The assessment of ecological factors that affect individual mental health or academic functioning is an important component of educational and psychological consultation. Researchers and practitioners have conceptualized such ecological or environmental factors in a variety of ways and from a broad range of perspectives. In this article we…

The recent Mid-Ocean Dynamic Experiment demonstrated large, coordinated research programs could be conducted. It also demonstrated use of many new instruments that have been under development for the last decade. (RH)

This report summarizes the findings of one of fourteen panels that studied progress in space science applications and defined user needs potentially capable of being met by space-system applications. The study was requested by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was conducted by the Space Applications Board. The panels…

A description is given of work undertaken to develop a simple, specific, and reliable method for ozone. Reactions of ozone with several 1-alkenes were studied at room temperature (25C). Eugenol (4-allyl-2-methoxy phenol), when reacted with ozone, was found to produce relatively large amounts of formaldehyde as compared to other 1-alkenes tested.…

Discusses the scientific and financial aspects of large instrument sharing in natural science areas from the point of view of instrument centers, users and funding agencies. Concludes that effective actions, with well-defined goals, must be implemented to solve the problems of instrument sharing. (GA)

For several decades there has been a general concern that the level of research funding for academic instrumentation was not sufficient to keep pace with the requirements of cutting edge research. To develop the factual trend data necessary to understand the depth of the problems in academia and thus provide an adequate response to these concerns,…

Presents a description of the world's largest radio/radar antenna, the Areciba Observatory in Puerto Rico. Activities at the observatory are discussed as well as the scientific research in the field of radio astronomy. (SA)

Discusses the role of the Francis Bitter National Magnet Laboratory of the Massachusetts of Technology, and its significance in the world of research. Applications of research on magnetism to medicine are emphasized. (SA)

Reports results of a study for NSF on the scientific instrumentation needs of research universities. Examines current status of scientific instruments in 16 major research universities, six government laboratories, and nine commercial laboratories; and identifies factors that facilitate or impede their acquisition, use, and development. (CS)

Total mercury in ambient air can be collected in iodine monochloride, but the subsequent analysis is relatively complex and tedious, and contamination from reagents and containers is a problem. A sliver wool collector, preceded by a catalytic pyrolysis furnace, gives good recovery of mercury and simplifies the analytical step. An instrumental…

This text on monitoring and surveillance is intended for the undergraduate college student and the professional technician. The materials contained within the book are presented from both a practical and philosophical standpoint. The "reason for" and the "how to" are examined within each section, including problems at the end of each chapter which…

Presents a description of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a center where scientists pursue research interests, where research facilities, too large and expensive for any one institution to maintain, are housed, and where unified planning for research is made in response to national and international concerns. (SA)

Following a delineation of thermoluminescence from a historical perspective and a qualitative description of the process, a treatment of the kinetic process based on a simple model is presented. This treatment model is adequate for the purpose of identifying the essential requirements in instrument design. (BT)

Focuses on recent research on currents and eddies of the earth's oceans. Special emphasis is given to instrumentation involved in studying the oceans. (SA)