). A Searcher's Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, Redwood City, CA. Educational Resources Center.

Operating procedures are explained for COSMOS (County of San Mateo Online System), a computerized information retrieval system designed for the San Mateo Educational Resources Center (SMERC), which provides interactive access to both ERIC and a local file of fugitive documents. COSMOS hardware and modem compatibility requirements are reviewed,…

Portable Weld Tester.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Eckert, Douglas

This training manual, which was developed for employees of an automotive plant, is designed to teach trainees to operate a portable weld tester (Miyachi MM-315). In chapter 1, the weld tester's components are illustrated and described, and the procedure for charging its batteries is explained. Chapter 2 illustrates the weld tester's parts,…

30 CFR 57.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

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30 CFR 57.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

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30 CFR 56.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

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30 CFR 56.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

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30 CFR 56.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

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30 CFR 56.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

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30 CFR 57.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Coupling or uncoupling cars. 57.14215 Section... and Equipment Safety Practices and Operational Procedures § 57.14215 Coupling or uncoupling cars. Prior to coupling or uncoupling cars manually, trains shall be brought to a complete stop, and then...

30 CFR 57.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Coupling or uncoupling cars. 57.14215 Section... and Equipment Safety Practices and Operational Procedures § 57.14215 Coupling or uncoupling cars. Prior to coupling or uncoupling cars manually, trains shall be brought to a complete stop, and then...

30 CFR 57.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Coupling or uncoupling cars. 57.14215 Section... and Equipment Safety Practices and Operational Procedures § 57.14215 Coupling or uncoupling cars. Prior to coupling or uncoupling cars manually, trains shall be brought to a complete stop, and then...

30 CFR 56.14215 - Coupling or uncoupling cars.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

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14 CFR 171.51 - Maintenance and operations requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... sections of FAA manuals by reference. (9) Keeping of station logs and other technical reports, and the submission of reports required by § 171.53. (10) Monitoring of the facility. (11) Inspections by United... in accordance with procedures approved by the FAA at the time of commissioning, and shall report the...

14 CFR 171.51 - Maintenance and operations requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... sections of FAA manuals by reference. (9) Keeping of station logs and other technical reports, and the submission of reports required by § 171.53. (10) Monitoring of the facility. (11) Inspections by United... in accordance with procedures approved by the FAA at the time of commissioning, and shall report the...

14 CFR 171.51 - Maintenance and operations requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... sections of FAA manuals by reference. (9) Keeping of station logs and other technical reports, and the submission of reports required by § 171.53. (10) Monitoring of the facility. (11) Inspections by United... in accordance with procedures approved by the FAA at the time of commissioning, and shall report the...

Faculty Development Manual for the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Texas Univ., Galveston. Medical Branch.

The contents of this guide, adopted for a one-year pilot study, include: standard operating procedures for the faculty development/effectiveness document (performance and evaluation contract); instructions and forms for evaluating effectiveness in teaching, administrative duties, and professional activities; and a faculty…

40 CFR 63.467 - Recordkeeping requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... of a batch vapor or in-line solvent cleaning machine complying with the provisions of § 63.463 shall... for the lifetime of the machine. (1) Owner's manuals, or if not available, written maintenance and operating procedures, for the solvent cleaning machine and control equipment. (2) The date of installation...

40 CFR 63.467 - Recordkeeping requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... of a batch vapor or in-line solvent cleaning machine complying with the provisions of § 63.463 shall... for the lifetime of the machine. (1) Owner's manuals, or if not available, written maintenance and operating procedures, for the solvent cleaning machine and control equipment. (2) The date of installation...

40 CFR 63.467 - Recordkeeping requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... of a batch vapor or in-line solvent cleaning machine complying with the provisions of § 63.463 shall... for the lifetime of the machine. (1) Owner's manuals, or if not available, written maintenance and operating procedures, for the solvent cleaning machine and control equipment. (2) The date of installation...

40 CFR 63.467 - Recordkeeping requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... of a batch vapor or in-line solvent cleaning machine complying with the provisions of § 63.463 shall... for the lifetime of the machine. (1) Owner's manuals, or if not available, written maintenance and operating procedures, for the solvent cleaning machine and control equipment. (2) The date of installation...

Individualizing Education: A Guide for Tutors.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Linder, Steven; Gordon, Rhonda Ellen

A background manual for tutors explains and defines their role in a system of individualized education in some detail. Differences between the role of teacher and the role of tutor are analyzed. Methods of forestalling cheating and other "black-market operations" are discussed. Tutoring procedures are outlined and individualized education manuals…

Manual of CENIS Operating Procedures and Computer Software.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames. Statistical Lab.

The Career Education Needs Information System (CENIS) is a data collection analysis, and reporting system designed to provide for most technical occupations current and projected personnel needs of employers in Iowa, incoming student preferences, expected supply of graduates, and outcomes of area school graduates during the latest three year…

Graphic Arts: Book Three. The Press and Related Processes.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Farajollahi, Karim; And Others

The third of a three-volume set of instructional materials for a graphic arts course, this manual consists of nine instructional units dealing with presses and related processes. Covered in the units are basic press fundamentals, offset press systems, offset press operating procedures, offset inks and dampening chemistry, preventive maintenance…

How to Write Effective Procedure Manuals.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Wold, Geoffrey H.

1987-01-01

Describes six key guidelines for developing usable procedure manuals, including defining the audience; designing a standard format; preparing an outline; using a clear, concise writing style; testing the procedures; and "finalizing" the product with indices, glossaries, appendices, and section tabs. Well-written manuals can increase…

Image 100 procedures manual development: Applications system library definition and Image 100 software definition

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Guseman, L. F., Jr.; Decell, H. P., Jr.

1975-01-01

An outline for an Image 100 procedures manual for Earth Resources Program image analysis was developed which sets forth guidelines that provide a basis for the preparation and updating of an Image 100 Procedures Manual. The scope of the outline was limited to definition of general features of a procedures manual together with special features of an interactive system. Computer programs were identified which should be implemented as part of an applications oriented library for the system.

76 FR 68328 - Commercial Driver's License Information System State Procedures Manual, Release 5.2.0

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-11-04

... mandating CDLIS and discusses types of CDLIS users. This Manual also includes descriptions, excerpted from... Manual, Release 5.2.0 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Final...) Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) State Procedures Manual (the Manual) (Release 5.2.0...

Test and evaluation procedures for Sandia's Teraflops Operating System (TOS) on Janus.

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Barnette, Daniel Wayne

This report describes the test and evaluation methods by which the Teraflops Operating System, or TOS, that resides on Sandia's massively-parallel computer Janus is verified for production release. Also discussed are methods used to build TOS before testing and evaluating, miscellaneous utility scripts, a sample test plan, and a proposed post-test method for quickly examining the large number of test results. The purpose of the report is threefold: (1) to provide a guide to T&E procedures, (2) to aid and guide others who will run T&E procedures on the new ASCI Red Storm machine, and (3) to document some ofmore » the history of evaluation and testing of TOS. This report is not intended to serve as an exhaustive manual for testers to conduct T&E procedures.« less

3D facial landmarks: Inter-operator variability of manual annotation

PubMed Central

2014-01-01

Background Manual annotation of landmarks is a known source of variance, which exist in all fields of medical imaging, influencing the accuracy and interpretation of the results. However, the variability of human facial landmarks is only sparsely addressed in the current literature as opposed to e.g. the research fields of orthodontics and cephalometrics. We present a full facial 3D annotation procedure and a sparse set of manually annotated landmarks, in effort to reduce operator time and minimize the variance. Method Facial scans from 36 voluntary unrelated blood donors from the Danish Blood Donor Study was randomly chosen. Six operators twice manually annotated 73 anatomical and pseudo-landmarks, using a three-step scheme producing a dense point correspondence map. We analyzed both the intra- and inter-operator variability, using mixed-model ANOVA. We then compared four sparse sets of landmarks in order to construct a dense correspondence map of the 3D scans with a minimum point variance. Results The anatomical landmarks of the eye were associated with the lowest variance, particularly the center of the pupils. Whereas points of the jaw and eyebrows have the highest variation. We see marginal variability in regards to intra-operator and portraits. Using a sparse set of landmarks (n=14), that capture the whole face, the dense point mean variance was reduced from 1.92 to 0.54 mm. Conclusion The inter-operator variability was primarily associated with particular landmarks, where more leniently landmarks had the highest variability. The variables embedded in the portray and the reliability of a trained operator did only have marginal influence on the variability. Further, using 14 of the annotated landmarks we were able to reduced the variability and create a dense correspondences mesh to capture all facial features. PMID:25306436

[Magnetic navigation for ablation of cardiac arrhythmias].

PubMed

Chen, Jian; Hoff, Per Ivar; Solheim, Eivind; Schuster, Peter; Off, Morten Kristian; Ohm, Ole-Jørgen

2010-08-12

The first use of magnetic navigation for radiofrequency ablation of supraventricular tachycardias, was published in 2004. Subsequently, the method has been used for treatment of most types of tachyarrhythmias. This paper provides an overview of the method, with special emphasis on usefulness of a new remote-controlled magnetic navigation system. The paper is based on our own scientific experience and literature identified through a non-systematic search in PubMed. The magnetic navigation system consists of two external electromagnets (to be placed on opposite sides of the patient), which guide an ablation catheter (with a small magnet at the tip of the catheter) to the target area in the heart. The accuracy of this procedure is higher than that with manual navigation. Personnel can be quickly trained to use remote magnetic navigation, but the procedure itself is time-consuming, particularly for patients with atrial fibrillation. The major advantage is a considerably lower radiation burden to both patient and operator, in some studies more than 50 %, and a corresponding reduction in physical strain on the operator. The incidence of procedure-related complications seems to be lower than that observed with use of manually operated ablation catheters. Work is ongoing to improve magnetic ablation catheters and methods that can simplify mapping procedures and improve efficacy of arrhythmia ablation. The basic cost for installing a complete magnetic navigation laboratory may be three times that of a conventional electrophysiological laboratory. The new magnetic navigation system has proved to be applicable during ablation for a variety of tachyarrhythmias, but is still under development.

Chapter A10. Lakes and reservoirs: Guidelines for study design and sampling

USGS Publications Warehouse

Green, William R.; Robertson, Dale M.; Wilde, Franceska D.

2015-09-29

Within this chapter are references to other chapters of the NFM that provide more detailed guidelines related to specific topics and more detailed protocols for the quality assurance and assessment of the lake and reservoir data. Protocols and procedures to address and document the quality of lake and reservoir investigations are adapted from, or referenced to, the protocols and standard operating procedures contained in related chapters of this National Field Manual.

Comparison of anastomotic leakage and stricture formation following layered and stapler oesophagogastric anastomosis for cancer: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

PubMed

Zhang, Y S; Gao, B R; Wang, H J; Su, Y F; Yang, Y Z; Zhang, J H; Wang, C

2010-01-01

The objective of this prospective, randomized, controlled trial, conducted from May 2002 to December 2007, was to compare post-operative anastomotic leakage and stricture formation following layered manual versus stapler oesophagogastric anastomosis in patients who underwent resection of oesophageal or gastric cardia carcinoma. Patients (n = 516) were randomized to receive either layered manual or circular stapled oesophagogastric anastomosis. Mean follow-up time was > 12 months. Anastomotic leakage occurred in one (0.4%) patient in the layered group and six (2.2%) in the stapler group; no statistically significant between-group difference. After operation, two (0.8%) patients in the layered group and 13 (5.0%) in the stapler group developed a benign oesophageal stricture; the difference between the groups was statistically significant. Compared with stapler anastomosis, layered manual anastomosis may significantly reduce the incidence of anastomotic strictures. This method is easy to apply and could be used as an alternative procedure for oesophagogastric anastomosis after resection for oesophageal or cardia carcinoma.

Tennessee environmental procedures manual

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2007-04-16

The Tennessee Environmental Procedures Manual (TEPM or manual) provides guidance for the preparation of environmental analysis and documentation for federally funded and state-funded transportation projects. /Abstract from report, p. I-1/

Numerical Arc Segmentation Algorithm for a Radio Conference-NASARC (version 4.0) technical manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Whyte, Wayne A., Jr.; Heyward, Ann O.; Ponchak, Denise S.; Spence, Rodney L.; Zuzek, John E.

1988-01-01

The information contained in the NASARC (Version 4.0) Technical Manual and NASARC (Version 4.0) User's Manual relates to the Numerical Arc Segmentation Algorithm for a Radio Conference (NASARC) software development through November 1, 1988. The Technical Manual describes the NASARC concept and the algorithms used to implement the concept. The User's Manual provides information on computer system considerations, installation instructions, description of input files, and program operation instructions. Significant revisions were incorporated in the Version 4.0 software over prior versions. These revisions have further enhanced the modeling capabilities of the NASARC procedure and provide improved arrangements of predetermined arcs within the geostationary orbits. Array dimensions within the software were structured to fit within the currently available 12 megabyte memory capacity of the International Frequency Registration Board (IFRB) computer facility. A piecewise approach to predetermined arc generation in NASARC (Version 4.0) allows worldwide planning problem scenarios to be accommodated within computer run time and memory constraints with enhanced likelihood and ease of solution.

MIRADS-2 user's manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1975-01-01

An on-line data storage and retrieval system which allows the user to extract and process information from stored data bases is described. The capabilities of the system are provided by a general purpose computer program containing several functional modules. The modules contained in MIRADS are briefly described along with user terminal operation procedures and MIRADS commands.

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix F: Experiment M551 Metals melting (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Byers, M. S.

1973-01-01

Analyses for Experiment M551 Metals Melting (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditions are presented. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

Primary Treatment and Sludge Digestion Workshop. Second Edition (Revised).

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Toronto.

This manual was developed for use at workshops designed to upgrade the knowledge of experienced wastewater treatment plant operators. Each of the sixteen lessons has clearly stated behavioral objectives to tell the trainee what he should know or do after completing that topic. The body of the text provides content information, procedure outlines,…

National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC) INSTRUCTION M5890.3: Technical Operating Procedures (TOPS) for Designation of Source Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1996-05-20

Manual was developed to provide guidance on "designation of source", and the : corresponding investigative requirements under the statute. It is intended as : internal guidance only, and is not intended to create any right or benefit, : substantive o...

PUNCHED CARD SYSTEM NEEDN'T BE COMPLEX TO GIVE COMPLETE CONTROL.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

BEMIS, HAZEL T.

