scholarly journals Using constructed covers to protect infrared cameras while surveying wildlife along roadways

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Albrecht ◽  
Matt Peek
Keyword(s):  
Construction Site ◽  
Vulpes Velox ◽  
Swift Fox ◽  
Right Of Way ◽  
Utility Pole ◽  
Infrared Cameras ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost

We examined the effectiveness of simulated underground utility cable markers in hiding infrared cameras along a roadway. Our study took place in the summer of 2014 and winter of 2015 as part of a survey to determine whether swift fox (Vulpes velox) were present along the route of a planned highway expansion project in western Nebraska. Camera covers were constructed of square vinyl posts modified to conceal and camouflage the camera, and used in conjunction with a scent attractant. Camera stations were placed approximately 1.6 km apart and ran for 5 nights along a 200 km stretch of the planned construction site. There were 2,135 trap nights in the study. No camouflaged cameras were taken or disturbed in any way. The only camera placed along the roadway during the survey that was not placed in one of our covers was cable-locked to a utility pole. It was stolen within 3 days. By allowing cameras to remain in the right-of-way (ROW), obtaining access to place the cameras was greatly facilitated in many areas. The cost per camera cover was approximately $20. We conclude this method of disguising cameras is an effective one for roadside use.

scholarly journals Using constructed covers to protect infrared cameras while surveying wildlife along roadways

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Albrecht ◽  
Matt Peek
Keyword(s):  
Construction Site ◽  
Vulpes Velox ◽  
Swift Fox ◽  
Right Of Way ◽  
Utility Pole ◽  
Infrared Cameras ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost

We examined the effectiveness of simulated underground utility cable markers in hiding infrared cameras along a roadway. Our study took place in the summer of 2014 and winter of 2015 as part of a survey to determine whether swift fox (Vulpes velox) were present along the route of a planned highway expansion project in western Nebraska. Camera covers were constructed of square vinyl posts modified to conceal and camouflage the camera, and used in conjunction with a scent attractant. Camera stations were placed approximately 1.6 km apart and ran for 5 nights along a 200 km stretch of the planned construction site. There were 2,135 trap nights in the study. No camouflaged cameras were taken or disturbed in any way. The only camera placed along the roadway during the survey that was not placed in one of our covers was cable-locked to a utility pole. It was stolen within 3 days. By allowing cameras to remain in the right-of-way (ROW), obtaining access to place the cameras was greatly facilitated in many areas. The cost per camera cover was approximately $20. We conclude this method of disguising cameras is an effective one for roadside use.

Using infrared cameras and skunk lure to monitor swift fox (Vulpes velox)

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 502-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marty R. Stratman ◽  
Jerry A. Apker
Keyword(s):  
Vulpes Velox ◽  
Swift Fox ◽  
Infrared Cameras

The Economic Analysis of Applying Top-Down Method on the Different Structure Types and Construction Methods

2014 ◽  
Vol 1044-1045 ◽  
pp. 1812-1815
Author(s):  
Guang Xiu Fang ◽  
Zheng Chao Jin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Construction Method ◽  
Time Limit ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Structure Form ◽  
Economical Analysis ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost

Through the subterranean layer’s floor height and beamless slab’s height、SPS、Top-Down method, we should check up the economical slab structure form. According to Patand method、Horizontal materials support method、Erect structure’s minimum、building‵s beforehand construction、core and lamp construction method we can choose the Top-Down method and through the construction site example’s economical choose the right method. For example cut down the time limit for the project and reduce the subterranean layer’s height、the cost of the basement so that achieve the reasonable structure form.Key words: beamless slab structure; Top-Down method; choose the method; economical analysis.

IMPLEMENTASI JOB ORDER COSTING METHOD DALAM PERHITUNGAN HARGA POKOK PRODUKSI MAP

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
Ika Yulianti ◽  
Endah Masrunik ◽  
Anam Miftakhul Huda ◽  
Diana Elvianita
Keyword(s):  
Production Process ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Production Cost ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Cost Data ◽  
Method Calculation ◽  
Cost Of Production ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost

This study aims to find a comparison of the calculation of the cost of goods manufactured in the CV. Mitra Setia Blitar uses the company's method and uses the Job Order Costing (JOC) method. The method used in this study is quantitative. The types of data used are quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data is in the form of map production cost data while qualitative data is in the form of information about map production process. The result of calculating the cost of production of the map between the two methods results in a difference of Rp. 306. Calculation using the company method is more expensive than using the Job Order Costing method. Calculation of cost of goods manufactured using the company method is Rp. 2,205,000, - or Rp. 2,205, - each unit. While using the Job Order Costing (JOC) method is Rp. 1,899,000, - or Rp 1,899, - each unit. So that the right method used in calculating the cost of production is the Job Order Costing (JOC) method

ANALYSIS OF REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES ON THE REMOVAL AND RECOVERY OF PLANTATIONS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PUBLIC ROADS

2020 ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Nataliia Kharytonova ◽  
Olha Mykolaienko ◽  
Tetyana Lozova
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Visual Orientation ◽  
Right Of Way ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
Overhead Power Lines ◽  
The Right ◽  
Neck Diameter ◽  
Proper Operation

