A Short History of Superpave
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This 4 page paper defines Superpave and delves into the Superpave project. How Superpave has revolutionized an industry and changed the state of roads around America is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA310spp.rtf

Actor Network Theory Research Issues
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This 36 page paper considers the basic ideas of Actor Network Theory (ANT). The theory is explored in the context of the UK National Health Service; The NHS. The writer identifies the drivers behind the use of ANT to implement electronic patient record systems, the political nature of implementation, the aims of implementation, the impact of the actors and how the model may be used by the NHS in a prescriptive and interpretative manner. The bibliography cites 60 sources.
Filename: TEactor1.rtf

Addressing Research Problems in Transportation
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A 10 page paper discussing the complexities of approaching a design for assessing the true environment effect of transporting both people and products by auto or truck. The paper briefly discusses acid rain and CO2 emissions, along with efforts to produce cleaner engines and cleaner fuels, with efforts extending even to achieving driverless vehicles that have more uniform fuel usage. Assessing full environmental cost includes beginning with placement of the roadway, manufacture and use of the machinery used in construction, and other types of items. The paper concludes that a linear programming approach can be beneficial for controlling for or stripping out complicating variables. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KStranspProg.wps

Advances In The Science & Technology Of Earthquake Prediction & Protection
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A 5 page paper discussing scientific advancements in the prediction of earthquakes and the means by which technology can assist in minimizing earthquake damage. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Quakepro.wps

Advances in YF-22 Cockpit Design
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5 pages. The purpose of this paper is to examine the advanced human factor/ergonomic design features that have been incorporated into the YF-22 fighter cockpit and the Joint Strike Fighter cockpit. This will be based on a detailed discussion on fusion based avionics and any other advances in cockpit design that improve pilot's situational awareness and reduces pilot workload in a demanding single seat fighter aircraft. There will be some comparison to F-16 fighters as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAyf22s.wps