AT WORCESTER JUNIOR COLLEGE, MASSACHUSETTS, USE OF A MANUALLY OPERATED PUNCHED CARD SYSTEM HAS RESULTED IN (1) SIMPLIFIED REGISTRATION PROCEDURES, (2) QUICK ANALYSIS OF CONFLICTS AND PROBLEMS IN CLASS SCHEDULING, (3) READY ACCESS TO STATISTICAL INFORMATION, (4) DIRECTORY INFORMATION IN A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSIFICATIONS, (5) EASY VERIFICATION OF…

Administrative Procedures for the Fort Lincoln Schools. Fort Lincoln New Town Education System.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

General Learning Corp., Washington, DC.

This is an operating manual for administration of the educational program to be used by the staff of the Fort Lincoln First Facility. It details specifications regarding information flow, storage, output, time cycles, staffing provisions, authority and responsibility provisions. An effort has been made to include those elements critical to…

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix H: Experiment M553 sphere forming (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Thomas, O. H., Jr.

1973-01-01

Analyses for Experiment M553 Sphere Forming (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditions are presented. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

49 CFR 193.2509 - Emergency procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... types and places of emergencies other than fires that may reasonably be expected to occur at an LNG... (a) of this section and each fire emergency, each operator must follow one or more manuals of written... emergency evacuation plan, which sets forth the steps required to protect the public in the event of an...

49 CFR 193.2509 - Emergency procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... types and places of emergencies other than fires that may reasonably be expected to occur at an LNG... (a) of this section and each fire emergency, each operator must follow one or more manuals of written... emergency evacuation plan, which sets forth the steps required to protect the public in the event of an...

49 CFR 193.2509 - Emergency procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... types and places of emergencies other than fires that may reasonably be expected to occur at an LNG... (a) of this section and each fire emergency, each operator must follow one or more manuals of written... emergency evacuation plan, which sets forth the steps required to protect the public in the event of an...

12 CFR 792.19 - How does NCUA calculate the fees for processing my request?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND PRIVACY ACT, AND BY SUBPOENA; SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFIED.... Searches may be done manually or by computer. Search does not include modification of an existing program... cost of operating the computer for computer searches for records. (c) NCUA will charge the following...

12 CFR 792.19 - How does NCUA calculate the fees for processing my request?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

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Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

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12 CFR 792.19 - How does NCUA calculate the fees for processing my request?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

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Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

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49 CFR 195.405 - Protection against ignitions and safe access/egress involving floating roofs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... accordance with API Recommended Practice 2003, unless the operator notes in the procedural manual (§ 195.402(c)) why compliance with all or certain provisions of API Recommended Practice 2003 is not necessary... removed from service for cleaning) are addressed in API Publication 2026. After October 2, 2000, the...

49 CFR 195.405 - Protection against ignitions and safe access/egress involving floating roofs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... accordance with API Recommended Practice 2003, unless the operator notes in the procedural manual (§ 195.402(c)) why compliance with all or certain provisions of API Recommended Practice 2003 is not necessary... removed from service for cleaning) are addressed in API Publication 2026. After October 2, 2000, the...

49 CFR 195.405 - Protection against ignitions and safe access/egress involving floating roofs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... accordance with API Recommended Practice 2003, unless the operator notes in the procedural manual (§ 195.402(c)) why compliance with all or certain provisions of API Recommended Practice 2003 is not necessary... removed from service for cleaning) are addressed in API Publication 2026. After October 2, 2000, the...

49 CFR 195.405 - Protection against ignitions and safe access/egress involving floating roofs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... accordance with API Recommended Practice 2003, unless the operator notes in the procedural manual (§ 195.402(c)) why compliance with all or certain provisions of API Recommended Practice 2003 is not necessary... removed from service for cleaning) are addressed in API Publication 2026. After October 2, 2000, the...

49 CFR 195.405 - Protection against ignitions and safe access/egress involving floating roofs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... accordance with API Recommended Practice 2003, unless the operator notes in the procedural manual (§ 195.402(c)) why compliance with all or certain provisions of API Recommended Practice 2003 is not necessary... removed from service for cleaning) are addressed in API Publication 2026. After October 2, 2000, the...

Study of Visual and Auditory Presentation in Dental Lecture and Laboratory Instruction. Final Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Allen, William H.; And Others

This study compared the relative effectiveness of an automated teaching machine with instructor presented instruction in graduate dental teaching. The objectives were to: (1) determine the effects of 3 laboratory instructional procedures used in combination with 2 lectures on the acquisition of manual operative skills, the learning of information…

Transverse uterine fundal incision for placenta praevia with accreta, involving the entire anterior uterine wall: a case series.

PubMed

Kotsuji, F; Nishijima, K; Kurokawa, T; Yoshida, Y; Sekiya, T; Banzai, M; Minakami, H; Udagawa, Y

2013-08-01

To determine the feasibility and safety of transverse fundal incision with manual placental removal in women with placenta praevia and possible placenta accreta. Case series. Four level-three Japanese obstetric centres. Thirty-four women with prior caesarean section and placenta praevia that widely covers the anterior uterine wall, in whom placenta accreta cannot be ruled out. A transverse fundal incision was performed at the time of caesarean section and manual placental removal was attempted under direct observation. Operative fluid loss. The total volume of fluid lost during our operative procedure compares favourably with the volume lost during our routine transverse lower-segment caesarean sections performed in patients without placenta praevia or accreta. The average fluid loss was 1370 g. No patients required transfer to intensive care, and there were no cases of fetal anaemia. This procedure has the potential to reduce the heavy bleeding that arises from caesarean deliveries in women with placenta praevia and placenta accreta. © 2013 The Authors BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology © 2013 RCOG.

A user's manual for the NASA/JPL synthetic aperture radar and the NASA/JPL L and C band scatterometers

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Thompson, T. W.

1983-01-01

Airborne synthetic aperture radars and scatterometers are operated with the goals of acquiring data to support shuttle imaging radars and support ongoing basic active microwave remote sensing research. The aircraft synthetic aperture radar is an L-band system at the 25-cm wavelength and normally operates on the CV-990 research aircraft. This radar system will be upgraded to operate at both the L-band and C-band. The aircraft scatterometers are two independent radar systems that operate at 6.3-cm and 18.8-cm wavelengths. They are normally flown on the C-130 research aircraft. These radars will be operated on 10 data flights each year to provide data to NASA-approved users. Data flights will be devoted to Shuttle Imaging Radar-B (SIR-B) underflights. Standard data products for the synthetic aperture radars include both optical and digital images. Standard data products for the scatterometers include computer compatible tapes with listings of radar cross sections (sigma-nought) versus angle of incidence. An overview of these radars and their operational procedures is provided by this user's manual.

Impact of Powered and Tissue-Specific Endoscopic Stapling Technology on Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy Procedures: A Retrospective, Observational Study.

PubMed

Miller, Daniel L; Roy, Sanjoy; Kassis, Edmund S; Yadalam, Sashi; Ramisetti, Sushama; Johnston, Stephen S

2018-05-01

Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lung resections are complex procedures with a critical role played by endoscopic staplers in the transection of vessels, bronchi, and lung tissue. This retrospective, observational study compared hospital resource use, costs, and complications of VATS lobectomy procedures for whom powered versus manual endoscopic surgical staplers were used. Patients ≥ 18 years of age undergoing elective VATS lobectomy during an inpatient admission from January 1, 2012 to September 30, 2016 were identified from the Premier Healthcare Database (first admission = index admission). Use of either powered or manual endoscopic staplers during the index admission was identified from hospital administrative records. Multivariable regression analyses adjusting for patient, hospital, and provider characteristics and hospital-level clustering were carried out to compare the following outcomes between the powered and manual stapler groups: hospital length of stay (LOS), operating room time (ORT), hospital costs, complications (bleeding and/or transfusions, air leak complications, pneumonia, and infection), discharge status, and 30-, 60-, and 90-day all-cause readmissions. The powered and manual stapler groups comprised 659 patients (mean age 66.1 years; 53.6% female) and 3100 patients (mean age 66.7 years; 54.8% female), respectively. In the multivariable analyses, the powered stapler group had shorter LOS (4.9 vs. 5.9 days, P < 0.001), lower total hospital costs ($23,841 vs. $26,052, P = 0.009), and lower rates of combined hemostasis complications (bleeding and/or transfusions; 8.5% vs. 16.0%, P < 0.001) and transfusions (5.4% vs. 10.9%, P = 0.002), compared with the manual stapler group. Other outcomes did not differ significantly between the study groups. Similar trends were observed in subanalyses comparing devices across predominant manufacturers in each group, and in subanalyses of patients with comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this analysis of VATS lobectomy procedures, powered staplers were associated with significant benefits with respect to selected types of hospital resource use, costs, and clinical outcomes when compared with manual staplers. Johnson & Johnson.

[Possible cost reduction and better surgical results using EEA stapler in tumors of the upper rectum].

PubMed

Coda, A; Ferri, F

1990-01-01

The aim of this work was to compare the relative costs and outcome of the anterior resection of the rectum for upper rectal cancer mechanically or manually performed. Therefore, the last two manual sutures and the first two cases operated using mechanical sutures were taken into account. Patients were homogenous for age, general conditions and cancer stage. Upper rectal location was choosen for the comparison considering the use of stapler not essential in this site. Analysis of the course showed no complications, shorter hospitalization, reduced drug therapy, and fewer diagnostic procedures needed in patients operated on with staplers. Although these data have no statistical rank, better surgical results and remarkable saving in social costs were observed with the use of stapling devices.

Levels at streamflow gaging stations

USGS Publications Warehouse

Kennedy, E.J.

1990-01-01

This manual establishes the surveying procedures for (1) setting gages at a streamflow gaging station to datum and (2) checking the gages periodically for errors caused by vertical movement of the structures that support them. Surveying terms and concepts are explained, and procedures for testing, adjusting, and operating the instruments are described in detail. Notekeeping, adjusting level circuits, checking gages, summarizing results, locating the nearest National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 bench mark, and relating the gage datum to the national datum are also described.

M60A3 Tank Procedure Guides

DTIC Science & Technology

1985-02-01

no longer needed. Pleai do not return it to the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciencis . NOTE, This Research Product Is not...B. L., Vaughan, J. J., Jr., and Schaefer, R. H. Development of M1 Abrams Tank Sustainment Training Material . ARI Research Report 1334, June 1982. .5...place of the M60A3 Operator’s Manual or M60A3 training materials . The guides will aid you in remembering long or difficult sets of procedures. In

Stromal vascular fraction isolated from lipo-aspirates using an automated processing system: bench and bed analysis.

PubMed

Doi, Kentaro; Tanaka, Shinsuke; Iida, Hideo; Eto, Hitomi; Kato, Harunosuke; Aoi, Noriyuki; Kuno, Shinichiro; Hirohi, Toshitsugu; Yoshimura, Kotaro

2013-11-01

The heterogeneous stromal vascular fraction (SVF), containing adipose-derived stem/progenitor cells (ASCs), can be easily isolated through enzymatic digestion of aspirated adipose tissue. In clinical settings, however, strict control of technical procedures according to standard operating procedures and validation of cell-processing conditions are required. Therefore, we evaluated the efficiency and reliability of an automated system for SVF isolation from adipose tissue. SVF cells, freshly isolated using the automated procedure, showed comparable number and viability to those from manual isolation. Flow cytometric analysis confirmed an SVF cell composition profile similar to that after manual isolation. In addition, the ASC yield after 1 week in culture was also not significantly different between the two groups. Our clinical study, in which SVF cells isolated with the automated system were transplanted with aspirated fat tissue for soft tissue augmentation/reconstruction in 42 patients, showed satisfactory outcomes with no serious side-effects. Taken together, our results suggested that the automated isolation system is as reliable a method as manual isolation and may also be useful in clinical settings. Automated isolation is expected to enable cell-based clinical trials in small facilities with an aseptic room, without the necessity of a good manufacturing practice-level cell processing area. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Dynamic Stability Instrumentation System (DSIS). Volume 3; User Manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Daniels, Taumi S.; Boyden, Richmond P.; Dress, David A.; Jordan, Thomas L.

1996-01-01

The paper is an operating manual for the Dynamic Stability Instrumentation System in specific NASA Langley wind tunnels. The instrumentation system performs either a synchronous demodulation or a Fast Fourier Transform on dynamic balance strain gage signals, and ultimately computes aerodynamic coefficients. The dynamic balance converts sting motor rotation into pitch or yaw plane or roll axis oscillation, with timing information provided by a shaft encoder. Additional instruments control model attitude and balance temperature and monitor sting vibrations. Other instruments perform self-calibration and diagnostics. Procedures for conducting calibrations and wind-off and wind-on tests are listed.

Proceedings of the 8th Annual Conference on Manual Control

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Pew, R. W.

1972-01-01

The volume presents recent developments in the field of manual control theory and applications. The papers give analytical methods as well as examples of the important interplay between man and machine, such as how man controls and stabilizes machine dynamics, and how machines extend man's capability. Included in the broad range of subjects are procedures to evaluate and identify display systems, controllers, manipulators, human operators, aircraft, and non-flying vehicles. Of particular interest is the continuing trend of applying control theory to problems in medicine and psychology, as well as to problems in vehicle control.

Ground station software for receiving and handling Irecin telemetry data

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ferrante, M.; Petrozzi, M.; Di Ciolo, L.; Ortenzi, A.; Troso, G

2004-11-01

The on board resources, needed to perform the mission tasks, are very limited in nano-satellites. This paper proposes a software system to receive, manage and process in Real Time the Telemetry data coming from IRECIN nanosatellite and transmit operator manual commands and operative procedures. During the receiving phase, it shows the IRECIN subsystem physical values, visualizes the IRECIN attitude, and performs other suitable functions. The IRECIN Ground Station program is in charge to exchange information between IRECIN and the Ground segment. It carries out, in real time during IRECIN transmission phase, IRECIN attitude drawing, sun direction drawing, power supply received from Sun, visualization of the telemetry data, visualization of Earth magnetic field and more other functions. The received data are memorized and interpreted by a module, parser, and distribute to the suitable modules. Moreover it allows sending manual and automatic commands. Manual commands are delivered by an operator, on the other hand, automatic commands are provided by pre-configured operative procedures. Operative procedures development is realized in a previous phase called configuration phase. This program is also in charge to carry out a test session by mean the scheduler and commanding modules allowing execution of specific tasks without operator control. A log module to memorize received and transmitted data is realized. A phase to analyze, filter and visualize in off line the collected data, called post analysis, is based on the data extraction form the log module. At the same time, the Ground Station Software can work in network allowing managing, receiving and sending data/commands from different sites. The proposed system constitutes the software of IRECIN Ground Station. IRECIN is a modular nanosatellite weighting less than 2 kg, constituted by sixteen external sides with surface-mounted solar cells and three internal Al plates, kept together by four steel bars. Lithium-ions batteries are used. Attitude is determined by two three-axis magnetometers and the solar panels data. Control is provided by an active magnetic control system. The spacecraft will be spin- stabilized with the spin-axis normal to the orbit. All IRECIN electronic components are SMD technology in order to reduce weight and size. The realized Electronic board are completely developed, realized and tested at the Vitrociset S.P.A. under control of Research and Develop Group

[Intraoperational and postoperational complications of colo-rectal anastomosis prepared by classical and stapler techniques].

