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Attitude and position control of flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles
(2018)
Compared with the fixed-wing and rotor aircraft, the
flapping-wing micro aerial vehicle
is of great interest to many communities because of its high efficiency and
flexible maneuverability.
However, issues such as ...
Economic feasibility of ground-based steep slope logging using winch-assist technologies
(2018)
This thesis examines the use of winch-assist technologies in logging operations
in the interior of British Columbia. The data used for this thesis is from a contractor’s
(located in Central B.C.) professional judgment ...
The impact of a fungus-feeding nematode (Aphelenchoides sp.) on decomposition of trembling aspen wood by various wood-decay fungi
(2018)
Grazing by fungus feeding invertebrates on fungal mycelium can potentially impact many important ecological processes such as the formation of mycorrhizas and the decomposition of wood and litter. A study was initiated to ...
Knowledge and experience of in-service, secondary and post-secondary teachers on mild traumatic brain injuries: return to learning in the classroom
(2018-02-28)
Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) are becoming more prevalent in adolescents. As these
injuries can occur during the school year, returning to school and learning can prove to be
difficult for some individuals. As ...
Potential utilization of green ash wood as a result of emerald ash borer proactive management in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2018)
The emerald ash borer (Agrillus planipennis Fairmaire) (EAB) was discovered in Thunder Bay, Ontario in June, 2016. Since that time, the city of Thunder Bay has implemented a proactive management plan of 50% treatment and ...
Role of woodlot licence program in BC forest sector
(2018)
Woodlot licences in British Columbia are small area-based tenures, held by individuals, small groups or families. Woodlot licences are often located in or near local communities and are thought to be in a better position ...
Optimum switch sizing for class DE amplifier
(2018)
Recently, integrated class DE ampli fiers without matching networks have been proposed as
a compact solution to drive a multi-element piezoelectric ultrasound transducer array for high-intensity
focused ultrasound (HIFU) ...
Performance and emissions of diesel engines fueled by expanded polystyrene-infused biodiesel with additives
(2018)
Environmental issues and conventional fossil resource depletion has directed the attention of researchers to seek clean or alternative fuels. Biodiesel was introduced as an answer to day-to-day increases in diesel consumption ...
Mineral chemistry, hyperspectral analysis and applications for regional exploration at the Hemlo Gold deposit, Ontario, Canada
(2018)
The Barrick Gold owned Hemlo Au deposit is a world class Archean Au deposit situated
in Northern Ontario, Canada with historic production of >21 Moz of Au over 32 years of
continuous operation. The deposit has a strike ...
An examination of forest-dwelling birds in recreational areas within Thunder Bay, ON.
(2018)
Forest-dwelling birds hold various social, economic, and ecological
values. This study aims to identify the habitat elements that recreational
areas provide or lack for various forest birds. Three recreational areas
across ...