Technology & Engineering

Six tranches were formed to address the Telework initiatives: Performance Measurement, Policy, Skills Development, Technology, Customer Service, Communications and MarketingAuthor: U. S. General Service AdministrationPublisher: Createspace Independent...

The widespread adoption of mobile devices has provided many important benefits to consumers, including the convenience of paying for goods and services using a phone. One mobile payment option is known as "carrier billing" - the ability to charge a good...

In February 2012, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff issued a report on a survey of mobile "apps" offered for children in Apple's App Store and Google's Android Market, the two largest U.S. app stores. The report, Mobile Apps for Kids: Current Privacy...

In the 2002 film Minority Report, Steven Spielberg imagined a world in which companies use biometric technology to identify us and serve us targeted ads. Ten years later, that vision is coming closer to reality. Having overcome the high costs and poor...

The primary purpose of the evacuation of a U.S. Mission is for the safety and security of Mission personnel and their families. The following definitions are in accordance with Department of State regulations. Please note that the military uses slightly...

Wearable sensor technology will shape the future of biosurveillance for the DoD, equipping the Warfighter with personal chemical, biological, and radiological exposure detection devices that can monitor both the environment around them, as well as the...

Since 2005, a great deal has been accomplished to develop and communicate the concepts that define what we call the smart grid today. A number of studies have concluded that, when viewed at a high level, the benefits of a smart grid far outweigh its...

In the online marketplace, consumers can transact business without the constraints of time or distance. One can log on to the Internet day or night and purchase almost anything one desires, and advances in mobile technology allow advertisers to reach...

GAO's ongoing work has found that the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has made progress carrying out the responsibilities established in the 2012 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (the 2012 act) but lacks certain elements of...

This book provides a detailed roadmap of technical, economic, and institutional actions by the wind industry, the wind research community, and others to optimize wind's potential contribution to a cleaner, more reliable, low-carbon, domestic energy...

The objective of this project was to assess the compatibility of small wind turbines ( 100 kW) with Army installations, using Fort Drum, New York, for demonstration. Using one 7.7-kW horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) and one 2.9-kW vertical-axis wind...

Since 2006, there has been a shift in United States policy, advocating for the intervention and prevention of mass atrocities. This shift in policy provided the momentum for the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy and the Peacekeeping and Stability...

'One Man's Garden Railways' is a factual, sometimes humorous, account of a fifty year odyssey building and running ride-on garden railways. Over forty photographs and drawings illustrate the various topics covered. Links to YouTube videos further enhance...

Since the early 1990s, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have operated on a limited basis in the National Airspace System (NAS). Until recently, UAS mainly supported public operations, such as military and border security operations. The list of potential...

Unity of effort is an essential concept in emergency management to provide a rapid and coordinated response. The command relationships between active and National Guard forces conducting operations in domestic disaster response become an issue when both...

Mine impact burial models such as IMPACT25, IMPACT28, and IMPACT35 have been used in the MIW community in an attempt to calculate the percentage of impact burial for sea mines. Until recently the models have been deterministic, using parameters such as...

This technical report proposes an interim heavy airlift (iHL) concept in which existing aircraft snatch pickup a new air cargo vehicle from Sea base helipads for the aerial resupply of logistical materiel to the tactical expeditionary warfighter.Author:...

There will likely be political, moral, and social implications of UCAV employment that strategists and military commanders will need to pay attention to as they craft strategies for future conflict. UCAVs are a very appealing option for the politician...

Dr. Givens teaches technologists in all phases of their careers how to turn technology acumen into a persuasive force for entrepreneurial funding, research and development dollars, business investments, or just a better-paying job. Whether you are a...

A Fortune in Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal IndustryA Fortune In Scrap is written by industry veteran, Ken Burtwell, and describes how reclamation is vital to the national economy and ranks high on the list of the nation's largest industries. We're...

This book addresses the issues and benefits of converting to Solar Power. Is solar right for your power consumption needs? What are the costs? Are there incentives to go Solar? Learn more about both commercial and private solar packages.Author: Mitchell...

David F. Evans's memoir follows his career from his first job as a civil engineer through the founding and growth of his consulting engineering firm, David Evans and Associates, Inc.. Evans details how the firm grew from two to over 900 people in spite...

Our current production-consumption system extracts raw materials from the earth, creates tangible products and after one or two uses, disposes of them in landfills. Recycle Everything; Why We Must, How We Can provides evidence of declining availability...

This is a study guide to help you pass the FCC test for the beginning level Amateur (Ham) Radio license, the Technician license. Even if you have no background in radio or electronics, you will be able to pass the test by using this guide. All of the...

Hope Deferred: Ingratitude, DisdainAuthor: David E. RobinsonPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublication Date: Jan 09, 2012Number of Pages: 110 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1468161237ISBN-13: 9781468161236

Control Tower and Weather is about Aviation and meteorology. It describes how Aviation originated and blossomed into a leading industry in the twenty-first century. This book explains the various fields of study that contribute to aid Aviation and what...

Start your journey through the Python language with an expert, and start preparing to develop artificial intelligence models by having all the knowledge of the series that will consist of 3 volumes, this is the first volume. In this volume we will cover...

No Matter How Demanding Or Long A Project Is, You Can Do It! If you think about it, a project is like a marathon. In order to participate in a marathon, you need to prepare yourself well. Whether you've done something similar before or even if you do...

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station and the earthquake that forced the North Anna, VA, nuclear power plant's temporary shutdown have focused attention on the seismic criteria applied to...

Most of the ideas that form of the foundation of American defense policy and military strategy today were once new and untested concepts at the far edge of strategic thought. It took thinkers of vision and creativity to give them life and refine them to...