PubMed

Pasić, Fuad; Hasukić, Sefik; Serak, S; Mehmedagić, I; Mesić, Deso

2008-01-01

Resectional surgery on rectum, finishing with continued colo-rectal anastomosis by the classical manual technique, were burdened by a great number of post surgery complications of dehiscentio over 60%. If we take into reconsideration a high number of mortality 5-20% then we have valid reasons for developing modern and safer methods of surgical intervention of these patients. Two groups of 60 patients each, have been analyzed. They have been operated at the Surgical clinic University Clinical Center Tuzla because of rectum malignancy. The first group of patients where the colo-rectal anastomosis was manually operated was done between 1995-1998. In the second group of the patients being operated, colorectal continuity was done by stapler. The patients were operated in time period 2001-2002. The medium evaluation time was 20 months, for each group. All the patients were operated in elective programme, after endoscopic treatment and ph diagnosis done. The patients from the both analyzed groups were operated by the same surgeons. Preoperational procedure and postoperational observation was fullfilled according to the unified protocol. The patients with their colo-rectal continuity having been by stapler had a shorter surgery time, and less transfusion of blood. They had less ureter lesion. Also they have got a shorter hospitalization time with less number of anastomotic complications. Dehiscenc as well as bleeding. The patients with colorectal anastomosis made manually had more repeated surgeries. The patients from the manual group of the surgeries had more anastomotic relapses. The difference in the number of post operational strictures in both analyzed groups was not noticed. The patients with stapler colorectal anastomosis had no mortality. The manual group had one lethal case. The important thing that is noticed is a larger number of stapler colorectal anastomosis, not because of the illnes incidence increase but decrease of abdominoperineal rectum amputation. The patients have been safely operated from the oncologic point of wiev. They have continuing anastomosis which was not burdened with a larger number of morbidity and mortality. This was possible to do by improving surgical strategy and technique and introduction of stapler in every day surgical practice.

Comparison of manual versus automated data collection method for an evidence-based nursing practice study.

PubMed

Byrne, M D; Jordan, T R; Welle, T

2013-01-01

The objective of this study was to investigate and improve the use of automated data collection procedures for nursing research and quality assurance. A descriptive, correlational study analyzed 44 orthopedic surgical patients who were part of an evidence-based practice (EBP) project examining post-operative oxygen therapy at a Midwestern hospital. The automation work attempted to replicate a manually-collected data set from the EBP project. Automation was successful in replicating data collection for study data elements that were available in the clinical data repository. The automation procedures identified 32 "false negative" patients who met the inclusion criteria described in the EBP project but were not selected during the manual data collection. Automating data collection for certain data elements, such as oxygen saturation, proved challenging because of workflow and practice variations and the reliance on disparate sources for data abstraction. Automation also revealed instances of human error including computational and transcription errors as well as incomplete selection of eligible patients. Automated data collection for analysis of nursing-specific phenomenon is potentially superior to manual data collection methods. Creation of automated reports and analysis may require initial up-front investment with collaboration between clinicians, researchers and information technology specialists who can manage the ambiguities and challenges of research and quality assurance work in healthcare.

A roadmap to defining the clinical reportable ranges of chemistry analytes: Increasing automation efficiency and decreasing manual dilutions.

PubMed

Lo, Sheng-Ying; Baird, Geoffrey S; Greene, Dina N

2015-12-07

Proper utilization of resources is an important operational objective for clinical laboratories. To reduce unnecessary manual interventions on automated instruments, we conducted a workflow analysis that optimized dilution parameters and reporting of abnormally high chemistry results for the Beckman AU series of chemistry analyzers while maintaining clinically acceptable reportable ranges. Workflow analysis for the Beckman AU680/5812 and DxC800 chemistry analyzers was performed using historical data. Clinical reportable ranges for 53 chemistry analytes were evaluated. Optimized dilution parameters and upper limit of reportable ranges for the AU680/5812 instruments were derived and validated to meet these reportable ranges. The number of specimens that required manual dilutions before and after optimization was determined for both the AU680/5812 and DxC800, with the DxC800 serving as the reference instrument. Retrospective data analysis revealed that 7700 specimens required manual dilutions on the DxC over a 2-y period. Using our optimized AU-specific dilution and reporting parameters, the data-driven simulation analysis showed a 61% reduction in manual dilutions. For the specimens that required manual dilutions on the AU680/5812, we developed standardized dilution procedures to further streamline workflow. We provide a data-driven, practical outline for clinical laboratories to efficiently optimize their use of automated chemistry analyzers. The outcomes can be used to assist laboratories wishing to improve their existing procedures or to facilitate transitioning into a new line of instrumentation, regardless of the instrument model or manufacturer. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Midterm results after modified Epping procedure for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis.

PubMed

Klein, Silvan M; Breindl, Gisela; Koller, Michael; Mielenz, Melanie; Roll, Christina; Kinner, Bernd; Prantl, Lukas

2013-08-01

Various surgical procedures have been proposed for the treatment of trapeziometacarpal joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis. Despite an overall satisfactory outcome in most cases, some patients complain about inadequate performance at work, due to instability of the TMJ. We present a cross-sectional study of patients with TMJ arthritis who underwent a modified Epping procedure for increased TMJ stability. 71 patients underwent a modified Epping procedure with a flexor carpi radialis tendon sling stabilizer. 59 patients were followed up after a mean time of 38 months. Residual pain was evaluated by visual analog scale. Functional outcome was quantified by pinch and grip strength, static two-point discrimination test, as well as DASH outcome scoring. Quality of life measures included patients' perceived satisfaction, activities of daily living (ADL), grip/pinch force and manual performance at work. 85 % of the patients regained full or partial manual performance during labor. Strength and ADL improved or remained the same in 81 %. In cases of a unilateral treatment, no difference in grip between the operated and nonoperated hand was observed. Mean tip pinch strength was 2.8 kg for the operated and 3.6 kg for the nonoperated hand. Mean pain level during rest was 0.98, 0.95 during mild activity, and 3.70 during strenuous activity. Mean DASH score was 26.6. The great majority of patients who underwent this novel procedure benefited from an unaffected or improved work performance, due to good TMJ stability combined with adequate motion for ADL. Less favorable results were seen in patients with accompanying hand pathologies.

Advanced communications technology satellite high burst rate link evaluation terminal communication protocol software user's guide, version 1.0

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Reinhart, Richard C.

1993-01-01

The Communication Protocol Software was developed at the NASA Lewis Research Center to support the Advanced Communications Technology Satellite High Burst Rate Link Evaluation Terminal (ACTS HBR-LET). The HBR-LET is an experimenters terminal to communicate with the ACTS for various experiments by government, university, and industry agencies. The Communication Protocol Software is one segment of the Control and Performance Monitor (C&PM) Software system of the HBR-LET. The Communication Protocol Software allows users to control and configure the Intermediate Frequency Switch Matrix (IFSM) on board the ACTS to yield a desired path through the spacecraft payload. Besides IFSM control, the C&PM Software System is also responsible for instrument control during HBR-LET experiments, uplink power control of the HBR-LET to demonstrate power augmentation during signal fade events, and data display. The Communication Protocol Software User's Guide, Version 1.0 (NASA CR-189162) outlines the commands and procedures to install and operate the Communication Protocol Software. Configuration files used to control the IFSM, operator commands, and error recovery procedures are discussed. The Communication Protocol Software Maintenance Manual, Version 1.0 (NASA CR-189163, to be published) is a programmer's guide to the Communication Protocol Software. This manual details the current implementation of the software from a technical perspective. Included is an overview of the Communication Protocol Software, computer algorithms, format representations, and computer hardware configuration. The Communication Protocol Software Test Plan (NASA CR-189164, to be published) provides a step-by-step procedure to verify the operation of the software. Included in the Test Plan is command transmission, telemetry reception, error detection, and error recovery procedures.

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix K: Experiment S009 nuclear emulsion (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Meyers, J. E.

1972-01-01

A series of analyses are presented for Experiment S009, nuclear emulsion (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and postflight conditions. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are included in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

Optimum Edging and Trimming of Hardwood Lumber

Treesearch

Carmen Regalado; D. Earl Kline; Philip A. Araman

1992-01-01

Before the adoption of an automated system for optimizing edging and trimming in hardwood mills, the performance of present manual systems must be evaluated to provide a basis for comparison. a study was made in which lumber values recovered in actual hardwood operations were compared to the output of a computer-based procedure for edging and trimming optimization. The...

Automated Chromium Plating Line for Gun Barrels

DTIC Science & Technology

1979-09-01

consistent pretreatments and bath dwell times. Some of the advantages of automated processing include increased productivity (average of 20^) due to...when automated processing procedures’ are used. The current method of applying chromium electrodeposits to gun tubes is a manual, batch operation...currently practiced with rotary swaged gun tubes would substantially reduce the difficulties in automated processing . RECOMMENDATIONS

De La Salle Vocational Supportive Life Skills Learning Program Off Campus. Operational Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Gaus, Charles, Ed.

Serving as a course planning guide and field aide, this handbook describes the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the De La Salle Vocational off-campus community-based day treatment center designed to effect the reshaping of basic values and attitudes of youngsters who are identified by the courts as maladjusted. Separate sections explain the…

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix N: Experiment S183 ultraviolet panorama (MSFC), revision 1

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Purushotham, K. S.

1972-01-01

A series is presented of analyses for Experiment S183, Ultraviolet Panorama (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditions. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix P: Experiment T003 inflight aerosol analysis (DOT/MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Purushotham, K. S.

1972-01-01

A series of analyses is presented for experiment T003, inflight aerosol analysis, to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditions. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

33 CFR 157.138 - Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK Crude Oil Washing (COW) System on Tank Vessels Design, Equipment, and... 15 of the MARPOL 73/78. (2) A line drawing of the tank vessel's COW system showing the locations of pumps, piping, and COW machines. (3) A description of the COW system. (4) The procedure for the...

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix S: Experiment T027 contamination measurement sample array (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Tonetti, B. B.

1973-01-01

Analyses for Experiment T027, Contamination Measurement Sample Array (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corrollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditions are presented. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

[Mechanical versus manual anastomoses in colorectal surgery. Personal experience].

PubMed

Sciumè, C; Geraci, G; Pisello, F; Arnone, E; Romeo, M; Modica, G

2008-01-01

The diffusion in the years '80 of the stapler has modified the habits of the surgeons, determining the reduction of the operative time in colorectal surgery and the possibility to operate cancer of lower rectum, but leaving unchanged the rates of postoperative complications and bringing to the footlights some new complications. Aim of paper is to report our experience about of mechanical sutures in the colorectal anastomoses, with particular attention to the risk factors and complications procedure-related. From January 2000 to January 2006 in the Section of General and Thoracic Surgery of the University in Palermo, 26 stapled colorectal anastomosis and 11 mechanical terminal colostomies after Miles' amputation have been performed; 12 patients have been submitted to low colorectal termino-terminal anastomosis, 6 to termino-terminal ultralow anastomosis, 1 to coloanal anastomosis and 7 to Knight-Griffen technique. We registered 2 anastomotic dehiscences (8%), 3 (12%) anastomotic bleeding and one anastomotic stenosis (4%) 12 months after surgery. No mortality procedure-related took place. From the literature review emerges the absence of statistically differences between manual and mechanical suture in the colorectal anastomosis in terms of mortality, morbidity (clinical and radiological incidence of the anastomotic gaps, anastomotic stenosis, redo, bleeding, infection of the wound) of employed time to make the anastomosis and of staying in hospital. These data are from American Schools, while greater incidence of radiological leakage is recorded in the European schools is for the manual suture. At present does not exist clinical trial that shows the superiority of mechanical stapling versus manual suture in the colorectal anastomosis. Stapler makes possible the lower colo-rectal anastomosis often avoiding abdomino-perineal amputation of the rectum, with better quality of life and oncological radicality, but increasing however the incidence of complications as anastomotic dehiscence and stenosis, even if not statistically significant.

JSC Design and Procedural Standards, JSC-STD-8080

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Punch, Danny T.

2011-01-01

This document provides design and procedural requirements appropriate for inclusion in specifications for any human spaceflight program, project, spacecraft, system, or end item. The term "spacecraft" as used in the standards includes launch vehicles, orbital vehicles, non-terrestrial surface vehicles, and modules. The standards are developed and maintained as directed by Johnson Space Center (JSC) Policy Directive JPD 8080.2, JSC Design and Procedural Standards for Human Space Flight Equipment. The Design and Procedural Standards contained in this manual represent human spacecraft design and operational knowledge applicable to a wide range of spaceflight activities. These standards are imposed on JSC human spaceflight equipment through JPD 8080.2. Designers shall comply with all design standards applicable to their design effort.

A manual for addressing ineffectiveness within a Corrective Action System and driving on-time dispositions

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Mallari, Lawrence Anthony Castro

This project proposes a manual specifically for remedying an ineffective Corrective Action Request System for Company ABC by providing dispositions within the company's quality procedure. A Corrective Action Request System is a corrective action tool that provides a means for employees to engage in the process improvement, problem elimination cycle. At Company ABC, Corrective Action Recommendations (CARs) are not provided with timely dispositions; CARs are being ignored due to a lack of training and awareness of Company ABC's personnel and quality procedures. In this project, Company ABC's quality management software database is scrutinized to identify the number of delinquent, non-dispositioned CARs in 2014. These CARs are correlated with the number of nonconformances generated for the same issue while the CAR is still open. Using secondary data, the primary investigator finds that nonconformances are being remediated at the operational level. However, at the administrative level, CARS are being ignored and forgotten.

