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Showing 1 to 20 of 267 for “"Outdoors"”.
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Guidelines for outdoors WiFi space design
Wireless technology has made it possible for people to access information anywhere at anytime. Though Wi-Fi technology is already considered to be the most affordable method of accessing the Internet indoors, its application in large-scale outdoor spaces is still in the developing stage. New park …
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An enhanced reality system or the great outdoors
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1994.
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Comparing Gait Between Outdoors and Inside a Laboratory
… of gait in a naturalistic environment (e.g., outdoors). Several environmental and psychological factors may contribute to differences between these environments, and identifying any such differences is important for generalizing results outside the laboratory. The purpose of this study was to …
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The development of a quick dry fabric for outdoors garments
Engineered clothing systems are one of the major textile research areas. These systems have a huge potential in providing protection and comfort to the wearer. Basically, multi-layered fabric technique is used, in which each layer contributes a substantial moisture removal function. The process of …
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Meanings of 'the Outdoors': Shaping outdoor education in Aotearoa New Zealand
… understanding and appreciation of the ways 'the outdoors' influences their pedagogy. Over the years, growing emphasis on adventure activities, social and personal development, and experiential learning styles, has subsumed the role of 'the outdoors' within outdoor education. Using an interpretive …
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Attitudes and Motivational Factors for Participation in the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program
<p>Women participating in Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program workshops were surveyed as to their attitudes, interests, and participation in outdoor recreation activities. The survey, administered to 265 women between October 2002 and June 2003, examined demographic characteristics, …
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From Lab to Outdoors: The Effects of Terrain, Environment, Amputation level, and Prosthetic Knee Type on Gait
While tremendous advances have been made in prosthesis technology, a greater understanding of amputee gait is needed, especially among amputees in developing countries. Field studies as well as prosthesis technology in developing countries are limited due to barriers associated with equipment and …
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A finite difference numerical model for the propagation of finite amplitude acoustical blast waves outdoors over hard and porous surfaces
This study has concerned the propagation of finite amplitude, i.e. weakly non-linear, acoustical blast waves from explosions over hard and porous media models of outdoor ground surfaces. The nonlinear acoustic propagation effects require a numerical solution in the time domain. To model a porous …
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Spatial Accessibility to Public Outdoor Recreation Destinations from Austin, Texas, 2010
… difference in the travel distance to ''the outdoors" from different neighborhoods in Austin, in terms of their relative levels of income, education and ethnicity? In this research study, we explore the distribution and composition of public lands in Central Texas. We develop an index of …
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Outdoor Leadership Development Training
… Student Recreation and Fitness Center’s Outdoors Program. The design and development utilized the five-step ADDIE instructional design model along with concepts of experiential and outdoor education. After an analysis of the needs of the Outdoors Program at CSUSB, a thorough process of …
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BRINGING THE WONDER OF NATURE BACK TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS
… However, children are spending little time outdoors. Additionally, there are few preschool programs that recognize the outdoors as an extension of the traditional classroom and even fewer college courses and training programs that specifically address outdoor education. The purpose of this …
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Searching for Art in the forest: An examination of how nature inspires children’s creativity.
… their creative outcomes. The benefits of being outdoors and engaging with the arts are commonly overlooked. Researchers argue that teaching drama, particularly in natural settings, offers more opportunities to move freely, engage in fantasy play, interact with the natural world, and utilize …
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Equitable visitation of national parks : shedding light on community partner perspectives to improve park planning for all
… Park Service staff who work to promote diversity outdoors through hiking programs, the arts, advocacy, and more. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (outside of Los Angeles California) is used as a case study to research the successes and challenges for more equitably distributing …
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