Supplementary Notes. 14. ABSTRACT A three-round algorithm is presented that guarantees agreement in a system of K = 3F+1 nodes provided each faulty node induces no more than F faults and each good node experiences no more than F faults, where, F is the maximum number of simultaneous faults in the network. The algorithm is based on the Oral Message algorithm of Lamport et al. and is scalable with respect to the number of nodes in the system and applies equally to the traditional node-fault model as well as the link-fault model. We also present a mechanical verification of the algorithm focusing on verifying the correctness of a bounded model of the algorithm as well as confirming claims of determinism.
Supplementary Notes. 16. Abstract This project developed a roadmap for future model enhancements of the Florida Statewide Model (FLSWM) in light of emerging planning issues and proposed enhancement strategies incorporating advanced demand modeling techniques. The roadmap was developed with accomplishment of three tasks: literature review, model evaluation with scenario analysis, and identification of improvement needs. The roadmap encompasses improvement tasks grouped into short-term, mid/long-term, and long- term stages. In the short-term, the trip-based approach of existing FLSWM is maintained. Modifications should focus on the most urgent needs, including time-of-day factoring that split daily trip tables into multiple periods which enables traffic assignment of peak periods. Additional modification could consider expanding the capacity of the cross-classification model for trip generation by including additional stratifications such as area type or household income. In the mid/long-term, a transition to an activity-based model can be staged given resources available. Through a population synthesizer, which simulates a population with detailed characteristics based on U.S. Census data, a variety of variables can be included in the subsequent choice models. A mobility choice component would be needed to address the adoption of vehicle technologies and mobility services, which would be critical in the era of autonomous, connected, electric shared vehicles (ACES). In addition, dynamic traffic assignment or traffic microsimulation can produce hour-by-hour traffic volumes that can effectively facilitate evaluation of efficiency-oriented policies and technologies. Longer-term enhancement may consider location choices for home, work and school and reflect the connection between transportation accessibility and land use. An additional mobility choice component, such as telecommuting adoption, can also be beneficial and reflect potential trend in telecommunications and the impacts on travel demand.
Supplementary Notes. 7: Remove sentence: “This may be the next day, or even next week, if orals are held in conjunction with the OCQ” Credentials The terms of reference were acceptable as written. Bylaw changes No changes can be made to the OCQ by‐laws before the adoption of the new Chemists Law – however, the process(es) agreed upon by the CACB and the OCQ will be incorporated in standard operating processes to ensure continuity and alignment of the agreement.
Supplementary Notes. 14. ABSTRACT This thesis researches how the U.S. and Vietnamese Governments have cooperated to deal with the consequences of Agent Orange in Vietnam. Between 1962 and 1971 during the Vietnam War, the U.S. military conducted Operation Ranch Hand to spray around 19 million gallons of herbicides, of which over 11 million was Agent Orange, over South Vietnam. As many as four million Vietnamese people have exposed to Agent Orange. The toxic chemical has also effected the local environment and ecology so far. Decades after the war, Agent Xxxxxx has still remained among the most sensitive issues between the U.S. and Vietnam, which has also continued to impact the bilateral relations. Since 2000, the U.S. and Vietnamese Government have made joint efforts to address this issue. Their cooperative work has spread out from statements by their leaders to scientific discussions and joint research to dioxin remediation programs and healthcare activities to Vietnamese Agent Orange victims. These efforts have led to a common focus, allowing the progress to date and creating momentum to the progress in the future, considerably contributing to strengthening the U.S.-Vietnam comprehensive partnership relationship.
Supplementary Notes. 16. Abstract This report provides an analytical framework for evaluating the Seattle/Lake Washington Corridor (LWC) Urban Partnership Agreement (UPA) under the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) UPA Program. The Seattle/LWC UPA projects focus on reducing congestion by employing strategies consisting of combinations of tolling, transit, telecommuting/travel demand management, and technology, also known as the 4 Ts. The Seattle/LWC national evaluation plan identifies the major questions to be answered through the evaluation, the evaluation analyses to be used to address those questions, and the data needed for the analyses. It also outlines the test plans that will be used to collect and analyze the required data. The Seattle/LWC UPA national evaluation is based on the National Evaluation Framework prepared for the U.S. DOT. Four objective questions posed by U.S. DOT serve as a starting point for the national and Seattle/LWC evaluation plan. These questions are how much congestion was reduced; what contributed to the reduction and what were the associated impacts; what lessons were learned about non-technical factors for success; and what were the overall cost and benefit of the congestion reduction strategies. The four objective questions were translated into twelve evaluation analyses, which in turn consist of hypotheses and questions, measures of effectiveness (XXXx), and data required for the XXXx. This document presents the plan for evaluating the Seattle/LWC UPA projects.
Supplementary Notes. 16. Abstract The performance of a microwave radar system for vehicle detection at a railroad grade crossing in Hinsdale, Illinois, was evaluated through field-testing in favorable (normal, good) weather conditions. The system was installed at a crossing with three tracks and used two radar units aimed at the crossing from opposite quadrants. The performance was assessed in terms of false calls, missed calls, stuck-on calls, and dropped calls, using datasets collected in favorable (good) weather conditions. First, the system performance was assessed using the initial setup. In the initial setup, the most frequent error type was false calls (0.55%), mainly the result of activations caused by pedestrians and bicyclists in the crossing; followed by missed calls caused by one of the radars missing a vehicle (0.07%). These results were shared with the product developer to see whether he wanted to make any modification to the initial setup. In the modified setup, the detection zones and the aim of one of the radars were changed. Then, the system performance was evaluated. Results for the modified setup showed an increased frequency of false calls (0.96%), mostly the result of activations generated by moving gates and also by pedestrians. Missed calls in the modified setup were slightly increased to 0.09%, and they were due to one of the two radar units missing a vehicle. There were no missed calls when the system relied on the two radar units because at least one of the two always detected the vehicles occupying the crossing. The system did not generate any stuck-on or dropped calls in the selected data for both the initial and the modified setup in favorable (good) weather conditions. Additional testing is under way to evaluate the system in adverse weather conditions, including snow-covered roadways, rain, fog, and wind.
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Supplementary Notes. 16. Abstract This report provides an analytic framework for evaluating the San Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Partnership Agreement (UPA) under the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) UPA Program. The San Francisco UPA projects to be evaluated focus on those related to variable parking pricing. Those projects include variable pricing of on-street and off-street parking in the City of San Francisco, enhancements to 511 to include parking information, an integrated payment system for parking and transit, and expansion of telecommuting/TDM outreach activities to support the other projects. The San Francisco UPA national evaluation plan identifies major questions to be answered through the evaluation, the evaluation analyses to be used to address those questions, and the data needed for the analyses. It also outlines the test plans that will be used to collect and analyze the required data. The evaluation plan is based on the National Evaluation Framework (NEF) prepared for the U.S. DOT. Four objective questions that were posed by U.S. DOT serve as a starting point for the NEF and San Francisco evaluation plan. These questions are how much congestion was reduced; what contributed to the reduction and what were the associated impacts; what lessons were learned about non-technical factors for success; and what were the overall cost and benefit of the congestion reduction strategies. The four objective questions were translated into twelve evaluation analyses, which in turn consist of hypotheses and questions, measures of effectiveness (XXXx), and data required for the XXXx. This document presents the plan for evaluating the San Francisco UPA projects.