[Esophagojejunal anastomoses with the EEA stapler after total gastrectomy. Technic and immediate results apropos of a recent series of 32 cases].

PubMed

Le Treut, Y P; Delpero, J R; Sabiani, P; Berthet, B; Bozon-Verduraz, E; Pol, B; Bricot, R

1987-12-01

32 consecutive total gastrectomies for cancer (20 extended total gastrectomies) were carried out through an abdominal approach. Reconstruction using a Rouxen-Y loop (28 cases) or an interposed jejunal loop (four cases) was done with an EEA stapled oesophago jejunostomy: 25 end to side and 5 end to end anastomosis were performed and two technical failures led to complete manual anastomosis. All patients have had post-operative X-ray examination: there was no anastomotic leakage in this series, even in the 3 patients (10%) who have died during the post-operative course. A critical study of this series and eight others one from elsewhere is presented: it is concluded that the stapling device allows an easier and safer oesophagojejunostomy than manual procedure, when great care is taken of technical details.

Long Term Resource Monitoring Program procedures: fish monitoring

USGS Publications Warehouse

Ratcliff, Eric N.; Glittinger, Eric J.; O'Hara, T. Matt; Ickes, Brian S.

2014-01-01

This manual constitutes the second revision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Upper Mississippi River Restoration-Environmental Management Program (UMRR-EMP) Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP) element Fish Procedures Manual. The original (1988) manual merged and expanded on ideas and recommendations related to Upper Mississippi River fish sampling presented in several early documents. The first revision to the manual was made in 1995 reflecting important protocol changes, such as the adoption of a stratified random sampling design. The 1995 procedures manual has been an important document through the years and has been cited in many reports and scientific manuscripts. The resulting data collected by the LTRMP fish component represent the largest dataset on fish within the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) with more than 44,000 collections of approximately 5.7 million fish. The goal of this revision of the procedures manual is to document changes in LTRMP fish sampling procedures since 1995. Refinements to sampling methods become necessary as monitoring programs mature. Possible refinements are identified through field experiences (e.g., sampling techniques and safety protocols), data analysis (e.g., planned and studied gear efficiencies and reallocations of effort), and technological advances (e.g., electronic data entry). Other changes may be required because of financial necessity (i.e., unplanned effort reductions). This version of the LTRMP fish monitoring manual describes the most current (2014) procedures of the LTRMP fish component.

Practices & Procedures of Mason Tending I & II. Instructor Manual. Trainee Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Laborers-AGC Education and Training Fund, Pomfret Center, CT.

This packet consists of the instructor and trainee manuals for two courses: practices and procedures of mason tending I and II. The instructor manual for mason tending I contains a schedule for a 40-hour, 5-day course and instructor outline. The outline provides a step-by-step description of the instructor's activities and includes answer sheets…

Comparison of Battery-Powered and Manual Bone Biopsy Systems for Core Needle Biopsy of Sclerotic Bone Lesions.

PubMed

Cohen, Micah G; McMahon, Colm J; Kung, Justin W; Wu, Jim S

2016-05-01

The purpose of this study was to compare manual and battery-powered bone biopsy systems for diagnostic yield and procedural factors during core needle biopsy of sclerotic bone lesions. A total of 155 consecutive CT-guided core needle biopsies of sclerotic bone lesions were performed at one institution from January 2006 to November 2014. Before March 2012, lesions were biopsied with manual bone drill systems. After March 2012, most biopsies were performed with a battery-powered system and either noncoaxial or coaxial biopsy needles. Diagnostic yield, crush artifact, CT procedure time, procedure radiation dose, conscious sedation dose, and complications were compared between the manual and battery-powered core needle biopsy systems by Fisher exact test and t test. One-way ANOVA was used for subgroup analysis of the two battery-powered systems for procedure time and radiation dose. The diagnostic yield for all sclerotic lesions was 60.0% (93/155) and was significantly higher with the battery-powered system (73.0% [27/37]) than with the manual systems (55.9% [66/118]) (p = 0.047). There was no significant difference between the two systems in terms of crush artifact, procedure time, radiation dose, conscious sedation administered, or complications. In subgroup analysis, the coaxial battery-powered biopsies had shorter procedure times (p = 0.01) and lower radiation doses (p = 0.002) than the coaxial manual systems, but the noncoaxial battery-powered biopsies had longer average procedure times and higher radiation doses than the coaxial manual systems. In biopsy of sclerotic bone lesions, use of a battery-powered bone drill system improves diagnostic yield over use of a manual system.

IERL-RTP PROCEDURES MANUAL: LEVEL 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BIOLOGICAL TESTS

EPA Science Inventory

The manual gives revised procedures for Level 1 environmental assessment biological tests, and supersedes the first edition, EPA-600/7-77-043 (NTIS No. PB 268484), published in April 1977. The revised biological procedures complement the Level 1 chemical and physical procedures p...

Coolant side heat transfer with rotation: User manual for 3D-TEACH with rotation

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Syed, S. A.; James, R. H.

1989-01-01

This program solves the governing transport equations in Reynolds average form for the flow of a 3-D, steady state, viscous, heat conducting, multiple species, single phase, Newtonian fluid with combustion. The governing partial differential equations are solved in physical variables in either a Cartesian or cylindrical coordinate system. The effects of rotation on the momentum and enthalpy calculations modeled in Cartesian coordinates are examined. The flow of the fluid should be confined and subsonic with a maximum Mach number no larger than 0.5. This manual describes the operating procedures and input details for executing a 3D-TEACH computation.

Central Data Processing System (CDPS) user's manual: Solar heating and cooling program

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1976-01-01

The software and data base management system required to assess the performance of solar heating and cooling systems installed at multiple sites is presented. The instrumentation data associated with these systems is collected, processed, and presented in a form which supported continuity of performance evaluation across all applications. The CDPS consisted of three major elements: communication interface computer, central data processing computer, and performance evaluation data base. Users of the performance data base were identified, and procedures for operation, and guidelines for software maintenance were outlined. The manual also defined the output capabilities of the CDPS in support of external users of the system.

Motor Development: Manual of Alternative Procedures.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

McCormack, James E.

The manual of alternative procedures for teaching handicapped children focuses on programming, planning, and implementing training in the gross motor (posture, limb control, locomotion) and fine motor (facial, digital) skills. The manual consists of the following sections: specific teaching tactics commonly used in motor training stiuations…

Numerical arc segmentation algorithm for a radio conference-NASARC (version 2.0) technical manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Whyte, Wayne A., Jr.; Heyward, Ann O.; Ponchak, Denise S.; Spence, Rodney L.; Zuzek, John E.

1987-01-01

The information contained in the NASARC (Version 2.0) Technical Manual (NASA TM-100160) and NASARC (Version 2.0) User's Manual (NASA TM-100161) relates to the state of NASARC software development through October 16, 1987. The Technical Manual describes the Numerical Arc Segmentation Algorithm for a Radio Conference (NASARC) concept and the algorithms used to implement the concept. The User's Manual provides information on computer system considerations, installation instructions, description of input files, and program operating instructions. Significant revisions have been incorporated in the Version 2.0 software. These revisions have enhanced the modeling capabilities of the NASARC procedure while greatly reducing the computer run time and memory requirements. Array dimensions within the software have been structured to fit within the currently available 6-megabyte memory capacity of the International Frequency Registration Board (IFRB) computer facility. A piecewise approach to predetermined arc generation in NASARC (Version 2.0) allows worldwide scenarios to be accommodated within these memory constraints while at the same time effecting an overall reduction in computer run time.

Numerical Arc Segmentation Algorithm for a Radio Conference (NASARC), version 4.0: User's manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Whyte, Wayne A., Jr.; Heyward, Ann O.; Ponchak, Denise S.; Spence, Rodney L.; Zuzek, John E.

1988-01-01

The information in the NASARC (Version 4.0) Technical Manual (NASA-TM-101453) and NASARC (Version 4.0) User's Manual (NASA-TM-101454) relates to the state of Numerical Arc Segmentation Algorithm for a Radio Conference (NASARC) software development through November 1, 1988. The Technical Manual describes the NASARC concept and the algorithms used to implement the concept. The User's Manual provides information on computer system considerations, installation instructions, description of input files, and program operation instructions. Significant revisions were incorporated in the Version 4.0 software over prior versions. These revisions have further enhanced the modeling capabilities of the NASARC procedure and provide improved arrangements of predetermined arcs within the geostationary orbit. Array dimensions within the software were structured to fit within the currently available 12-megabyte memory capacity of the International Frequency Registration Board (IFRB) computer facility. A piecewise approach to predetermined arc generation in NASARC (Version 4.) allows worldwide planning problem scenarios to be accommodated within computer run time and memory constraints with enhanced likelihood and ease of solution.

Numerical Arc Segmentation Algorithm for a Radio Conference-NASARC, Version 2.0: User's Manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Whyte, Wayne A., Jr.; Heyward, Ann O.; Ponchak, Denise S.; Spence, Rodney L.; Zuzek, John E.

1987-01-01

The information contained in the NASARC (Version 2.0) Technical Manual (NASA TM-100160) and the NASARC (Version 2.0) User's Manual (NASA TM-100161) relates to the state of the Numerical Arc Segmentation Algorithm for a Radio Conference (NASARC) software development through October 16, 1987. The technical manual describes the NASARC concept and the algorithms which are used to implement it. The User's Manual provides information on computer system considerations, installation instructions, description of input files, and program operation instructions. Significant revisions have been incorporated in the Version 2.0 software over prior versions. These revisions have enhanced the modeling capabilities of the NASARC procedure while greatly reducing the computer run time and memory requirements. Array dimensions within the software have been structured to fit into the currently available 6-megabyte memory capacity of the International Frequency Registration Board (IFRB) computer facility. A piecewise approach to predetermined arc generation in NASARC (Version 2.0) allows worldwide scenarios to be accommodated within these memory constraints while at the same time reducing computer run time.

[Clinical and radiographic outcomes of navigation-assisted versus conventional total knee arthroplasty].

PubMed

Li, Xiaohui; Yu, Jianhua; Gong, Yuekun; Ren, Kaijing; Liu, Jun

2015-04-21

To assess the early postoperative clinical and radiographic outcomes after navigation-assisted or standard instrumentation total knee arthroplasty (TKA). From August 2007 to May 2008, 60 KSS-A type patients underwent 67 primary TKA operations by the same surgical team. Twenty-two operations were performed with the Image-free navigation system with an average age of 64.5 years while the remaining 45 underwent conventional manual procedures with an average age of 66 years. Their preoperative demographic and functional data had no statistical differences (P>0.05). The operative duration, blood loss volume and hospitalization days were compared for two groups. And radiographic data included coronal femoral component angle, coronal tibial component angle, sagittal femoral component angle, sagittal tibial component angle and coronal tibiofemoral angle after one month. And functional assessment scores were evaluated at 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Operative duration was significantly longer for computer navigation (P<0.05). The average blood loss volume was 555.26 ml in computer navigation group and 647.56 ml in conventional manual method group (P<0.05). And hospitalization stay was shorter in computer navigation group than that in conventional method group (7.74 vs 8.68 days) (P=0.04). The alignment deviation was better in computer-assisted group than that in conventional manual method group (P<0.05). The percentage of patients with a coronal tibiofemoral angle within ±3 of ideal value was 95.45% for computer-assisted mini-invasive TKA group and 80% for conventional TKA group (P=0.003). The Knee Society Clinical Rating Score was higher in computer-assisted group than that in conventional manual method group at 1 and 3 montha post-operation. However, no statistical inter-group difference existed at 6 months post-operation. Navigation allows a surgeon to precisely implant the components for TKA. And it offers faster functional recovery and shorter hospitalization stay. At 6 months post-operation, there is no statistical inter-group difference in KSS scores.

Repair, Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation Research Program. Evaluation of Existing Condition Rating Procedures for Civil Works Structures and Facilities

DTIC Science & Technology

1986-05-01

explanatory manual covering the Bureau’s policies , principles, and concepts, as well as typical on-site examinations, examination reports, and checklists...OBSERVED OPERATION) (damWod) Goeirma c~eonom of comr CONTROLS FOR GATES Picmmm ___ŕ__ Sadii m Cncd ___ IIIEW,01dGeinft condm of coane Cnb or wow of dowass

STATUS REPORT, BEGIN TO DEVELOP COMPLETE OPERATIONS MANUALS FOR THE COHORT: PREPARE TO IMPLEMENT A COHORT STUDY OF CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

EPA Science Inventory

As a precursor to the National Children's Study (NCS), the North Carolina Cohort Study (NC Cohort Study) will provide the opportunity to field test procedures to better inform the implementation of the NCS. In order to test some of the study hypotheses, it will be important to ob...

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix J: Experiment M555 gallium arsenide single crystal growth (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Byers, M. S.

1973-01-01

Analyses for Experiment M555, Gallium Arsenide Single Crystal Growth (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditions are presented. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

Skylab experimental performance evaluation manual. Appendix D: Experiment M487 habitability/crew quarters (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Purushotham, K. S.

1973-01-01

This appendix contains a series of analyses for Experiment M487, Habitability/ Crew Quarters (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post flight conditions. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

Evaluating Flight Crew Operator Manual Documentation

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Sherry, Lance; Feary, Michael

1998-01-01

Aviation and cognitive science researchers have identified situations in which the pilot s expectations for the behavior of the avionics are not matched by the actual behavior of the avionics. Researchers have attributed these "automation surprises" to the complexity of the avionics mode logic, the absence of complete training, limitations in cockpit displays, and ad-hoc conceptual models of the avionics. Complete canonical rule-based descriptions of the behavior of the autopilot provide the basis for understanding the perceived complexity of the autopilots, the differences between the pilot s and autopilot s conceptual models, and the limitations in training materials and cockpit displays. This paper compares the behavior of the autopilot Vertical Speed/Flight Path Angle (VS-FPA) mode as described in the Flight Crew Operators Manual (FCOM) and the actual behavior of the VS-FPA mode defined in the autopilot software. This example demonstrates the use of the Operational Procedure Model (OPM) as a method for using the requirements specification for the design of the software logic as information requirements for training.

Critical flow rate of anode fuel exhaust in a PEM fuel cell system

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Zhu, Wenhua H.; Payne, Robert U.; Tatarchuk, Bruce J.

