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Showing 1 to 20 of 250 for “"Great Lakes"”.
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Cyclone climatology of the Great Lakes
Cyclones are an important feature of the Great Lakes region with significant impacts on ice cover, thermal structure, water quality, aquatic life, shipping, and shoreline property. For this research, a historical cyclone dataset was constructed for the period 1900 to 1990. This dataset was used to …
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MALLARD NESTING ECOLOGY IN THE GREAT LAKES
… programs. Past decisions in management of Great Lakes mallard (Anas platyrynchos) populations were based largely on paradigms established in the mid-continent because regional data were lacking. Recent sensitivity analyses from the Great Lakes Mallard Study show that population growth …
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MALLARD NESTING ECOLOGY IN THE GREAT LAKES
… programs. Past decisions in management of Great Lakes mallard (Anas platyrynchos) populations were based largely on paradigms established in the mid-continent because regional data were lacking. Recent sensitivity analyses from the Great Lakes Mallard Study show that population growth …
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Time series analysis of RTC Great Lakes recruit graduate data
… predictions for Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes' recruit graduation rates based on two econometric approaches. The Navy's recruit graduation rates exhibit pronounced seasonal and long-term behaviors, which tends to cause logistical problems at RTC. The modeling and subsequent forecast …
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INVESTIGATION OF GREAT LAKES LAKE WHITEFISH EGG FERTILITY AND HEALTH
… clupeaformis</em>) recruitment in the Great Lakes has declined, and it remains unclear whether early failure at fertilization and during embryo development varies among spawning stocks. I tested whether fertilization differs among locations and which biological covariates best explain …
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Vernacular in Curves: The Mythologizing of the Great Lakes Whaleback
… of bulk commodity freighter, indigenous to the Great Lakes of North America at the end of the nineteenth century, has engendered much notice for its novel appearance; however, this appearance masks the essential vernacularity of the vessel. Comparative disposition analysis reveals that …
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A Systems Analysis of Trace Element Cycling in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are a globally unique freshwater resource, comprising six lakes (Ontario, Erie, Huron, Superior, Michigan, Lake St. Clair) containing 20% of global surface freshwater resources. The region is known for manufacturing and agriculture; anthropogenic waste steams (industrial effluents, …
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Investigating Michigan’s skilled construction laborer shortage within the Great Lakes Region
… (b) How are Michigan stakeholders in the Great Lakes Region remedying the shortage? (c) What new solutions can be implemented to remedy Michigan’s skilled construction laborer shortage? A literature review was conducted to identify causes, influencing factors, and research gaps. Closed …
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Crib dock permit and construction standards in the upper great lakes
… dock construction permits, because they consume Great Lakes bottomland and create waterway obstacles. While the agencies do approve crib dock construction permits, the norms are vague and ill-defined. Conversely, the USFS and MDNR promote the use of submerged crib-based structures to enhance fish …
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Source receptor modeling of airborne particles collected over the Great Lakes
High-volume air samplers were used to collect aerosol samples on Whatman 41 air filters at the Canadian air sampling stations Burnt Island, Egbert and Point Petre. Once collected, the samples were analyzed for trace elements by neutron activation analysis. Air concentrations of over thirty trace …
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Conservation of polychaete biodiversity within the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park
… research was undertaken in the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Surrogates are used in marine conservation planning when there is limited information on the distribution of biodiversity, and representation of species and assemblage diversity are …
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A survey of the corticolous pyrenocarpous lichens of the Great Lakes region
Thesis ()--Michigan State University. Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology, 1966
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Defining the Great Lakes Passenger Freight Propeller: A Statistical, and Historical Study
Passenger freight propellers were integral to the Great Lakes economy for nearly 100 years. A unique vessel type created for a unique need, shipbuilders combined different new technologies to create faster, more efficient, and more comfortable ships. This thesis explores the technical development …
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