Greening of roads contributes to the protection of roads and their elements from influence of adverse weather and climatic factors; it includes the measures for improvement and landscaping of roads, ensures the protection of roadside areas from transport pollution, provides visual orientation of drivers. The solution of these issues will ensure creation and maintenance of safe and comfortable conditions for travelers. Green plantings in the right-of-way road area include woody, bushy, flower and grass vegetation of natural and artificial origin. For proper operation of public roads and satisfaction of other needs of the industry, there may be the need in removing the greenery. The reason for the removal of greenery in the right-of-way road area may be due to the following factors: construction of the architectural object, widening of the motor road, repair works in the security zone of overhead power lines, water supply, drainage, heating, telecommunications facilities, cutting of hazardous, dry and fautal trees, as well as self-grown and brushwood trees with a root neck diameter not exceeding 5 cm, elimination of the consequences of natural disasters and emergencies. The removal of plantations in the right-of-way area is executed in order to ensure traffic safety conditions and to improve the quality of plantations composition and their protective properties. Nowadays, in Ukraine there is no clear procedure for issuing permits for removing of such plantations. In order to resolve this issue, there is a need in determining the list of regulations in the area of forest resources of Ukraine and, if needed, the list of regulatory acts that have to be improved; to prepare a draft of the regulatory legal act that would establish the procedure of plantations cutting, the methodology of their condition determination, recovery costs determination, the features of cutting. Keywords: plantations, cutting, right-of-way, woodcutting permit, order.

Protecting the Desperate: The Regulation of Payday Lending

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-176
Author(s):  
Andrew J Serpell
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Credit ◽  
Law Reform ◽  
Payday Lending ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Payday Loans ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Right ◽  
Credit Contracts ◽  
The Cost

Payday loans are small-amount, short-term, unsecured, high-cost credit contracts provided by non-mainstream credit providers. Payday loans are usually taken out to help the consumer pay for essential items, such as food, rent, electricity, petrol, broken-down appliances or car registration or repairs. These consumers take out payday loans because they cannot — or believe that they cannot — obtain a loan from a mainstream credit provider such as a bank. In recent years there has been a protracted debate in Australia — and in several overseas jurisdictions — about how to regulate the industry. Recent amendments to the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) — referred to in this article as the 2013 reforms — are designed to better protect payday loan consumers. While the 2013 reforms provide substantially improved protection for payday loan consumers, further changes to the law may be warranted. This article raises several law reform issues which should be considered as part of the 2015 review into small amount credit contracts, including whether the caps on the cost of credit are set at the right level, whether the required content and presentation of the consumer warnings needs to be altered, whether more needs to be done to protect consumers who are particularly disadvantaged or vulnerable and whether a general anti-avoidance provision should be included in the credit legislation.

Microcontroller Device for Conductor Identification Using Acoustic Signal

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Aleksandr V. Vinogradov ◽  
Aleksey V. Bukreev
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Signal ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Electrical Circuit ◽  
Research Purpose ◽  
Electrical Wiring ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Technical Solutions

When repairing and replacing electrical wiring in enterprises, the main difficulty is the lack or poor quality of documentation, plans for conductors laying. Distinguishing wires (cables) and their cores by the color of the shells or using tags attached to the ends is difficult if the shells have the same color and there are no tags. Devices and technical solutions used to identify wires and cables do not allow recognizing conductors without breaking the electrical circuit, removing insulation, and de-energizing the network. Searching for the right conductor is a time-consuming operation. (Research purpose) The research purpose is developing a new microcontroller device for identifying wires using an acoustic signal. (Materials and methods) Literature sources has been searched for devices for conductors identifying. (Results and discussion) The article proposes a method that involves feeding an acoustic signal to a wire at one point and capturing it at another, in order to recognize the desired wire. The article presents results of comparison of the developed microcontroller device for identifying conductors using an acoustic signal with known devices and methods for conductors recognizing. (Conclusions) The article reveals the shortcomings of existing methods and means of identifying wires and cables. Authors performed a theoretical calculation of the sound pressure in the conductor at a given distance. The article presents the calculation of speed of acoustic waves in conductors with different types of insulation. Authors designed a microcontroller device for identifying conductors using an acoustic signal and tested it. It was determined that the device increases the safety of work, reduces the cost of operating internal wiring and identification time; eliminates the violation of wire insulation, the need to disable electrical receivers. The convergence of theoretical calculations and experimental data was shown.

scholarly journals An Optimal Control Problem by a Hybrid System of Hyperbolic and Ordinary Differential Equations

Games ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Alexander Arguchintsev ◽  
Vasilisa Poplevko
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Control ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Optimal Control Problem ◽  
Control Problem ◽  
Ordinary Differential Equations ◽  
Hyperbolic Equations ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Optimal Control Methods

This paper deals with an optimal control problem for a linear system of first-order hyperbolic equations with a function on the right-hand side determined from controlled bilinear ordinary differential equations. These ordinary differential equations are linear with respect to state functions with controlled coefficients. Such problems arise in the simulation of some processes of chemical technology and population dynamics. Normally, general optimal control methods are used for these problems because of bilinear ordinary differential equations. In this paper, the problem is reduced to an optimal control problem for a system of ordinary differential equations. The reduction is based on non-classic exact increment formulas for the cost-functional. This treatment allows to use a number of efficient optimal control methods for the problem. An example illustrates the approach.

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