A manual purge line was added into the exterior fuel exhaust stream of a Ballard PEM stack in a Nexa™ power module. With the addition of manual exhaust purge, high levels of inert gases were intentionally added to the anode feed without changing normal operational procedures. A new method of determining the critical minimum flow rate in the anode exhaust stream was given by an anode mass balance. This type of operation makes dual use of membranes in the MEAs as both gas purifiers and as solid electrolytes. The PEM stack was successfully operated with up to ca. 7% nitrogen or carbon dioxide in the absence of a palladium-based hydrogen separator at ca. 200 W power level. Nitrogen in the anode stream was concentrated from 7.5% to 91.6%. The system maintained a fuel efficiency of 99% at a manual purge rate of 2.22 ml s -1 and no auto purge. The fuel cell stack efficiency was 64% and the stack output efficiency was 75%. The overall system efficiency was 39%. After troublesome CO and H 2S poisons were removed, a hydrocarbon reformate containing high levels of CO 2 and H 2O was further used in the Nexa™ stack. The size and complexity of the fuel processing system may be reduced at a specified power level by using this operational method.

Shuttle operations simulation model programmers'/users' manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Porter, D. G.

1972-01-01

The prospective user of the shuttle operations simulation (SOS) model is given sufficient information to enable him to perform simulation studies of the space shuttle launch-to-launch operations cycle. The procedures used for modifying the SOS model to meet user requirements are described. The various control card sequences required to execute the SOS model are given. The report is written for users with varying computer simulation experience. A description of the components of the SOS model is included that presents both an explanation of the logic involved in the simulation of the shuttle operations cycle and a description of the routines used to support the actual simulation.

Cryo-balloon catheter localization in fluoroscopic images

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Kurzendorfer, Tanja; Brost, Alexander; Jakob, Carolin; Mewes, Philip W.; Bourier, Felix; Koch, Martin; Kurzidim, Klaus; Hornegger, Joachim; Strobel, Norbert

2013-03-01

Minimally invasive catheter ablation has become the preferred treatment option for atrial fibrillation. Although the standard ablation procedure involves ablation points set by radio-frequency catheters, cryo-balloon catheters have even been reported to be more advantageous in certain cases. As electro-anatomical mapping systems do not support cryo-balloon ablation procedures, X-ray guidance is needed. However, current methods to provide support for cryo-balloon catheters in fluoroscopically guided ablation procedures rely heavily on manual user interaction. To improve this, we propose a first method for automatic cryo-balloon catheter localization in fluoroscopic images based on a blob detection algorithm. Our method is evaluated on 24 clinical images from 17 patients. The method successfully detected the cryoballoon in 22 out of 24 images, yielding a success rate of 91.6 %. The successful localization achieved an accuracy of 1.00 mm +/- 0.44 mm. Even though our methods currently fails in 8.4 % of the images available, it still offers a significant improvement over manual methods. Furthermore, detecting a landmark point along the cryo-balloon catheter can be a very important step for additional post-processing operations.

TA-55 change control manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Blum, T.W.; Selvage, R.D.; Courtney, K.H.

This manual is the guide for initiating change at the Plutonium Facility, which handles the processing of plutonium as well as research on plutonium metallurgy. It describes the change and work control processes employed at TA-55 to ensure that all proposed changes are properly identified, reviewed, approved, implemented, tested, and documented so that operations are maintained within the approved safety envelope. All Laboratory groups, their contractors, and subcontractors doing work at TA-55 follow requirements set forth herein. This manual applies to all new and modified processes and experiments inside the TA-55 Plutonium Facility; general plant project (GPP) and line itemmore » funded construction projects at TA-55; temporary and permanent changes that directly or indirectly affect structures, systems, or components (SSCs) as described in the safety analysis, including Facility Control System (FCS) software; and major modifications to procedures. This manual does not apply to maintenance performed on process equipment or facility SSCs or the replacement of SSCs or equipment with documented approved equivalents.« less

Automated saliva processing for LC-MS/MS: Improving laboratory efficiency in cortisol and cortisone testing.

PubMed

Antonelli, Giorgia; Padoan, Andrea; Artusi, Carlo; Marinova, Mariela; Zaninotto, Martina; Plebani, Mario

2016-04-01

The aim of this study was to implement in our routine practice an automated saliva preparation protocol for quantification of cortisol (F) and cortisone (E) by LC-MS/MS using a liquid handling platform, maintaining the previously defined reference intervals with the manual preparation. Addition of internal standard solution to saliva samples and calibrators and SPE on μ-elution 96-well plate were performed by liquid handling platform. After extraction, the eluates were submitted to LC-MS/MS analysis. The manual steps within the entire process were to transfer saliva samples in suitable tubes, to put the cap mat and transfer of the collection plate to the LC auto sampler. Transference of the reference intervals from the manual to the automated procedure was established by Passing Bablok regression on 120 saliva samples analyzed simultaneously with the two procedures. Calibration curves were linear throughout the selected ranges. The imprecision ranged from 2 to 10%, with recoveries from 95 to 116%. Passing Bablok regression demonstrated no significant bias. The liquid handling platform translates the manual steps into automated operations allowing for saving hands-on time, while maintaining assay reproducibility and ensuring reliability of results, making it implementable in our routine with the previous established reference intervals. Copyright © 2015 The Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Comparison of Manual Versus Automated Data Collection Method for an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Study

PubMed Central

Byrne, M.D.; Jordan, T.R.; Welle, T.

2013-01-01

Objective The objective of this study was to investigate and improve the use of automated data collection procedures for nursing research and quality assurance. Methods A descriptive, correlational study analyzed 44 orthopedic surgical patients who were part of an evidence-based practice (EBP) project examining post-operative oxygen therapy at a Midwestern hospital. The automation work attempted to replicate a manually-collected data set from the EBP project. Results Automation was successful in replicating data collection for study data elements that were available in the clinical data repository. The automation procedures identified 32 “false negative” patients who met the inclusion criteria described in the EBP project but were not selected during the manual data collection. Automating data collection for certain data elements, such as oxygen saturation, proved challenging because of workflow and practice variations and the reliance on disparate sources for data abstraction. Automation also revealed instances of human error including computational and transcription errors as well as incomplete selection of eligible patients. Conclusion Automated data collection for analysis of nursing-specific phenomenon is potentially superior to manual data collection methods. Creation of automated reports and analysis may require initial up-front investment with collaboration between clinicians, researchers and information technology specialists who can manage the ambiguities and challenges of research and quality assurance work in healthcare. PMID:23650488

Automated Power Assessment for Helicopter Turboshaft Engines

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Simon, Donald L.; Litt, Jonathan S.

2008-01-01

An accurate indication of available power is required for helicopter mission planning purposes. Available power is currently estimated on U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters by performing a Maximum Power Check (MPC), a manual procedure performed by maintenance pilots on a periodic basis. The MPC establishes Engine Torque Factor (ETF), an indication of available power. It is desirable to replace the current manual MPC procedure with an automated approach that will enable continuous real-time assessment of available power utilizing normal mission data. This report presents an automated power assessment approach which processes data currently collected within helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) units. The overall approach consists of: 1) a steady-state data filter which identifies and extracts steady-state operating points within HUMS data sets; 2) engine performance curve trend monitoring and updating; and 3) automated ETF calculation. The algorithm is coded in MATLAB (The MathWorks, Inc.) and currently runs on a PC. Results from the application of this technique to HUMS mission data collected from UH-60L aircraft equipped with T700-GE-701C engines are presented and compared to manually calculated ETF values. Potential future enhancements are discussed.

Laboratory procedures manual for the firefly luciferase assay for adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Chappelle, E. W.; Picciolo, G. L.; Curtis, C. A.; Knust, E. A.; Nibley, D. A.; Vance, R. B.

1975-01-01

A manual on the procedures and instruments developed for the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) luciferase assay is presented. Data cover, laboratory maintenance, maintenance of bacterial cultures, bacteria measurement, reagents, luciferase procedures, and determination of microbal susceptibility to antibiotics.

A Procedure Manual for the Health Assistant Curriculum: Final Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park.

A secondary education health assistant curriculum procedure manual for six occupational areas is presented. The six areas, the number of procedures described for each area, and an example procedure follow: nursing assistant, forty-six (assist patient to and from a wheelchair); home health assistant, six (baby holds); medical/dental offices…

Developing a Procedures Manual for Using the Innovacq 100 System Effectively and Efficiently.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Cubberley, Carol

The installation of an automated acquisitions system, the Innovacq 100, demanded a review and revision of procedures in the Acquisitions Department of the University of Central Florida Library. This practicum report describes the process involved in developing the new procedures. Prior to installation, the old departmental procedures manual and…

Administrative Procedures for Small Institutions. Second Edition.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Mathews, Keith W., Ed.

This guide offers sample administrative procedures and policies that can be used by small colleges and universities to prepare or revise administrative procedures manuals. The sample procedures and policies offered here have been compiled from a review of many manuals from many different institutions, and vary from the general to the specific.…

[Acute inpatient conservative multimodal treatment of complex and multifactorial orthopedic diseases in the ANOA concept].

PubMed

Psczolla, M

2013-10-01

In Germany there is a clear deficit in the non-operative treatment of chronic and complex diseases and pain disorders in acute care hospitals. Only about 20 % of the treatments are carried out in orthopedic hospitals. Hospitals specialized in manual medicine have therefore formed a working group on non-operative orthopedic manual medicine acute care clinics (ANOA). The ANOA has developed a multimodal assessment procedure called the OPS 8-977 which describes the structure and process quality of multimodal and interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Patients are treated according to clinical pathways oriented on the clinical findings. The increased duration of treatment in the German diagnosis-related groups (DRG) system is compensated for with a supplemental remuneration. Thus, complex and multifactorial orthopedic diseases and pain disorders are conservatively and appropriately treated as inpatient departments of acute care hospitals.

24 CFR 3280.3 - Manufactured home procedural and enforcement regulations and consumer manual requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Manufactured home procedural and enforcement regulations and consumer manual requirements. 3280.3 Section 3280.3 Housing and Urban Development... consumer manual requirements. A manufacturer must comply with the requirements of this part 3280, part 3282...

Value Engineering. Technical Manual. School Facilities Development Procedures Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Washington Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia.

Value Engineering (VE) is a cost-optimizing technique used to analyze design quality and cost-effectiveness. The application of VE procedures to the design and construction of school facilities has been adopted by the state of Washington. This technical manual provides guidance in developing the scope and applicability of VE to school projects; in…

Guided mass spectrum labelling in atom probe tomography.

PubMed

Haley, D; Choi, P; Raabe, D

2015-12-01

Atom probe tomography (APT) is a valuable near-atomic scale imaging technique, which yields mass spectrographic data. Experimental correctness can often pivot on the identification of peaks within a dataset, this is a manual process where subjectivity and errors can arise. The limitations of manual procedures complicate APT experiments for the operator and furthermore are a barrier to technique standardisation. In this work we explore the capabilities of computer-guided ranging to aid identification and analysis of mass spectra. We propose a fully robust algorithm for enumeration of the possible identities of detected peak positions, which assists labelling. Furthermore, a simple ranking scheme is developed to allow for evaluation of the likelihood of each possible identity being the likely assignment from the enumerated set. We demonstrate a simple, yet complete work-chain that allows for the conversion of mass-spectra to fully identified APT spectra, with the goal of minimising identification errors, and the inter-operator variance within APT experiments. This work chain is compared to current procedures via experimental trials with different APT operators, to determine the relative effectiveness and precision of the two approaches. It is found that there is little loss of precision (and occasionally gain) when participants are given computer assistance. We find that in either case, inter-operator precision for ranging varies between 0 and 2 "significant figures" (2σ confidence in the first n digits of the reported value) when reporting compositions. Intra-operator precision is weakly tested and found to vary between 1 and 3 significant figures, depending upon species composition levels. Finally it is suggested that inconsistencies in inter-operator peak labelling may be the largest source of scatter when reporting composition data in APT. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Analysis of multiple activity manual materials handling tasks using A Guide to Manual Materials Handling.

PubMed

Mital, A

1999-01-01

Manual handling of materials continues to be a hazardous activity, leading to a very significant number of severe overexertion injuries. Designing jobs that are within the physical capabilities of workers is one approach ergonomists have adopted to redress this problem. As a result, several job design procedures have been developed over the years. However, these procedures are limited to designing or evaluating only pure lifting jobs or only the lifting aspect of a materials handling job. This paper describes a general procedure that may be used to design or analyse materials handling jobs that involve several different kinds of activities (e.g. lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, etc). The job design/analysis procedure utilizes an elemental approach (breaking the job into elements) and relies on databases provided in A Guide to Manual Materials Handling to compute associated risk factors. The use of the procedure is demonstrated with the help of two case studies.

14 CFR 139.203 - Contents of Airport Certification Manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

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14 CFR 139.203 - Contents of Airport Certification Manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

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14 CFR 139.203 - Contents of Airport Certification Manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

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14 CFR 139.203 - Contents of Airport Certification Manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

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14 CFR 139.203 - Contents of Airport Certification Manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

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49 CFR 236.1039 - Operations and Maintenance Manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

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25 CFR 175.5 - Operations manual.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

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Utilization and Maintenance of the Federal Catalog System (FCS)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1989-01-01

The Federal Catalog System (FCS) was established and substantiated by law to aid the national economy and promote greater efficiency in supply management operations throughout the Federal Government. This Handbook establishes policies and procedures to be followed by NASA installations and certain contractors in cataloging items of supply in the Federal Catalog System and prescribes use of the system in supply management operations. This Handbook is not intended to duplicate the Federal Cataloging Manuals or Federal Cataloging Handbooks. For the most part, it describes actions that are peculiar to NASA.

Using rewards and penalties to obtain desired subject performance

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Cook, M.; Jex, H. R.; Stein, A. C.; Allen, R. W.

1981-01-01

Operant conditioning procedures, specifically the use of negative reinforcement, in achieving stable learning behavior is described. The critical tracking test (CTT) a method of detecting human operator impairment was tested. A pass level is set for each subject, based on that subject's asymptotic skill level while sober. It is critical that complete training take place before the individualized pass level is set in order that the impairment can be detected. The results provide a more general basis for the application of reward/penalty structures in manual control research.

Operation of the HP2250 with the HP9000 series 200 using PASCAL 3.0

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Perry, John; Stroud, C. W.

1986-01-01

A computer program has been written to provide an interface between the HP Series 200 desktop computers, operating under HP Standard Pascal 3.0, and the HP2250 Data Acquisition and Control System. Pascal 3.0 for the HP9000 desktop computer gives a number of procedures for handling bus communication at various levels. It is necessary, however, to reach the lowest possible level in Pascal to handle the bus protocols required by the HP2250. This makes programming extremely complex since these protocols are not documented. The program described solves those problems and allows the user to immediately program, simply and efficiently, any measurement and control language (MCL/50) application with a few procedure calls. The complete set of procedures is available on a 5 1/4 inch diskette from Cosmic. Included in this group of procedures is an Exerciser which allows the user to exercise his HP2250 interactively. The exerciser operates in a fashion similar to the Series 200 operating system programs, but is adapted to the requirements of the HP2250. The programs on the diskette and the user's manual assume the user is acquainted with both the MCL/50 programming language and HP Standard Pascal 3.0 for the HP series 200 desktop computers.

The Evolution of Utilizing Manual Throttles to Avoid Excessively Low LH2 NPSP at the SSME Inlet

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Henfling, Rick

2011-01-01

In the late 1970s, years before the Space Shuttle flew its maiden voyage, it was understood low liquid hydrogen (LH2) Net Positive Suction Pressure (NPSP) at the inlet to the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) could have adverse effects on engine operation. A number of failures within both the External Tank (ET) and the Orbiter Main Propulsion System (MPS) could result in a low LH2 NPSP condition, which at extremely low levels can result in cavitation of SSME turbomachinery. Operational workarounds were developed to take advantage of the onboard crew s ability to manually throttle down the SSMEs (via the Pilot s Speedbrake/Throttle Controller), which alleviated the low LH2 NPSP condition. Manually throttling the SSME to a lower power level resulted in an increase in NPSP, mainly due to the reduction in frictional flow losses while at the lower throttle setting. Early in the Space Shuttle Program s history, the relevant Flight Rule for the Booster flight controllers in Mission Control did not distinguish between ET and Orbiter MPS failures and the same crew action was taken for both. However, after a review of all Booster operational techniques following the Challenger disaster in the late 1980s, it was determined manually throttling the SSME to a lower power was only effective for Orbiter MPS failures and the Flight Rule was updated to reflect this change. The Flight Rule and associated crew actions initially called for a single throttle step to minimum power level when a low threshold for NPSP was met. As engineers refined their understanding of the NPSP requirements for the SSME (through a robust testing program), the operational techniques evolved to take advantage of the additional capabilities. This paper will examine the evolution of the Flight rule and associated procedure and how increases in knowledge about the SSME and the Space Shuttle vehicle as a whole have helped shape their development. What once was a single throttle step when NPSP decreased to a certain threshold has now become three throttle steps, each occurring at a lower NPSP threshold. Additionally the procedure, which for early Space Shuttle missions required a Return-to-Launch-Site abort, now results in a nominal Main Engine Cut Off and no loss of mission objectives.

The Evolution of Utilizing Manual Throttling to Avoid Excessively Low LH2 NPSP at the SSME Inlet

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Henfling, Rick

2010-01-01

In the late 1970s, years before the Space Shuttle flew its maiden voyage, it was understood low liquid hydrogen (LH2) Net Positive Suction Pressure (NPSP) at the inlet to the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) could have adverse effects on engine operation. A number of failures within both the External Tank (ET) and the Orbiter Main Propulsion System (MPS) could result in a low LH2 NPSP condition, which at extremely low levels can result in cavitation of SSME turbomachinery. Operational workarounds were developed to take advantage of the onboard crew s ability to manually throttle down the SSMEs (via the Pilot s Speedbrake/Throttle Controller), which alleviated the low LH2 NPSP condition. Manually throttling the SSME to a lower power level resulted in an increase in NPSP, mainly due to the reduction in frictional flow losses while at the lower throttle setting. Early in the Space Shuttle Program s history, the relevant Flight Rule for the Booster flight controller in Mission Control did not distinguish between ET and Orbiter MPS failures and the same crew action was taken for both. However, after a review of all Booster operational techniques following the Challenger disaster in the late 1980s, it was determined manually throttling the SSME to a lower power was only effective for Orbiter MPS failures and the Flight Rule was updated to reflect this change. The Flight Rule and associated crew actions initially called for a single throttle step to minimum power level when a low threshold for NPSP was met. As engineers refined their understanding of the NPSP requirements for the SSME (through a robust testing program), the operational techniques evolved to take advantage of the additional capabilities. This paper will examine the evolution of the Flight rule and associated procedure and how increases in knowledge about the SSME and the Space Shuttle vehicle as a whole have helped shape their development. What once was a single throttle step when NPSP decreased to a certain low threshold has now become three throttle steps, each occurring at a lower NPSP threshold. Additionally the procedure, which for early Space Shuttle missions required a Return-to-Launch-Site abort, now results in a nominal Main Engine Cut Off and no loss of mission objectives.

Thermal/Structural Tailoring of Engine Blades (T/STAEBL) User's manual

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Brown, K. W.

1994-01-01

The Thermal/Structural Tailoring of Engine Blades (T/STAEBL) system is a computer code that is able to perform numerical optimizations of cooled jet engine turbine blades and vanes. These optimizations seek an airfoil design of minimum operating cost that satisfies realistic design constraints. This report documents the organization of the T/STAEBL computer program, its design and analysis procedure, its optimization procedure, and provides an overview of the input required to run the program, as well as the computer resources required for its effective use. Additionally, usage of the program is demonstrated through a validation test case.

Thermal/Structural Tailoring of Engine Blades (T/STAEBL): User's manual

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Brown, K. W.

1994-03-01

The Thermal/Structural Tailoring of Engine Blades (T/STAEBL) system is a computer code that is able to perform numerical optimizations of cooled jet engine turbine blades and vanes. These optimizations seek an airfoil design of minimum operating cost that satisfies realistic design constraints. This report documents the organization of the T/STAEBL computer program, its design and analysis procedure, its optimization procedure, and provides an overview of the input required to run the program, as well as the computer resources required for its effective use. Additionally, usage of the program is demonstrated through a validation test case.

Reproducibility of CT bone densitometry: operator versus automated ROI definition.

PubMed

Louis, O; Luypaert, R; Kalender, W; Osteaux, M

1988-05-01

Intrasubject reproducibility with repeated determination of vertebral mineral density from a given set of CT images was investigated. The region of interest (ROI) in 10 patient scans was selected by four independent operators either manually or with an automated procedure separating cortical and spongeous bone, the operators being requested to interact in ROI selection. The mean intrasubject variation was found to be much lower with the automated process (0.3 to 0.6%) than with the conventional method (2.5 to 5.2%). In a second study, 10 patients were examined twice to determine the reproducibility of CT slice selection by the operator. The errors were of the same order of magnitude as in ROI selection.

Review of recommendations for the management of dental trauma presented in first-aid textbooks and manuals.

PubMed

Emerich, Katarzyna; Gazda, Ewa

2010-06-01

To be able to help at the site of the oro-facial injury, the majority of persons would turn to medical books and first-aid books to extend their knowledge. Proper information in first-aid textbooks and manuals should be the best way to present necessary procedures on how to act at the site of injury. The objective of this review is to report the quality of the knowledge presented in first-aid books and manuals. We carried out a review of first-aid international textbooks and manuals available in Medical University Libraries in Poland. The inclusion criteria were all manuals on first-aid that were written for medical staff and lay persons, and were published between 1969 and 2007. All texts were screened for dental trauma treatment recommendations. Our literature review has shown that among 45 first-aid textbooks and manuals only 19 mention procedures for use in case of dental trauma. Of those texts, only 13 detail the storage media for an avulsed tooth until replantation. Current, evidence-based, recommendations concerning first-aid procedures after dental trauma should be incorporated in forthcoming editions of first-aid textbooks and manuals. The guidance on procedures contained in reviewed texts is misleading.

Construction inspection manual of procedures

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2009-01-01

This manual provides highway construction personnel with relevant, practical information in order to perform accurate inspections and provide relevant construction procedural information for the various roadway and structures items of work. It is the...

Enucleation Procedure Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Davis, Kevin; Poston, George

This manual provides information on the enucleation procedure (removal of the eyes for organ banks). An introductory section focuses on the anatomy of the eye and defines each of the parts. Diagrams of the eye are provided. A list of enucleation materials follows. Other sections present outlines of (1) a sterile procedure; (2) preparation for eye…

32 CFR 634.35 - Chemical testing policies and procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

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32 CFR 634.35 - Chemical testing policies and procedures.

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2011-07-01

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32 CFR 634.35 - Chemical testing policies and procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

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32 CFR 634.35 - Chemical testing policies and procedures.

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2014-07-01

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32 CFR 634.35 - Chemical testing policies and procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

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Developing Flowcharted Procedures Manuals for School District Administration within the ISO 9000 Context.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Schoch, Robert

2002-01-01

Describes how the School District of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, implemented a districtwide quality-management system based on the Geneva-based International Standards Organization 9001, a major component of which is the documentation of procedures. Includes sections on implementation, procedure manuals, quality management, uniformity, formatting,…

Health Services Manual. Hicksville Public Schools.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

1987

This procedure manual describes the uniform procedures used by the Hicksville, New York School District's Health Services Program. Its objectives are to establish a uniform set of health services guidelines and procedures, to update all health forms, to maintain an awareness of the current changes in health laws that govern school districts, and…

Integrated exhaust gas analysis system for aircraft turbine engine component testing

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Summers, R. L.; Anderson, R. C.

1985-01-01

An integrated exhaust gas analysis system was designed and installed in the hot-section facility at the Lewis Research Center. The system is designed to operate either manually or automatically and also to be operated from a remote station. The system measures oxygen, water vapor, total hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen. Two microprocessors control the system and the analyzers, collect data and process them into engineering units, and present the data to the facility computers and the system operator. Within the design of this system there are innovative concepts and procedures that are of general interest and application to other gas analysis tasks.

Robotic inspection for vehicle-borne contraband

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Witus, Gary; Gerhart, Grant; Smuda, W.; Andrusz, H.

2006-05-01

Vehicle-borne smuggling is widespread because of the availability, flexibility and capacity of the cars and trucks. Inspecting vehicles at border crossings and checkpoints are key security elements. At the present time, most vehicle security inspections at home and abroad are conducted manually. Remotely operated vehicle inspection robots could be integrated into the operating procedures to improve throughput while reducing the workload burden on security personnel. The robotic inspection must be effective at detecting contraband and efficient at clearing the "clean" vehicles that make up the bulk of the traffic stream, while limiting the workload burden on the operators. In this paper, we present a systems engineering approach to robotic vehicle inspection. We review the tactics, techniques and procedures to interdict contraband. We present an operational concept for robotic vehicle inspection within this framework, and identify needed capabilities. We review the technologies currently available to meet these needs. Finally, we summarize the immediate potential and R&D challenges for effective contraband detection robots.

Fleet logistics system : data administration plans and procedures manual

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1996-01-23

This manual provides data administration (DA) procedures for developers and maintainers of Coast Guard fleet logistics information systems. Fleet logistics includes a community of supply, logistics, maintenance, and shipboard functions. The informati...

21 CFR 878.4950 - Manual operating table and accessories and manual operating chair and accessories.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

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21 CFR 878.4950 - Manual operating table and accessories and manual operating chair and accessories.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

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21 CFR 878.4950 - Manual operating table and accessories and manual operating chair and accessories.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

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21 CFR 878.4950 - Manual operating table and accessories and manual operating chair and accessories.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

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21 CFR 878.4950 - Manual operating table and accessories and manual operating chair and accessories.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

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Caltrans : construction manual

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2009-08-01

Caltrans intends this manual as a resource for all personnel engaged in contract administration. The manual establishes policies and procedures for the construction phase of Caltrans projects. However, this manual is not a contract document. It impos...

Tribal Library Procedures Manual. TRAILS (Training and Assistance for Indian Library Services), September 10, 1985-January 10, 1987.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Patterson, Lotsee

This manual resulted from a 2-year project to improve, develop, and expand public library and information services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Designed to serve as a guide for tribal and community librarians who may lack professional training, the manual offers descriptions of library services, procedures, and management issues. An…

Teaching Manual Signs to Adults with Mental Retardation Using Matching-to-Sample Procedures and Stimulus Equivalence

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Elias, N. C.; Goyos, C.; Saunders, M.; Saunders, R.

2008-01-01

The objective of this study was to teach manual signs through an automated matching-to-sample procedure and to test for the emergence of new conditional relations and imitative behaviors. Seven adults with mild to severe mental retardation participated. Four were also hearing impaired. Relations between manual signs (set A) and pictures (set B)…

Identification of potential neuromotor mechanisms of manual therapy in patients with musculoskeletal disablement: rationale and description of a clinical trial.

PubMed

Fisher, Beth E; Davenport, Todd E; Kulig, Kornelia; Wu, Allan D

2009-05-21

Many health care practitioners use a variety of hands-on treatments to improve symptoms and disablement in patients with musculoskeletal pathology.Research to date indirectly suggests a potentially broad effect of manual therapy on the neuromotor processing of functional behavior within the supraspinal central nervous system (CNS) in a manner that may be independent of modification at the level of local spinal circuits. However, the effect of treatment speed, as well as the specific mechanism and locus of CNS changes, remain unclear. We developed a placebo-controlled, randomized study to test the hypothesis that manual therapy procedures directed to the talocrural joint in individuals with post-acute ankle sprain induce a change in corticospinal excitability that is relevant to improve the performance of lower extremity functional behavior. This study is designed to identify potential neuromotor changes associated with manual therapy procedures directed to the appendicular skeleton, compare the relative effect of treatment speed on potential neuromotor effects of manual therapy procedures, and determine the behavioral relevance of potential neuromotor effects of manual therapy procedures. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT00847769.

Identification of potential neuromotor mechanisms of manual therapy in patients with musculoskeletal disablement: rationale and description of a clinical trial

PubMed Central

Fisher, Beth E; Davenport, Todd E; Kulig, Kornelia; Wu, Allan D

2009-01-01

Background Many health care practitioners use a variety of hands-on treatments to improve symptoms and disablement in patients with musculoskeletal pathology. Research to date indirectly suggests a potentially broad effect of manual therapy on the neuromotor processing of functional behavior within the supraspinal central nervous system (CNS) in a manner that may be independent of modification at the level of local spinal circuits. However, the effect of treatment speed, as well as the specific mechanism and locus of CNS changes, remain unclear. Methods/Design We developed a placebo-controlled, randomized study to test the hypothesis that manual therapy procedures directed to the talocrural joint in individuals with post-acute ankle sprain induce a change in corticospinal excitability that is relevant to improve the performance of lower extremity functional behavior. Discussion This study is designed to identify potential neuromotor changes associated with manual therapy procedures directed to the appendicular skeleton, compare the relative effect of treatment speed on potential neuromotor effects of manual therapy procedures, and determine the behavioral relevance of potential neuromotor effects of manual therapy procedures. Trial Registration identifier NCT00847769. PMID:19460169

Skylab experiment performance evaluation manual. Appendix T: Experiment T027/S073 contamination measurement, photometer and Gegenschein/zodiacal light (MSFC)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Meyers, J. E.

1973-01-01

A series of analyses for Experiment T027/S073, contamination measurement, photometer and gegenschein/zodiacal light (MSFC), to be used for evaluating the performance of the Skylab corollary experiments under preflight, inflight, and post-flight conditons is presented. Experiment contingency plan workaround procedure and malfunction analyses are presented in order to assist in making the experiment operationally successful.

Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Facility Radiation Protection Survey for Homestead AFB, FL

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-10-31

worker radiation dosimetry records, Bioenvironmental Engineering’s occupational safety records, NDI’s operating procedures/instructions, radiation...Nondestructive Inspection Methods (2) Air Force Manual 48-125, Personnel Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry (3) Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard...radiography 3. TLDs properly stored (AFMAN 48-125; T.O. 33B-1-1, 6.8.5.4.4) 4. TLDs returned to storage rack at the end

An Operational Model for the Application of Planning-Programming-Budgeting Systems to Local School Districts. Post-Pilot-Test Version. Parts One and Two.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Kiser, Chester; And Others

This 2-part document is designed to aid school districts in the implementation of a planning programing budgeting system. The first part of the manual contains (1) statements of policy, (2) a master flowchart, (3) organization and functions of a PPBS system, (4) a flowscript of procedures, (5) job outlines, and (6) supplementary appendix material.…

Prototype of a computer method for designing and analyzing heating, ventilating and air conditioning proportional, electronic control systems

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Barlow, Steven J.

1986-09-01

The Air Force needs a better method of designing new and retrofit heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems. Air Force engineers currently use manual design/predict/verify procedures taught at the Air Force Institute of Technology, School of Civil Engineering, HVAC Control Systems course. These existing manual procedures are iterative and time-consuming. The objectives of this research were to: (1) Locate and, if necessary, modify an existing computer-based method for designing and analyzing HVAC control systems that is compatible with the HVAC Control Systems manual procedures, or (2) Develop a new computer-based method of designing and analyzing HVAC control systems that is compatible with the existing manual procedures. Five existing computer packages were investigated in accordance with the first objective: MODSIM (for modular simulation), HVACSIM (for HVAC simulation), TRNSYS (for transient system simulation), BLAST (for building load and system thermodynamics) and Elite Building Energy Analysis Program. None were found to be compatible or adaptable to the existing manual procedures, and consequently, a prototype of a new computer method was developed in accordance with the second research objective.

Battery Test Manual For Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Jeffrey R. Belt

2010-09-01

This battery test procedure manual was prepared for the United States Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Program. It is based on technical targets established for energy storage development projects aimed at meeting system level DOE goals for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). The specific procedures defined in this manual support the performance and life characterization of advanced battery devices under development for PHEV’s. However, it does share some methods described in the previously published battery test manual for power-assist hybrid electric vehicles. Due to the complexity of some of the proceduresmore » and supporting analysis, a revision including some modifications and clarifications of these procedures is expected. As in previous battery and capacitor test manuals, this version of the manual defines testing methods for full-size battery systems, along with provisions for scaling these tests for modules, cells or other subscale level devices.« less

Battery Test Manual For Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Jeffrey R. Belt

2010-12-01

This battery test procedure manual was prepared for the United States Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Program. It is based on technical targets established for energy storage development projects aimed at meeting system level DOE goals for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). The specific procedures defined in this manual support the performance and life characterization of advanced battery devices under development for PHEV’s. However, it does share some methods described in the previously published battery test manual for power-assist hybrid electric vehicles. Due to the complexity of some of the proceduresmore » and supporting analysis, a revision including some modifications and clarifications of these procedures is expected. As in previous battery and capacitor test manuals, this version of the manual defines testing methods for full-size battery systems, along with provisions for scaling these tests for modules, cells or other subscale level devices.« less

Battery Test Manual For Electric Vehicles, Revision 3

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Christophersen, Jon P.

2015-06-01

This battery test procedure manual was prepared for the United States Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office. It is based on technical targets for commercial viability established for energy storage development projects aimed at meeting system level DOE goals for Electric Vehicles (EV). The specific procedures defined in this manual support the performance and life characterization of advanced battery devices under development for EVs. However, it does share some methods described in the previously published battery test manual for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Due to the complexity of some of themore » procedures and supporting analysis, future revisions including some modifications and clarifications of these procedures are expected. As in previous battery and capacitor test manuals, this version of the manual defines testing methods for full-size battery systems, along with provisions for scaling these tests for modules, cells or other subscale level devices. The DOE-United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) supported the development of the manual. Technical Team points of contact responsible for its development and revision are Chul Bae of Ford Motor Company and Jon P. Christophersen of the Idaho National Laboratory. The development of this manual was funded by the Unites States Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Vehicle Technologies Office. Technical direction from DOE was provided by David Howell, Energy Storage R&D Manager and Hybrid Electric Systems Team Leader. Comments and questions regarding the manual should be directed to Jon P. Christophersen at the Idaho National Laboratory (jon.christophersen@inl.gov).« less

MetaMapping the nursing procedure manual.

PubMed

Peace, Jane; Brennan, Patricia Flatley

2006-01-01

Nursing procedure manuals are an important resource for practice, but ensuring that the correct procedure can be located when needed is an ongoing challenge. This poster presents an approach used to automatically index nursing procedures with standardized nursing terminology. Although indexing yielded a low number of mappings, examination of successfully mapped terms, incorrect mappings, and unmapped terms reveals important information about the reasons automated indexing fails.

78 FR 5281 - Revisions to Procedural Rules To Clarify Practices and Procedures Applicable in Permit Appeals...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-01-25

... Practice Manual. Revising the regulation to reflect current practice will provide clarity to practitioners... date of publication in the Federal Register. The sixty days between the date of publication and the... standing orders, and the Board's Practice Manual. The amendments to the rule clarify review procedures for...

Linking Project Procedure Manual for Using Dumb-Barcode Linking on GEAC.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Condron, Lyn

This procedure manual is designed to assist cataloging staff members at a university library through the 10-step process of barcoding and linking books classified by the Library of Congress system to the library's GEAC online computer system. A brief introduction provides background information on the project. The procedures involved in each…

Placement Assistance Services: Procedures Manual. S.P.A.C.E. Student Placement and Counseling Effort.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Irvin, Donald E.; Galey, Stephen B.

This manual represents an attempt to develop a model and procedures for implementing career planning and placement assistance services in Minnesota high schools. The procedures described were developed for and tested in four participating high schools of different sizes, administrative structures, and geographic locations. Divided into seven…

A manual carotid compression technique to overcome difficult filter protection device retrieval during carotid artery stenting.

PubMed

Nii, Kouhei; Nakai, Kanji; Tsutsumi, Masanori; Aikawa, Hiroshi; Iko, Minoru; Sakamoto, Kimiya; Mitsutake, Takafumi; Eto, Ayumu; Hanada, Hayatsura; Kazekawa, Kiyoshi

2015-01-01

We investigated the incidence of embolic protection device retrieval difficulties at carotid artery stenting (CAS) with a closed-cell stent and demonstrated the usefulness of a manual carotid compression assist technique. Between July 2010 and October 2013, we performed 156 CAS procedures using self-expandable closed-cell stents. All procedures were performed with the aid of a filter design embolic protection device. We used FilterWire EZ in 118 procedures and SpiderFX in 38 procedures. The embolic protection device was usually retrieved by the accessory retrieval sheath after CAS. We applied a manual carotid compression technique when it was difficult to navigate the retrieval sheath through the deployed stent. We compared clinical outcomes in patients where simple retrieval was possible with patients where the manual carotid compression assisted technique was used for retrieval. Among the 156 CAS procedures, we encountered 12 (7.7%) where embolic protection device retrieval was hampered at the proximal stent terminus. Our manual carotid compression technique overcame this difficulty without eliciting neurologic events, artery dissection, or stent deformity. In patients undergoing closed-cell stent placement, embolic protection device retrieval difficulties may be encountered at the proximal stent terminus. Manual carotid compression assisted retrieval is an easy, readily available solution to overcome these difficulties. Copyright © 2015 National Stroke Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The Evolution of Utilizing Manual Throttles to Avoid Low LH2 NPSP at the SSME Inlet

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Henfling, Rick

2011-01-01

Even before the first flight of the Space Shuttle, it was understood low liquid hydrogen (LH2) Net Positive Suction Pressure (NPSP) at the inlet to the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) can have adverse effects on engine operation. A number of failures within both the External Tank (ET) and the Orbiter Main Propulsion System could result in a low LH2 NPSP condition. Operational workarounds were developed to take advantage of the onboard crew s ability to manually throttle down the SSMEs, which alleviated the low LH2 NPSP condition. A throttling down of the SSME resulted in an increase in NPSP, mainly due to the reduction in frictional flow losses while at a lower throttle setting. As engineers refined their understanding of the NPSP requirements for the SSME (through a robust testing program), the operational techniques evolved to take advantage of these additional capabilities. Currently the procedure, which for early Space Shuttle missions required a Return-to-Launch-Site abort, now would result in a nominal Main Engine Cut Off (MECO) and no loss of mission objectives.

Surface Environmental Surveillance Procedures Manual

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Hanf, RW; Dirkes, RL

1990-02-01

This manual establishes the procedures for the collection of environmental samples and the performance of radiation surveys and other field measurements. Responsibilities are defined for those personnel directly involved in the collection of samples and the performance of field measurements.

National Household Education Surveys Program of 2012: Data File User's Manual. Parent and Family Involvement in Education Survey. Early Childhood Program Participation Survey. NCES 2015-030

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

McPhee, C.; Bielick, S.; Masterton, M.; Flores, L.; Parmer, R.; Amchin, S.; Stern, S.; McGowan, H.

2015-01-01

The 2012 National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES:2012) Data File User's Manual provides documentation and guidance for users of the NHES:2012 data files. The manual provides information about the purpose of the study, the sample design, data collection procedures, data processing procedures, response rates, imputation, weighting and…

Comparison of piezosurgery and conventional rotative instruments in direct sinus lifting.

PubMed

Delilbasi, Cagri; Gurler, Gokhan

2013-12-01

The purpose of this study was to compare the intraoperative and postoperative effects of Piezosurgery and conventional rotative instruments in direct sinus lifting procedure. Twenty-three patients requiring direct sinus lifting were enrolled. The osteotomy and sinus membrane elevation were performed either with Piezosurgery tips or rotative diamond burs and manual membrane elevators. Time elapsed between bony window opening and completion of membrane elevation (duration), incidence of membrane perforation, visibility of the operation site, postoperative pain, swelling, sleeping, eating, phonetics, daily routine, and missed work as well as patient's expectation before and experience after the operation were evaluated. There was no significant difference between Piezosurgery and conventional groups regarding incidence of membrane perforation, duration, and operation site visibility as well as patient's expectation before and experience after the operation (P > 0.05). However, there were significantly more pain and swelling in the conventional group compared with the Piezosurgery group (P ≤ 0.05). Sinus lifting procedure performed with Piezosurgery causes less pain and swelling postoperatively compared with conventional technique. Patients' daily life activities and experience about the operation are not affected from the surgical technique.

Reliability of computer-assisted periacetabular osteotomy using a minimally invasive approach.

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De Raedt, Sepp; Mechlenburg, Inger; Stilling, Maiken; Rømer, Lone; Murphy, Ryan J; Armand, Mehran; Lepistö, Jyri; de Bruijne, Marleen; Søballe, Kjeld

2018-06-06

Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is the treatment of choice for younger patients with developmental hip dysplasia. The procedure aims to normalize the joint configuration, reduce the peak-pressure, and delay the development of osteoarthritis. The procedure is technically demanding and no previous study has validated the use of computer navigation with a minimally invasive transsartorial approach. Computer-assisted PAO was performed on ten patients. Patients underwent pre- and postoperative computed tomography (CT) scanning with a standardized protocol. Preoperative preparation consisted of outlining the lunate surface and segmenting the pelvis and femur from CT data. The Biomechanical Guidance System was used intra-operatively to automatically calculate diagnostic angles and peak-pressure measurements. Manual diagnostic angle measurements were performed based on pre- and postoperative CT. Differences in angle measurements were investigated with summary statistics, intraclass correlation coefficient, and Bland-Altman plots. The percentage postoperative change in peak-pressure was calculated. Intra-operative reported angle measurements show a good agreement with manual angle measurements with intraclass correlation coefficient between 0.94 and 0.98. Computer navigation reported angle measurements were significantly higher for the posterior sector angle ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) and the acetabular anteversion angle ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]). No significant difference was found for the center-edge ([Formula: see text]), acetabular index ([Formula: see text]), and anterior sector angle ([Formula: see text]). Peak-pressure after PAO decreased by a mean of 13% and was significantly different ([Formula: see text]). We found that computer navigation can reliably be used with a minimally invasive transsartorial approach PAO. Angle measurements generally agree with manual measurements and peak-pressure was shown to decrease postoperatively. With further development, the system will become a valuable tool in the operating room for both experienced and less experienced surgeons performing PAO. Further studies with a larger cohort and follow-up will allow us to investigate the association with peak-pressure and postoperative outcome and pave the way to clinical introduction.

Process Control Manual for Aerobic Biological Wastewater Treatment Facilities.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Water Programs.

This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publication is an operations manual for activated sludge and trickling filter wastewater treatment facilities. The stated purpose of the manual is to provide an on-the-job reference for operators of these two types of treatment plants. The overall objective of the manual is to aid the operator in…

Flexible pavement overlay design procedures. Volume 2: User manual

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Majidzadeh, K.; Ilves, G. J.

1981-08-01

This user manual outlines a procedure for the design of asphaltic concrete overlays on existing asphaltic concrete pavement surfaces. It is intended as a guide to the user on the type and form of information required as input to the procedure and contains all elements necessary for the user to prepare designs for flexible pavement overlays.

CSPD Technical Manual: Procedures for Comprehensive Assessment of Educational Personnel Supply/Demand. 1990 Edition.

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Lauritzen, Paul; Friedman, Stephen

This manual presents procedures for collecting data to project personnel needs in the field of special education, addressing in part the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development requirements of Public Law 94-142. Implementation of the procedures identifies: areas of education that show need for additional teachers as well as areas of surplus;…

47 CFR 300.1 - Incorporation by reference of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... authority under 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq. and Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978). (b) The federal agencies... Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management. 300.1 Section 300.1 Telecommunication... AND PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT § 300.1 Incorporation by reference of the Manual...

47 CFR 300.1 - Incorporation by reference of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... authority under 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq. and Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978). (b) The federal agencies... Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management. 300.1 Section 300.1 Telecommunication... AND PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT § 300.1 Incorporation by reference of the Manual...

47 CFR 300.1 - Incorporation by reference of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... authority under 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq. and Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978). (b) The Federal agencies... Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management. 300.1 Section 300.1 Telecommunication... AND PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT § 300.1 Incorporation by reference of the Manual...

47 CFR 300.1 - Incorporation by reference of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... authority under 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq. and Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978). (b) The Federal agencies... Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management. 300.1 Section 300.1 Telecommunication... AND PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT § 300.1 Incorporation by reference of the Manual...

47 CFR 300.1 - Incorporation by reference of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... authority under 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq. and Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978). (b) The federal agencies... Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management. 300.1 Section 300.1 Telecommunication... AND PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT § 300.1 Incorporation by reference of the Manual...

Texas highway operations manual

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1992-08-01

This document was developed for the Texas Department of Transportation to serve as a Department manual : addressing highway operations. The information in the manual covers a wide range of operational issues related tc : the planning, design, constru...

The NASTRAN theoretical manual (level 16.0)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1976-01-01

The manual is a commentary on the NASTRAN computer program, introducing the program to all interested persons. The manual's most important function is to present the developments of the analytical and numerical procedures that underlie the program. This manual is one of the four manuals which document the NASTRAN computer program.

Assistive Device for Efficient Intravitreal Injections.

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Ullrich, Franziska; Michels, Stephan; Lehmann, Daniel; Pieters, Roel S; Becker, Matthias; Nelson, Bradley J

2016-08-01

Intravitreal therapy is the most common treatment for many chronic ophthalmic diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration. Due to the increasing worldwide demand for intravitreal injections, there exists a need to render this medical procedure more time- and cost-efficient while increasing patient safety. The authors propose a medical assistive device that injects medication intravitreally. Compared to the manual intravitreal injection procedure, an automated device has the potential to increase safety for patients, decrease procedure times, allow for integrated data storage and documentation, and reduce costs for medical staff and expensive operating rooms. This work demonstrates the development of an assistive injection system that is coarsely positioned over the patient's head by the human operator, followed by automatic fine positioning and intravitreal injection through the pars plana. Several safety features, such as continuous eye tracking and iris recognition, have been implemented. The functioning system is demonstrated through ex vivo experiments with porcine eyes. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2016;47:752-762.]. Copyright 2016, SLACK Incorporated.

Newborn screening healthcare information system based on service-oriented architecture.

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Hsieh, Sung-Huai; Hsieh, Sheau-Ling; Chien, Yin-Hsiu; Weng, Yung-Ching; Hsu, Kai-Ping; Chen, Chi-Huang; Tu, Chien-Ming; Wang, Zhenyu; Lai, Feipei

2010-08-01

In this paper, we established a newborn screening system under the HL7/Web Services frameworks. We rebuilt the NTUH Newborn Screening Laboratory's original standalone architecture, having various heterogeneous systems operating individually, and restructured it into a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), distributed platform for further integrity and enhancements of sample collections, testing, diagnoses, evaluations, treatments or follow-up services, screening database management, as well as collaboration, communication among hospitals; decision supports and improving screening accuracy over the Taiwan neonatal systems are also addressed. In addition, the new system not only integrates the newborn screening procedures among phlebotomy clinics, referral hospitals, as well as the newborn screening center in Taiwan, but also introduces new models of screening procedures for the associated, medical practitioners. Furthermore, it reduces the burden of manual operations, especially the reporting services, those were heavily dependent upon previously. The new system can accelerate the whole procedures effectively and efficiently. It improves the accuracy and the reliability of the screening by ensuring the quality control during the processing as well.

Perspectives on three issues facing the transportation manager in the nineties. Research report

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Lewis, C.A.; Marzette, D.; McCoy, B.

1999-03-01

The nineties have been a period of tremendous change for the transportation industry. The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, Clean Air Act Amendments, Americans with Disabilities Act, and increasing gender and ethnic diversity have caused agencies to reassess their standard operating procedures. Greater knowledge has been sought by senior level transportation officials in an effort to prepare agencies for the changing policy, including, seminars and workshops, revisions to policy manuals, and strengthened procedures regarding how issues will be resolved. This research examines the level and nature of direct impacts on the transportation organization. Major legislative changes and mandates have imposedmore » the need for changes in how transportation systems operate. Transportation professionals continue to be challenged to develop plans and implement services that respond to mandates within the framework of the legislation.« less

U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Program: Battery Test Manual For Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Christophersen, Jon P.

2014-09-01

This battery test procedure manual was prepared for the United States Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office. It is based on technical targets for commercial viability established for energy storage development projects aimed at meeting system level DOE goals for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). The specific procedures defined in this manual support the performance and life characterization of advanced battery devices under development for PHEV’s. However, it does share some methods described in the previously published battery test manual for power-assist hybrid electric vehicles. Due to the complexity of somemore » of the procedures and supporting analysis, future revisions including some modifications and clarifications of these procedures are expected. As in previous battery and capacitor test manuals, this version of the manual defines testing methods for full-size battery systems, along with provisions for scaling these tests for modules, cells or other subscale level devices. The DOE-United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) supported the development of the manual. Technical Team points of contact responsible for its development and revision are Renata M. Arsenault of Ford Motor Company and Jon P. Christophersen of the Idaho National Laboratory. The development of this manual was funded by the Unites States Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Vehicle Technologies Office. Technical direction from DOE was provided by David Howell, Energy Storage R&D Manager and Hybrid Electric Systems Team Leader. Comments and questions regarding the manual should be directed to Jon P. Christophersen at the Idaho National Laboratory (jon.christophersen@inl.gov).« less

Comparison of CT Fluoroscopy-Guided Manual and CT-Guided Robotic Positioning System for In Vivo Needle Placements in Swine Liver

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Cornelis, F.; Takaki, H.; Laskhmanan, M.

PurposeTo compare CT fluoroscopy-guided manual and CT-guided robotic positioning system (RPS)-assisted needle placement by experienced IR physicians to targets in swine liver.Materials and MethodsManual and RPS-assisted needle placement was performed by six experienced IR physicians to four 5 mm fiducial seeds placed in swine liver (n = 6). Placement performance was assessed for placement accuracy, procedure time, number of confirmatory scans, needle manipulations, and procedure radiation dose. Intra-modality difference in performance for each physician was assessed using paired t test. Inter-physician performance variation for each modality was analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis test.ResultsPaired comparison of manual and RPS-assisted placements to a target by the samemore » physician indicated accuracy outcomes was not statistically different (manual: 4.53 mm; RPS: 4.66 mm; p = 0.41), but manual placement resulted in higher total radiation dose (manual: 1075.77 mGy/cm; RPS: 636.4 mGy/cm; p = 0.03), required more confirmation scans (manual: 6.6; RPS: 1.6; p < 0.0001) and needle manipulations (manual: 4.6; RPS: 0.4; p < 0.0001). Procedure time for RPS was longer than manual placement (manual: 6.12 min; RPS: 9.7 min; p = 0.0003). Comparison of inter-physician performance during manual placement indicated significant differences in the time taken to complete placements (p = 0.008) and number of repositions (p = 0.04) but not in other study measures (p > 0.05). Comparison of inter-physician performance during RPS-assisted placement suggested statistically significant differences in procedure time (p = 0.02) and not in other study measures (p > 0.05).ConclusionsCT-guided RPS-assisted needle placement reduced radiation dose, number of confirmatory scans, and needle manipulations when compared to manual needle placement by experienced IR physicians, with equivalent accuracy.« less

Project W-314 acceptance test report HNF-4643 for HNF-4642 241-AN-A valve pit manifold valves and position indication for project W-314

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

HAMMERS, J.S.

1999-09-22

The purpose of the test was to verify that the AN Tank Farm Manifold Valves can be manually manipulated to the required operating position and that the electrical and visual indications accurately reflect that position. Physical locking devices were also verified to function. The Acceptance Test Procedure HNF-4642, 241-AN-A Valve Pit Manifold Valves and Position Indication was conducted between 23 June and 10 August 1999 at the 200E AN Tank Farm. The test has no open test exceptions. The test was conducted prior to final engineering ''as built'' activities being completed, this had an impact on the procedure and testmore » results, ECN 653752 was written to correct the mismatch between the procedure and actual field conditions. P&ID H-14-100941 was changed via ECN-W-314-4C-120. All components, identified in the procedure, were not found to be labeled and identified as written in the procedure, temporary tags were used for operational identification. A retest of valve ANA-WT-V 318 was required because it was removed from its installed position and modified after testing was completed.« less

The operational processing of wind estimates from cloud motions: Past, present and future

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Novak, C.; Young, M.

1977-01-01

Current NESS winds operations provide approximately 1800 high quality wind estimates per day to about twenty domestic and foreign users. This marked improvement in NESS winds operations was the result of computer techniques development which began in 1969 to streamline and improve operational procedures. In addition, the launch of the SMS-1 satellite in 1974, the first in the second generation of geostationary spacecraft, provided an improved source of visible and infrared scanner data for the extraction of wind estimates. Currently, operational winds processing at NESS is accomplished by the automated and manual analyses of infrared data from two geostationary spacecraft. This system uses data from SMS-2 and GOES-1 to produce wind estimates valid for 00Z, 12Z and 18Z synoptic times.

Automated detection and localization of bowhead whale sounds in the presence of seismic airgun surveys.

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Thode, Aaron M; Kim, Katherine H; Blackwell, Susanna B; Greene, Charles R; Nations, Christopher S; McDonald, Trent L; Macrander, A Michael

2012-05-01

An automated procedure has been developed for detecting and localizing frequency-modulated bowhead whale sounds in the presence of seismic airgun surveys. The procedure was applied to four years of data, collected from over 30 directional autonomous recording packages deployed over a 280 km span of continental shelf in the Alaskan Beaufort Sea. The procedure has six sequential stages that begin by extracting 25-element feature vectors from spectrograms of potential call candidates. Two cascaded neural networks then classify some feature vectors as bowhead calls, and the procedure then matches calls between recorders to triangulate locations. To train the networks, manual analysts flagged 219 471 bowhead call examples from 2008 and 2009. Manual analyses were also used to identify 1.17 million transient signals that were not whale calls. The network output thresholds were adjusted to reject 20% of whale calls in the training data. Validation runs using 2007 and 2010 data found that the procedure missed 30%-40% of manually detected calls. Furthermore, 20%-40% of the sounds flagged as calls are not present in the manual analyses; however, these extra detections incorporate legitimate whale calls overlooked by human analysts. Both manual and automated methods produce similar spatial and temporal call distributions.

[Management of technology in intensive care].

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Madureira, C R; Veiga, K; Sant'ana, A F

2000-12-01

The lives of hospitalized patients depend on diagnostic-therapeutic procedures and on the care provided by the health team. It also depends on the quality and availability of factors such as: physical structure and material and human and financial resources. The need to optimize these resources and re-establish patients' health has brought about the Intensive Care Units (ICU), whose design must consider the physical environment and clinical equipment which are indispensable in health care. Aiming at identifying the level of knowledge of health professionals as to technical and operational information in equipment manuals and the perception of the interviewed professionals in relation to the adequacy of the physical and electrical installations of such units, we conducted a descriptive study in an ICU of a public hospital in Salvador, Brazil. The results show that such installations were considered to be unsuitable for the safe development of activities and that most of the health team members did not know the technical or operational specifications in the equipment manuals.

The operations manual: a mechanism for improving the research process.

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Bowman, Ann; Wyman, Jean F; Peters, Jennifer

2002-01-01

The development and use of an operations manual has the potential to improve the capacity of nurse scientists to address the complex, multifaceted issues associated with conducting research in today's healthcare environment. An operations manual facilitates communication, standardizes training and evaluation, and enhances the development and standard implementation of clear policies, processes, and protocols. A 10-year review of methodology articles in relevant nursing journals revealed no attention to this topic. This article will discuss how an operations manual can improve the conduct of research methods and outcomes for both small-scale and large-scale research studies. It also describes the purpose and components of a prototype operations manual for use in quantitative research. The operations manual increases reliability and reproducibility of the research while improving the management of study processes. It can prevent costly and untimely delays or errors in the conduct of research.

Manual lymphatic drainage and therapeutic ultrasound in liposuction and lipoabdominoplasty post-operative period.

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Masson, Igor F B; de Oliveira, Bruna D A; Machado, Aline Fernanda Perez; Farcic, Thiago Saikali; Júnior, Ivaldo Esteves; Baldan, Cristiano Schiavinato

2014-01-01

Physiotherapy in the plastic surgery post-operative (PO) is essential to provide means for an adequate and fast recovery as it restores function through the use of physiotherapeutic procedures. The aim of the following study is to verify the effects of the association between the manual lymphatic drainage and the therapeutic ultrasound on pain, oedema and the tissue fibrosis in liposuction and lipoabdominoplasty PO. This is a clinical trial prospective. Eighteen women aged between 18 and 60 years participated in this study, in the late PO period following lipoabdominoplasty or liposuction in the abdomen, flanks and lower trunk, which showed tissue fibrosis of the flanks and abdomen regions. They were divided into two groups: Liposuction group and lipoabdominoplasty group. A total of twelve sessions of therapeutic ultrasound followed by the manual lymphatic drainage were performed. The patients were assessed with regard to pain, oedema and tissue fibrosis in different moments: Initial assessment, during assessment and final assessment through the application of the protocol of evaluation of cysts fibrosis levels. The test of equality for two proportions and the confidence interval test for mean to evaluate the distribution of variables. The significance level adopted for statistical tests was 5% (P < 0.05). There was a statistically significant reduction of pain, swelling and tissue fibrosis in both groups. the association between manual lymphatic drainage and the therapeutic ultrasound reduced the swelling and the tissue fibrosis and made pain disappear in liposuction and lipoabdominoplasty PO period.